Tag: La Gazzetta dello Sport

  • Inter’s rescue mission to land Pato

    Inter’s rescue mission to land Pato

    Inter Milan are lining up a move for ex-AC Milan hitman Alexandre Pato, according to reports in Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the San Siro giants have set their sights on rescuing the Brazil international from a difficult spell in his homeland and could put an offer on the table this week. The 24-year-old…

  • AVB set for Spurs raid

    AVB set for Spurs raid

    Former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Andre Villas-Boas has reportedly set his sights on luring midfielder Sandro to Zenit St Petersburg from his former club. The Portugese, who was sacked by the north London outfit before Christmas following a poor run of form which culminated in a 5-0 home loss at the hands of Liverpool, is…

  • Kaka exit hits stumbling block

    Kaka exit hits stumbling block

    AC Milan playmaker Kaka’s loan switch to Sao Paulo in his homeland has hit a snag, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The Brazil outcast is meant to join the club on a temporary basis before completing his move to MLS franchise Orlando City, and the San Siro giants believed the deal was…

  • Iturbe deal held up by Robinho stalemate

    Iturbe deal held up by Robinho stalemate

    AC Milan’s struggle to offload playmaker Robinho is hindering their attempts to land Verona attacker Juan Iturbe, according to fresh reports in the Italian press. La Gazzetta Dello Sport claims new Milan head coach Filippo Inzaghi has already held a telephone conversation with Iturbe in a bid to help the deal along and see off…

  • Ex-City boss ‘in line for Italy job’

    Ex-City boss ‘in line for Italy job’

    Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been tipped to become the next head coach of Italy. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport the 49-year-old is one of the front runners to replace Cesare Prandelli, who resigned from his post just hours after seeing his team exit the World Cup at the group stage. They…

  • Barcelona target moves closer to exit door

    Barcelona target moves closer to exit door

    Fiorentina directors will reportedly meet tomorrow to determine the future of coveted midfielder Juan Cuadrado, who is being chased by Juventus and Barcelona. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit’s hierarchy is anxious to thrash out their strategy in preparation for what could turn out to be a bidding war. The report…

  • Serie A outfit in for Argentina legend

    Serie A outfit in for Argentina legend

    Serie A outfit Sampdoria are reportedly lining up a double swoop for midfielders Esteban Cambiasso and David Pizarro. Argentina stalwart Cambiasso is available on a free transfer after running down his contract at Inter Milan, and would provide the pedigree for which Sampdoria are searching. Former Manchester City loanee Pizarro would also not command a…

  • Serie A star ‘ready’ for Barca move

    Serie A star ‘ready’ for Barca move

    Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado has been told by his national coach to test himself at the highest level, amid strong interest from La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. Colombia boss Jose Pekerman believes the 26-year-old is ready for the step up after seeing him flourish at club and international level. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims…

  • Liverpool in battle for Dutch defender

    Liverpool in battle for Dutch defender

    Lazio have ramped up their efforts to land Liverpool target Stefan de Vrij, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A outfit are putting together an offer in the region of £6million for the Holland international, who got his name on the scoresheet in his country’s surprise…