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Juventus frustrate Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd with £10m bid for Argentina star Rojo
JUVENTUS have taken an unexpected lead in the race to sign Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool target Marcos Rojo.
Reports claim that the Italian giants have rushed to secure the 24-year-old's signature before his price-tag is inflated by further accomplished World Cup performances.
It is believed a fee in the region of £10million would force Sporting Lisbon to part with their Argentine international.
The youngster has held is own in an acclaimed South American side that includes established defenders such as Pablo Zabaleta; Ezequiel Garay and Martin Demichelis.
Rojo has enjoyed a productive season in Portugal, helping Lisbon to secure a second-place finish ahead of perennial champions Porto.
His attacking mindset often see's him marauding down the touchline - terrorising defences when given licence to operate in a more advanced role.
The news of Juventus' bid is likely to be the first of a flurry of offers for the defender.
Liverpool are in need of a proficient left-back to allow Jon Flanagan to resume his preferred role on the right side of defence.
Meanwhile United are craving a reliable and versatile world class defender to replace Rio Ferdinand, and Arsenal may need cover if strong exit rumours over Thomas Vermaelen's future materialise.