ITALY - Transfer News & Rumors

Lens midfielder Alou Diarra has revealed he's on his way to Roma.

The France international said yesterday: "I have the possibility of a new challenge and if all are in agreement I will leave.
"Roma is an ambitious team and plays in the Champions League. The Italian championship is a competition of a high level, which can allow me to improve. "The negotiations are very advanced and my future will be decided in the next few days or in the next weeks

Juventus chiefs are expected to step up negotiations for three major transfer targets this week.

Udinese midfielder Sulley Muntari is a priority, while for the defence, Juve are preparing a bid for Inter Milan fullback Nicolas Burdisso.
In attack, Udinese centre-forward Vincenzo Iaquinta is the man coach Didier Deschamps wants, though an alternative is Livorno's Cristiano Lucarelli, if their president Aldo Spinelli is prepared to sell.

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Juventus have tabled an offer for Corinthians midfielder Ricardinho.

The Brazil international's agent has been in Italy this past week for talks with Juve, Torino and Roma. Juve have made a £2.5 million bid for Ricardinho, with Corinthians currently considering the proposal.

Stephen Makinwa is delighted with his move to Lazio.

The Nigeria international striker joins in a £2.1 million deal from Palermo and said: "I must say I'm very content, happy. The negotiations had been going on for some time. Finally, Lazio and Palermo have reached an agreement.
"This is a great opportunity. Lazio are a big club that wants success. I'm delighted to be here. "Torino was also interested, but the chance to again work for coach Delio Rossi was the deciding factor. Lazio is a prestigious club and Rome a beautiful city."

Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale is set for talks with Roma officials in the next 48 hours.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has been chasing Di Natale for over six months and is close to getting his man with talks over a £3.5 million fee now at an advanced stage. Udinese are expected to release Di Natale to travel to the capital in the coming days for talks with Roma over personal terms

Udinese are mulling over an offer from Juventus for young defender Felipe.

The Brazilian is wanted by Juve coach Didier Deschamps and is keen to move to Turin, despite their Serie B status. Juve have offered cash plus Raffaelle Palladino and Salvatore Masiello in exchange for Felipe.