AC Milan open Serie A campaign with win over Lazio

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AC Milan clinched a 3-1 win against Lazio Sunday as they
opened the Serie A season with their former striker Filippo Inzaghi
at the helm.
Midfielders Keisuke Honda, Sulley Muntari, and Jeremy Menez were on
target for the Rossoneri before an own goal from Alex.
Atalanta and visiting Verona played out a scoreless draw as they met
in Bergamo. Genoa v Napoli, Torino v Inter Milan and four other games
are scheduled for later Sunday.
On Saturday, champions Juventus won 1-0 at Chievo and Roma beat
Fiorentina 2-0.

AC MILAN MIDFIELDER DE JONG EXPECTED IN ENGLAND FOR MAN UTD TALKS

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Manchester United are in talks with AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jongtoday.

The Daily Star says United are waiting for AC Milan to give De Jong the green light to fly to Manchester today to complete a £10m deal.

United have turned to the Dutchman after being frustrated in talks for midfielders Arturo Vidal and William Carvalho.

United chiefs have discussed deals with Juventus and Sporting Lisbon to sign their prized assets.

But they will only push on and take their interest further if a late swoop to sign De Jong fails.

Torres seeks Chelsea severance

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It’s reported Milan have agreed a two-year contract with Fernando Torres, who now must secure a Chelsea severance package.

The striker’s agents met with the Rossoneri this afternoon and Antonio Sanztold MilanNews.it “the meeting went well. Torres to Milan is a real possibility.”

Up until now the situation had been a loan with option to buy, but that appears to have changed.

According to several different sources, including Sky Sport Italia and LaGazzetta dello Sport, Milan have agreed a two-year contract with Torres.

He now needs to negotiate a severance package with Chelsea, terminating his contract with them by mutual consent.

The Spaniard’s current deal expires with Chelsea in June 2016.

This is why the agents are flying back to London for negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club.

MAN UTD WILLING TO SEND KAGAWA TO JUVENTUS IN VIDAL SWAP

Manchester United are weighing up using Shinji Kagawa as a makeweight in their deal for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.

The Independent says Kagawa, whom manager Louis van Gaal pointedly declared at the weekend had been incapable of operating in a new designated central position, could possibly be used to secure a breakthrough, with the £32m the Turin side are likely to want seemingly unrealistic.

With AC Milan's Nigel de Jong not on United's list, Vidal appears to be Van Gaal's only option, though the Ajax player Daley Blind - another possible 11th-hour target - can also operate in midfield.

Kagawa is also a target for Peter Lim's Valencia this week.

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Milan want Torres as Balotelli replacement

AC Milan have begun their search for a replacement for Liverpool-bound Mario

Balotelli. The Rossoneri are ready to make an offer for Chelsea flop Fernando

Torres, though Porto's Jackson Martinez remains the Italian side's No.1 target.

Source: Gianluca di Marzio 

CLASS! LIVERPOOL FANS FLOCK TO MELWOOD TO WELCOME BALOTELLI

Liverpool fans made it to Melwood last night to welcome imminent signing Mario Balotelli.

The Daily Mail says Balotelli flew into Manchester on Friday night for his medical and to meet Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers face-to-face for the first time.

Hundreds of Liverpool fans cheered him when he finally left the training ground, leaving him in no doubt he will be warmly welcomed at Anfield.

One supporter appeared to perform an ice bucket challenge as Balotelli left Melwood at 9.04pm on Friday night. If all goes well, the AC Milanstriker will sign a three-year deal, worth £85,000-£90,000 per week.

But there is also a bonus element worked to the contract that will see him rewarded if he reaches certain targets and does not step out of line.

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/class-liverpool-fans-flock-melwood-welcome-balotelli-4036869

Balotelli seems to be heading back to Premier League

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Italian international striker Mario Balotelli is close to signing a deal with Liverpool to rejoin the English Premier League after one and a half season at AC Milan. "A negotiation is ongoing for Balotelli," the Serie A club said Thursday, adding that "about 50 Rossoneri fans stood outside the Milanello camp to meet him." The 24-year-old was quoted as saying that (Thursday) was his last day with the Rossoneri. Milan and Liverpool are said to be discussing a transfer fee of 20 million euros (26.5 million dollars), while the striker could be offered a deal worth 6 million euros per season over four years. Balotelli played in England with Manchester City for two and a half seasons, from 2010 to January 2013. Liverpool began looking for a striker after selling Uruguayan ace Luis Suarez to Barcelona in July for a reported fee of 94 million euros.

REVEALED: THE 5 TRANSFER TARGETS AC MILAN DISCUSSING TODAY

AC Milan are working through a five-man shopping list today.

Milan president Silvio Berlusconi will hold a meeting this afternoon with general manager Adriano Galliani and coach Pippo Inzaghi to work through their signing plans.

Gazzetta dello Sport says there are five players being actively discussed, with offers prepared for PSG striker Ezequiel Lavezzi and Shakhtar Donetsk attacking midfielder Douglas Costa.

Milan are also haggling with QPR over a fee for Adel Taarabt.

Arsenal striker Joel Campbell and Torino winger Alessio Cerci are another two attacking talents on the Rossoneri agenda.

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BREAKING NEWS: Robinho joins Santos on loan

The former Brazil international has returned to Vila Belmiro after being deemed surplus to requirements at San Siro by new coach Pippo Inzaghi

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Santos have confirmed a loan deal for AC Milan winger Robinho until June 30, 2015, ending months of speculation over his future.

The former Brazil international made 23 appearances in Serie A last season but was deemed surplus to requirements by new coach Pippo Inzaghi.

Consequently, after protracted negotiations over a return to Vila Belmiro, Robinho has now been cleared to rejoin the club at which he started his career.

"Santos is my home," he told the Brazil club's official website. "It's a place in which I feel really good. I hope to repay all of the fans' affection on the field."

Robinho joined Milan from Manchester City on a four-year deal in the summer of 2010 for a reported €18 million transfer fee.

Despite an impressive debut season at San Siro in which he scored 14 Serie A goals, he struggled for both form and fitness in the coming seasons and it came as a surprise when he signed a contract extension last summer binding him to the Rossoneri until 2016.

However, Robinho has been linked with a return to Santos all summer long and the 30-year-old attacker has finally put pen to paper on a one-year loan agreement with the Brazilian outfit.

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