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Alex-444

Alex-444

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Milan chief Adriano Galliani says he has no regrets about missing out on Carlos Tevez after the latter joined Scudetto rivals Juventus.

The Diavolo have been in talks about possibly signing the Argentine since January 2012, but the striker has now completed a move to the Old Lady.

“It wasn’t a transfer that has wiped the smile off my face,” Galliani told journalists outside of the Lega Calcio offices. “Seeing Tevez in a Juventus shirt has no effect on me.

“Tevez said that Juventus wanted him more than Milan? That is the truth. We stopped because nobody left.

“We have five attackers who numerically and quality wise are more than sufficient, so it is therefore obvious that nobody could come in if someone didn’t head out.

“We’ve said for some time that we can’t buy if we don’t sell.

“We’ll start with the five SHIT attackers that we have – Mario Balotelli, Giampaolo Pazzini, Stephan El Shaarawy, Robinho and M’Baye Niang. They offer us certainties.”

After losing out on the now ex-Manchester City player, the Rossoneri have been linked with a move for CSKA’s Keisuke Honda.

“There is no agreement for Honda,” the official added. “As I’ve said, he can only be signed if someone is sold.”

Players being linked with exits are Kevin Prince Boateng and Robinho, with the latter a known target for former club Santos.

“There have been no offers for Boateng. Robinho? The market in Brazil is at a standstill. With everything that is happening in Brazil right now, it is hard for clubs to spend big on players.”

Galliani also admitted that their proposed move for Sampdoria midfielder Andrea Poli depends on contract talks with Mathieu Flamini.

“Flamini wants to stay at Milan and we would be happy for him to remain, but the player is asking for a certain salary and contract duration. We have different ideas.

“If the player lowers his demands then he will stay, otherwise he’ll go.

“Poli? I don’t know. If Flamini stays then we will be well covered in that area.”
 
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chester said:
Are they really that deep in a financial mess?
They seem unable to buy anything
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I think there's just a lot of uncertainty there just now, so they are using the 'have to sell to buy' line, rather than speaking about the problems with Berlusconi or the possibility of them losing in the CL Qualifiers.

That said, money is clearly tight and I think they probably over-reached a little to get Balotelli in January.
 
Jem83

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Yep, he usually impresses whenever I see him play. But I have to admit, I haven't seen that much of him.

Any of you russian guys followed him more closely in the russian league?
@Alex-444 [MENTION=5409]Juventino[RUS][/MENTION]
 
JuveJay

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Galliani already said that no deal could be done unless they sold, but sounds like they have a basic agreement.

Honda is good, but even I'm not going to say he is a top class player. I'd say he is a level below Hernanes, in a similar mould.
 
ZoSo

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Cavani: 'I'll talk to Napoli'
By Football Italia staff

Edinson Cavani has reassured Napoli amid rumours on his future. “I’ll talk to the President, man to man.”

He scored in this evening’s 2-1 Confederations Cup semi-final defeat to Brazil.

“Unfortunately the goal did not get us anywhere. The early penalty save hit our confidence too,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“We attacked more than Brazil, but this is football and we are terribly disappointed. We did some good things, but came up against a strong team.”

Naturally, El Matador was asked about his future, as Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG have all reportedly made offers.

“I am still a Napoli player. I belong to Napoli. As soon as possible I will talk to the President. I have always shown respect for the club.

“I’ll talk to the President, man to man.”

This may well be a reference to President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ comment that Cavani would stay with Napoli “if he’s a man.”

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Hope he stays.. imagine Capocannoniere battle between Tevez, Gomez, Cavani, Di Natale and Balotelli :tuttosport:

Plus we're going to need some kind of challenge next season... otherwise we will walk away with the title in february

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JuveJay said:
Galliani already said that no deal could be done unless they sold, but sounds like they have a basic agreement.

Honda is good, but even I'm not going to say he is a top class player. I'd say he is a level below Hernanes, in a similar mould.
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Better than Boateng for sure.
 
Alex-444

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Jem83 said:
Yep, he usually impresses whenever I see him play. But I have to admit, I haven't seen that much of him.

Any of you russian guys followed him more closely in the russian league?
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good player
he has a contract until December
Milan wants 2 million
Everton offered 7
Honda wants to play in top clubs
in winter he becomes a free agent
 
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