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Alisson to Liverpool: 35 percent
Loris Karius’ shocking performance in the Champions League final has brought more urgency to the Reds’ pursuit of a goalkeeper, and the excellent relationship between their ownership group and Roma makes this a logical match. But after a substantial financial return from their own run in the Champions League, for the first time in years,…
Mauro Icardi and Inter lost on Saturday.
Mauro Icardi admitted he could leave Inter Milan this summer after the club’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dealt a major blow following a 2-1 defeat to Sassuolo on Saturday.
The Argentine star has been consistently linked with a move away from the San Siro and would likely to fetch a high price that could help balance Inter’s books now that the financial boost of Europe’s top competition now appears unlikely.
UEFA’s financial fair play rules may also pose a problem, and Icardi…
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Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi has told Ole that he does not believe that he will get called up by Argentina for the World Cup this summer.
Icardi, the Inter captain, has scored 26 goals in 30 Serie A appearances this season, including four in his side’s 5-0 victory at Sampdoria on March 18.
And although he was called up for four World Cup qualifiers at the end of last year, he does not seem to be part of coach Jorge Sampaoli’s plans for Russia.
“It is nothing strange,” Icardi said. “I think that it…
Mauro Icardi helped Inter beat Cagliari.
Inter coach Luciano Spalletti demanded more from Mauro Icardi despite a superb performance from his player in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Cagliari.
Icardi scored his career-high 25th Serie A goal of the season to boost Inter into third place as they fight for a place in the Champions League next year.
But Spalletti said he wasn’t totally satisfied, and said the 25-year-old shouldn’t be either.
“I think a player like him shouldn’t be happy,” he told Mediaset Premium. “It’s true 25 goals…
Mauro Icardi missed a number of gilt-edged chances against AC Milan.
Inter Milan head coach Luciano Spalletti was delighted with his side’s display despite being unable to breakdown arch-rivals AC Milan in a goalless draw at the San Siro.
Mauro Icardi could have had a hat trick, like he did in the return fixture in October, after having a goal ruled out by Video Assistant Referee for a tight offside decision while also missing two open goals.
However, Spalletti refused to blame the 25-year-old for failing to secure maximum points, which would have effectively ended…
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Mauri Iccardi was on target not once, twice, but four times as Inter Milan cruised past the weak Sampdoria side 5-0. Watch Iccardis brilliant performance and Ivan Perisics opener for the visitors here.
Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda Nara says that the Inter Milan forward is “increasing in value by the day” as she seeks an improved contract for the 25-year-old.
Icardi’s four goals against Sampdoria on Sunday took him beyond a century of goals in Serie A — 103 in 180 appearances — and up to 22 in 24 this season.
Nara represents her husband, whose contract with the Nerazzurri still has over three years to run on it, and she says his next contract is going to have to be a greater reflection…
Lionel Messi hopes that Argentina will reach another World Cup final, but admits he’s focusing on the group stage first. Forward Gonzalo Higuain will return to the Argentina squad for friendlies this month, but his Juventus teammate Paulo Dybala and Inter’s Mauro Icardi were not called up.
Albiceleste manager Jorge Sampaoli also brought back Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori and Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero for the games against Italy and Spain.
Sampaoli released his list of foreign-based players for the March friendlies and said he will name the rest of the squad out of the local players in the upcoming days.
“The…
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno and Brian McBride explain why either Harry Kane or Robert Lewandowski would a better signing for Real Madrid than Mauro Icardi.
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Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has said Mauro Icardi is happy and denied speculation that his recent absence is due to disillusionment at the club.
Icardi has missed three games with a knee injury, but there have been reports that he is frustrated after a run of one win in 10 Serie A fixtures saw Inter drop out of title contention and risk missing out on a top-four finish.
But Ausilio said that was not the case, with both the player — who has only two goals in his last seven games…
Inter Milan will be without their attacking duo on Saturday.
Inter Milan duo Ivan Perisic and Mauro Icardi will not be available for their side’s Serie A game against Genoa on Saturday.
Perisic, who was a target of Manchester United last summer, has a reported shoulder injury.
Leading scorer Icardi, who has missed Inter’s past two matches, remains out due to a muscular injury.
“Icardi and Perisic are players we always want to have in the group,” manager Luciano Spalletti said to a news conference.
“We did some tests but they hadn’t recovered enough in training…
Stevie Nicol assesses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Mesut Ozil, Daniel Sturridge, Olivier Giroud and many more.
With the January transfer window set to open, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely it is that these rumoured moves take place.
Joao Mario to Man United: 40 percent
The Portuguese international has lost his starting job at Inter after the arrivals of Borja Valero and Matias Vecino. Old Trafford could be a destination because of Jose Mourinho’s close ties to Inter, as well as the fact that they can afford the remaining amortized value of his previous transfer fee, which…