Juventus GM Beppe Marotta admits they tried to sign Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano last summer.
Marotta confirmed the move before their successful Champions League 0-0 draw at Barca last night.
He said, "It's normal that over the course of a summer transfer session, you can try even some moves that are improbable, but an ambitious club and its directors have the duty to at least try for these targets, even if they have a small chance of going through.
"It's not a defeat, failing to complete those moves."