As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Juventus keeper Buffon in dark over record Man City offer

Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon insists he's in the dark over reports of a world record offer from Manchester City for his services.

Buffon has been mooted as a leading January target for City since the Abu Dhabi United Group took over the Premier League club.

Reports have suggested that City recently tabled a 75million euros (£63million) bid to try to tempt Buffon to England in the New Year.

However, Juventus denied receiving an offer from City and also insisted that the Italy No.1 is not for sale.

The 30-year-old also knows nothing of any interest from City and says his focus is on returning to the Juve team after being out for almost two months through injury.

"I am a concrete guy, there are all these rumours around, but I know nothing. No-one has told me anything," Buffon told LA 7. "I have returned to training and all is going well. It was hard at first during the initial stage, but slowly it's getting better.

"However, I will not be back until the New Year."

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free