The offloading of Adriano

The latest is that Moratti is running out of patience with Adriano and his attitude. The Parma loan deal offered to him by Moratti was considered generous, and it involved no pay cut and Inter footing most of his wages. Now Moratti is preparing to call Adriano's bluff and has offered to sell him outright, even at a discount.

While Parma, Man City, Fenerbache & Boro were the sides looking interested in a loan move, most of them will not be able to cough up even the discounted price of £12-15M to buy him outright.

Now that Inter are willing to sell him, the rumours have spread regarding bids from West Ham, Chelsea, Arsenal, Valencia, Lazio, and even (SHOCK) Milan.

IMO, the loan move would have suited the club and player more, so Adriano and his agents are idiots to refuse it. If we have to sell him, lets get this over with! We have enough strikers, even tho this probably means that Recoba will stay, at least Recoba never had discipline issues.

Sell the dumb f@ck!

would be a worht a gamble for any team imo

Hope we don't take the risk tbh, terrible attitude, which can affect team morale, proven when Ronaldo left.

IMO among the CL teams from Big 3, Adriano can make the biggest impact for Arsenal & Valencia. But I don't see Wenger going for him, he prefers unknown prodigies rather than fallen stars these days.

Valencia most likely, coz Lazio probably cannot afford him.

Anyone apart from our scudetto rivals is fine by me. Maybe the striker crisis at ManU will force their hand - if anyone can discipline him, SAF is probably the best man!

Wenger has already said that Adriano was offered to Arsenal but he didn't want him.

I wonder who Inter asked of Arsenal in return? Fabregas most likely...

Prem sides 'offered Adriano'
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West Ham and Arsenal have confirmed approaches for Adriano, as Inter race against the transfer deadline to get rid of the Brazilian. It is reported that Hammers chief executive Scott Duxbury flew out to Milan for talks this morning. Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger explained that he had turned down Inter’s offer to take him off their hands. “I was offered Adriano on loan and I said no,” Wenger was quoted as saying. “We do not need him and it was an easy decision to make because we’re not out there to sign another striker.

“The agreement was for a loan. Adriano has qualities we don’t need. They wanted to give us a player, but wanted one back in return. I won’t say who it was.” Once a firm fan favourite and a contender for the title of best player in the world, L’Imperatore has fallen from grace after a year of injuries and personal problems including a bout with alcoholism. The Nerazzurri have made it clear he is not part of Coach Roberto Mancini’s plans and he should go out on loan, but Adriano today insisted he would only move for a permanent transfer.

“Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and many more offered me great contracts and I refused because I felt I was important to Inter and this team is important to me,” he told the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport.’ “If I must go now, then I will, but it breaks my heart. When two years ago the team was doing badly and I was the peak of my powers, I certainly didn’t dump them.” The transfer window closes on Friday, so any deal must be finalised before the deadline, or Adriano is stuck in the San Siro stands until January.


Adriano refutes loan rumours
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Despite reports in the Italian Press, unsettled Inter enigma Adriano is not set for a loan deal, according to his agent. L’Imperatore’s chances of securing first-team football with the Nerazzurri look slim after the arrival of Honduran star David Suazo in the summer. The Brazilian is now considered fifth choice striker by many and had to watch the reigning champions’ season opener against Udinese from the stands, having not even been handed a place on the bench.

It had been suggested that Adriano may return to old club Parma on loan to kickstart his career and there was also alleged interest from English sides Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle. But now it appears that the volatile hitman would rather bide his time at the San Siro and secure a permanent move in January. “Either he will stay at Inter or he would rather be sold outright,” Gilmar Rinaldi revealed. “We spoke a lot on Sunday and decided to take a night to think before we discuss things. One thing is certain – the idea of a loan surprised us both.”

