Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will not join Benfica, Barcelona or Juventus as Milan are in no mood to yield and sell him amid increasing interest from clubs.
Reports around Europe have linked the Dutchman with an end-of-season exit from the club. Portuguese paper Record claimed Benfica were keen, whereas Tuttosport reported a penchant from Juventus.
This morning Spanish press said Milan would use Huntelaar to facilitate a €35 million move for Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
However, Rossoneri sporting director Ariedo Braida has responded to all those reports, claiming Huntelaar is likely to stay at the club.
"Huntelaar to Benfica? I think that is impossible because we are speaking about a player who is not for sale," he told Record.
"We count on Huntelaar as a part of Milan's future. He has a three-year contract and we have no intention of selling him.
"No one from Benfica has ever contacted us. This is the first I have heard, and I can say there is nothing true."
Jumat, 28 Mei 2010
Rosella Sensi Reiterates That Daniele De Rossi Will Be Staying At Roma
Roma president Rosella Sensi has again rejected talk of an exit for Daniele De Rossi from the Olimpico after the midfielder left the door open on a summer move to Real Madrid.
De Rossi, speaking at Italy’s pre-World Cup training camp in Sestriere, said he would not turn down the Spanish giants if Roma opted to sacrifice him to balance their books.
But Sensi has moved quickly to try to put an end to speculation.
“I deliberately stopped to talk to the press last Saturday,” she explained to Sky Sport 24.
“I expected a question on Daniele. And I gave a precise answer. I am offended by being asked about this over and over.
“Our stance is unchanged: De Rossi is staying at Roma. He just answered a question, like everyone else would have done.”
And Roma boss Claudio Ranieri is also adamant that De Rossi will continue his career at his hometown club.
“Daniele is the feather in our cap,” he said.
“He is not going anywhere. If they call him ‘Captain Future’, there must be a reason…”
De Rossi, speaking at Italy’s pre-World Cup training camp in Sestriere, said he would not turn down the Spanish giants if Roma opted to sacrifice him to balance their books.
But Sensi has moved quickly to try to put an end to speculation.
“I deliberately stopped to talk to the press last Saturday,” she explained to Sky Sport 24.
“I expected a question on Daniele. And I gave a precise answer. I am offended by being asked about this over and over.
“Our stance is unchanged: De Rossi is staying at Roma. He just answered a question, like everyone else would have done.”
And Roma boss Claudio Ranieri is also adamant that De Rossi will continue his career at his hometown club.
“Daniele is the feather in our cap,” he said.
“He is not going anywhere. If they call him ‘Captain Future’, there must be a reason…”
Alberto Aquilani Snubs Juventus And Aims To Prove His Worth At Liverpool
Midfielder Alberto Aquilani has ended speculation over his future at Liverpool by insisting he is not interested in a summer move to Serie A giants Juventus.
Reports have suggested that the Italian is keen to return to his home country after failing to make an impact at Anfield since his €20 million move from Roma last summer.
New Juve boss Luigi Del Neri is believed to have added the 25-year-old to the Bianconeri’s list of summer targets, but he told Leggo newspaper: “I am staying at Liverpool to make up for many things.
“I have finally recovered from my ankle injury. Juve have approached me in the past and now I’m reading of their interest, but I really don’t know anything about it.”
Meanwhile, Roma star Daniele De Rossi has dropped a strong hint he could follow his former team-mate Aquilani out of the Olimpico this summer.
“I don’t think Daniele will ever leave Roma,” concluded Aquilani.
Reports have suggested that the Italian is keen to return to his home country after failing to make an impact at Anfield since his €20 million move from Roma last summer.
New Juve boss Luigi Del Neri is believed to have added the 25-year-old to the Bianconeri’s list of summer targets, but he told Leggo newspaper: “I am staying at Liverpool to make up for many things.
“I have finally recovered from my ankle injury. Juve have approached me in the past and now I’m reading of their interest, but I really don’t know anything about it.”
Meanwhile, Roma star Daniele De Rossi has dropped a strong hint he could follow his former team-mate Aquilani out of the Olimpico this summer.
“I don’t think Daniele will ever leave Roma,” concluded Aquilani.
Report: Barcelona Keen On Liverpool Midfielder Javier Mascherano
According to a report in El Mundo Deportivo, reigning Spanish champions Barcelona have re-ignited their interest in Argentinian international Javier Mascherano, currently under contract with Liverpool.
The Blaugrana were desperate to sign Mascherano in the summer of 2009, but the transfer eventually fell through after Barcelona failed to reach an agreement with Liverpool.
The Liga champions are in the market for a new holding midfielder due to the ongoing uncertainty about the future of Yaya Toure, who is continually being linked with a move to the Premier League, and Barca supposedly see Mascherano as the perfect replacement.
Mascherano's current Liverpool deal runs until the summer of 2012, but the Reds could be tempted to cash in on the 25-year-old in the upcoming summer transfer window if a good offer comes in.
The holding midfielder has stated in the past that he'd be interested in joining Barcelona and Liverpool's failure to qualify for Champions League football could very well have increased Mascherano's desire to leave the Premier League side this summer.
The Blaugrana were desperate to sign Mascherano in the summer of 2009, but the transfer eventually fell through after Barcelona failed to reach an agreement with Liverpool.
The Liga champions are in the market for a new holding midfielder due to the ongoing uncertainty about the future of Yaya Toure, who is continually being linked with a move to the Premier League, and Barca supposedly see Mascherano as the perfect replacement.
Mascherano's current Liverpool deal runs until the summer of 2012, but the Reds could be tempted to cash in on the 25-year-old in the upcoming summer transfer window if a good offer comes in.
