Welcome back to the transfer market! Between deals already concluded, in progress or perhaps still all to be conceived, the winter negotiation session promises to be intense and crackling. However, the first day was shaken by an operation that could concern the summer. “Pogba is great, he represents the future of France – said Nasser Al Khelaifi, president of the PSG, in the columns of Le Parisien. – We will not move now, we will wait for the summer session”. Strong words, which added to the presence of Mino Raiola in the friendly match that the French played against Real Madrid, unleashed the world of the transfer market. Let's be clear, Juve does not want to deprive themselves of Pogba, but it is clear that the descent into the field of a giant like PSG takes away all certainty. Also because the boy would falter in the face of the 7 million a year offered by the sheikhs, too many for the coffers of Corso Galileo Ferraris, willing to reach 4. A few more months, then the Pogba game will open. Which could also see PSG win, but only in the face of 50-55 million cash.
The French champions have therefore decided to reinforce the midfield, e in addition to the young Paul they would also like Miralem Pjanic. A feasible operation, but only if the Bosnian renews the contract (currently expiring in 2015) until 2019, with a 30 million rescission clause attached. A figure that would protect Roma, who have already protected themselves with Paredes, who will arrive in the summer from Boca Juniors.
And, speaking of future moves, how can we not talk about Adriano Galliani, who met Clarence Seedorf in Rio? An intersection that the CEO described as casual, of course, but the coincidence appears at least curious, given that the Dutchman is the number one candidate to succeed Massimiliano Allegri.
However, summer is still far away, as demonstrated by the not exactly mild temperatures and all the negotiations for the winter market. Returning to the Giallorossi for example, Sabatini has put them in his sights Marco Parolo. Parma, who have already said no to the loan hypothesis, could be interested in the co-ownership deal (3,5 million), but Roma are holding back at the moment, because they are waiting to understand if Bradley will stay until the end of the season or will press to go and play moreover.
The first blow of 2014 should be scored by Napoli (Honda and Rami have already been at Milan for months). De Laurentiis has made it known that a purchase will be closed by the Epiphany, and all traces lead to Gonalons. The deal is in the pipeline (now it's only about bonuses) and once closed it will move to the central defenders department. Noting that Agger will not leave Liverpool, Benitez has asked for Vermaelen from Arsenal, but it is more probable that N'Koulou will arrive from Marseille, given his much cheaper salary. Finally, the purchase of Antonelli from Genoa should also close, provided that Preziosi manages to give Gasperini the right replacement.
Today then the market will suffer the first surge, because a certain Galliani will return from Rio de Janeiro. The AC Milan CEO dreams of giving Allegri midfielder Nainggolan, but the deal won't be quick. In fact, the Rossoneri first have to sell, possibly a player with a heavy salary. The suspects are the usual Robinho (but the soap opera Santos hasn't changed), Mexes and Matri, closed by the arrival of Rami and the return of Pazzini. Then there are Gabriel and Vergara (on loan for both), as well as Zaccardo and, perhaps, Constant. In the event of the left-back leaving, Milan could anticipate the arrival of D'Ambrosio, otherwise scheduled for June on a free transfer.
Waiting market for Inter, still linked to Guarin question. The negotiation with Chelsea is on hold, because the Blues would like to include some counterpart in the deal to lower the price. The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, only ask for cash, to then aim for the big shot, that Erick Lamela always on the sidelines of Tottenham, but much desired by Walter Mazzarri. Even with the tip point (it all depends on Milito's condition, which will be evaluated in the next few days), Branca and Ausilio are working on the renewal front. Ten players will expire in June (Zanetti, Cambiasso, Milito, Samuel, Chivu, Rolando, Mudingayi, Wallace, Mariga, Castellazzi), but only Cuchu and the Portuguese defender (on loan from Porto) have a chance to stay. The Inter manager then wants to extend the contracts of Palacio, Alvarez and Juan Jesus, possibly before the World Cup raises their prices.
Instead, a quiet winter for Juventus, whose elimination from the Champions League effectively blocked the transfer market. Barring currently unforeseen developments, Conte's squad should remain unchanged, apart from perhaps a winger. The names are the usual: Menez, Biabiany and Giaccarini, who could return from Sunderland.
Much more the climate in the Lazio house is warm, where it is still unknown who the coach is. Edy Reja has already been around Formello for a few days, but contractually speaking the coach is still Vladimir Petkovic. The Bosnian, future coach of Switzerland, is engaged in a real cold war with Claudio Lotito. The president would like to be sacked for just cause (Petko allegedly negotiated with the Swiss in the shadows), the coach however does not intend to give up the gross 600 euros that he would be entitled to between now and June. The parties will meet again today, in this second hectic day of the transfer market.
