Juve step up Amauri interest

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Amauri: Wanted man
Juventus chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli is attempting to thrash out a deal for Palermo striker Amauri.
The Brazilian forward has netted 13 times in 31 Serie A appearances this season and is generally regarded as one of the hottest properties in Italy.

Milan confident of Ronnie deal

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

Berlusconi: Fan of Ronaldinho
Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is confident the club will sign Barcelona star Ronaldinho in the summer.
Ronaldinho has been strongly linked with a summer switch to San Siro as doubts over his future at Camp Nou continue to circulate.

Juve consider Flamini bid

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

Flamini: Future still undecided
Juventus are weighing up an offer for Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, according to sporting director Alessio Secco.
Flamini is out of contract at Emirates Stadium in the summer and has yet to agree terms on an extension.

Coppa Italia Round-Up

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Totti: Match-winner
Coppa Italia holders Roma secured a narrow 1-0 win over Catania in the first-leg of their semi-final clash.
Francesco Totti’s superb second-half goal proved to be enough to give Roma a slender lead to take into the second leg.

Messi wants Ronaldinho stay

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Messi: A big admirer of Ronaldinho
Lionel Messi is hoping Barcelona team-mate Ronaldinho will stay at Camp Nou next season.
Ronaldinho has been strongly linked with a summer move away from Barca with a number of clubs reported to be chasing his signature.

Kewell Juve talk denied

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Kewell: Out of contract in summer
Harry Kewell’s personal manager has rejected reports linking the Liverpool man with a move to Juventus.
Reports emanating from Italy have suggested that Juventus are lining up a move for the Australian international.

Torino sack Novellino

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Novellino: Sacked
Torino have sacked manager Walter Novellino and former boss Gianni De Biasi is set to return to the Serie A club.
Urbano Cairo, Torino president, has been criticised for his decision to show Novellino the exit after previously backing the former Sampdoria chief.

Man United v Roma preview

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Rooney: First-leg goal
Manchester United host Roma at Old Trafford with a two-goal advantage but in the knowledge a defensive headache could impinge on best laid plans.
In the Eternal City last week there was a fluidity and resolve to United’s performance that hinted they may conclude the present campaign with a European Cup in the trophy [...]

Milan confident of Ronnie deal

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Berlusconi: Fan of Ronaldinho
Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is confident the club will sign Barcelona star Ronaldinho in the summer.
Ronaldinho has been strongly linked with a summer switch to San Siro as doubts over his future at Camp Nou continue to circulate.

Grant expects Sheva stay

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Shevchenko: Could stay at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Avram Grant has rejected speculation linking Andrei Shevchenko with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
A return to Milan for The Ukrainian has been strongly mooted in recent weeks with Milan confirming their interest in bringing the striker back to Serie A.
Shevchenko’s future at Chelsea has been the subject of [...]