It is being reported that Fiorentina are ready to cash in on Arsenal and Liverpool target Juan Manuel Vargas in the January transfer window. The 28-year-old is a versatile player who can play at left back, on the wing, or in the midfield in both offensive and defensive positions. He is an excellent dribbler of [.

Arsenal and Liverpool in fight for Fiorentina star

Italian side ready to sell Juan Manuel Vargas and that has alerted Premier League pair

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Massimo Paolone / Iguana Press/Getty Images (Bleacher Report) Liverpool have reportedly been inquiring about the availability of Juan Manuel Vargas from Fiorentina. The Reds have had previous dealings with the Florence-based Serie A club, as Fiorentino looked to sign Alberto Aquilani on loan earlier in the summer window.

Massimo Paolone / Iguana Press/Getty Images (Bleacher Report) Liverpool have reportedly been inquiring about the availability of Juan Manuel Vargas from Fiorentina. The Reds have had previous dealings with the Florence-based Serie A club, as Fiorentino looked to sign Alberto Aquilani on loan earlier in the summer window.

With an early lack of clinical finishing, Arsenal have been linked with a wide number of attacking players from around Europe, including the likes of Fiorentina's Juan Manuel Vargas, Paco Alcacer of Valencia and Norway international Mohammed Abdellaoue, as well as bigger names like Kaka and even Michael Owen.

By FRANCO PANIZO

It's no secret that Arsenal is in need of some reinforcements, and manager Arsene Wenger has already identified one possible target for the winter transfer window.

Wenger is hoping to bring in Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas, the Peruvian international which had been linked with Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

Arsene Wenger is said to be set to go back in to take Fiorentina's Juan Manuel Vargas to Arsenal in the January window.

The Mirror reports that AW was interested in versatile Vargas in the summer, but decided he wanted to continue to scout him this season.

Peruvian hardman Vargas, 27, can play left back, left midfield or central midfield and the Gunners face competition from Juventus for his signature, which would cost in the region of £10million.

Juan Manuel Vargas was just one of the names mentioned in the summer about a possible move to the Emirates, but Arsene Wenger decided to keep a watching brief for now and went shopping else where, but he could bring him to the club in January. There are reports in the press today suggesting Wenger [.

Fiorentina could still release Juan Manuel Vargas this summer, as Liverpool and Bayern Munich are showing interest.
The winger had been a long-term target for Juventus over the past year, but that move did not go through.
It is now reported that Liverpool is looking to bring Vargas to the Premier League and the Reds have enquired after him.

Liverpool will make a last ditch bid for Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas, with the club hoping to steal the march on Juventus, according to Peru news outlet Andina.
Vargas was said to be close to agreeing a deal with Juventus worth £9 million. The Peruvian has made 80 appearances for Fiorentina and scored 12 goals.

As perverts neutrals, we were to see Peru go out of the Copa America. Bless you, Paolo Guerrero. Image: Reuters/Daylife

Judging from the recent behaviour of the staffer responsible for results posts, we're assuming that Monday's weekend roundup will be her last until the new season.

Luis Suarez netted a second-half double to secure a 2-0 victory over 10-man Peru and send Uruguay into the Copa America final.
Liverpool striker Suarez scored twice in five minutes shortly after half-time in La Plata to keep Uruguay's hopes of securing a record 15th South American title alive.
Suarez netted his first on 52 minutes after Peru goalkeeper Raul Fernandez spilled a speculative Diego Forlan shot.

Liverpool's reported pursuit of Fiorentina's Juan Manuel Vargas could be scuppered by Aston Villa, it has been claimed.
According to skysports.com, the Reds have been interested in the acquisition of the Peru captain, but Villa are considering making a formal move for the 27-year-old.
Villa are said to have identified Vargas as a potential replacement for Stewart Downing, who joined Liverpool for £20 million last week.

Uruguay''s strong run of form continued in the Copa America semifinals, and Peru was Los Charruas' latest victim.

Uruguay stayed unbeaten at the Copa America and reached the tournament final on Tuesday night, beating Peru 2-0 on a pair of goals from Luis Suarez scored five minutes apart.

