Weekend of reflections in the variegated world of the football market. For Inter, which wonders about a possible Indonesian future, for Milan, which hopes to resolve the coaching dilemma, for Juve, always on the hunt for the famous top player.
Above all, Nerazzurri Milan are living these hours with passion. The offer of Erik Thohir, an Indonesian tycoon worth 12 billion euros a year, is one of the concrete ones that can change the history of a company. Also because Massimo Moratti, albeit reluctantly, is thinking about it. Thohir's proposal is quite attractive: 300 million for 100% of Inter, in addition to 60 million in cash for the transfer market. The current Nerazzurri president would prefer a more gradual exit from the scene, perhaps diluted over a couple of seasons. The Indonesian tycoon turns up his nose, but all in all he could also accept, provided, however, that he takes over the total package within two years. The Nerazzurri world is therefore in turmoil, and all in all it's easy to understand why. In addition to the change of ownership, which would already be historic in itself, there is a river of millions involved that can bring Inter back to the splendor of 2010, the year of the Treble. Thohir would also undertake to build a proprietary stadium, a sine qua non set by Moratti, which would guarantee the Nerazzurri further solidity in the future. “The negotiations are the ones you know about – admitted the president – but for the moment I have no intention of selling the company”. In the meantime, however, the Inter people are dreaming, and the players on the market are starting to move. Walter Mazzarri has asked for reinforcements in all departments, but it is above all the midfield that needs restoration. Except Kovacic, everyone is under discussion, including Guarin, who could leave in the face of an important offer (15-18 million). The revolution starts from outsiders, in particular from Zuniga, Mazzarri's first target. Sporting director Ausilio has already talked about it with his colleague Bigon, who for now hasn't come down from the initial request of 10 million. Hot names also Basta from Udinese (Friulans like Obi) and Isla from Juve (who, however, wants Ranocchia in exchange). In between, the candidacies of Nainggolan (Cagliari), Fernando (Porto) and Kondogbia (Seville) remain strong, all coveted and expensive, closely linked to the transfers or the arrival of Thohir. Which, if it were to materialize, would authorize currently forbidden dreams, such as Lavezzi or Sanchez.
Less imaginative, but just as pyrotechnic, the Milan weekend. When Silvio Berlusconi is involved, anything can happen, even if a virtually exonerated coach like Massimiliano Allegri remains at the helm of the club. “I believe that by Sunday evening we will have a meeting with him and Galliani – he announced yesterday. – We will find a solution if everyone puts a hand on their conscience to decide what is best for our Milan”. So? Everything is open, to the anger of Roma, which at this point is looking around for an alternative to the Tuscan coach. The dinner solver should take place tomorrow evening in Arcore, but the conditional is a must.
In all this Milanese frenzy, the Juve market is almost in the background. But the Italian champions are anything but firm and are aiming for the sensational pairing Jovetic - Higuain, which would also allow them to compete in the Champions League. While waiting for Real Madrid to clarify its future (Ancelotti seems further away while Heynckess's prices are growing), Marotta and Paratici are working alongside Fiorentina, assisted by Fali Ramadani, Montenegrin's agent. The agent met Mario Cognigni, the current viola president, in Milan and communicated his client's wish to transfer to Juventus. The offer (18 million plus Marrone) could take the field by storm, provided that some top European club doesn't enter the race (like Mourinho's Chelsea) and that the barbs between Diego Della Valle and John Elkann don't lead to something more . At the moment, however, the situation seems to be under control, with Juve getting closer to Jo-Jo.
