Moratti – Thohir, now it's getting serious. The two met yesterday in Milan in a hotel in the centre, which makes it clear that the agreement for the sale of Inter is really one step away. At the working lunch, in addition to the two tycoons, Angelo Mario Moratti and the lawyers of both sides were also present. There are still several pieces to be fixed before the sensational transfer of ownership, above all the issue relating to debts. Thohir offers the current Nerazzurri president 360 million for 75% of Inter, which also includes the majority bonus calculated on the basis of the value of the company package. The last budget deficit (80 million), however, would be borne by Moratti, who instead hoped to divide the expense in half. That's why the agreement has not yet been found, but the will to close is there, all right if there is. This is also demonstrated by the attitude of the parties involved, from the president who refuses to speak to the Indonesian who even avoids being filmed by television cameras. When a negotiation of this kind is nearing its conclusion, reserve and prudence are needed at all levels. And if the fans dream of Thohir's millions, in Corso Vittorio Emanuele there are many who are trembling, above all Marco Branca. The revolution will strike him too, though not immediately. Leonardo's name, however, is gaining more and more share, with the Brazilian who would become the operational arm of the Jakarta tycoon.
If Milan is shaken by corporate intrigues, Naples dreams thanks to the millions of De Laurentiis. Yesterday was supposed to be the day of the official presentation of Gonzalo Higuain, instead the show has been postponed until today (12 noon). Blame some bureaucratic quibbles that delay the transfer, but it doesn't matter. The Azzurri have the new striker and could soon welcome another one. We are talking about Jackson Martinez, with whom Bigon already has an agreement (five years for 2 million per season) and who would make Napoli a real power capable of fighting for the Scudetto. However, getting to the Colombian won't be easy, partly because Porto have already sold (well) Moutinho and James Rodriguez to Monaco, partly because there is a certain distance between supply and demand. The Portuguese want 40 million, De Laurentiis has put 25 on the plate plus bonuses, for a total of 30. But the patron has no intention of stopping there: Marco Verratti is also in his sights, engaged in a difficult negotiation with PSG for the renewal of the contract. “We are still far away – admitted his agent Di Campli. However, there is no shortage of alternatives. Today, for example, a monstrous offer from Napoli arrived". Rumors speak of 20 million plus bonuses, but the French don't seem willing to deprive themselves of the young director. Meanwhile, De Sanctis' move to Roma for 500 euros is official: the goalkeeper has signed a two-year contract.
"We will try to get him until the last day for the delivery of the Champions League list". To speak is Adriano Galliani and theobject of contention is, of course, Keisuke Honda. However, the operation is complicated, because CSKA Moscow has no intention of making discounts on the price of 5 million, too many according to Milan, given that the Japanese will leave on a free transfer in January. “If we don't manage to bring him to us right away, we won't make any drama – explained the Rossoneri CEO. – It will be just a goodbye in January, we will not change our offer”. Waiting for good news from Russia, Galliani then met Preziosi to talk about Kevin Constant, currently in co-ownership between Milan and Genoa. The Rossoneri want to redeem the entire price tag and have offered the Rossoblu Strasser or, alternatively, two young players from the Primavera: the sides are very close.
Closure dedicated to Juventus, always busy on the exit front. Norwich are serious about Quagliarella, as evidenced by the offer of 10 million sent in Corso Galileo Ferraris. The player is still doubtful, but the prospect of spending a year on the bench next to Conte could push him to accept. Alternatively, the interest of West Ham should be noted, which however has not yet presented any official proposals. Matri also has many admirers in the Premier League, and after Everton, Liverpool also asked for information about him. The money will be used to finance Conte's last wish, the missing left winger. No news on Zuniga and Biabiany, while as far as Kolarov is concerned, the suspicious attitude of the English bookmakers should be noted, who have drastically lowered the fee for his transfer to black and white. Meanwhile, Isla is stuck and will only be able to go to Inter when a replacement arrives. Provided that the nerazzurri, in the meantime, do not decide to change their goal.
