It's already in or out. Milan-Psv is a real final, on which a large part of the AC Milan season will depend, as well as the future of Massimiliano Allegri. And the coach himself, aware of the importance of the match, sounded the charge in the press conference: “It's the fundamental match of the season, for the prestige of being able to play in the Champions League. Great attention and patience will be needed, because we will have a large team up front." A matter of prestige, of course, but not only. From qualifying to the Champions League groups, 30 million euros pass, absolutely essential for the budget, as well as for the final rush of the transfer market. "If we remain who we are, it will mean that we will have been eliminated" Allegri sighed, confirming that, vice versa, someone will arrive if the shift changes. The clues lead to Alessandro Matri, the one chosen to reinforce an attack left without first strikers after Pazzini's injury. But the Rossoneri expect more, also because it is clear to everyone that the team's problems are above all in defence. Despite the denials, on the notebook there is always the name of Davide Astori, a young and reliable centre-back that would undoubtedly lead to a leap in quality, in addition to that Keisuke Honda who has been on standby for more than a month. Three important goals, but impossible to achieve without the money from the Champions League.
Adem Ljajic, by now to be considered a Roma player, will not arrive. As expected, yesterday was decisive, when the Serbian, accompanied by his father, met the Fiorentina management. A meeting of just an hour, sufficient to communicate one's willingness to leave Florence. There are no more doubts about the destination: it will be Roma Giallorossi who will enjoy the performance of Ljajic, who will be in the capital today to undergo the usual medical examinations and, subsequently, sign a five-year contract worth 2 million per season. Fiorentina, which will collect 10 million plus bonuses, has already found a replacement: it is Ante Rebic, the Croatian striker arriving from Rnk Spalato.
Developments on the Eto'o front are expected by the hour. His agent Claudio Vigorelli is in London to listen to the offer from Chelsea which, at the moment, is stuck on an annual contract worth 6 million per season. All the more reason for him to hope for his return to the Nerazzurri, given that Inter have offered him a two-year contract worth 4,5 million. In short, the Cameroonian would earn more in Milan, a city to which he is very close, given that his family has continued to live there since 2009.
Juve is also waiting to understand if its market will be able to further enhance itself. The dream is Juan Camilo Zuniga and it could come true if Matri leaves permanently. In the middle, however, there are Benitez and De Laurentiis. The former believes the Colombian is essential for his formation, the latter is working to secure him with a contract renewal. “I made him a very important offer – explained the Napoli president. – 40% more than Juve, then it will be up to him to decide whether or not to become black and white”. Marotta waits, in the meantime he works to thin out the squad. We have already mentioned Matri, but Quagliarella (Norwich and West Ham are the possible destinations) and Marrone (Cagliari likes him and could prove to be a good way to pre-empt Nainggolan) are also on the starting list. Any proceeds will bring a discreet treasure into the black and white coffers, to be invested in Zuniga. In short, Juve-Napoli has already begun.
