As reported earlier, Juventus seemed intentioned to make a new attempt for Lyon 29 year old striker Lisandro Lopez; but, interviewed by calciomercato.com, the French club’s General Manager Bernard Lacombe has declared that he is not aware of a new offer from the bianconeri and that he thinks that finally the Argentine will remain at the Gones, not only in January but maybe even in the next season. The Piedmontese club, as well known, are also observing some young talents, and will probably have to renounce to Francisco Román Alarcón “Isco”, who has just extended his deal with Malaga until 2016, with a 35 million euros termination clause added to his new contract; on the contrary, the Serie A defending champions have communicated through their official website that 18 year old midfielder José Francisco Cevallos Enríquez will play for them on loan with right to buy from LDU Quito, and 20 year old defender Alberto Masi has come back from his period on loan at Pro-Vercelli. Regarding the possible departures, Genoa would like to obtain on loan 22 year old midfielder Luca Marrone.

AC Milan keep on negotiating with Manchester City for 22 year old Mario Balorelli, and it seems that the only valid option is a signing on permanent deal, even if, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport transfer market expert Carlo Laudisa, the English club requires 23 million euros and not 20 as previously reported. The Italy international seems to have in any case become the only target for the rossoneri’s offensive line, as 34 year old Didier Drogba has just signed a one-and-a-half year deal with Galatasaray. Bad news for the Lombard club also regarding the defense, with Brescia 21 year old Bartosz Salamon, who, according to gazzetta.it, will finally move to Zenit St. Petersburg.