Italy - Serie A

they almost have a deal said laporta!he also said that hleb isn't part of the deal.inter are planning to buy hleb.

Cash wrote:

A fantastic offer indeed, but losing Ibra would be another major blow to Italian football. In my eyes (biased since I live in Sweden) Ibra is the best player of the league, and by far the largest profile, and at this moment maybe the only mega-star still left. Etoo is a great name, and Hleb a good player, and with the cash they could get even more strength making Inter an even better team...but Ibra is too good to be replaced right now, and the league would be another star poorer...

Again he showed that he is the best player in the league last season, and it would be a blow to see him go. Still, in some quarters, wrongly in my opinion, Eto'o is regarded as a better player so I think the league will save face if you will by having him in the equation. The 40 million is the interesting part, as im intrigued to see how it will be used. They have lacked midfield creativity for a while, maybe they could use it to attract Franck Ribery to Serie A, especially now as Madrid aggrivated Bayern.

Yes, the league would be another star poorer but Diego has arrived and the league has arguably some of the best youngsters in the world. Pato, Zarate, Balotelli, Hamsik, Giovinco etc. Its not all doom and gloom.

Giuseppe Rossi apparentley on his way to Milan

Is it just me or does anyone else think Eto'o will be far more prolific than Zlatan was? I think this transfer has to be one of the best deals I've ever seen.

I think Barca did fine; Eto'o had one-year left on his contract, so essentially they paid something like what Madrid did for Kaka.

On paper, Inter got a good deal but I don't think Eto'o will contribute as much to the overall play as Ibra did and they won't find another Ibra for 48mil in the current climate. So, only time will tell how Inter did from this deal.

Eto'o will have to be topscorer in A next season to be more prolific Gio. I see where you're coming from but that's a big ask for anyone.

Eto'o and Milito are a pretty sharp tandem

It was the right choice for Inter to accept the deal. Eto'o will probably replace much of the goals that Ibra would score. The partnership between Milito and Eto'o sounds very deadly on paper. However who is going to create the chances? The only attack minded central midfielder is Stankovic. There is potential in Mancini, Quaresma and Hleb. But none have had good season for awhile. Balotelli is too young to depend on. The less said about Muntari the better. I don't think Inter will walk it this year.

I think that the Ibrahimovic and Eto'o swap has the potential to be very good but also the potential to be somewhat of a problem for both Inter and Barca. In basic terms, both players scored a lot of goals for their respective clubs and if this continues then they will be happy. However, David and Caxi make a great point about the creativity that Ibrahimovic provided for Inter. Eto'o and Milito is essentially a goal scoring duo - pace, power and finishing. They can create for themselves and others but hardly as well as Ibrahimovic did. I certainly see Inter struggling without that extra spark that he provided, especially as he was about the only one who did provide it last season.
As for Barca, does anyone find Ibrahimovic, Messi, Iniesta and Henry scarily high on creativity and goals in a perfect world but with the possibility for a scenario where they actually hinder each other and the team by all trying to do the same with no Eto'o character to finish the chances. I know that Messi and Ibrahimovic just score for fun themselves as well as being insanely creative, but there are certainly times when Eto'o's pure predatory instincts may be missed.... if not then I can't see how anyone will stop them! Except that Ibrahimovic just doesn't turn up in Europe

The deal isn't all that spectacular. The only thing left is to both players to adapt to their new clubs/the coaches of the respective clubs to slightly alter the tactics as to accomodate the new players.

Neither club was left wanting, the only thing about the difference in prices is that Ibra has star quality and is flashier with his goals. When it comes to goal scoring ability there's nothing separting the two.

All in all a great deal for Inter, Eto'o, Hleb loan and 40 odd million is a fantastic offer and if they use the money right, i.e. a playmaker, then they have a stunning team. Diego made his debut tonight for Juve, scored a pretty special goal.

the guisepe rossi roumor was joke of some computer haker,he kills them(milan)

Palermo's first 10 fixture's are shocking hard. Unbelievable! Hardest opening fixtures iv seen in a long long time.