Peru reached the 2011 Copa America Semi-Finals beating Colombia 2-0 last night with goals from Carlos Lobaton '101 and captain Juan Manuel Vargas '112. Peru join Uruguay in the semi's after their penalty shoot-out win over host nation Argentina tonight.

By FRANCO PANIZO

Not even homefield advantage was enough to help Argentina put an end to its trophy drought.

Argentina was knocked out of the Copa America at the Santa Fe Stadium on Saturday night, losing to Uruguay, 5-4, in a penalty kick shootout after playing to a 1-1 draw.

Colombia has a thing for disappointing when you are expecting something from them. In this tournament they had been great, winning their group ahead of Argentina, and seemingly with some of their players, such as Freddy Guarín and Radamel Falcao, in great shape. On the other hand, Perú had only ended third in its group, working hard, but without impressing.

Luiz Suarez's first-half equalizer ensured Uruguay started their Copa America challenge with a 1-1 draw with Peru in Group C.
Liverpool striker Suarez struck with virtually the last touch of the opening period in San Juan to bring his side level after Paolo Guerrero had put Peru ahead.
Diego Forlan then had the chance to win it for Oscar Tabarez's men, but the Atletico Madrid striker was off target when it would have been easier to score.

ARQUEROSSalomon Libman (Alianza Lima)Leao Butrón (San Martín)Raúl Fernández (Universitario)
DEFENSORESRenzo Revoredo (Universitario)Aldo Corzo (San Martín)Christian Ramos (San Martín)Walter Vílchez (Alianza Lima)Yoshimar Yotún (San Martín)Santiago Acasiete (Almería - España)Giancarlo Carmona (San Lorenzo - Argentina)Alberto Rodríguez (S Braga - Portugal)
VOLANTESJosepmir Ballón (River Plate - Argentina)Adan Balbín (San Martín)Rinaldo Cruzado (Aurich)Michael Guevara (S Boys)Carlos Lobatón (S Cristal)William Chiroque (Aurich)Antonio Gonzales (Universitario)Juan Manuel Vargas (Fiorentina - Italia)
DELANTEROSAndré Carrillo (S Lisboa - Portugal)Luis Advíncula (S Cristal)Raúl Ruidíaz (Universitario)Paolo Guerrero (Hamburgo - Alemania) .

Liverpool is on the verge of bidding for Peruvian winger Juan Manuel Vargas, according to reports in Italy.
Corriere dello Sport claims the Reds are willing to pay as much as €20 million for the Fiorentina winger, who has been linked with an Anfield switch in the past and was rumoured to be subject of a bid in Janiuary.

A lot has been made about the need for a massive squad overhaul at Liverpool this summer. Some have even reported that there could be as many as 20 comings and goings over the close season as the Reds start to mould a team capable of competing for major trophies once again. Inevitably then, there have been a vast amount of transfer rumours spreading across newspapers and the internet as to who will be coming in, and who will be departing the club.

Reports coming from our friends in Italy today suggest that Damien Comolli has joined Roberto Mancini in identifying left winger Juan Manuel Vargas as a potential signing for this Summer. The one time left back is currently plying his trade for Fiorentina and since moving to left wing has garnered some rave reviews.

Liverpool look to have made a €13M bid for Fiorentina's left winger Juan Manuel Vargas. Reports from Italy suggest the Reds have contacted La Viola to put forward what they hope will be an attractive offer for the Peru international.
However, Vargas is highly rated by Fiorentina and the 27-year-old is valued substantially higher by the Serie A side, meaning Liverpool will likely have to improve on their current bid should they wish to bag the player this summer.

AC Milan had Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off as they were held to a shock draw at home to basement boys Bari at the San Siro. Napoli closed to within a point of Inter as they came from behind to win 3-1 at 10-man Parma. Roma revived their top-four ambitions with a Francesco Totti brace sealing victory over nine-man Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.

Matchday 29 begins in a matter of hours in Italy. Two coaches have also spoke about futures- one about his own, one about that of a player- as a club and a winger appear to be at a crossroads. As ever, Serie A remains fascinating.

• Former Roma boss Luciano Spalletti has distanced himself from the Juventus job, should Gigi Del Neri get sacked: "In Italy there's talk of me at Juve?