THE FEDERAL COUNCIL IS INCOMPETENT.
THE 2006 SCUDETTO STAYS WITH INTER.
JUVE PREPARES FOR THE LEGAL BATTLE.
No revocations, no surprises. But above all, no decision. As anticipated by many press organs (including ours), the Federal Council has declared itself incompetent in the face of the motion presented by Juventus. The 2006 Scudetto remains with Inter, but now let's get ready for the black and white fury. Agnelli will attempt the last step with sports justice by addressing the Coni High Federal Court, after which anything could really happen. Returning to yesterday's meeting, the resolution of "non-competence" was approved by 20 directors, only one voting against (Dante Cudicio of the AIAC) while Lotito and Abodi abstained. Giancarlo Abete, FIGC president, seemed rather embarrassed by a situation that will certainly not end like this: "The Federation has operated in compliance with current regulations, which does not mean failing to respect the importance of clubs that have made and are making the history of our country. The logic is not to express a position for one or the other, there is no double standard. There may be if today's decision does not satisfy everyone. Juventus which in fact is not there, and is preparing for a real legal battle. Then the federal president was cryptic when he spoke of Inter: "I was hoping he would renounce the statute of limitations".
JUVE SMILE: ROSSI IS ALWAYS CLOSER!
MAROTTA READY TO TAKE VIDAL TOO.
FELIPE MELO AND AMAURI TOWARDS BRAZIL, BUT WE NEED TO HURRY.
If Calciopoli above all gives bitterness to the Juventus fans, this is not the case with regard to the transfer market. The negotiation between Juventus and Villarreal for Giuseppe Rossi is very underway, and could already be closed by the end of the week. Federico Pastorello, the attacker's attorney, told the story yesterday afternoon: “In this phase the economic aspects of the negotiation are being evaluated, because the technical ones are already abundantly outdated. I believe that, in any case, this will be the decisive week in the negotiation between Villarreal and Juventus." To separate the bianconeri from "Pepito" are the millions of bonuses, which Villarreal would like to link to the player's performance. As for the fixed part, however, the clubs have practically agreed, on the basis of 25 million euros. The Spaniards value Rossi at 35 million, Marotta at 30. It is therefore easy that with a small effort on both sides, the negotiation can go through shortly.
The Vidal deal is also close to closing. The elimination of Chile from the Copa America, among other things, will further speed up the negotiation, which would really satisfy everyone. First of all Juve, who would thus have the central midfielder to support Pirlo, Bayer Leverkusen, who would avoid losing the Chilean on a free transfer in 2012 and the player, who has repeatedly had words of love for the black and whites from Argentina. There is still a small distance between demand (13 million) and supply (10), but the feeling is that (a bit like for Rossi) the clubs will meet each other.
Vidal's acceleration can be explained (also) by the imminent sale of Felipe Melo. Corinthias, San Paolo, Santos, PSG and Galatasaray, all want the Brazilian, who, as is known, will not leave with Juve for the US tour. Melo is no longer part of Conte's plans, and, at the moment, he seems to prefer Brazil to other European destinations. More or less like Amauri, who has admirers in Italy (Parma, Genoa and Naples) but above all in his native country. The most interested club is Flamengo, Ronaldinho's club, which could meet Amauri on his engagement thanks to the help of sponsors. We need to hurry though, because the Brazilian market will close in a few hours (Wednesday, 23.00 pm Italian time).
SNEIJDER'S FATHER PUT MANCHESTER UNITED BACK INTO THE PLAY.
VIVIANO DIVIDED BETWEEN GENOA AND BAYER LEVERKUSEN.
