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01-01-2005, 10:10
Milan derby for Samuel swoop Friday 31 December, 2004
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The two San Siro giants are said to be clashing on the transfer market in a bid to bring Walter Samuel back to Serie A in a £17.6m deal.
It has been just six months since the defender left Roma for Real Madrid, but he has struggled to settle at the troubled Bernabeu club.
The arrival of new director of football Arrigo Sacchi has sparked massive changes, starting with the signing of Brazilian Coach Wanderley Luxemburgo, and there are set to be more developments during the January transfer window.
Inter were already in the running for Samuel’s signature when he opted for Madrid, so with their own defensive worries and the lack of viable replacements for Fabio Cannavaro, they are leading the race to bring him back to Italy.
On the other hand, Milan would bring in the Argentine to strengthen an already impressive – but extremely veteran – back-line that currently includes Paolo Maldini, Marcos Cafu, Giuseppe Pancaro, Jaap Stam and Billy Costacurta.
The Rossoneri might find it difficult to raise the ready cash, but would have a direct link to the Madrid hierarchy through their former Coach Sacchi. Other options for Samuel would be Juventus and Chelsea.
These aren’t the only Spanish rumours crossing the continent, as there are reports Jon Dahl Tomasson is being courted by Valencia, opening the door for Milan to bring in Parma’s Alberto Gilardino immediately rather than in the summer.
Stefano Fiore has never made his mark at the Mestalla and his January return to Serie A is almost certain with Inter in pole position for the former Lazio midfielder
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The two San Siro giants are said to be clashing on the transfer market in a bid to bring Walter Samuel back to Serie A in a £17.6m deal.
It has been just six months since the defender left Roma for Real Madrid, but he has struggled to settle at the troubled Bernabeu club.
The arrival of new director of football Arrigo Sacchi has sparked massive changes, starting with the signing of Brazilian Coach Wanderley Luxemburgo, and there are set to be more developments during the January transfer window.
Inter were already in the running for Samuel’s signature when he opted for Madrid, so with their own defensive worries and the lack of viable replacements for Fabio Cannavaro, they are leading the race to bring him back to Italy.
On the other hand, Milan would bring in the Argentine to strengthen an already impressive – but extremely veteran – back-line that currently includes Paolo Maldini, Marcos Cafu, Giuseppe Pancaro, Jaap Stam and Billy Costacurta.
The Rossoneri might find it difficult to raise the ready cash, but would have a direct link to the Madrid hierarchy through their former Coach Sacchi. Other options for Samuel would be Juventus and Chelsea.
These aren’t the only Spanish rumours crossing the continent, as there are reports Jon Dahl Tomasson is being courted by Valencia, opening the door for Milan to bring in Parma’s Alberto Gilardino immediately rather than in the summer.
Stefano Fiore has never made his mark at the Mestalla and his January return to Serie A is almost certain with Inter in pole position for the former Lazio midfielder