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Juventus: no from City for Dzeko. AC Milan: swap with Arsenal still possible
During today press conference, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has declared that there are no chances for 26 year old Edin Dzeko to leave unless a new forward will be signed. Juventus could loose then another one of their targets for the offensive line, and, at the moment, as sublined by calciomercato.com, the most realistic option for the bianconeri remains AS Rome 30 year old Marco Borriello. The Serie A champions are also seeking a backup for their goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon and Marco Storari, and are thinking about 30 year old Rubinho, actually without a contract; perhaps the Piedmontese club has rejected an offer made by AS Rome for Storari. Juve have carried out today some important negotiations regarding some young players: 20 year old forward Manolo Gabbiadini has finally been signed and then been loaned to Bologna, while from Empoli has arrived 18 year old Albanese midfielder Elvis Kabashi. Regarding the possible departures, Anderlecht have made a concrete offer for 30 year old midfielder Michele Pazienza.
With the help of some experts, calciomercato.com has explained how AC Milan, according to the current regulations, could terminated the contract of 22 year old forward Alexandre Pato. To replace the Brazil national, the rossoneri could sign Arsenal 24 year old Nicklas Bendtner. The Dane is also tracked by Fiorentina, but Milan could offer to The Gunners 30 year old defender Philippe Mexes. Today Sky Sports has substained that the Lombard club was keen on The Gunners midfielder Denilson, but the 24 year old cannot be signed as Milan have no more places for non-EU players. On the contrary, the rossoneri are always closer to Caen 17 year old forward M’Baye Niang.