Milan to make a move for Drogba; Aquilani looking to stay in Italy

Milan to make a move for Drogba

Milan have shown interest in Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

The Rossoneri are looking to further improve the squad that won the Serie A title this season and they have now set their sights on the Ivorian striker.

Milan chiefs want to ease some pressure on Zlatan Ibrahimovic by signing another quality striker and they see the Chelsea forward as the perfect man for the job.

The Ivorian has lost his starting place at Stamford Bridge following the purchase of Fernando Torres, and he is now reportedly looking to leave the club.

With Chelsea set to complete the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Anderlecht, Drogba is aware that he is no longer an indispensable member of the squad and is expected to leave in search for first team football.

The Rossoneri will not be able to offer him an automatic starting spot, but the lure of joining such a big club may compensate for the disadvantages.

However, Milan face a stiff competition from Tottenham, who have been tracking the Ivorian during the last few years.

Drogba is now entering the final year of his contract, meaning that Chelsea will be hoping to cash in on him this summer.

Aquilani looking to stay in Italy

Alberto Aquilani is not too keen on returning to Liverpool, his agent has revealed.

The Italy international had a very successful loan spell at Juventus, but the Bianconeri now look unlikely to make the transfer permanent.

The Old Lady have pulled out of the deal after Liverpool refused to lower the asking price, but Aquilani is, nevertheless, looking to remain in Italy.

The Italy international is reportedly followed by Napoli, with his agent admitting that a move to San Paolo was a possibility.

“Aquilani to Napoli? I don´t think it would be an easy negotiation but if the will is there why not?” Franco Zavaglia told Radio Crr.

“I have not spoken to (Napoli sporting director Riccardo) Bigon but the player wants to remain in Italy.

“If something was to come up he would be happy.

“I have not spoken to Alberto but Napoli is an important club.

“If Napoli considered Aquilani to be an important player, he would be open to negotiations.”

Liverpool paid Roma £20 million for Aquilani in 2009, so no wonder the Reds are not willing to lower their asking price, especially considering that the Italian is under contract until June 2014.

Defoe pledges his future to Tottenham

England international Jermain Defoe is adamant he wants to stay at White Hart Lane despite speculations linking him with a move away from the club.

The diminutive forward is still not considered first team regular at Tottenham despite showing some very promising performances this term.

With the player himself often complaining of unfair treatment, he was widely tipped to leave White Hart Lane in the summer, but it looks as though that is not going to happen.

“I’ve always said I love this club and I don’t want to leave,” Defoe told the Daily Express.

“I want to commit myself to the club, hopefully I’ve got many more years.

“You only get one chance, it’s a short career and you’ve got to make the most of it. And now I’ve scored 100 goals, I think, ‘Now I can forget about that and start from fresh’.

“And look forward to getting the next 10 and then look forward to the next season and having a great season.

Defoe admits he is willing to fight for his place in the team.

“When you’re playing with good players you’re going to get the chances. So it’s just down to me to keep focused and make sure that, when I get chances, I finish them.”

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