Transfer news and rumours of the day: 8th December, 2016
Welcome to our Daily Transfer Roundup which sees Mario Balotelli return to the headlines with a controversial statement regarding his future putting both Milian clubs on alert. Luis Suarez appears to be the next big name player to get a new contract extension after Barcelona’s club president dropped the big news earlier today. On that note, here are the best transfer news and rumours from December 8, 2016.
Serie A
AC Milan ready to sell Luiz Adriano
AC Milan will sell Luiz Adriano to raise funds for new buys in the January transfer window, according to reports from Tuttomercatoweb. Reports claim that the Milan owners will put forward a £100million budget in January to revive the squad and continue their push for Champions League football next season.
Luiz Adriano tops the list of players to be axed from San Siro after making just 1 start this season.
Mario Balotelli rules out Inter return
Italian striker Mario Balotelli admits it would be “very complicated” for him to return to Inter after claiming his affection for Inter’s rivals AC Milan, where he had two spells. In an interview with the Italian press, the controversial striker said, “I’ve always been a Milan fan, even though I played for Inter. Never say never, but Inter is very complicated. If I return to Italy I’d think of Milan.”
Barcelona after Juventus’ out of favour right back
Barcelona have expressed their interest in signing Juventus’ out of favour right back Stephan Lichtsteiner, according to reports from Spanish outlet Sport. The report also indicates that with Dani Alves’ long-term injury, Juventus may have their doubts about selling Lichtsteiner, who has had a role from the bench this season. Barcelona are still struggling with their right back slot with Alves’ exit and failing to find a proper replacement.