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Old Lady To Scrap Alonso Move For Schweinsteiger?

Juventus are looking to Bastian Schweinsteiger as an alternative for Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso if the Spaniard's move to Turin doesn’t materialise.

The Bianconeri are currently involved in talks with the Reds over Alonso but the Premier League club are taking their time over the whole affair as they try and close a deal for Aston Villa’s Gareth Barry.

Juve are beginning to get tired of waiting for a yes or no answer from Rafa Bentez’s side and they have now turned their attention to Bayern Munich’s Schweinsteiger.

According to Il Corriere Dello Sport, the Old Lady is linning up the midfielder as an alternative to Alonso if the Spaniard's move goes up in smoke.

Reports claim that Bayern are willing to let the player leave and he may be snapped up by Juve who are interested in him.

The 23-year-old spent a large part of the Bundesliga season on the bench last term as he was kept out of the side by Frank Ribery, De Michelis, Van Bommel, Ze Roberto and Podolski.

Juve directors are seriously considering swooping for the midfielder and a deal could take off within the next few days if Liverpool fail to accept the Old Lady’s latest offer for Alonso.

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