Transfer speculation, pre-season reaction and more in latest edition of paper talk.
All the latest headlines from the Italian newspapers with transfer speculation and pre-season results ahead of the new Serie A season.
Image courtesy of La Gazzetta dello Sport.
– Inter suffered a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday, with Gazzetta suggesting that they are still a building site with coach Walter Mazzarri unable to do much against Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
– Meanwhile, a deal is almost complete to sign Chelsea youngster Wallace on loan but Los Angeles Galaxy are also reportedly interested in signing striker Samuel Eto’o.
– With Alessandro Matri set for Napoli, AC Milan have looked at the possibility of a return to the club for Roma striker Marco Borriello.
– Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has been impressed by Gonzalo Higuain thus far, but is also hoping to land Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel before the new season starts.
Image courtesy of Corriere dello Sport.
– Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti “teaches Inter a lesson” after their 3-0 pre-season friendly win with former Rossonero Kaka finding the net.
– As a result, Inter coach Walter Mazzarri is expected to re-enter the market for reinforcements ahead of the new season with midfielder Fernando at the top of his list.
– Lazio striker Miroslav Klose seals 1-0 win over Crystal Palace as the club continue their preparations for next weekend’s Super Cup clash with Juventus.
– Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is looking for another Antonio Cassano to provide the creative flair in his side ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
– “Now for Zuniga!” Juventus ready to push for move to sign Napoli winger Juan Zuniga, but if that fails then they could look at Parma ace Jonathan Biabiany.
– Inter take a real hammering against Real Madrid with Ancelotti crushing Mazzarri’s men 3-0 in the USA.
– AC Milan look to find a back-up striker to Mario Balotelli, with Bayern Munich star Claudio Pizarro in pole position to join the club.
– Gennaro Gattuso is excited ahead of his debut as the coach of Serie B side Palermo, with the club looking for an immediate return to Italy’s top flight next season.
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