Express: Agent confirms PL interest

Claudio Marchisio has attracted interest from 'top Premier League clubs', according to his agent.

The Juventus midfielder has long been linked with a move to England's top-flight, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United tracking his progress.

The 29-year-old was reportedly prepared to snub the interest by extending his stay at the Serie A giants.

However, his agent and father Stefano Marchisio claims those reports are false.

"I read that Claudio was close to signing. I can confirm that is not true," said.

"In my view, the club has other priorities and therefore hasn't even considered Claudio's situation, as he has a contract until 2016.

"Has there been other contact? I did receive a few phone calls, above all from top Premier League clubs. Of course we can only be flattered and this underlines Claudio's excellent season so far.

"Obviously, his preference remains the 'Old Lady.' He was born and raised at Juventus, so if things go normally, negotiations for a renewal should be simple.

"Having said that, it takes two to form a marriage..."

Source: Daily Express