ETO'O – ANZHI, SOAP OVER! TODAY OR TOMORROW THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
INTER IS READY TO CLOSE FOR FORLAN.
BRANCA GOES TO THE ASSAULT FOR CASEMIRO.
The telenovela can be said to be over. Samuel Eto'o will sign today (or at the latest tomorrow) the contract that will bind him to Anzhi for the next 3 years. The last step before it's official, the medical tests, which the Cameroonian will undergo in the next few hours. But there's no doubt that it's just a formality, given that Eto'o has already packed his bags since Friday. The now former Nerazzurri striker has already said goodbye to his teammates, technical and managerial staff, a sign of an almost total agreement with the Russians of Anzhi. Eto'o will earn 60 million net over the next 3 years, a monstrous figure that Inter could never match. The Russians then, to convince the Cameroonian, will pay him, at the time of signing, an "entry bonus" of 12 million. In short, the Nerazzurri lose a great striker, but collect a respectable figure (27 million) and, above all, save something like 72 million euros in wages that Eto'o (gross) would have received until 2014. A very important figure , all the more so in view of the next Financial Fair Play.
This is why Moratti has no intention of spending all the proceeds on the purchase of a new striker. In this sense, the Tevez negotiation is going to fade a bit, given that Manchester City do not want to loan him out, and are asking for something like 50 million for his transfer fee. Ditto for the Lavezzi operation, given that De Laurentiis does not seem willing to make discounts on the 31 million release clause. A timid poll was made with Lazio for Zarate, but Lotito isn't exactly willing to do favors for Inter (remember the Pandev case in January 2010?).
That's why, of all the names that come up, the most credible seems to be that of Diego Forlan. The Uruguayan has decided to leave Atletico Madrid, as confirmed by his agent at the end of the meeting he had on Saturday with the president of the Colchoneros. Forlan also has a request from Besiktas, but his will is to come to Inter.
Meanwhile, with the money from Anzhi, Branca can give the definitive assault on Casemiro. The Nerazzurri have been negotiating with the San Paolo for some time (but Roma are also on the Brazilian), and now they could really close the game. Gasperini would thus have the much desired midfielder. On the other hand, (at least for now) the news released yesterday by the English newspaper "People", which would see Manchester United ready for a new (and truly sensational) assault for Wesley Sneijder, is not confirmed.
ROME, AGREEMENT FOUND WITH ESPANYOL FOR OSVALDO.
KJAER, FERNANDO OR CASEMIRO: SABATINI WORKS NON-STOP.
AFTER THE DE ROSSI – TOTTI CASES, NOW THE BORRIELLO GRAIN IS BREAKING OUT.
After a very difficult week, the weekend brought good news to all Roma fans. In fact, from Spain, the negotiation between the Giallorossi and Espanyol for Pablo Osvaldo is practically concluded. The Italo-Argentine striker has decided to return to Italy: therefore the latest assault by Atletico Madrid seems in vain, which however, if Forlan were to be sold to Inter, could have very convincing arguments to shuffle the cards on the table. This is why Roma have every intention of closing the purchase of Osvaldo as soon as possible. The agreement with the Catalans already exists: 14 million plus 2 in bonuses, significant changes are expected for today.
But Roma certainly won't stop at buying Osvaldo. Sabatini has promised (in addition to the striker) another 2 – 3 strikes, one for each department. For the defense, it is almost certain that the reinforcement will be Simon Kjaer. The agreement with Wolfsburg has almost been reached, and only a few details remain to be filed. The midfielder question is more intricate. Luis Enrique would like Casemiro, a director with good feet to work alongside De Rossi, but Inter damn complicates things. Sabatini has proposed 14 million to San Paolo, but the Brazilian's will seems to favor the Nerazzurri. On the other hand, the name of Fernando del Porto is gaining more and more share, for which Roma have offered 11 million. A possible deal, which however could end right at the photo finish of the market.
Beyond the purchases, however, several cases are held in the Giallorossi house. After De Rossi (who continues to gloss over the renewal proposal made to him by Roma) and Totti (DiBenedetto still defined him as the center of the project, but the T-shirt with the words "Enough!", worn the other day in Trigoria, says it about what the current mood of the captain is), now it's time for the Borriello dough. The striker was put on the transfer market, but the 15 minutes (!) played in the Bratislava game complicated things damn well. In fact, if Borriello leaves Rome, he will no longer be able to play in Europe until January, which is no small detail, given that he heavily devalues the price of his card.
JUVE: ELIA FAVORITE FOR THE BAND, PEROTTI AND AFELLAY THE OUTSIDERS.
IT IS WITH CESENA FOR AN EXCHANGE MARTINEZ - GIACCHERINI.
ALEX DREAMS OF BLACK AND WHITE, NOW IT'S MAROTTA'S TURN.
