MILAN, HAMSIK IS NO LONGER A DREAM.
FOR 2012 BOOKED KUCKA
DANILO NOW, GANSO IN JANUARY
Before it was non-transferable, now it depends on the offer. Mino Raiola's strategy scored the first point in favor of Hamsik, but the match is still long, and De Laurentiis has no intention of losing it without a fight. “When I say that Hamsik is non-transferable I mean the truth. However, if an "indecent proposal" arrives, I listen to it, but they must be offers that leave you breathless, that make you think. Anyone who wants to sit at my table must know that it is very expensive." So first opening to Milan, which, however, is silent for the moment. Certainly Galliani has no intention of passing out for Hamsik, who in via Turati value around 25 million. On the other hand, the vision of De Laurentiis is different, who considers the Slovak a true champion, like Gerrard and Fabregas, both technically and in terms of numbers (40 million). At the moment the parties are distant, but a little closer than some time ago, when the president of Napoli refused even to comment on the rumors about Hamsik and Silvio Berlusconi (in the middle of the electoral campaign) promised the Neapolitans that he would not take away anyone player from under Vesuvius. Galliani denies it, reiterating that at the moment the Milan market is closed. Big, even if benevolent, lie, because the Rossoneri are moving and how. On Monday evening Galliani had dinner with Preziosi, and the two talked about Juraj Kucka, the Slovakian midfielder (he too!) who did so well in the red and blue shirt. In Milan's plans, the 24-year-old from Genoa would remain under the radar for the whole of next year, then, in June 2012, he would submit to the orders of Massimiliano Allegri. So everyone would be happy: Genoa, who would keep Kucka for another year and monetize him properly (about 12 million), the player and Milan, who would thus continue the renewal plan in midfield (Gattuso, Ambrosini and Van Bommel will expire in 2012 ). Meanwhile Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro, president of Santos, announced that Ganso will remain in Brazil until December to play in the club world cup. The scenario we were talking about yesterday is therefore emerging, with Milan oriented towards signing Danilo immediately (federal statute on non-EU citizens permitting) and Ganso in January. Watch out for Benfica though, who have already offered 6,6 million for the Brazilian full-back: the player said he was interested, but it's a safe bet that he would change his mind for Milan.
JUVE, AGUERO WANTS ONLY YOU!
AND THE ATHLETICS LIKE STORARI.
Sergio Aguero has finally come out into the open. He did it through Bruno Satin, head of the Img, the agency that manages his prosecutor's office, which definitively paved the way for Juventus. “Contacts with the Juventus club are constant, Aguero wants to move to a big club and Juventus has this status. The chances that Kun will wear the Juve shirt are real”. Very significant statements, following the meeting Satin himself had in Madrid on Monday afternoon with the managers of Atletico Madrid. The prosecutor reiterated that Aguero wants to go to Juventus, thus prompting Atletico Madrid to make a discount on the termination clause (45 million). The bianconeri have said they are willing to reach 35 million euros, a figure that the Spaniards could hardly refuse, especially if Marco Storari enters the deal, who is certainly not enthusiastic about spending another season on the bench watching Buffon on the pitch . After selling De Gea to Manchester United, Atletico are looking for a goalkeeper, and Storari has left excellent memories in Spain (he played for Levante in 2007/08). Meanwhile, after the purchase of Lichtsteiner, the bianconeri are also ready to buy a midfielder. Arturo Vidal is the hottest name in the last few hours: Rudy Voeller, current director of Bayer Leverkusen, will be on vacation until July 5th, then, when he returns, he will meet the Juventus managers (who will offer him 10 million). No problem however with the player, who wants an engagement of at least 3 million. Figure compatible with Giuseppe Marotta's budget.
VIVIANO WANTS ROMA, BUT INTER...
MAICON, NO OFFERS.
MEANWHILE BRANCA SCOUTS ARGENTINA.
