Dzeko, Jovetic, Kaka and Maicon. These are just some of the big names that are inflaming the last days of the transfer market. The gong will sound at 19pm on Friday 31 August, a date that haunts the nights of executives and prosecutors. Juventus are still missing two pieces to complete the squad: a left winger and a striker. In fact, as everyone knows, the famous "top player" hasn't arrived yet, but Marotta is monitoring various leads. The game is played on the Manchester-Florence axis, with the Juventus general manager interested. In fact, the citizens would like to buy Stevan Jovetic, for whom 30 million cash is needed. With that figure, the wall erected by the Della Valles would dangerously waver, and at that point Juve would come into play.
Edin Dzeko no longer wants to be on the bench in Manchester and Mancini is ready to let him go, provided a replacement arrives. “Dzeko? We can't sell if we don't buy – said the City coach. – We have 19 players available right now, we can't think of giving up if we don't take someone. There's another week in the transfer market, we're working: we can't name names or say how many players we're looking for, but we'll do something”. In short, City's doors are open, unlike those of Athletic Bilbao, which continues to ask for 36 million euros for Llorente. Dzeko is the first goal, but that doesn't mean he will arrive. The negotiation remains difficult, if it doesn't conclude, Juve already have the low-cost solution in mind. Marco Borriello would be a welcome return horse for Antonio Conte, who has admired him since last year, and Roma could also loan him out for free. In the meantime, yesterday Marotta closed the purchase of Gabbiadini in co-ownership deal with Atalanta: the young striker will be transferred to Bologna on free loan.
But Juve aren't the only big names looking for a striker. In fact, as the hours went by, Milan began to anticipate the return of Ricardo Kakà. The negotiation with Real Madrid is hot, but not simple. The Rossoneri are asking for a free loan and have sent Bronzetti to scout Florentino Perez. For now, the answer is negative, but with a few tricks (15 million redemption obligation with multi-year payment) it could become affirmative. Galliani will fly to Madrid next Wednesday, officially to watch the Super Cup Clasico, but two days before the end of the market, the trip will be for all intents and purposes work. With Ze Eduardo gone, Milan are ready to close for M'Baye Niang, the Caen striker born in '94. The Rossoneri have asked for a loan with the right to buy, the French have not yet responded, but there is some optimism filtering through.
Chapter Inter. Yesterday Alvaro Pereira landed at Malpensa, and has been a full-fledged Nerazzurri player since yesterday. “It's incredible to be here – declared the Uruguayan -. I am very happy to be at Inter. It's a dream to play here, you have no idea what it means to play for Inter abroad, especially in South America. We can win many titles." The full-back, costing 10 million plus 5 in bonuses, should be the last entry for the Nerazzurri club. In fact, now Branca and Ausilio's mission is to sell, first of all Julio Cesar and if possible also Maicon. The goalkeeper is one step away from QPR, who have offered him a 4-year contract and want him outright. For the full-back, however, with the Chelsea lead faded (the Blues bought Azpilicueta from Olympique Marseille), it was a two-way match between Manchester City and Real Madrid. His agent, after having been in England, will be in Spain today, where he will see the white leaders. News could arrive already in the next few hours.
Meanwhile, the young Longo is about to be loaned to Espanyol. The attacker will undergo medical tests next week, then he will move to Spain.