Ferguson seemed to have put an end to the telenovela Sneijder ("We don't care, so many lies have been written"). Who knows, however, if Sir Alex will also call Barry Sneijder, Wesley's father, as well as a close collaborator of his son's agent Soren Lerby, a liar: “We know United's interest exists, but Inter must be respected. My son has been given a five-year contract, which is fantastic. Now we have to evaluate what the Nerazzurri want." In short, the British want it, but as long as they don't bring a maxi offer, there's no talk of it. Situation in progress, as well as that of Viviano. Inter's plan was to keep him at the Nerazzurri until at least 6 August, the day of the Italian Super Cup final against Milan. But the elimination of Brazil (with the consequent return of Julio Cesar) is pushing the Italian goalkeeper to ask for an immediate transfer. The situation remains tangled, because Inter reiterated that the South Americans will not return for the match in Beijing because they are on vacation, unlike those of Milan. There is very strong interest in Viviano from Genoa (who however want him on loan, while the Nerazzurri are asking for at least a co-ownership deal), and from Bayer Leverkusen, a destination that does not seem very welcome to the goalkeeper.
ROME, IT'S AGAIN FOR STEKELENBURG.
JULIO SERGIO TOWARDS LECCE.
BOJAN OFFICIAL, HEINZE ALMOST, MENEZ TOWARDS MARSEILLE.
Despite everyone in Spain saying Kameni is leaving for Rome, Walter Sabatini is trying one last lunge with Ajax for Stekelenburg. In fact, the Dutchman was chosen for the role of starting goalkeeper, even if, given the revolution of the "number ones" underway in Trigoria, it cannot be excluded that Kameni could arrive regardless. Indeed, after selling Doni to Liverpool, Sabatini is about to do the same with Julio Sergio to Lecce. The yellow and red team at the moment is a real construction site. We need two central defenders (Heinze is very close, "only" 100 euros for the salary agreement but watch out for Lazio who contacted him) and a midfielder (Lucho Gonzalez, another free agent from Marseille, offered himself yesterday), provided that De Rossi accepts the renewal proposal made to him by the club. Rome will soon also embrace Bojan Krkic, acquired for some time, but still blocked by Barcelona. The Spaniard will be in Italy shortly, he will undergo medical tests and then he will join his teammates in the training camp in Riscone di Brunico.
Sabatini also active on the transfer front: while waiting for developments on the Vucinic front, something is moving on Jeremy Menez. In fact, the Frenchman would be close to a return to his homeland, with Deschamps' Marseille favorite over Leonardo's PSG.
FIORENTINA - MONTOLIVO SEPARATED AT HOME.
AC MILAN IS ON THE HORIZON.
STRASSER ON LOAN TO LECCE.
Now that they've also stripped him of the captain's armband, the credits can begin to roll on the story between Fiorentina and Montolivo. On the horizon there is Milan, which seems to have identified the midfielder requested by Allegri in the blue midfielder. The price won't be a big problem (Montolivo's contract is about to expire in 2012, so Fiorentina will have to settle for about ten million), as will the agreement with the midfielder (there is talk of a four-year contract at 2 million per season). The Rossoneri will therefore postpone the big coup until January, when a certain Ganso could arrive from Santos. In the meantime Galliani has closed a sale. Rodney Strasser has been on loan (no right to buy) to Lecce, where he will be able to play with greater continuity.
THE BRAZILIAN MARKET IS CLOSING.
TEVEZ – CORINTHIAS, RACE AGAINST TIME.
"LOCA" AMERICA GIFTS SANCHEZ TO BARCELONA.
Tomorrow at 23.00 (Italian time) the Brazilian transfer market will close. The date is fateful, because many deals between the old and the new continent are on the wire. Amauri and Felipe Melo for example (which we talk about above), Danilo (who likes Milan and Benfica), but above all Carlos Tevez. The Argentine wants to leave Manchester City (which has already booked Sergio Aguero to replace him), but the agreement between Corinthias and Sheikh Mansour's club is not yet there. The feeling is that he will find himself in extremis, certainly Tevez (and consequently Aguero) will look forward to the next few hours.
On the other hand, Alexis Sanchez has become accustomed to the constant uncertainty and has been about to sign for Barcelona for almost two months. The Copa America (already renamed "Loca America" due to the clamorous eliminations in the quarterfinals of Argentina, Brazil and, of course, Chile) could speed up the closing of the negotiations. In Barcelona they are sure: tomorrow Sanchez will officially become a Blaugrana player.
