Makelele the key in Zidane transfer
Claude Makelele has emerged as the key player in the summer transfer of Zinedine Zidane from Juventus to Real Madrid.
Claude Makelele has emerged as the key player in the summer transfer of Zinedine Zidane from Juventus to Real Madrid.
With Edgar Davids now facing a 16 month ban for testing positive for nandrolone, Juve are desperate to find a readymade replacement and view French international Makelele as the perfect solution.
Real president Florentino Perez is prepared to include Makelele in the deal - along with Flavio Conceicao and Michel Salgado.
Much may depend on Juve's bid to sign Rui Costa from Fiorentina. AC Milan are also battling for the Portuguese star's signature and if Juve are trumped, then the signing of Makelele becomes an even greater priority.