Juve shares jump in anticipation of Ronaldo move

MILAN - Shares in Juventus FC jumped almost 10 percent on Thursday in the wake of reports that Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo might soon join the Italian giant.

For a second day running, Juventus, Italy's most successful soccer team, declined to comment on the reports.

Over the past three days, shares in the club have surged more than 20 percent in heavy trading volumes, as speculation over a Ronaldo transfer mounts.