A key week, this one which is about to begin, also for Juventus. Marotta in fact, must close the purchase of at least 3 players. Conte wants at least 2 wingers (and even the third would certainly not be unwelcome) and a central defender. It is above all the left wing that worries the Juventus coach, given that both the starting interpreter and his reserve are missing. Yesterday evening, in the 2-1 loss against Milan (goals from Boateng and Seedorf for the Rossoneri, Vucinic was the only Juventus caller), Conte tried Vidal in that role, with rather negative results. That's why there is an absolute need to buy two full-backs. For the bench, the name of Emanuele Giaccarini has taken a heavy share. The Cesena player refused the renewal of the contract (expiring in 2012) proposed by Campedelli, because he was attracted by Juve. During the week (probably in Lega Calcio) Marotta will speak with the president of the Romagna club. An exchange with Jorge Martinez is looming on the horizon, with the black and whites who will however have to contribute (largely) to the payment of the salary. But, as we were saying, Giaccarini won't be the starting left winger. For that role, the candying of Elia (Hamburg) is very hot, even if that of Perotti (Seville) should not be underestimated. For both, Juve expects the demands of the two clubs in question to drop a bit: for Elia the Germans want 15 million, against the 8 proposed by Marotta, the price for Perotti is more expensive (20 - 25 million), that's why the Argentinian seems to have gotten a little further away.
The last piece of the Juventus market will be the purchase of a central defender. Alex has even offered, however clarifying that he is not willing to accept a loan and wants a four-year contract. The Brazilian from Chelsea would be the perfect player for Conte, but Marotta doesn't want to offer more than 8 million for his price tag.
BERLUSCONI UNVEILS MISTER X: "AQUILANI IS AN EXCELLENT PLAYER..."
THE MIDDLEFIELD HAS BEEN CONVINCED TO ACCEPT THE LOAN.
BUT THE ROSSONERO MARKET COULD NOT END THERE.
Mister X finally has a name and a surname. Alberto Aquilani, he will be the midfielder who will complete the Milan midfield. This was confirmed by Silvio Berlusconi himself, who was present at San Siro last night for the trophy dedicated to his father Luigi, in the now customary summer friendly against Juventus (won 2-1 by the Italian champions, goals from Boateng, Seedorf and Vucinic ). Speaking of the transfer market, the AC Milan boss crowned Alberto Aquilani: "He's an excellent player, I've talked about him with Galliani and Allegri, we'll see what we can do", a phrase that smacks of an imminent purchase. In fact, the Rossoneri, after having tried to buy Montolivo (but there were serious differences with Corvino), decided to tack on the Liverpool midfielder. Galliani could close the deal without spending a single euro, given that Aquilani seems to have convinced himself to accept a loan transfer. The former Juventus player had always rejected this possibility until now (Fiorentina knows something about it) but now, with the risk of spending the pre-European season in the stands of Anfield Road, he has changed his mind: "I'm close to Milan" he would have confided to some friends, to the delight of Berlusconi, who at most would postpone the purchase price until next season.
However, the Milan transfer market may not be over yet. Allegri is always missing a deputy – Ibrahimovic, and in the last hours of the transfer market, should the opportunity present itself, the Rossoneri could fill this gap. Crouch's name seems scarcely credible, while that of Borriello is back in the news, who, as his agent declared yesterday, has never truly forgotten Milan. Berlusconi, in this regard, was rather optimistic: "We already have an excellent squad, but if we have the chance to improve it we will." Who has ears to hear…
LAZIO, WHAT TO DO WITH ZARATE?
NAPLES REJECTS ZENIT'S ASSAULTS FOR LAVEZZI.
GENOA RELEASES THE NUMBER 11 SHIRT: GILA COMING?
It is the Zarate case that has shaken the Lazio environment in these last days of the transfer market. The rift with Reja now seems incurable, but, at least for the moment, no club has presented itself to Lotito with the necessary amount of 20 million. So the debate is open at Lazio: is it better to hold on, risking finding yourself in the squad with a listless player, or lower the price a bit?
Doubt that does not pass through the head of Aurelio De Laurentiis in the slightest. The president of Napoli (who will face Barcelona at the Camp Nou tonight for the Gamper trophy) has no intention of selling Lavezzi, much less of doing so at a discounted price. Whoever wants Pocho will have to pay in full the release clause of 31 million. This therefore explains Spalletti's refusal to Zenit St. Petersburg, who had offered 18 million.
In closing, a rather significant curiosity in the market sphere. Genoa yesterday made official the shirt numbers for the 2011/2012 season. The empty box next to the prestigious number 11 stands out, the classic shirt (together with the 9) of the center forward. Could it be yet another sign of the (imminent) arrival of Alberto Gilardino under the lantern?
