Juve grab starlets

Italians move for Fenin and Ekdal

By Vasek Kadlec & Kent Hedlundh   Last updated: 14th December 2007

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Fenin: On his way to Juve

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Juventus look to have beaten Arsenal and Chelsea to Czech starlet Martin Fenin.

The 20-year-old FK Teplice striker is already a full international and was being tracked by a host of big clubs.

However, Juve look to have sealed the deal with his club.

"We have held talks with the management, the transfer fee is 7.5 million euros which is not a problem," his agent Pavel Zika told Pravo.

"The two clubs are to sit at the table and negotiate specifically.

"We have already discussed the possibilities in the spring and don't expect him to get a chance in the first team and it is possible he will be loaned to another Serie A side."

Swedish deal

Juve have agreed a deal for Swedish youngster Albin Ekdal and, like with Fenin, they intend to loan him out next summer.

The 18-year-old, who has previously turned down a move to Chelsea, is delighted to be heading to Turin.

"It is a dream I never through would come true," Ekdal told Dagens Nyheter.

"They believe I will be a good footballer in the future and that my playing style will suit Serie A."