Internazionale Main Thread III

[Totally FRANK]

Pazzini would be a good buy. He has different characteristics to all the strikers we have currently and he is a proper center forward. I think we will be priced out of buying him though, Samp have already let go of Cassano and I don't see them selling another big name player.

I haven't seen Kharja play much but I guess anyone is an improvement over Muntari.

[arthurfonzarelli]

[Messinterista]

Inter President Massimo Moratti: Ganso Is Too Expensive, Alessandro Matri Is A Good Idea
Moratti says no to Ganso, but yes to Matri...

Inter president Massimo Moratti has seemingly ruled out a move for Santos starlet Ganso and Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, but insists that Cagliari hitman Alessandro Matri would be a possibility as the club attempt to bring in a forward during the winter transfer market.

"Inter are continuing to search for a striker," the club supremo was quoted as saying by Il Corriere dello Sport.

"The hypothesis of Pazzini is a good one, but I don't know if we can do it. Matri? That is also a good idea. Ganso? He definitely costs too much."

Moratti insisted that he will do his utmost to strengthen the squad, but made no promises, admitting both he and coach Leonardo have realistic expectations as to what can be accomplished before the end of the month.

"Leonardo has common sense when regarding moves in the transfer market. He is very active and alert in seeing what can be done to strengthen the team. I will try to respond positively to our needs," he concluded.

Source: http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/20 ... -expensive

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Telelombardia - Inter-Pazzini, siamo ai dettagli. Ecco le cifre
26.01.2011 08.05 di Redazione TMW. articolo letto 10584 volte
Fonte: Telelombardia - qsvs.it


© foto di Alberto Fornasari Sembra ormai fatta per Pazzini all'Inter. Nella serata, c'è stato un incontro a Milano tra i dirigenti di Inter e Sampdoria, al quale era presente anche Tullio Tinti, agente del giocatore doriano. Un incontro che avrebbe avuto esito positivo. Filtrano anche le prime indiscrezioni sulle cifre dell'affare: un acquisto da circa 16 milioni di euro, incluso l'intero cartellino di Jonathan Biabiany, mentre Davide Santon non sara' inserito nella


Messina is not confirmed but i let you know,should be on air on the 27 january on CURRENT AFFAIR CHANNEL 9

[Lombardiamia]

So Kharja seem to be practically a sealed deal within tomorrow. The kid has certainly got talent. I've watched him more than once and he's good. His problem is that he's rather injury prone. He's just recovered from a very long injury to the cruciate of his knee. He will add technique, vision of play and a really good shot from distance.
Regarding the striker issue, it seems that the 2 real options are Pazzini & Matri. Certainly Pazzini is the big name in here, but I've always liked Matri too, though he still needs to be tested at a certain level and has never played in Europe. I'd be relatively happy with anyone of these 2. It's much better than the rumours I've been hearing lately.

[Totally FRANK]

Is Kharja an attacking midfielder or a defensive one with good technique and passing range? Where do you think he will fit, in our diamond midfield?

[maro]

Kharja's a terribly mediocre player, though he certainly plays with a lot of heart. I doubt he'll see more than 200 mins playing time for your lot between now and the end of the season.

[RomaShield27]

I think Kharja has greatly improved on the player he was when he was with us. I've seen a fair bit of him for Genoa (when he's been fit) and he's developed into quite a good player, an attacking midfielder with good vision and passing. He won't be a breaking into Inter's starting 11 when everyone's available but he's a useful player to have, I certainly wouldn't mind him back at Roma. Also. Lomba, he's not a "kid", he's 28.

[Lombardiamia]

Indeed indeed he's no kid anymore. I see him as quite a good addition to our team, considering he'd be coming on loan for 6 months with an option to buy at the end of the season. His main problem as I said is that he's terribly injury prone.
Frank I beleive he can be used as an alternative to both Sneijder & Motta when these 2 are not available or when they need a rest (which is every time we get to play 3 games per week).
Whatever the case, he is definately an upgrade from Muntari...

[maro]

He's about half as talented as Muntari, I'd say, but a bit more even-tempered.

[RomaShield27]

[Totally FRANK]

He can't be serious. Half as talented as Muntari, no way. Maro, why do you think he is so bad?

[RomaShield27]

Its SarcasMaro, Frank. He's very bitter, and hates when people take opposing views to him. Pay no mind.

[maro]

Ask Populusque what he thinks of Kharja. I reckon he'll give you a fairly level-headed assessment. Muntari's also a gifted player.

[Lombardiamia]

[maro]

Well, in my personal opinion were Kharja and Muntari at Roma neither would be on the bench, but where it'd be because Kharja was struggling to make the match-day squad it'd be because Muntari would be starting.

[Lombardiamia]

[Messinterista]

Inter 'only €6m from Pazzini deal'

According to the latest reports, only €6m separate Inter from Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, offering Jonathan Biabiany as part of the deal.
This week Nerazzurri President Massimo Moratti publicly confirmed his club was looking into the opportunity to sign Pazzini during the January transfer window.

Sky Sport Italia suggest Inter offered €6m cash plus full ownership of 22-year-old French talent Biabiany.

However, Sampdoria are holding out for double that cash sum in the transfer.

The matter could be smoothed over by including Brazilian striker Philippe Coutinho as part of the exchange.

Pazzini had already been heavily linked with a January switch to Juventus, but Inter seem to be in advanced negotiations for the 26-year-old Italy star.

