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Whether or not Bale leaves Spurs are in the market for another creative midfielder and have been linked with Roam’s Lamela. Here’s why he’d be perfect…

Stephan El Shaarawy has become the new star at A.C Milan since the departure of Ibrahimovic last summer and his rise to prominence has attracted interest from Manchester City. Here is everything City fans should know about the young forward…

Sunderland have been linked with Siena’s attacking midfielder Alessandro Rosina this week and while the former Italy U-21 star has failed to consistently live up to his promise, Sunderland and their new Italian manager could be the club to get him firing…

Three years ago, Chelsea target Wesley Sneijder led Inter to a terrific treble and not even Manchester United or Manchester City could prize him away from Milan. Last season though saw Sneijder left out in the cold before eventually being sold to Galatasaray. Here’s the story behind the Dutchman’s fall from favour at Inter…

Italy’s U21 squad for the European Championships represents the finest crop of Italian youngsters since Pirlo led them to under-21 glory in 2000. As they prepare to face England in the first round of clashes, here is everything you need to know about the Azzurrini…

Built like Heskey with the skills of Ronaldo, the powerful striker has been linked with Liverpool as a Suarez replacement. Here’s everything they need to know…

Inter Milan conceded the second highest number of goals in Serie A this season, but that hasn’t stopped Manchester United from sniffing around their 6’5 defender Andrea Ranocchia. Here’s why….

Three years after signing the Polish genius has begun to draw rave reviews for Udinese that has seen the Manchester vultures circle…

Di Canio has essentially started preparing for next season and Lazio’s giant would be a great first signing, here’s why…

Durable, forceful, silky and dead-eyed in front of goal, it’s no surprise Marchisio is coveted by the champions, but they’ll have a job prising him from Juve…

A number of assured performances in the heart of the Sampdoria has seen Manchester City take an interest in Obiang. Here’s what you need to know…

The pair have suffered from a lack of action at Juve but both remain serious strikers who would flourish in the premier League…

Leaving attackers black and blue for the white and blacks, Mehdi Benatia has issued a come and get me plea to Manchester United. Here’s what their fans can expect…

A revelation since signing for Fiorentina, Valero would improve what is already avery impressive Spurs midfield with his guile…

Having had a great start to the season, Pablo Osvaldo has fallen out of favour in Rome, with their latest coach willing to let him go at the end of the season. Could he be the man to solve Tottenham’s striker troubles?

He recently celebrated his 20th year in Italy’s top flight and it’s fair to say that Totti can be considered the greatest ever player to have plied his trade in Serie A.

The elegant Montenegrin is a beautiful footballer capable of creating and scoring at will. If reports in Italy are to be believed, Wenger will have landed himself a star in the making.

You thought Abramovich made a habit of sacking managers? Meet the Palermo owner who goes through coaches quicker than the Rosanero ship goals.

Despite signing a long term contract with AC Milan, Chelsea have shown an interest in the Frenchman and, as proven at the San Siro, he’d be an astute acquisition for Rafa and Roman.

Deportivo, Liverpool, Arsenal and now Barcelona - the Milan side froze at the Camp Nou and can now add the latter to the list of Champions League capitulations.

The Moroccan magician has failed to reproduce his Ajax form with Fiorentina, is there still a top flight player after all the injuries and run-ins with teammates?

Torino’s defensive linchpin Angelo Ogbonna, who has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, is set to become an international star of the future.

He’s lit up Serie A with his goals and match winning performances in his debut season, and it’s no surprise the Premier League trio want to snare him before Napoli or Inter swoop…

Away from the English tabloid glaze and back with his loving family and mum’s home cooking, watch Super Mario flourish at Milan.

As Liverpool look to bolster their creative ranks this January, the young Brazilian has been mooted with a move to Anfield. Cheap, young and versatile; he ticks all the boxes to fit into Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Cavani is only beginning to run into the best form of his career and he has the confidence and swagger to bring any defence to their knees – it just won’t be with the Gunners

The Dutch midfielder’s stock has fallen at the San Siro, and Inter are looking to get him off the wage bill. Sneijder wants a move to England, but given the money involved, Loftus Road may be the only potential destination available to him.

