Plenty of interesting speculation today. Here is a full round-up of all the best stories
CALCIOMERCATO.IT TRANSFER NEWS RUMOURS AUGUST 18TH / ROMA – Plenty of interesting transfer news and speculations today! Here is a full round-up of all the best stories, gossip and rumours from Calciomercato.it and more newspapers and websites.
JUVENTUS
– Juventus are tracking Radamel Falcao, with the Monaco striker prepared to take a wage cut in order to push through a move to Turin. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Christian Abbiati is interested in a return to Juventus, but Ac Milan are opposing any transfer to Turin. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Juventus have renewed their interest in Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– CALCIOMERCATO.IT EXCLUSIVE! Sassuolo have put Juventus goalkeeper Marco Storari at the top of their transfer wish-list, although Andrea Consigli and Christian Agazzi are also on the radar.
– Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has conceded that Juventus (and As Roma) target Matija Nastasic is likely to leave the club in the next few days.
ROMA
– As Roma have given Bayern Monaco, Chelsea and Manchester United until the end of the week to complete a deal for Mehdi Benatia. (La Repubblica)
– Mattia Destro is determined to stay at As Roma next season in spite of overtures from Wolfsburg and Tottenham. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
– As Roma have stepped up their interest in signing Newcastle full-back Davide Santon. (Corriere dello Sport)
– CALCIOMERCATO.IT EXCLUSIVE! As Roma have made an enquiry for Dinamo Moscow defender Douglas.
NAPOLI
– Napoli are close to securing a deal with Villarreal for Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman. (Tuttosport)
– Napoli are planning a surprise move for Inter unsettled midfielder Fredy Guarin. (Tuttosport)
INTER
– Inter Milan are lining up an ambitious move to sign Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim. (Tuttosport)
MILAN
– Ac Milan are planning to turn their attention to Napoli's Goran Pandev with their summer pursuit of Alessio Cerci stalling. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
LAZIO
– Southampton are lining up a €10M bid for Lazio Roma midfielder Alvaro Gonzalez. (Daily Mirror)
FIORENTINA
– Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella says he has “never considered” potential sale this summer of Juan Cuadrado. (Corriere dello Sport)
– CALCIOMERCATO.IT EXCLUSIVE! Fiorentina are in advanced talks with Shahktar Donetsk over Fernando.
– OFFICIAL! Chelsea winger Marko Marin has finalised his loan move to Fiorentina.
TORINO
– Atletico Madrid are closing in on the €20M signing of Torino forward Alessio Cerci. (sportmediaset)
