Paper Talk: Inter turn to Newcastle's Sissoko; Wolfsburg do a U-turn on Hammers target Zaza
Inter have made contact with representatives of Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko. Corriere dello Sport claims that the nerazzurri have targeted the 27-year-old, as an alternative to Joao Mario; whose arrival in Italy is looking increasingly unlikely. It seemed as though the deal for the Sporting Lisbon man was virtually secured but with Inter bound by UEFA financial fair-play regulations, his reported €45 million transfer looks to have hit the buffers.
Although Joao Mario has stated that he wants a move to Serie A, the two clubs cannot agree on a compromise of an initial loan with a view to a permanent move. European football’s governing body has also stated that it is not in favour of a deal such as this so the journal suggests that the club has turned to plan B in an attempt to gift new boss Frank de Boer a new signing before the closure of the transfer window.
OTHER HEADLINES:
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Arsenal target Mauro Icardi will sign a new deal with Inter next month. The 23-year-old Argentine had also been heavily linked with a move to Napoli.
Lazio are the latest club to be linked with Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli (Tuttosport). The Italian international is out in the cold at Anfield after his season-long loan at Milan.
Leicester City are still hopeful they can land Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes (Tuttosport). This despite giallorossi boss Luciano Spalletti expressing that he thought the 22-year-old Argentine was better than the departed Miralem Pjanic.
Tuttosport also claims this morning that Wolfsburg have rekindled their interest in West Ham target Simone Zaza. The 25-year-old Italian had been set for a move to Germany this week but the Wolves opted for Mario Gomez instead. West Ham have expressed their interest in the player but this morning’s reports suggest the Bundesliga club are not out of the running.
Napoli want versatile German youngster Jeremy Toljan from Hoffenheim. The Corriere dello Sport states that the 22-year-old, who will appear for his country in the Olympic football tournament final this evening, is high on the vesuviani wanted list after a season spent tracking his progress.
According to Sportitalia, Napoli will secure the services of Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara on Monday or Tuesday next week. The 18-year-old has been linked to several clubs including Aston Villa.
Steve Mitchell @barafundler
According to Sportitalia, Napoli will secure the services of Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara on Monday or Tuesday next week. The 18-year-old has been linked to several clubs including Aston Villa.
Steve Mitchell @barafundler
