THEInter there is and it strikes a blow. Indeed a double blow: the purchases of Vecino e Keita in fact, although awaiting official status, they seem to be a done deal. The Senegalese striker (of Spanish origins), initially disputed by Milan and Juventus, is instead very close to wearing the Nerazzurri for 20 million, a figure that Lotito should accept despite some hesitations. In fact, it is known history that the president of Lazio would have wanted to sell him to the Rossoneri for 50 million in a package that also included Biglia while he, tempted by the Bianconeri, had refused without too much hesitation.
But then the Juve track, thanks to the purchase of Douglas Costa, cooled down and Keita ended up saying yes to Inter. However, the deal remains on hold due to Perisic: until his future is clarified, no other attacking winger will arrive. "It's right that we know the truth" Spalletti glossed over before leaving for China, the scene of the next Nerazzurri tour, a message that puts the Croatian in a hurry but also Manchester United, the only big suitor for too long at the window.
"I don't know anything about it and I have no comments to make" Mourinho's terse reply, whose interest is however known: in England they are convinced that Martial will also enter the operation (50 million) but the news, at the moment, has no basis sure. What is known is that Perisic he has already decided some time ago to leave and that Inter cannot and does not want to detain anyone reluctantly, hence the acceleration on Keita which could materialize shortly. Just like Matias Vecino, in fact a new Nerazzurri midfielder: the release clause of 24 million will be paid (in two tranches) to ensure that Spalletti has a new reinforcement in midfield, the second after Borja Valero.
For an Inter close to two strikes there is one Juve which concluded them: The Sciglio e Szczesny they are to all intents and purposes black and white players. The full-back arrives from Milan for 12 million and replaces Dani Alves, testifying to the great esteem of Massimiliano Allegri, his mentor at the time of his debut for the Rossoneri. The goalkeeper instead returns to Italy after a very short, not to say virtual, return to Arsenal, owner of the card even at the time of Roma. The purchase of him (12 million plus 3 bonus) is a real investment for the future, given that Buffon, by his own admission, should retire immediately after the World Cup in Russia.
The two will soon join Allegri's orders but will not find Patrik Schick: the (thorough) medical examinations did not convince the Juventus doctors and Ferrero said no to Marotta's request to transform the definitive purchase (30 million) into a loan. The Czech forward therefore remains in Genoa and his future becomes a great puzzle: will there be anyone else willing to bet on him after Juve's "rejection"?
For once, perhaps the first since this market started, there is little to report at home Milan, where, however, the search for a number 9 continues to embellish an already excellent campaign. Yesterday the Rossoneri played (and lost) against Borussia Dortmund Aubameyang, who reaffirmed his value to everyone with a brace. According to the German press, however, the club would have decided to take him off the market, which is why the hunt for the striker, in fact, seems to have been reduced to a ballot between Belotti e Morata, with the first clearly favored primarily for economic reasons.
In fact, the 100 million requested by Cairo seem negotiable (even with the inclusion of counterparts such as Paletta, Niang or Bacca, the latter requested by Mihajlovic), the 90 million from Florentino Perez instead not (Manchester United noticed it, forced to tack on Lukaku) and then there is the question of engagement, decidedly more unbalanced in favor of the Rooster. A separate discussion instead for Kalinic, which could still arrive especially in the event of Bacca's departure, especially after the sale of lapadula to Genoa.
Waiting for Salah's replacement (marhez the chosen one, but Leicester ask for at least 35 million) the Roma he found Dzeko's. This is Gregoire Defrel, who at the end of a very long negotiation (the first contacts had already begun in January) leaves Sassuolo to move to yellow and red. Total cost of the operation 20 million plus 3 in bonuses, a figure decidedly close to that initially requested by the neroverdi, who thus got the price fixed a few months ago.
The final cover, however, rightfully belongs to Cassano, protagonist of a turnaround in perfect line with his character. Fantantonio first said goodbye to Verona for personal reasons (nostalgia for his family who remained in Genoa), then, during the press conference specifically held, he withdrew everything. “I'm sorry, I made a mistake again – admitted the new Hellas signing – I had a moment of weakness, I meant enough but then the managers helped me get through the moment. And here I announce that I won't stop, on the contrary I want to help the team achieve great goals".