Cagliari’s centre-back has spent his career searching for the right club to help him fulfil his undoubted potential. A move to Anfield could see him become an Italy regular…

Gallas is creaking and it’s clear to see he won’t be around for much longer. It’s time to begin thinking for the future, and Genoa’s Swede could be the perfect replacement…

Maybe if Spurs can persuade the highly-motivated Pjanic that he will become a central figure in North London they can wrestle him away from the Eternal City but they have their work cut out…

The Old Lady went 49 games home and away without defeat and had never lost at their new stadium before Inter strolled into town and triumphed with through a blistering counter-attack and the nullification of Pirlo. Chelsea must do the same to have any chance…

It’s been reported Fergie is looking at the veteran pair of Mexes and Hangeland. He should steer well clear of the Frenchman…

Mario Sampiris is the former Milan youth team player now come good following a move to Genoa. Here’s why Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking one of Europe’s hottest young right backs….

The Bosnian midfielder has been linked with a move from Rome to London this week. Here’s the lowdown on the man they call ‘The Train’…

Despite committing to AS Roma, the Italy international is again being linked with a January switch to City. Mancini just won’t let the midfielder slip through his fingers…

AC Milan’s Stephan El Shaaraway is one of the rising stars of Italian football. In style, however, he is more similar to a certain Welshman….

Domenico Berardi was plucked out of obscurity following a simple kickabout at University. Can his fairy tale continue with a move into the big leagues?

Having reached the twilight of a dazzling career, Juventus legend Del Piero looks likely to be moving to Sydney FC after a week of browsing options.

The young defender was one of the few success stories for Fiorentina last year, and has drawn interest from Roberto Mancini. Here’s everything you need to know about him…

He received an award from UEFA for his refusal to fix a match and now Aston Villa want the central-defender to come and work at their youth academy…

The deal to the Old Lady seemed cut and dried and they were going to make Van Persie a very wealthy man indeed. So why is he still with the Gooners?

Alberto Aquilani’s name has now become synonymous with famous Premiership flops. A Serie A expert tell us why his failure should have come as no surprise..

If West Ham or Everton could match Inter’s price tag for the Dutch youngster, they could well be buying the next Thierry Henry…

Friedel’s clocking on and Szczesny’s had a dodgy summer, so Arsenal and Spurs could be hunting for new keepers soon. Udinese’s Slovenian shot-stopper is reportedly top of their list.

Despite Italy’s eventual loss, Cesare Prandelli can leave Ukraine with his head held high for managing to galvanize his players in the midst an off-field betting scandal which threatened to de-rail the country’s progress.

The prospect of Italian ownership of Watford has been met with some scepticism, but under the same management, Udinese and Granada are thriving. Here’s why Watford may too.

Italy should be preparing for a routine victory against Ireland tonight, yet instead paranoia, injury and memories of the events at Euro 2004 are haunt the Azzuri..

Dutch midfielder Eljero Elia has had a torrid time at Juventus since signing from Hamburg and has now confirmed he wants to leave the club. Liverpool are reportedly interested - here’s why…

Corruption and Italy go together like pie and mash, but this latest scandal involving heavyweights such as Beppe Signori has revealed it runs deeper than anyone imagined. Here’s everything you need to know…

Reports over the weekend linked the Italian master with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Everton mentioned. Three years ago maybe, but now it would be a disaster…

He’s been compared to a young Kaka, and this elegant number 10 with power to match his technique and a solid temperament would slot in nicely at Anfield with his countrymen Suarez and Coates…

Arsene Wenger’s apparently been keeping tabs on Varese’s highly rated left back Acharaf Lazaar. Could he be the solution to Arsenal’s left back problem?

Arsenal may add to their ranks this summer with a £15m move for Lazio’s classy Brazilian playmaker Hernanes. ‘The Prophet’ goes under our scouting microscope…

Quick feet, jinking runs, and ringing endorsements from all his AC Milan colleagues. No wonder Arsenal are reportedly lining up a bid. Here’s everything you need to know.

