While the Spanish and Italian giants compete for the player, the most lucrative financial packages could continue to come from the Premier League. Tottenham, Everton, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Chelsea have expressed interest in keeping the defender in England. Although Chelsea have not been in contact with his agents recently, the other English clubs remain attentive to his situation, knowing that his experience in the top flight makes him a low-risk, high-return signing for any team that aspires to play in Europe.
For Barcelona, time is running out. Although they have the advantage of being the player’s first choice, their usual financial caution could be risky. They may wait until the summer to get a clearer idea of what resources they have to spend, with the risk of Senesi leaving for another team. If Deco does not soon take the step of closing a formal agreement, one of the Premier League’s greats or a resurgent Juventus could easily intervene and snatch the signing away from him.
