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PotD: The Goran Pandev Question

So this summer, Lazio striker Goran Pandev basically demanded an exit from club, expressing his desire to play for a big club and compete in the Champions League. Sensing some tremendous publicity from a falling-out, Lazio president Claudio Lotito said "Show me the money bitches" and slapped a 19million euro price-tag on his registration. Since then, he has been frozen out of Ballardini's squad, threatening lawsuits here and there, but mostly praying for the January mercato to open.

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So the question, I pose to you, Juventus Offside readers, is should we move for him? We've been linked to him a lot in the last few months. Here's the breakdown of the pros and cons as I see it-

Pros:
-He's a pretty good striker, with about a 1:3 goal ratio for Lazio. He's got a pretty decent shot, and doesn't seem to mind running at players.
-It would be a pretty cheap signing- his contract expires next summer so Lazio will probably try and off him for whatever price
-Should we wait till next summer, he would be available on a free transfer
-He's a hard worker and fairly experienced at the club and international level

Cons:
-Is the dispute mostly his fault, Lazio's, or both? I wouldn't want to see that kind of situation at Juventus
-Is he a top-class striker or is he just a "good" one?
-Do we want an ex-Interista? Inter is also supposedly interested in him
-Do we need another striker? (Basing your vote on Trez's departure is fine, just state so)
-With Zebina still around, will rogaine relocate from the San Siro to a stand outside of Vinovo?

So I turn to you all, to vote on it. I'll express my choice in the comments section, as I hope you will explain your vote too!

Should Juventus move to sign Goran Pandev?(polls)