GATTUSO CALLS FOR KAKA', BUT THE BRAZILIAN HOLDS OFF.
THE DREAM IS CALLED CESC FABREGAS.
AQUILANI PURPLE = MONTOLIVO ROSSONERO?
“Who would I like as Mister X? I have no doubts, Kakà…”. Signed, Gennaro Gattuso. From the columns of the Corriere dello Sport, the Rossoneri warrior launched what is perhaps only a provocation, but certainly represents the will of millions of Milan fans: to see Kakà again in the Milan shirt. "Mourinho doesn't want him anymore – continued Rino – and I am convinced that Galliani and Ricardo would surely find an agreement". Now, after Gattuso's words, the fans are dreaming of the sensational return of Kakà, even if the former Ballon d'Or, in an interview with the Madrid newspaper "As", cooled the track a bit: "Mourinho wants I'm staying, after two bad seasons, this could be the right one to explode in Real Madrid". Truth or words of circumstance? The doubt remains. But, beyond the conjectures, would the negotiation really be possible? The answer is yes, but it certainly wouldn't be easy. Real Madrid, in the summer of 2009, paid a good 67 million to buy the Brazilian, and although Kakà has depreciated today (in the last two years he has spent more time in the infirmary than on the pitch), Florentino Perez certainly couldn't afford to give it away. That's why, despite Mourinho not aiming at him in the slightest, Kakà has never been at the center of market negotiations. The card could therefore be a problem, even if Milan could offer Real Madrid a loan with the right to buy. A formula that would suit both the Rossoneri (in the event of a flop, Galliani would return the Brazilian to the sender) and the Spaniards (if Kakà reassessed himself, Florentino could sell him for a good sum, or, at most, if he would find him completely re-motivated in the team ). In short, the idea is there, as also admitted by Galliani last July 12, even if the Dream (with a capital S) is called Cesc Fabregas. The Spaniard from Arsenal, albeit in a different way compared to Kakà, would inflame the spirits of the Rossoneri people, and, certainly not a secondary thing, would heavily shift the technical balance also in the European field. Fabregas is still in negotiation with Barcelona, the club where he grew up and he would like to return to, but in recent times, the contacts between the Catalans and the Gunners have diminished. Is Adriano Galliani taking advantage of it?
Mister X aside, Riccardo Montolivo's arrival in the Rossoneri now seems obvious. To confirm this, Fiorentina continues to buy midfielders. After Munari and Lazzari, Alberto Aquilani also got very close yesterday. The player, who seemed destined to stay in Liverpool, reached an agreement with Pantaleo Corvino (5-year contract for top player figures). Now it remains to formalize the contract with the Reds, but what is certain is that in Florence, there is no more room for Montolivo. So that he will leave, and moreover, at the final price (we are talking about 6 – 7 million). A technical and economic deal that Milan has no intention of letting slip away.
JUVENTUS – VILLARREAL, ARM OF IRON FOR ROSSI.
VUCINIC'S PRICES RISE, BUT WATCH OUT FOR FERGUSON…
MELO SOLD, NOW IT'S SISSOKO'S TURN.
Giuseppe Marotta was very clear: “There is a tendency on the part of the sellers to impose prices. The same is happening with the players we follow. But we have no intention of being crushed in the grip”. Simple and direct message to Villarreal, who, last week, decided to raise their demands on Giuseppe Rossi. The Italian striker remains the first objective, but the Spaniards will have to lower their expectations, otherwise Juve will abandon the negotiating table. In this sense, the work of Federico Pastorello, Rossi's attorney, who has been weaving the web with the managers of the "Yellow Submarine" is fundamental. Today, after a weekend break, the dancing will start again. Despite everything, optimism remains, because the player has chosen Juve, and because the parties, economically speaking, aren't that far apart. The feeling, however, is that Rossi is not considered so fundamental by Antonio Conte. In fact, the new Juventus coach can already count on Matri, Quagliarella and Del Piero in the offensive department, as well as Toni, Iaquinta and Amauri (the last two are for sale). Conte would like a flexible player, able to play both in attack and on the left wing. In short, someone like Vucinic. The Montenegrin would be perfect, that's why Juve is working under cover to bring him to Turin. Radio – transfer market, however, tells of an interest from Manchester United, which Alessandro Lucci (Vucinic's agent) will go to investigate in person (Tuesday). Ferguson denied (“Our market is closed, I'm happy with the players I have”), but he had already done the same with Sneijder, only to be denied by the Dutchman's father (“We know about Manchester's interest, but they have to talk first with Inter”). The feeling then is that Conte will not be satisfied with just one winger. That's why the name of Diego Perotti, 23 Argentinian (with an Italian passport) from Sevilla (cost 10 million) came up over the weekend. To close the market then, a central defender will be needed, who will thicken the department, and perhaps allow Chiellini to be moved to the left wing. There are three names: Matias Silvestre of Catania (who could lower the requests if Almiron were included in the deal), Simon Kjaer of Wolfsburg (but the Germans paid him 12 million just a year ago) and Angelo Ogbonna of Turin (yesterday the his agent Branchini, admitted Juve's interest). Many goals, which will mean, still a lot of money. That's why Marotta won't be "blackmailed" by Villarreal. Furthermore, the Juventus CEO will have to thin out the squad as soon as possible. Felipe Melo sold to Galatasaray (an expensive loan of 1,5 million, right to buy at 13), now it should be the turn of Momo Sissoko. The Malian, who has already rejected Real Sociedad (infuriating Marotta), is requested by Stoke City. The British would be ready to offer 8 million. And Juve can't wait.
