Transfer Speculation: Saturday 27th June
We take a look at the latest transfer rumours involving Italian sides.
Inter President Massimo Moratti is growing more confident that stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Douglas Maicon will not leave Inter this summer. The pair have been strongly linked with moves away from Italy but Moratti has stated that there have been no firm offers for the pair as yet.Juventus have failed to sign Gaetano D'Agostino from Udinese. Despite Juve wanting to buy, Udinese wanting to sell and the player virtually demanding a move; the two sides have been unable to agree on a price. Juve have offered co-ownership of Cristian Pasquato plus £11m. Udinese President Giampaolo Pozzo wants another £4m to make the deal happen.
After allowing Olof Mellberg to leave for Olympiakos, Juventus are after another centre back and Ciro Ferrara has set his sights on Fabio Santacroce. The 22-year old Napoli defender is thought to be available for around £5m.
The Bianconeri are also in the market for a striker and latest reports are linking Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh with a move to Turin. The Moroccan netted 13 goals in Bordeaux's title winning season and is out of contract at the end of next season. He's valued at £7m but given his contract situation would probably be allowed to leave for less.
Edin Dzeko has reiterated his desire to play for Milan after telling Wolfsburg he wants to leave the club this summer. The 23-year old Bosnian striker is Milan's primary target and said earlier this week, it would be a dream to play for the Rossoneri. Wolfsburg are reluctant to sell but the latest comments from Dzeko may force the issue.
Roma are said to be on the lookout for a striker and have been linked with Andriy Shevchenko, Julio Cruz and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Shevchenko has already met with Luciano Spalletti about a potential move. Julio Cruz was all set to move to Panathinaikos but they oped for Djibril Cisse instead, the Argentinian is now thought to want to stay in Italy. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar would be available on loan as Real Madrid try to make room for their summer signings.
Gennaro Iezzo is said to be flattered by the talk linking him with a move to Roma. The Giallorossi want to bring in some competition for number 1 Alexandre Doni and a move for the Napoli keeper is a possibility.