Lazio in line for Adriano?
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Lazio are the latest club to be linked with Adriano, while Inter officially sign Portuguese midfielder Pelé. The Brazilian today insisted he had no intention of going out on loan again – to Parma or anywhere else – and would only leave San Siro in a permanent transfer. The latest reports this evening have thrown a new name into the mix, as Lazio are said to be willing to take Adriano on loan with an option to buy if they qualify for the Champions League. The Biancocelesti will learn their fate after tonight’s match at Dinamo Bucharest, having drawn the first leg 1-1 in Rome.

Meanwhile, Inter have officially signed Portuguese Under-21 international midfielder Pelé on a five-year contract. The club announced the formal arrival of the player, whose full name is Vitor Hugo Gomes Passos, from Vitoria Guimaraes. Having completed his medical this afternoon, Pelé went straight to the Appiano Gentile training ground to begin working with his new teammates. The 20-year-old has penned a contract with Inter until June 30, 2012 and has been given the number 30 jersey. When asked about the youngster on Sunday, Coach Roberto Mancini joked on his famous name. “If he’s anything like the other Pelé, then we’ve made a great buy,” he smiled.

Wantaway Adriano speaks out
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Unsettled Inter striker Adriano has explained his frustration at cooling his heels on the Nerazzurri sidelines. The Brazilian star has fallen from grace after a season which saw him hit the headlines for his personal indiscretions rather than performances on the pitch. After the arrival of prolific Honduran David Suazo in pre-season, the 25-year-old’s chances of playing for the reigning champions are slim and he wasn’t even in the squad for Sunday's game against Udinese. “What my agent and I don’t understand is why I wasn’t told that I wouldn’t feature in the plans for the new season,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

There had been widespread speculation that L’Imperatore may be sent out on loan to play regular football, but he has rejected the suggestion. “I don’t want to go out on loan again,” he continued. “I’ve already been at Parma and at that time it was right for my career, but now I really must leave for good and that’s that.” With the transfer window shutting on Friday, the race is on to find a suitor for Adriano before he is forced to wait until January for a fresh challenge.


Milan’s Adriano dream fades
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Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has closed the door on a swoop for Inter striker Adriano as he feels no player could move between the two rivals. L’Imperatore’s future is still uncertain, but the Brazilian hitman looks increasingly unlikely to remain with the Nerazzurri after dropping to fifth choice in the striking hierarchy. While a number of sides had been linked with a loan deal for the troubled 25-year-old, it has emerged that he would favour a permanent move and few sides are willing to commit to a player whose career has hit the rocks so spectacularly.

Although Adriano hit just five goals in 23 appearances last season, a number of key figures at city rivals Milan have admitted their fondness for him, but Galliani believes the switch could never take place. “Signing Adriano is just a dream because I think nowadays a great champion can’t move between Milan and Inter,” Galliani insisted. “We have 10 Brazilians in our squad and they are all friends with Adriano, but let’s leave him and Inter in peace just as we ask to be left when there is speculation surounding our players.”

Sheffield gunner wrote:Wenger has already said that Adriano was offered to Arsenal but he didn't want him.

A few years ago id of loved him at the emirates...shame.

Inter probably wouldn't have asked for anyone in return. If they had asked for Cesc, then its no surprise that we told them where to go...

I heard Fabregas is going to Man City. Great move for him you know...team on the up with the worlds best manager.

Ronaldinho should go there instead of Chelsea. You know...team on the up and worlds best manager and all that.

You calling Wenger a liar??

Tweedle wrote:Inter probably wouldn't have asked for anyone in return. If they had asked for Cesc, then its no surprise that we told them where to go...

“I was offered Adriano on loan and I said no,” Wenger was quoted as saying. “We do not need him and it was an easy decision to make because we’re not out there to sign another striker. The agreement was for a loan. Adriano has qualities we don’t need. They wanted to give us a player, but wanted one back in return. I won’t say who it was.”

bluenine wrote:You calling Wenger a liar??

Tweedle wrote:Inter probably wouldn't have asked for anyone in return. If they had asked for Cesc, then its no surprise that we told them where to go...