The great mockery of co-ownership is certainly Emanuele Viviano. Convinced of being redeemed by Bologna (and immediately transferred to Rome) the goalkeeper instead found himself at Inter, where he has no immediate prospects (Julio Cesar is the owner). Also for this reason the Nerazzurri want to sell him, but they are not so convinced they want to give him to the Giallorossi. Viviano could enter into the deal with Genoa to get to Palacio (although for the moment the most welcome counterpart would be Pandev, who however does not want to go to Genoa) furthermore Roma are considered a direct competitor for the Scudetto. Maybe that's why Viviano took the floor yesterday, sending a not too ciphered message to the Nerazzurri managers: “This story ruined my holidays, I really didn't expect it. I hope Roma don't give up on me and that the deal goes through anyway. In any case, I trust the Inter managers, the only ones I will talk to about this story from now on." We'll see what happens, Gasperini certainly likes Vucinic and for now Roma hasn't been impressed at all by the advances from Juventus. Meanwhile, another player who is talked about a lot could leave the transfer market. We are talking about Maicon, at the center of a real war of attorneys between Roberto Calenda and Antonio Caliendo. The first said that the Brazilian will not move from Inter, the second reiterated that if offers should arrive from Madrid they would be evaluated. Yes, but who is Maicon's attorney? Caliendo, his historic agent, claims to have an agreement signed until December 31, 2011, Calenda instead of having inherited the power of attorney, and threatens to sue his rival. Beyond this however, the Brazilian at the moment seems destined to stay at Inter, not so much by choice (his dream would be Real Madrid and Moratti would gladly raise cash) but out of necessity. Offers of a certain level don't arrive, and so, they think in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, we might as well keep the best right-back in the world, even if in a waning phase. Unless the right offer arrives. But beyond the transfers, Inter moves above all for purchases. Branca is probing the Argentine market, even if the names on his notebook are certainly not new. Like Ricky Alvarez and Lamela, both already on the Roma notebook. On the first, however, there is the very strong competition from Arsenal, while the second, after the relegation of River Plate, has become affordable, indeed very affordable.
ROME, ROSELLA SENSI SAYS GOODBYE.
SABATINI – STEKELEMBURG CLOSE FINAL.
Tuesday 28 June 2011, 13.20 pm. The Sensi – Rome marriage ended here, with Rosella leaving the Italpetroli headquarters. Together with her, Silvia Sensi and Maria Nanni Sensi also officially leave Rome. Claudio Fenucci, Paolo Fiorentino, Bernardo Mingrone and Mauro Baldissoni will take their place on the board of directors, whose offices will take effect from 1 July. Yet another step towards the beginning of the Thomas DiBenedetto era, which to tell the truth has already begun, at least on the market. Walter Sabatini is about to complete the purchase of Marteen Stekelemburg from Ajax. On Thursday the Giallorossi sports director will fly to Amsterdam to meet the Lanceri executives. The request is 10 million, the offer 7: it could close at 9. The purchase of Josè Angel, left-back of Sporting Gjon, has also been practically done. Sabatini met the Spanish sports director in great secrecy on Monday afternoon and defined the operation for 4 million. Nego, a young French full-back who was released from Nantes on a free transfer, was also signed.
NAPLES DREAMS SHEPHERD
INLER, THE TIME OF TRUTH
Not at all dazed by the words of Hamsik (who in the city has already been branded as an "ungrateful core") Naples is dreaming of Javier Pastore. El Flaco is on the market, and would replace the departing Slovak in a big way. The problem, however, is the high amount, indeed very high, that Zamparini is asking for to sell the Argentine attacking midfielder. “Pastor in Naples? – the president of Palermo said yesterday – it is too expensive for them … of course, if they wanted we could talk about it”. At the moment the negotiation is still in its infancy (it is limited to declarations), but the two presidents will meet this morning in the Football League and in all likelihood they will talk about it. In any case, the deal promises to be very complicated especially as regards the agreement with Flaco, which receives around 650 thousand euros a year from the sponsors (and which therefore would hardly agree to transfer the image rights to De Laurentiis).
Meanwhile we have come to the highlight for Gokhan Inler. The Swiss, who has been very close to an agreement with Napoli for some time, does not agree to transfer the image rights, which De Laurentiis deems fundamental. Will the parties be able to overcome this obstacle? We'll figure it out today, Friday at the latest. More or less like for Trezeguet, who could become Cavani's deputy next season.
SANCHEZ – POZZO: IT'S ARM IRON.
LAZIO, CASSANI'S DAY.
“Either go to Barcelona or stay in Udine”. This ultimatum came from Sanchez's entourage. Now we need to see how president Pozzo will react, on the strength of an offer of 43 million plus bonuses from Manchester City and another 40 from Chelsea (which in the meantime has taken Roberto Di Matteo as Villas Boas' deputy). However, the Chilean only wants Barcelona, which shows no signs of improving the offer presented 10 days ago (28 million plus bonuses).
An important day in Milan, where the main managers of Serie A will meet in the Lega Calcio offices. Two of these, Lotito and Zamparini, will talk about many things, in particular Cassani and Konè. The first is chosen to replace Lichtsteiner: Palermo want 7 million, an affordable figure, so the deal shouldn't present any particular problems. The second, on the other hand, is at the center of a market intrigue: Brescia says they have an agreement with Lotito, but the player's agent has already spoken to Palermo instead.
