Gianfranco Zola confident Carlos Tevez will make Juventus a force

Former Chelsea playmaker Gianfranco Zola believes that Manchester City's controversial striker Carlos Tevez would be a positive addition to Italian giants Juventus.

The former West Ham United manager has reportedly urged the Juve hierarchy to sign the troubled frontman in order to increase their threat to Serie A opponents.

"I like what Antonio Conte [manager] has done at Juventus," the Daily Star quotes Zola as saying. "He's a tough guy and with Tevez [they would be even tougher to beat]."

Meanwhile, reports emerged yesterday claiming that the City board will extend the Argentina international's suspension and hit him with a fine.