Juventus baulk on Aquilani fee

Juventus have warned Liverpool that they must lower their asking price for midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

The Serie A club are keen to sign the 26-year-old midfielder, who was allowed to spend the entire season on loan at Juve after failing to make an impact at Anfield.

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Reports have suggested that Liverpool will demand £16m for Aquilani's services, but Juve sporting director Giuseppe Marotta insists his club are not willing to shell out the current fee.

"There is a buy-out clause that has to be activated by 15 May," Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

"We'll try to reach an agreement before the deadline. I can certainly say we will not sign Aquilani for the sum set by Liverpool."

Milan are also thought to be interested in Aquilani and may make an approach if Juventus are unable to thrash out a deal.