Confusion over Mutu's Juve talks

THERE were conflicting reports last night that Romania striker Adrian Mutu, banned for seven months for taking cocaine, is involved in talks with Italian giants Juventus.

Mutu, sacked last month by Chelsea for his positive dope test, has signed a deal with an Italian management company led by Alessandro Moggi. Alessandro is the son of Juve managing director Luciano Moggi.

A Juventus official claimed Mutu would be in the stands for last night's victory over Fiorentina, which saw the Turin side extend their lead at the top of Serie A.