Gossip Column: Manchester City To Sign Milan Star and Lazio Swoop For Arsenal Striker

Date: 12th May 2011 at 12:42am
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Today’s installment of the Gossip Column focuses on the rumors, the whispers and the downright nonsensical pieces of news that float around the footballing world. Read on to find news that Mancini is going to try and persuade a former striker of his to England, while a certain David Trezeguet is looking at a return to the peninsula, but not in the Bianconeri strip. Enjoy!

Ibrahimovic to Manchester City
Source: The Daily Mail

The rumors surrounding Manchester City’s impending summer spending spree are growing more and more absurd, with the Eastland’s Club being linked to Milan’s star striker, the super Swede himself, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The move entirely depends on the Rossoneri not taking up the option to buy the number 11, which seems remarkable unlikely considering the season Zlatan has, but Mancini has fond memories of working with the former Juventus man at Inter – and said in an interview “If Zlatan wants to come to City, I would immediately find a place for him”

Trezeguet to AC Milan
Source: Il Sussidiario via Goal.com

Another rumor surrounding the San Siro, focuses on former Juventus poacher David Trezeguet, who is the target of the new league Champions, who are hoping to add some more depth to their front line, reportedly seeing the veteran Frenchman as a viable option. Again this seems unlikely, as Milan already have many forwards, as well as Pippo Inzaghi who operates in Trezeguet’s style and position.The Frenchman is set to leave Alicante, but whether it is Milan where the 1998 World Cup winner ends up is anyone’s guess.

Sergio Aguero to Juventus
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport via Soccernews.net

The Argentinian has been linked with numerous top clubs over the last year, including the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United, but according La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Juventus have also joined the queue, with the Turin giants transfer officials set to meet the representatives of the Atletico forward to hopefully persuade the striker to come to Italy. Aguero has a buy out clause in the region of 40 million Euros, so Juve would have to invest big to secure the signature of Diego Maradona’s grandson, who is one of the top prospects in world football.

Marouane Chamakh to Lazio
Source: TalkSPORT

Lazio are looking to land the Moroccan international with a bid of around £9 million pounds. The Arsenal striker, signed last summer on a free transfer from Ligue 1 giants Bordeaux, has not been as involved in Arsenals first team as was at the first half of the season, and could be interested in a switch to Italy. Lazio face competition from Marseille and an anonymous English club, but La Aquile could persuade Wenger to part with the striker.

Ranieri to QPR
Source: Mirror Football

It seems QPR are looking to get a high profile manager into the hotseat at Loftus Road after their promotion to the Premier League. According to Mirror Football, that man is Claudio Ranieri, out of work since being sacked by Roma in February and as he is friends with Rangers chief Gianni Paladini, he will be in London soon to discuss terms with the Championship winners.

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