Juventus And Real Madrid To Fight For Marek Hamsik

Hamsik is a man that appears to be on everyone's wish list as two of the biggest clubs in the game get ready to brawl over him.

Juventus and Real Madrid have already locked horns in the Champions League this season, and both clubs will now fight each other for Napoli ace Marek Hamsik.

Turin-based Tuttosport claims the Bianconeri are first in line to pounce for the Slovakian midfielder and that he is the reason why Juve never invested during the winter transfer window. The implication, of course, being that he will replace Pavel Nedved in the summer.

Werder Bremen's Diego was on Juve’s lips in January, but president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed the Brazilian was not the only one on his list, although he was not specific with names.

The chief's comments have fuelled speculation that Hamsik is the player for the Old Lady. However, securing his services will not be easy as voices coming from Spain have triggered suggestions that Real Madrid will barge in and attempt to prise the youngster away from both the Partenopei and Juve.

Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has always stated his player is not for sale at any price but, regardless of the barriers being put up at San Paolo, Juve appear poised to move for him.

Vincenzo Iaquinta and Marcello Zalayeta plus a mega lump sum, could provide the key to unlocking the Hamsik treasure chest.

With Pavel Nedved set to retire at the end of the season, the Bianconeri cannot afford to waste any more time finding a replacement.

Diego's 'yes-and-no' attitude is too risky. Some pushing and pulling down in Napoli could secure the Old Lady one of the best midfielder's around, but any move cannot be finalised until the summer.