Juve switch transfer focus

Ranieri says he has completed '99 per cent' of his summer signings

By Nadia Carminati   Last updated: 15th July 2008

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Juventus appear to have ended their interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Alonso has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with the Old Lady strongly linked with a swoop.

However, it has been reported that talks between the Serie A giants and The Reds have stalled.

On Monday, the Bianconeri finalised the signing of Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen from Sevilla, sparking rumours that their interest in Alonso had come to an end.

99 per cent complete

And, speaking after the capture of Poulsen, Juve boss Claudio Ranieri revealed that his remaining transfer target is a goalkeeper.

"We're 99 per cent complete, at least in terms of people coming in," he told the club's official website.

"We only need another keeper and then we'll be all set, ready to face the new season.

"I'm really pleased with how the club operated and for this I thank them.

"I'm convinced I have a good team at my disposal; we'll be able to compete with everybody. We only need to work hard and keep pushing forward."