Source: http://football-italia.net/jan26s.html
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I am happy to hear that we are pushing for this deal. I oppose to giving up Coutinho, we should throw in the extra 6mil. In all honesty, I didn't expect us to be pursing the deal this far.

[Totally FRANK]

According to the latest rumors, we will give 10m + Biabiany + co-ownership of one of the kids for Pazzini. It comes to around 20m.

[Messinterista]

Coppa: Inter stun Napoli in shoot-out

Napoli had so many opportunities to win it, but Ezequiel Lavezzi's shoot-out miss sent Inter through to the Coppa Italia semi-final.
Both sides are taking this tournament very seriously and fielded full-strength line-ups for the quarter-final.

Napoli thought they had taken the lead after 12 minutes when Douglas Maicon lost the ball in midfield, sparking a counter-attack. Ezequiel Lavezzi threaded through for Andrea Dossena, whose cross found Edinson Cavani to tap in at the back post.

The referee disallowed the goal for an offside position, but even the replays do not entirely clarify the extremely tight decision.

Dejan Stankovic had a great chance, flashing his volley across the face of goal from a tight angle, but a Cristian Chivu howler in the penalty area gave Marek Hamsik a chance to have his shot deflected over the bar.

Morgan De Sanctis rushed into midfield for a diving header clearance to stop Goran Pandev, while Javier Zanetti came to Andrea Ranocchia’s rescue after Cavani skipped past the Italian.

Chivu really should’ve scored on 37 minutes when a corner found him for a totally free header from six yards, but he mistimed the jump and ended up connecting with his shoulder instead.

From the corner, Cavani went on a blazing counter-attack and sent Lavezzi clear, but El Pocho hit a weak effort at Luca Castellazzi rather than pass across to the unmarked Uruguayan.

Inter had another incredible scoring opportunity moments later, as it was end-to-end stuff. This time Maicon’s cross found Esteban Cambiasso for the volley from seven yards, but De Sanctis somehow got his fingertips to turn it on to the crossbar!

After the break Lavezzi knocked down a long ball and rolled across for Hamsik, but the Slovak’s first touch let him down in the box.

Bad news for the visitors, as Stankovic collapsed with a suspected thigh strain. Christian Maggio felt he had been shoved in the back by Ivan Cordoba on the very edge of the box as he ran on to a Cavani assist, but the referee waved play on. It could’ve potentially been a red card for ending a clear scoring opportunity.

It was remarkable this game had no goals, as Paolo Cannavaro was unmarked at the back post and opted to chest down the free kick for Maggio rather than go for the header.

There was chaos on 83 minutes in the Inter box! First Hamsik’s strike was beaten away by Castellazzi’s outstretched foot from point-blank range, then a Ranocchia goalline clearance denied Hamsik’s headed follow-up.

Michele Pazienza’s header from a corner skimmed the upright, but neither side could find a way through and this quarter-final went to extra time.

There was further controversy when Lucio charged down a Hugo Campagnaro strike with his upper arm in the penalty area, as replays suggest he did move towards the ball.

Still nobody could break through. Lavezzi burst into the box following a defensive error and tried a dummy to send Castellazzi down, but the goalkeeper still managed to deflect the angled drive wide at the near post from point-blank range.

More penalty appeals for Thiago Motta’s shirt tug on Cavani, but the referee thought it was six of one and a half-dozen of the other.

A free kick touched on for Cavani was charged down, as Napoli dominated extra time, but at the other end Pandev blasted over after good work from Zanetti.

Juan Zuniga thought he’d scored an unbelievable winner at the 117th minute with his scissor-kick volley at the back post, but Zanetti got there in time to charge it down! From the corner, Castellazzi needed two touches to get Cavani’s header under control.

Ranocchia got his head to a Maicon free kick, but turned it well over, then Eto’o blasted off target from distance with the last kick of the game.

It needed a shoot-out to decide who would reach the semi-final. Cavani was first up and sent Castellazzi the wrong way.

Samuel Eto’o, Hamsik and Cambiasso converted successfully, but Lavezzi fired over the bar.

Pandev scored despite De Sanctis getting the right angle then Castellazzi thought he had saved from Zuniga, but the ball squirmed under his stomach to roll over the line.

Thiago Motta scored, so Hasan Yebda had to score to keep Napoli alive, but he didn’t let the pressure get to him with a cheeky chip.

Chivu was last up for Inter and maintained their 100 per cent record. The holders reach the Coppa Italia semi-final for the eighth consecutive year.

Penalties: Cavani (N, goal), Eto’o (I, goal), Hamsik (N, goal), Cambiasso (I, goal), Lavezzi (N, missed), Pandev (I, goal), Zuniga (N, goal), Thiago Motta (I, goal), Yebda (N, goal), Chivu (I, goal)

Napoli 0-0 Inter (aet, 4-5 on pens)
Napoli: De Sanctis; Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica; Maggio, Pazienza (Yebda 97), Gargano, Dossena (Zuniga 70); Hamsik, Lavezzi; Cavani

Inter: Castellazzi; Maicon, Cordoba (Lucio 83), Ranocchia, Chivu; Zanetti, Cambiasso, Thiago Motta; Stankovic (Mariga 62); Eto'o, Pandev

Ref: Valeri

Source: http://football-italia.net/jan26w.html