Sissoko move close

Last updated : 12 January 2008 By Al Campbell
The Mali international is close to joining Juventus, despite late interest from Valencia. Rafael Benitez yesterday confirmed he is prepared to let Sissoko go.

"I was talking with Momo about leaving a few times, and with his agent. We know we have two or three clubs asking about him and we will try to find the best solution for him and for us," he said.

"It depends on if we find the right club and the right offer. We need to wait.

"In a top side the competition is always really hard. We've brought in Lucas and with Gerrard playing in the middle this year, plus Alonso and Mascherano, he is under pressure.

"But he wants to play every game. We will try to find a solution for him because he is a nice boy."