Oops. CMF is right. He's co-owned by the gobbi. My bad. -1 cookie for me. (Good catch, zd).

There's more talk about Katsouranis and a possible transfer in the Italian media.

Various left backs are mentioned as possibilities in mediaset: Pasqual, Campagnaro, Dossena and Heinze.

Well...Janku did rather well in midfield from what everyone has said. The whole top-level left-back still has me a little perplexed. I have no idea who he's talking about, if there is anyone in particular they're looking at.

Hopefully they're just waiting until June for the Really Good Centerback purchase, when prices are likely to be lower.

However every time Galliani says top LB, I get the picture of Roberto Carlos in my mind.

We need a flying LB. Il Concorde 2 is what we need. However every time Galliani says top LB, I get the picture of Roberto Carlos in my mind.

What about Andrea Dossena?he isn't a regular first team player in Liverpool,maybe we can ave him.

"An important player, a player of the highest level who plays in the role of a left full-back"

Do you think he is that?

Not really. But then again, with Thiago Silva, we have no idea if he's capable playing defense at a Serie A level.

I see one name - Phillip Lahm. There are other options as well, but this one is above all.

I thought of it too. But Bayern with Klinsi at the helm wouldn't wish to release Lahm would they? This is why Roberto Carlos is the only name I can think of.

Dossena...sure...but Liverpool is so f@cked up, they'll probably try to wring a profit from selling him to us. The only person Liverpool will sell for cheap is Pennant.

Do you think we might break the bank and go for Clichy? Would Arsenal reject 15 mill for Clichy?

de silvistre of lazio is LB

Fishdoll is still working on his ninja plan to kidnap Chiellini. Perhaps Essie could help?

I see one name - Phillip Lahm. There are other options as well, but this one is above all.

It's been really a while since we've had a german in our time. Too long.

Same here, Max.

So your name is Essie? As in Esmael?

You named your cat Stalin? AHAHAHA!!!! That is awesome! You a commie? You wouldn't last here for a day... Iranian commie...

No, I'm not! my grandma named him that. she's from somewhere around Russia; loves everything Russian!

That's awesome! My father has some Russian in him from his mother's side. Those damn Russians near our border!! Khoobe ke esmet Esmael nist vali... Ziadi Taghiye... I imagine your name being Arman or something...

(What about Vargas? he was pretty good in Catania)

Mio nome è Zavosh, by the way. have you heard it before?

Not so much good at Fiorentina, zd. Only barely starting to not suck.

That is a great name for a man. Very masculine. Sounds like something out of the "Shahnameh"... Or "Zartoshti"?

Becks boots hint at secret clause?

Wednesday 31 December, 2008

David Beckham is the centre of attention in Dubai amid reports his return to LA Galaxy is not as clear-cut as first thought.

Milan’s training camp over the winter break has seen Becks photographed and watched in detail by the media, who spotted his interesting new boots.

Along with the usual marks representing the names of his three children, they also sported the Milan club symbol and on the right boot the Italian flag with the English flag on the left.

This is a new development in Beckham’s career and, according to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, fuels speculation the March 9 return to LA Galaxy is not set in stone.

The paper maintains that there is a secret clause in his contract allowing him to rescind with the MLS side whenever he wants, paving the way for a permanent switch to San Siro.

Another piece of writing caught the attention, as Beckham was sporting a new tattoo on his left arm. The Hebrew proverb translates as: ‘My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart.’

I'm doubtful that it's going to be only 3 months. first he says it'd be hard to leave Milan and that he wants to play in the CL again, and now this...

I think he will remain! since he's never been afraid of making controversial decisions, he could easily snub LA Galaxy for Milan. we'll see...