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Milan To Pounce For Rafinha, Gareth Bale & David Beckham In January - Report
The Rossoneri are planning to move for three of their objectives in January...
Milan are already planning for their winter transfer market, and coach Leonardo will, once again, try his hand for Schalke's Rafinha, Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale, as well as bringing back David Beckham.
According to Il Corriere Dello Sport, the Rossoneri have not successfully answered the left-back question following Paolo Maldini's departure. Marek Jankulovski has been less than perfect, leaving Leonardo with few options.
The report suggests Bale has been highlighted as the next objective, and he could be lured in as part of a swap deal with Jankulovski.
Rafinha, a right-back, is also linked with the Diavolo. The club tried but failed to bag him during the summer, reluctant to meet his €11 million price tag.
A return is also expected for David Beckham, following his spell at the San Siro last term. The voices surrounding Beckham come after La Gazzetta Dello Sport published an article claiming his return is already concrete. However, no official comment has been made on the subject.
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Atalanta Join Milan In The Race For Empoli's Riccardo Saponara - Report
The Lombardia-based club also want to secure the services of the 17-year-old striker from Empoli...
Atalanta have added themselves to the list of interested onlookers for Empoli bomber Riccardo Saponara.
The 17-year-old is also being watched very closely by a host of clubs, including league leaders Sampdoria and Italian giants Milan.
Saponara was signed to the Serie B side during the winter transfer market in January from Ravenna, and has managed to impress since his arrival.
Rick D'Andrea, Goal.com
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Juventus & Milan To Battle For Palermo’s Simon Kjaer Next Season – Report
The young Danish defender could be on his way to one of Italy’s most successful clubs.
Palermo’s Simon Kjaer was undoubtedly one of the revelations last season, as his consistent performances in the heart of defence for the Sicilians resulted in him being linked to a number of Italy’s top clubs, after just one year in the peninsula.
Despite this though, Kjaer opted to remain with the Rosanero for the time being, mainly because his club were not willing to offload a player that they consider to be a key to their success this term.
Unfortunately for their sake though, if the Danish starlet is to repeat his impressive form in the coming nine months of football, then this will be his final season in Sicily, as the likes of Juventus and Milan are currently waiting in the wings to pounce on the talented 20-year-old.
According to TuttoPalermo.net, the Bianconeri and the Rossoneri are determined to acquire the services of Kjaer next term, and they are both willing to offer an attractive amount of money for this to take place.
It may be an offer that will be too good to refuse for the Rosanero, however time will tell as the 2009/10 season has only recently got underway.
Adrian Del Monte, Goal.com
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