Posted on Monday, 9th January 2012 by Padraig Whelan

This week, as the January transfers begin to shape, the latest rumours and news coming out of Italy indicate some intriguing activity on the horizon. The Carlos Tevez saga continues to rumble on as it takes yet another surprising twist, Francesco Totti talks about the future of clubmate Daniele De Rossi and may be set to lose out one of their defenders but he could be replaced by an striker.

Inter move into pole position in race for Tevez

Source: Corriere dello Sport

In the latest twist in the Carlos Tevez transfer saga, it seems that the once down and out Inter are now favourites to secure the signature of the wantaway striker. After Manchester City have rejected the bid from Milan (seemingly due to their insistence on taking Tevez on loan) and a late proposal from which means that Massimo Moratti’s club could seal the deal in the next three days.

 

opens Lazio talks

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

Out-of-favour attacker Ivica Olic has reportedly already opened talks with Lazio over moving to the Olimpico. The Croatian, who was one of the club’s star performers in their run to the Champions League final two years ago (which they lost to Inter), has fallen down the pecking order at the Allianz Arena but with his current contract due to end in June, it would be an excellent bit of business for the Biancolesti should it transpire.

 

captain hints that De Rossi will stay

Source: Corriere dello Sport

Despite the fact that he has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, Francesco Totti remains confident that Daniele De Rossi will remain in Rome. The midfielder’s current contract expires at the end of this season and he has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea and PSG but ‘Il Capitano’ has said that, as far as he knows, De Rossi wants to extend his deal with his boyhood club.

 

Stankovic could see career out in America

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic hasa suggested that, while he is happy and enjoying his football at San Siro, he could finish his career in the MLS. Although he has said that as long as he feels he is fit enough to stay competitive in Serie A then he will stay with the Nerazzurri but still did not rule out the possibility of a move to the United States as other ex-Serie A men like , David Beckham and have done.

 

Fiorentina linked with Arsenal’s Chamakh

Source: talkSport

Reports today are suggesting that Fiorentina are favourites to secure the signature of Arsenal striker after Arsene Wenger decided he may allow the Moroccan to leave for the right price. The Viola do require cover for the position and the ex-Bordeaux man, who has struggled to adapt to English football, could move on loan before making the move permanent in the summer.

 

De Silvestri to move in opposite direction

Source: talkSport

Fiorentina defender could be set to move in the other direction though by swapping Florence for London as have targeted the 23 year-old to help their backline. The Cottagers could be set to offer the Tuscan club up to £5 million to entice Delio Rossi’s side into selling him but they may not be too keen on releasing one of their most reliable performers.

 

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Padraig WhelanAuthor Padraig Whelan  (187 Posts)

I have been a huge fan of Italian football for many years now and it is still my favourite league in the world. I support Milan but have a great admiration for many of the other teams and the way that they play. My favourite players to have played in the Italian game are Francesco Totti and Filippo Inzaghi. I am currently studying for a degree in sports journalism.


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