Former Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani could leave Serie A outfit Fiorentina this summer, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The ex-Reds schemer, who flopped at Anfield thanks in no small part to a string of injuries during his ill-fated three-year stint at the club, faces an uncertain future with the Viola. He has been with the Italians since 2012, having spent loan spells at Juventus and AC Milan prior to his permanent departure from Merseyside. The Italy international’s agent, Franco Zavala, told Radio Blu he has become increasingly frustrated at the lack of communication with Fiorentina and hinted…
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Inter Milan are reportedly leading the race to snap up Southampton outcast Dani Osvaldo. The towering targetman is widely-expected to depart St Mary’s during the summer transfer window after a fall-out with the club led to his loan switch to Serie A champions Juventus in the 2013-14 campaign. Sport Mediaset claims Juve head coach Antonio Conte is unlikely to pursue the forward for a second time, paving the way for old rivals Inter to strengthen their attacking options with the acquisition of the 28-year-old. He was used sparingly by Conte and notched only three goals in his five-month stint in…
Liverpool are plotting a fresh move for Valencia defender Adil Rami after the France international’s move to AC Milan stalled, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to Anfield told FEN the Reds have been monitoring the 28-year-old’s situation closely, having been impressed by his successful loan spell at the San Siro in the 2013-14 campaign. Until now the Premier League runners-up considered themselves second favourites to land the towering centre-half, because he grew attached to life at Milan and a deal to turn his temporary stay into a permanent switch has been in place for several weeks. However,…
Former Queens Park Rangers attacker Rodney Marsh wants his old club to sign ex-Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand and Tottenham Hotspur captain Michael Dawson. Marsh, who played for the Loftus Road outfit between 1966 and 1972, believes the experienced duo would shore up the heart of the defence ahead of the 2014-15 campaign. He said on Twitter: “Think Michael Dawson would be brilliant with Rio at #QPR.” Boss Harry Redknapp is likely to significantly strengthen his squad after leading them to promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking following a dramatic 1-0 win over Derby…
Olympique Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena is set to snub Serie A duo AC Milan and Fiorentina in favour of a move to Spain. The France international’s agent, Jean-Pierre Bernes, told ABC his client is aware of interest from the Italian sides but is edging towards a switch to either Sevilla or Valencia in La Liga. Despite having three years left on his contract at the Stade Velodrome the playmaker has seemingly made up his mind to pursue a new challenge overseas in the coming weeks and a decision on the preferred destination is likely to be made by Friday. The…
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has led a flood of tributes to club legend Alfredo Di Stefano, who has passed away. The 88-year-old went into a coma after suffering a serious heart attack at the weekend and lost his fight for life earlier today. During an astonishing career the Argentina stalwart won five European Cups and two Ballon d’Ors, ensuring his name will live on among the true greats of the game. Ronaldo took to social media site Twitter to share his grief with his followers, saying: “It’s a very sad day. For me, for all the Madridistas, for the…
AC Milan will reportedly hold a meeting tonight to discuss the possible exit of Arsenal target Mario Balotelli. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, new head coach Filippo Inzaghi and vice-president Adriano Galliani are to thrash out the future of the former Manchester City man following weeks of speculation. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told Football Express News the Gunners continue to monitor the situation with interest, although he is just one of a number of attack-minded targets. The San Siro giants are now in a position to firm up their plans for the 23-year-old because his…
The future of Chelsea on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku is still shrouded in mystery with the Belgian having denied any recent discussions with the club, according to a source close to the player. Chelsea forward Lukaku, who has spent last season on loan to Everton, has claimed not to have spoken with the Blues about his future since last September – despite recent reports hinting of a permanent move to Goodison Park and others suggesting a switch to Atletico Madrid is also on the cards. The source states the 21-year-old had been questioned as to whether Chelsea have approached to determine…
Southampton is the latest club to have expressed their interest in Lorient centre-back Bruno Ecuele Manga and have lined up the player to replace Dejan Lovren, according to French media. Gabonese defender Manga has been indentified by L’Equipe as the man earmarked to replace Saints defender Lorven, who the south coast club are preparing to lose to Premier League giants Liverpool. The 25-year-old Ligue 1 player was previously a target for Liverpool and Everton and could be the first signing made by Southampton boss Ronald Koeman. Dutch chief Koeman, who replaced former coach Mauricio Pochettino at the end of last…
Italian side Fiorentina are planning a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini as the Red Devils hope to offload the player in order to raise funds for prime target Angel di Maria, according to reports. Belgium international Fellaini was brought to United last summer in a big-money deal – £27M paid to his old side Everton – that is deemed a costly mistake in light of the 26-year-old failing to fit in at Old Trafford last season. According to The Express, United’s newly-appointed first team coach Louis van Gaal is keen to sell the Belgian in order to make…