SABATINI BLINDA DE ROSSI: "IT'S NOT ON THE MARKET"
MENEZ TO PSG, VUCINIC ON THE MARKET.
FRICTION BETWEEN UNICREDIT AND DIBENEDETTO?
River press conference, yesterday, for Walter Sabatini. The Rome sporting director spoke about everything, from the De Rossi and Vucinic cases, to the rumors of "frictions" between Unicredit and DiBenedetto, passing through the almost official sale of Jeremy Menez. But let's go in order. The thorniest case is that of Daniele De Rossi. "Capitan Futuro"'s contract expires in 2012, and, at the moment, the negotiations for the renewal continue slowly. The shadow of Manchester City is getting closer and more threatening (the English are ready to offer 25 million to Roma, as well as 9 a year to the player), but Sabatini was very clear: “De Rossi is not on the market and never will be. We are negotiating his renewal, and we know that there is a risk of not finding an agreement. But we will not consider any offers. The situation for Vucinic is different. The Montenegrin is now a separate player at home, and there are many teams interested in him, Juventus above all (as we write above). Sabatini didn't even try to deny it: "In Saturday's friendly I saw him do incredible things (2 goals against Alto Adige, ed), but I know he's much coveted by an Italian team which, at the moment, doesn't show itself . The only Juve player I could take into consideration is Claudio Marchisio. Then we have to see what offers will come from abroad”. But if Vucinic is ready to go, Menez has pretty much done it. The Frenchman will go to Leonardo's PSG, who will pay out 8 million to get him. The same ones that Sabatini will finally be able to offer to Ajax for Marteen Stekelenburg, for whom negotiations will restart as soon as possible.
But market negotiations are not the only ones in Rome. Despite Friday evening's announcement, the closing for the sale of the company to DiBenedetto has not yet arrived. Drafts tell of a problem between Unicredit and the Americans, who, given the club's accounts, would like a 10 million discount. Sabatini, however, wanted to reassure everyone: “Why should a negotiation that doesn't exist go wrong? There are just a few details to fix. The operation will go through as was said some time ago”.
INTER, VIVIANO'S CRAC BLOCKS PALACIO.
THE NAME OF THE VALENCIAN MATA RETURNS.
LIKE TEVEZ, BUT IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE.
Viviano's bad injury (injury to the left cruciate, six months off), will prevent Inter from a safe sale (Genoa, Roma and Bayer Leverkusen liked him). The negotiations were at an advanced stage especially with the Germans and Ligurians, especially as Rodrigo Palacio could be part of the deal.
In the meantime, the name of Juan Manuel Mata of Valencia is back in the news. According to the Spanish press, the club is in great economic difficulty, and has the absolute need to sell its star. He could leave with 15 million, meanwhile Inter are also following Porto midfielder Freddy Guarin with interest.
But the big shot is closely linked to the sale of a big name. Should Sneijder leave (no news over the weekend), then Moratti could buy a great player. The hottest name is that of Tevez, which however is considered too expensive. Mancini was clear: for the Argentine he wants 50 million, the same (euros more, euros less) that would be needed to sign Kun Aguero. It is very difficult (not to say impossible) that Moratti, despite the value of the player, decides to sit down at such an expensive table.