Two players who have been linked with Lazio over the last few months.....

Bojinov has gone on loan to Parma for the up coming season.

Elano has been signed by Galatasaray for 8 million Euros.

Bobbi wrote:

Elano has been signed by Galatasaray for 8 million Euros.

Gala also have Leo Franco (GK), Shabani Nonda, Harry Kewell, Milan Baroš and Kader Keita. What a team.


I'm sorry I don't know the Turkish players.

Arda Turan at Gala, there best player.

Elano to them, together with fellow Brazilian Lincoln, what a midfield.

Bring on the Europa League.

Bridge-Bhoy wrote:

Palermo's first 10 fixture's are shocking hard. Unbelievable! Hardest opening fixtures iv seen in a long long time.

Haahahaaahaa those poor bastards, that's unbelievable.

Not sure what is happening at Milan but it's getting drastic. Kaka out and now Pirlo perhaps? I know they have denied it all but they only admitted to turning down a 8mil + Pizarro bid. Never really indicated that they wouldn't sell.

I think they were also priced out of a move for Dzeko and then Fabiano. Are their financial woes really that bad or are they just playing it safe with the economics? I just can't see how they can keep with Inter and Juve and looking at them on paper, they shouldn't even come close tot he CL. An average Brazilian defender with potential and a centre-back who couldn't cut it at Newcastle does not equate to a CL side. For me, they haven't strengthened the defence and the creativity and attack are a whole lot weaker.

A giant in freefall.

One has to think what they are doing with the money they got for Kaka? Maybe they aren't in the position to reinvest it and have to use it for debts?

The money is there for Milan, it always has been. The problem is a certain owner is more interested in politics than football. Frankly, its a disgrace for them and a total conflict of interests. Thiago Silva looks good, but thats not enough. Juve and Inter are far stronger at the moment, yet Berlusconi keeps on about how they are number one. If he does not want to spend, he should sell the club. Simple really. But, ultimately I think the players will come in somewhen for them, Riquelme& Sneijder and Huntelaar have been linked today. I hope they do something for the sake of the league.

I do not share the logic that what's good for the top three is good for the league.

The best thing for the league, any league, is competition. If Milan can't cut it anymore, fuck them.

I agree Sile, the best thing is to have a dominant or dominant sides and have a mighty chase. That for me is still what separates Serie A from say, EPL or La Liga. I bet 10 euro that Barca or Real Madrid when La Liga. No takers? Thought not.

I personally think that Milan and Fiorentina are in the same fight as us this season unless they make signings and I want it to stay that way for the good of Lazio and the good of the league.

The better the top teams are, the better we will have to be to reach them. Ultimately this will make us better prepared to take on clubs in the continent and exceed their efforts. Ultimately, I could give two shits about Milan but I do care about Serie A. Its crucial after last years debacle in Europe that it does well this season so four clubs can continue to qualify for the champions league, and Milan are key to that.

sile wrote
The best thing for the league, any league, is competition. If Milan can't cut it anymore, fuck them.
i agree 100 %
now looks like galliani want to by milan,interesting

Wesley Sneijder set to join Inter on loan. Great piece of buisness, attacking midfielder.

Martin Caceres has joined Juve on loan.

Juve and Inter have two really strong teams now.

I believe it will be a 2 horse race for the Scudetto.

I think Juve & Inter can seriously challenge for the Champions League as well.

Both Sneijder and Caceres are very good signings and add even more quality and depth to Inter and Juve respectively. Great deals. Both clubs now have the potential to really push Europe's top clubs in this seasons UCL.

One of Lazio's targets (or ex-targets?), Dario Dainelli, looks set to join Parma from the Viola. That would be a fantastic signing for them. They are also have a good mercato.