“I was offered Adriano on loan and I said no,” Wenger was quoted as saying. “We do not need him and it was an easy decision to make because we’re not out there to sign another striker. The agreement was for a loan. Adriano has qualities we don’t need. They wanted to give us a player, but wanted one back in return. I won’t say who it was.”

Are you ignoring tweedle's second sentence?

Just doing a tweedy on tweedy, pal.

His second sentence is reasonable... Wenger would be a fool to let Cesc go, he is vital for Arsenal.

Rosicky...! wrote:

bluenine wrote:You calling Wenger a liar??

Tweedle wrote:Inter probably wouldn't have asked for anyone in return. If they had asked for Cesc, then its no surprise that we told them where to go...

“I was offered Adriano on loan and I said no,” Wenger was quoted as saying. “We do not need him and it was an easy decision to make because we’re not out there to sign another striker. The agreement was for a loan. Adriano has qualities we don’t need. They wanted to give us a player, but wanted one back in return. I won’t say who it was.”

Are you ignoring tweedle's second sentence?

Blue, Adriano's manager gave na interview here in Brazil saying that they dont want the loan thing, is Inter or selling Adriano to other club.

He said that two years ago Chelsea offered them a 70mil Euro offer, and they turned down because Adriano believed at Inter and believed that the team was going to win things, he said that now is time to Inter believe in Adriano and in his comeback.

I just can believe that Adriano is so stupid that he can't see that a change will do wonders for him

@ Bluenine

I suspect the player Inter wanted was Rosicky as you guys expessed an interest earlier this Summer. I can't see Inter thinking we would let go of Fabregas or even a player like Toure and van Persie.

I still can't imagine him in England for a reason, Valencia have Zigic, David Villa and Morientes so I can't see that either. Is there any chance he will remain at Inter?

I think Man Utd should sign him, he can't be any worse than Dong at the moment.

If he fucks about then SAF will just kick a boot in his face and then sell him.

Man Utd should buy him for €20m.

If he gets anywhere near his best, they're laughing.

I think Adriano's and his agents comments have pissed off Moratti.

I agree, Adriano is so so stupid. He knew that Moratti likes him, and thats the only reason why he is still at Inter after 18 months of doing absolutely f@ck all. The Parma deal which Moratti offered Adriano was clearly with the hope that he will rediscover his form and be brought back to Inter in January. It was a great deal for Adriano, which he was stupid enough to refuse.

Look at how Recoba has reacted so far to the same situation - he has kept thanking Inter and Moratti, and agreed to do whatever is best for the club. As a result, he can actually get away with anything he wants... he can pick a club, and Moratti will let him go for free so that he can negotiate a good salary... if he cannot get a good salary, Moratti will pay the difference - of that I have no doubt. Moratti is known to take such decisions from his heart rather than head.

Thats what Adriano should have done, coz apart from Zanetti and Recoba, Adriano is the other favourite of Moratti. Now, if Moratti is really pissed off, he will either sell him outright to the highest bidder (which most likely will be a less important club, no disrespect), or just keep him - which will be worse for Adriano coz now Mancio will not give him more than a few coppa games to play!!

Silly lad.

juligen21 wrote:Blue, Adriano's manager gave na interview here in Brazil saying that they dont want the loan thing, is Inter or selling Adriano to other club.

He said that two years ago Chelsea offered them a 70mil Euro offer, and they turned down because Adriano believed at Inter and believed that the team was going to win things, he said that now is time to Inter believe in Adriano and in his comeback.

I just can believe that Adriano is so stupid that he can't see that a change will do wonders for him

Cesc wrote:@ Bluenine

I suspect the player Inter wanted was Rosicky as you guys expessed an interest earlier this Summer. I can't see Inter thinking we would let go of Fabregas or even a player like Toure and van Persie.

I still can't imagine him in England for a reason, Valencia have Zigic, David Villa and Morientes so I can't see that either. Is there any chance he will remain at Inter?

I don't think Fabregas would be a good move for Inter anyway - its not like Spaniards do well in Serie A.

