In today’s gossip column, Fulham are targeting Roma forward, Barcelona set to raid Serie A once more and Manchester City look to the Eternal City.
Jol steps up to the Marc-o
Source: Daily Star
Fulham plan to solve their striker crisis with a cut-price £3m move for Roma striker Marco Borriello. Cottagers boss Martin Jol needs cover up front for Bobby Zamora, who is playing with a broken hand. Borriello, 29, has hit more than 50 goals in the last four seasons during spells with Genoa, AC Milan and Roma.
Juve close in on Estigarribia
Source: Tuttosport
Juventus are looking to increase their attacking options ahead of the new Serie A season with the signing of Paraguayan International Marcelo Estigarribia. Estigarribia currently plays for French outfit Le Mans but rumour has it they would be willing to let him leave for a ‘reasonable’ fee.
Barcelona look to Napoli’s Zuniga
Source: Corriere dello Sport
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is in the market for a new defender, and apparently he likes the look of Napoli full-back Juan Zuniga. Napoli chairman De Laurentiis is willing to do a deal with Barcelona but only if his club receive Eric Abidal in return.
Inter have 48 hours to replace Eto’o with Forlan
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport
Inter Milan’s proposed €5million deal for Diego Forlan is currently on the rocks, however with Genoa waiting in the wings they will need to act quickly if they want the deal to go through.
No place like Roma for Manchester City target Daniele De Rossi
Source: The Sun
Roma coach Luis Enrique insists Manchester City target Daniele de Rossi wants to remain at the club. The Italy international has yet to extend his contract with the Serie A outfit, with his current deal ending next summer. But his boss Enrique expects the midfielder to remain in Rome next season.
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