MEGASOCCER.COM Chievo make Yanagisawa offer 4 May 2003 10:42
SERIE A side Chievo have sent a formal offer to Kashima Antlers to take star player Atsushi Yanagisawa on a year's loan.
The Italian club are known admirers of the 25-year-old striker, and recently sent an official to watch Yanagisawa play for Antlers against FC Tokyo.
Negotiations are reported to be in the early stages, although Yanagisawa's agent believes the Japanese international will choose Chievo ahead of other potential suitors including Sampdoria.
"I think he will fit into Chievo's system, strategy, and club environment perfectly," he said.
"A transfer to Chievo is the best option."
If a deal is struck, Yanagisawa will move to Chievo on a one-year loan this summer, with the Italians also having the option to sign the player permanently at the end of the contract.