Archive for the 'Italian' Category

Podolski confirms interest

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Podolski: Wants move
Germany star Lukas Podolski has confirmed that both Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in signing him.
The striker has struggled to break into the Bayern Munich first team since Jurgen Klinsmann took charge last summer.
Podolski is not very happy with life in Munich and has made no secret of his desire [...]

Mourinho committed to Inter

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Mourinho: Looking ahead to future
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho insists he wants to see out the rest of his contract at the San Siro.
Mourinho, who has made no secret of his desire to return to the Premier League in the future, has been linked with a move back to England this summer, with [...]

Dacourt seeks Inter exit

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Dacourt: Out of favour under Mourinho
Olivier Dacourt expects to secure a move away from Inter Milan during the January transfer window.
The combative French midfielder has fallen out of favour at the Serie A giants, with coach Jose Mourinho unwilling to hand him regular football.
As a result, the 34-year-old admits the time has come [...]

Maldini impressed by Becks

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Maldini: Impressed with Beckham
AC Milan captain Paulo Maldini has expressed his admiration for David Beckham after he completed his first training session with the club.
The former Manchester United player has joined Milan on a short-term loan during the Major League Soccer close season in a bid to maintain his fitness in preparation for [...]

Milan make case for defence

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Galliani: Eager for a left-back
Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has revealed the Italian giants hope to sign a left-back in the January transfer window.
The Rossoneri are desperate to close the gap on rivals Inter Milan at the top of Serie A and a defensive reinforcement has been identified as a priority.
Galliani is keen [...]

Udinese reject Quagliarella talk

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Quagliarella: Roma link
Udinese director Pietro Leonardi insists he has not been approached by Roma regarding star striker Fabio Quagliarella.
Roma are thought to be keen to sign the Italy international, who has also been linked with Manchester United, at the end of the season.
Speculation suggests the 25-year-old has been identified as a long-term replacement [...]

Adriano reveals Inter wish

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Adriano: Wants to stay at Inter
Inter Milan striker Adriano has stated that he has no urge to leave the San Siro.
The Brazilian, currently recovering from a thigh strain in Brazil, has been linked with a move away from Inter after a turbulent time on and off the pitch in the last two seasons.
It [...]

Di Michele dashes return talk

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Di Michele: Going nowhere
West Ham striker David Di Michele has refuted suggestions that he could be set for a quick-fire return to Torino.
The Hammers ace is currently on loan at Upton Park from the Turin giants, with that agreement scheduled to run until the end of the season.
The 32-year-old had first sought to [...]

Arshavin on Arsenal’s radar

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Arshavin: In demand
Andrei Arshavin’s agent insists his client remains a New Year transfer target for Arsenal.
The Russian playmaker, currently on the books of Zenit St Petersburg, has been told that he is free to move on during the January transfer window, should a suitable approach for his services be lodged.
His availability has alerted [...]

Berlusconi - Becks should play

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Berlusconi: Would play Beckham straight away
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi admits he would play David Beckham in the side straight away.
The England star has joined Milan on loan from LA Galaxy until 9th March in order to maintain his fitness and so boost his international prospects.
He will officially start training with the Rossoneri [...]