From the papers

June 8, 2000
Juventus Official Site

Big 'news' in Tuttosport this morning, where we read that Lilian Thuram may be poised for a move to Juventus. "There is a rumour that an exchange is underway between the Frenchman and Filippo Inzaghi which will also pave the way for Djetou to move to Parma," the paper writes. According to the Turin-based daily a meeting is scheduled in Madrid for tomorrow between Roberto Bettega, Luciano Moggi and Real president Sanz. The main topic of conversation will be Nicolas Anelka, but the Spanish say that the Bianconeri's secret target is Raul." The paper also runs the fist interview with Juventus new boy Marco Zanchi. "After the triumph with the Italy Under-21s, I am hoping to make it a double with the Champions League," he reveals.

The Corriere dello Sport concentrates on Alex Del Piero, declaring that the player would like to start for the Azzurri. "I would like to play against Turkey," he tells the paper. "If I don't play, I'll be very disappointed." The Rome-based daily also reports that the Italy coach is still in a quandary over the number 10 shirt and that Francesco Totti is less likely to play following Italy's defeat at the hands of Norway. "I think Zoff wanted to try all possibilities," Del Piero comments. "Totti and I didn't have precise instructions - we were just told to help Inzaghi up front."

Finally, the Gazzetta dello Sport presents a quirky slant on Italy's match against Turkey on Sunday, billing it "Juve-Galatasaray."
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