MILITO OFF TO RACING CLUB?

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Diego Milito is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Argentine club Racing Club. He started his career that before moving to Europe and accomplishing a lot with the likes of Inter Milan.

The 34-year-old is coming to the end of his stellar career, which saw him lift the Champions League with the Inter Milan team of 2010. However, injuries have prevented him from becoming a first-team regular for the club in the last few years. Due to his age, it is highly likely that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Continue reading →

SEASON OF DISAPPOINTMENTS

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This has been a very disappointing season for AC Milan, who have been slowly slipping down the European elite stages over the last few years. After the sale of several star names like Alexandre Pato and the retirement of established stars like Alessandro Nesta, Milan have been unwilling to spend money on new players and this has translated into one of the dark days are the club. They are on course to missing out on Champions League football for next season, while it is related that they may be several years away from returning to the competition.

However, VP Adriano Galliani, who had to overcome several obstacles in order to keep his job, says that the club do need to finish in the Europa league qualification places next season because some form of European football is important for the club. After several matches without a win under the new manager Clarence Seedorf, the club have been finding ways with the new managerial style after they recorded their fourth consecutive win in the league. The 1-0 win over Catania means that they are only three points below the Europa league qualification places.

The revenues from the Europa league cannot be compared to that of the Champions League, but it is additional income nonetheless.

“We would have to cancel our preseason tournament in the U.S. if we finish sixth since we would have to play in the qualifying rounds, but we’re keen on making it. Of course we want to qualify. The revenue may be inferior to the Champions League, but let’s not look for excuses,” said Gallaini about qualifying for the Europa League. “We’re just three points behind now, but there are so many teams in there and it’s best that we don’t make any calculations,” said Riccardo Montolivo after scoring the winner against Catania.

VIDIC HEADS TO MILAN

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After weeks of rumors which were being spread around involving the future of Nemanja Vidic as the Serbian defender had already stated that he had no intentions of extending his contract with Manchester United, Inter Milan has confirmed that Vidic will be joining the Italian team at the end of the current season and the new President of Inter Milan, Erick Thohir revealed his emotions after announcing the deal.

“Vidic is a world-class player.  I’m extremely happy to have completed this deal to bring Nemanja to Milan. He’s one of the world’s best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree and charisma will be an asset to the team and help bring through our younger players. He will bring added value to the club and is another piece of the great Inter side we are building.” Thohir confessed.

Inter Milan is also being linked with Arsenal’s Podolski who has only made a limited number of appearances with his club due to injuries and after successfully signing Nemanja Vidic from Manchester United, Inter Milan wants to continue adding players which will help them for the upcoming seasons.

Patrice Evra is nearing the end the end of his contract with Manchester United and Inter Milan is interested in securing the services of the French defender from the same club which they signed Vidic and considering the fact that David Moyes has already revealed his desire of making a huge clear-out by the end of the season, the future of Evra is up for grabs allowing Inter Milan the chance they need on adding more players to their squad.

MACKAY IN?

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Malky Mackay might be taking charge as boss at Norwich City in near future. The Canaries have played very poorly in the Premier League of late and the board is believed to be unsatisfied with Chris Hughton who is currently in charge at the club.

Norwich City’s winning percentage in the league matches in the ongoing season is just 20. They have already suffered a total of 10 defeats in the competition and they still have to play 18 more games. They are currently placed at no. 15 in the table, but, they are not too far away from the relegation zone.

Mackay has been a part of Norwich City before, but, as a player, not as a manager. He had remained at the Carrow Road for a period of 6 years during his playing days and had made a total of 212 Premier League appearances for the Canaries.

The 41 years old former Scottish defender was in charge at Cardiff City at the start of the ongoing season and he had guided them to a memorable win against Manchester City pretty early in the season, but, towards the end of 2013, his team lost form and he had to pay the price for that. He got sacked and is currently without a job.

Mackay’s managerial career is not that long. He has just managed two clubs so far, but, he has done a decent job at both those clubs. His overall winning percentage as manager is close to 40 and that’s not bad for a guy who is still new in this field.

However, Norwich City board would like to wait for a few more weeks before taking any decision on Hughton who has been at the Carrow Road since the last one and half years.