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February 24th, 2007

Inter Milan to offer night-owl Adriano to Man Utd
Corriere dello Sport says Inter management have lost their patience indulging the Brazilian after he spent the early hours of Wednesday morning partying ahead of a crucial Champions League tie with Valencia. It’s reported that Adriano was at one local nightclub until 4am in the morning – and then moved onto another! The Brazilian was left on the bench by coach Roberto Mancini for the draw. It was the last straw for Inter management, which are now ready to use Adriano as a carrot to tempt United into parting with Ronaldo. Should the Premiership leaders refuse, Inter will turn to Barcelona and a potential swap deal for Leo Messi.

Juventus ask Liverpool for Crouch in Trezeguet talks
The France international is a confirmed target for Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, who admitted his interest in the want-away forward earlier this week. Juve have already been shutdown over demands for Steven Gerrard to be included in the talks, but an alternative has been put forward by the Bianconeri management – Peter Crouch. A swap which will see the England international move to Turin in exchange for Trezeguet has already tentatively begun, says Corriere dello Sport.

Bellamy dismisses Liverpool exit talk
“I am a player who has always been linked with other clubs each season,” Bellamy told the Daily Star. “At Blackburn last year it was ‘he’s moving on’ all that sort of stuff.  At Newcastle I was joining a different club in every transfer window. I live with speculation. When you are at a club like Liverpool and are my sort of player there are always going to be stories about getting rid or bringing someone else in. It doesn’t bother me at all, it’s part of football and life. I am going to enjoy the moment, which I repeat is the best of my career. This result after all that had been said about me is right up there.”

Nedved: I chose Juventus ahead of Chelsea money
The Czech Republic star admitted: “For Juve, I chose to turn down the money of (Chelsea owner) Roman Abramovich. “I don’t regret anything. I have achieved everything I want to with Juventus”.

LA Galaxy chasing Celtic outcast Gravesen
John Sivebaek admitted: “It was a surprise he did not start against AC Milan. “I have no explanation for it. As a player you have to accept the manager’s decision and that is what Thomas is doing. We all know, though, a player at his level cannot accept the situation as it is for a long time. Thomas is still happy at Celtic, and he has two and a half years remaining, but things can change quickly.”

US Major League outfit LA Galaxy, who will welcome David Beckham this summer, today expressed their interest in Gravesen, who played at Real Madrid with the world’s most famous footballer. Galaxy head coach Frank Yallop said: “Thomas Gravesen would be welcome here. He is a very good player with great experience at the highest level of club and international football. I think he could be a superstar in the MLS.”

Kiwi Killen ready to pen Hibs contract
The New Zealander, who is recovering from an Achilles operation, told the Edinburgh Evening News: “I still have the contract offer on the table and, although I have not got round to it as I’ve been concentrating on the injury, I’m sure I’ll be sorting something out in the near future.

“I am really happy at Hibs. I almost feel as if I have a bit of unfinished business, a lot more to show the fans. I’ve been offered another year but I leave these sort of things to my agent while I get on with the football. It’s brilliant that Hibs are doing the right thing and have said the offer is still there for me and I am looking forward to being back the way I was before the injury. But I also think it also shows they know they have a player who is, hopefully, going to be a great asset for them.”

Thanks to UK bookie, Globet for this football news update.

 

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