They call him El Loco and he’s got a left-foot to die for. But don’t worry Liverpool fans, he’s no Charlie Adam…

With their last forays into the transfer market failing to spark, Liverpool could do worse than to go out and secure the signature of Udinese’s Chilean workhorse in the summer.

Milos Krasic was linked to Manchester United two seasons ago but instead headed west to Turin. Now ostracised by Juventus coach Antonio Conte, could the silky Serbian reignite his career at Anfield?

Arsenal failed their mission impossible last night thanks to some shrewd tactical tinkering at half-time by Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The papers are abuzz with talk of Serbia’s answer to Cristiano Ronaldo being scouted by Manchester United but for those who have watched him closely know that the winger has struggled to establish himself even in Italy’s second tier.

The big Swede has struggled against English clubs, but with the diminutive Egyptian showing the class that has long marked him out as one to watch he now has the perfect foil…

Arsenal have been linked with Mauro Zarate, here’s everything supporters need to know about the moody Argentine…

He’s the man destined to fill Andre Pirlo’s shoes in the Italian national side, and he’s maturing all the time, so what else do Liverpool need to know about Fiorentina’s Riccardo Montolivo?

Taye Taiwo has endured a torrid time in Italy since his summer move to AC Milan. Now Arsenal are circling, hoping to capture - and rescue - one of the best left-backs around.

His performances in Italy for Napoli have made him on of Europe’s most feared marksmen, just what Chelsea need if Didier Drogba gets his wish to leave on January…

Since replacing Pastore as Palermo’s trequartista, he’s lit up the Serie A. Now, with Spurs sniffing around him along with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City, a move to the Premier League could be in the offing. Here’s what to expect…

Freshly linked to Manchester City, Lavezzi is a player with even more swagger than Carlos Tevez…

Unable to get a game at Juventus and spending his weekends shopping, Amauri is a mix of silk and steel who can finish off the bullets of Barton and co at QPR…

The notorious nutjob and AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano is never too far from the front pages, but what has the text messaging cream cake addict done to deserve his Ballon D’Oh nomination?

He started his career being compared to Alessandro Del Piero, since then Sebastian Giovinco has stamped his authority on the Italian game, and Chelsea are ready to snatch him away from relegation threatened Parma…

32 goals last season have made Giuseppe Rossi a fixture for the Azuuri and one of the most sought after strikers in world football.. Manchester City should keep a close eye on the former rag…

The news that Arsenal are watching another bright prospect will normally send Gooners into meltdown, but Gabriel Torje has already shown in his short spell in Serie A that comparisons with Messi are in no way over the top…

Sex, drugs, Mafia violence and ace moustaches. Romanzo Criminale is set amongst the political mayhem of 1970s Rome and it starts tonight at 9pm on Sky Arts. Here’s why you should watch it…

He may have been mocked over here as Chelsea’s Tinkerman but Ranieri is considered Serie A’s No.1 fire fighter - which is why he’s been drafted in to rescue Inter from the hapless Gasperini.

Udinese may have had the spine of their team torn out but Italy’s ‘Little Barcelona’ still have plenty of heart and guile to cause Arsenal a scare.

After a well-deserved 2-1 win over the World and European Champions Spain, Prandelli’s Italian revolution continues. Here’s why he’s such a visionary…

Roma’s Mirko Vucinic is a mixed bag of genius and apathy. If Tottenham offer him the chance to step out of Totti’s shadow they might just get more of the former than the latter.

Not only is the diminutive Dutchman the vital link between defence and attack, he’s also a good egg who turns it on in the big games and is perfect for Manchester United…

He’s been touted as the next Messi or Ronaldo so why are Manchester City leaving the door open for their city rivals and Barcelona?

With Chelsea desperate for new blood in all areas, they’ve been told they need to spend £44m to net Javier Pastore and his consistent brilliance in Italy has seen him tagged the new Kaka…

Even with Tevez looking set to join, Pato won’t leave Milan. Not while he’s got Silvio Berlusconi’s daughter on his arm…