Transfer news and rumours of the day: 9th December, 2016
In today’s transfer news and rumours, we feature Joe Hart’s honest assessment about his future, and Tottenham’s Dele Alli is in the headlines today after a £50 million White Hart Lane exit became a possibility earlier today. Barcelona manager Luis Enrique dropped hints on Lionel Messi’s future and the latest update on the Argentine’s contract extension.
Serie A
Inter to offer Jovetic for Badelj
Inter Milan are ready to go head-to-head with AC Milan in the signature of Fiorentina’s Milan Badelj, according to reports from Football Italia. As per the reports, Inter are ready to offer the want-away striker Stevan Jovetic to sweeten the deal and are now favourites to sign Badelj, who looks certain to quit Fiorentina in January.
Joe Hart hints at long-term Torino stay
On-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart has hailed Torino ahead of the much-awaited clash against Juventus and has hinted towards a possible long-term stay with the Serie A outfit. Hart has already ruled out the possibility of returning to Manchester City and with most of the Premier League teams already settling on their long-term keeper, Hart fancies a stay with Torino as his ideal scenario.
Eder on his way to Sampdoria?
According to Il Secolo, Sampdoria are interested in signing Inter Milan striker Eder if their highly-rated striker Luis Muriel leaves in January. Muriel is linked with several European clubs in January and the Genoa-based club are desperate to bring in another goal scorer. Inter are currently in a turmoil and a massive squad overhaul is expected which could allow Eder to join Sampdoria for a fee closer to €7-8 million.