The holding midfielder has stated in the past that he'd be interested in joining Barcelona and Liverpool's failure to qualify for Champions League football could very well have increased Mascherano's desire to leave the Premier League side this summer.
Palermo's Simon Kjaer Won't Force Premier League Move
Palermo defender Simon Kjaer has said he could still remain in Serie A, despite his agent Mikkel Beck having hinted at a Premier League move.
On Tuesday Beck, who played in the Premier League for Middlesbrough, told Goal.com UK that he was trying to push his client towards England as reports linked Kjaer with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
"He is ready to leave for sure, and he is already ready to play in a big team," he said.
"I try to give him the best advice I can, and I'm fortunate to have had the experience of playing in a country like England."
Kjaer has since responded, and he has said a Sicilian stay could still happen.
"I would be 100 per cent happy if I stay at Palermo. I am really happy in this city and I am looking forward to playing in Europe next season," he told Sporten.dk.
"They offered me a new contract with a higher salary, and I accepted. But since then we have not talked about a contract. I will just wait and see what happens."
Kjaer had a clause in his contract that stipulated foreign clubs interested in him would have to pay €12 million for his release.
But Tuttomercatoweb.com have said that has expired, leaving the door still open for interested parties to come in and table a bid.
His deal at the Rosanero expires in 2013.
On Tuesday Beck, who played in the Premier League for Middlesbrough, told Goal.com UK that he was trying to push his client towards England as reports linked Kjaer with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
"He is ready to leave for sure, and he is already ready to play in a big team," he said.
"I try to give him the best advice I can, and I'm fortunate to have had the experience of playing in a country like England."
Kjaer has since responded, and he has said a Sicilian stay could still happen.
"I would be 100 per cent happy if I stay at Palermo. I am really happy in this city and I am looking forward to playing in Europe next season," he told Sporten.dk.
"They offered me a new contract with a higher salary, and I accepted. But since then we have not talked about a contract. I will just wait and see what happens."
Kjaer had a clause in his contract that stipulated foreign clubs interested in him would have to pay €12 million for his release.
But Tuttomercatoweb.com have said that has expired, leaving the door still open for interested parties to come in and table a bid.
His deal at the Rosanero expires in 2013.
Real Madrid's Guti Praises Manuel Pellegrini As Jose Mourinho States He Is Out
Real Madrid veteran Guti has leaped to the defence of sacked coach Manuel Pellegrini after incoming coach Jose Mourinho stated that the 33-year-old had no role to play in his side.
Guti is reported to have told general manager Jorge Valdano of his desire to remain at the Bernabeu next season, to see out the remainder of his contract, apparently backtracking on earlier comments that this would be his last season at Madrid.
The midfielder even mooted the possibility of linking up with former team-mate Wesley Sneijder at Inter, with Galatasaray and Zenit St Petersburg said to be interested but Mourinho's comments suggest his future won't be at Madrid.
"Guti, for me, is out. I read his statements and for me that is what counts. He said goodbye to the fans and left the field," the Portuguese coach told AS.
Despite a reported bust-up with Pellegrini during the half-time break of the 4-0 defeat to lowly Alcorcon last season, it now appears Guti was a supporter of the Chilean coach.
"To Pellegrini I can only have words of love. He's a great coach and I wish him well. He is a coach that should've stayed in Madrid," Guti stated.
Guti is reported to have told general manager Jorge Valdano of his desire to remain at the Bernabeu next season, to see out the remainder of his contract, apparently backtracking on earlier comments that this would be his last season at Madrid.
The midfielder even mooted the possibility of linking up with former team-mate Wesley Sneijder at Inter, with Galatasaray and Zenit St Petersburg said to be interested but Mourinho's comments suggest his future won't be at Madrid.
"Guti, for me, is out. I read his statements and for me that is what counts. He said goodbye to the fans and left the field," the Portuguese coach told AS.
Despite a reported bust-up with Pellegrini during the half-time break of the 4-0 defeat to lowly Alcorcon last season, it now appears Guti was a supporter of the Chilean coach.
"To Pellegrini I can only have words of love. He's a great coach and I wish him well. He is a coach that should've stayed in Madrid," Guti stated.
Mexico Striker Javier Hernandez Granted Work Permit Ahead Of Manchester United Move On July 1
Mexican forward Javier Hernandez has been granted a work permit, paving the way for him to complete his move to Manchester United on July 1.
A £7 million deal with his former club Chivas Guadalajara was initially agreed in April, but there were fears that the 22-year-old would fail to meet the Home Office's strict work permit guidelines — especially as Hernandez has not played in 75 per cent of his country's games over the last two years.
But United's presentation to the FA panel responsible for overseeing such matters, where they argued that the striker was an 'exceptional talent', has been successful and a work permit has been issued. Having already agreed personal terms and passed a medical the forward, nicknamed Chicharito, will thus join up with his new team-mates after the World Cup, on the Philadelphia leg of July's pre-season trip to the USA and Canada.
Hernandez was a second half substitute in Monday's friendly between Mexico and England at Wembley, and scored after starting in a second friendly against Holland two days later.
A £7 million deal with his former club Chivas Guadalajara was initially agreed in April, but there were fears that the 22-year-old would fail to meet the Home Office's strict work permit guidelines — especially as Hernandez has not played in 75 per cent of his country's games over the last two years.
But United's presentation to the FA panel responsible for overseeing such matters, where they argued that the striker was an 'exceptional talent', has been successful and a work permit has been issued. Having already agreed personal terms and passed a medical the forward, nicknamed Chicharito, will thus join up with his new team-mates after the World Cup, on the Philadelphia leg of July's pre-season trip to the USA and Canada.
Hernandez was a second half substitute in Monday's friendly between Mexico and England at Wembley, and scored after starting in a second friendly against Holland two days later.
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