Definately not Toure or Van Persie - Inter are loaded in those positions. I think it mightve been Gilberto - Inter are looking short in the DM position especially given Viera and Cambiasso's fitness problems.

We won't sign him. We simply don't have anywhere near that kind of money and we'd better off strengthening other areas (GOALKEEPER!).

I heard Lazio were interested.

Why not? Tonight you have recieved a guarenteed £10m windfall from UEFA.

Congrats.

Cesc wrote:I heard Lazio were interested.

Why not? Tonight you have recieved a guarenteed £10m windfall from UEFA.

Congrats.

Why thank you. Good luck to you guys tommorow

You may be right actually - Rossi was asked about Adriano after the match and he said “If Adriano wants to come here then he has to do so with the right attitude – the same one shared by these players.”

It seems like we want him on loan whilst not paying any part of his wages. However im not sure Adriano would agree - he turned down Parma, so you would think he would probably turn down us...(though we do have CL football and he would be useful in that competition.

Adriano obviously wants to come to Milan, since it is a 100% certain that he will flourish and become a world-beater again, just like those other ex-Inter rejects.

Please Moratti, do the dumb thing and sell him to Papa Silvio

(I know he will never sell him to us, just a bit of wishful thinking)

I think they wanted Bendtner in return as inter have enquired for him in the past.

I agree... it can't be Toure or Van Persie. Gilberto is also less likely as we signed Pele', but Rocisky does sound like a possibility. Anyways, it does not matter.

Adriano on loan to Lazio is still possible, Bobo. Adriano will get CL football, and Lazio will get a quality player without spending some money (Moratti will probably agree to pay a large part of his wages). It could be a win win, even tho Inter would have prefered Adriano going to parma - a guaranteed starting role, plus no getting cup tied in the CL incase we need him back in January.

BoBo Vieri wrote:

Cesc wrote:@ Bluenine

I suspect the player Inter wanted was Rosicky as you guys expessed an interest earlier this Summer. I can't see Inter thinking we would let go of Fabregas or even a player like Toure and van Persie.

I still can't imagine him in England for a reason, Valencia have Zigic, David Villa and Morientes so I can't see that either. Is there any chance he will remain at Inter?

I don't think Fabregas would be a good move for Inter anyway - its not like Spaniards do well in Serie A.

Definately not Toure or Van Persie - Inter are loaded in those positions. I think it mightve been Gilberto - Inter are looking short in the DM position especially given Viera and Cambiasso's fitness problems.

We won't sign him. We simply don't have anywhere near that kind of money and we'd better off strengthening other areas (GOALKEEPER!).

Agooner wrote:I think they wanted Bendtner in return as inter have enquired for him in the past.

10 m and I will probably take him.

With Adriano being offered around on loan, I would love for us to get him. He is tall, fast and strong with a powerful shot but has a rubbish attitude. I believe SAF could sort him out and get him playing with desire and hunger. Imagine the attacking possibilties - power, speed, technique and guile - of this team;

Ronaldo----Rooney------Tevez

----------Adriano------------


Also because of the nature of the deal he can be are target man and cover for Saha for a year, then next summer we can sell Saha and make a move for Berbs.

Rez wrote:With Adriano being offered around on loan, I would love for us to get him. He is tall, fast and strong with a powerful shot but has a rubbish attitude. I believe SAF could sort him out and get him playing with desire and hunger. Imagine the attacking possibilties - power, speed, technique and guile - of this team;

Ronaldo----Rooney------Tevez

----------Adriano------------


Also because of the nature of the deal he can be are target man and cover for Saha for a year, then next summer we can sell Saha and make a move for Berbs.

I would love to face this team Reg

who defends ????

COTR wrote:

Rez wrote:With Adriano being offered around on loan, I would love for us to get him. He is tall, fast and strong with a powerful shot but has a rubbish attitude. I believe SAF could sort him out and get him playing with desire and hunger. Imagine the attacking possibilties - power, speed, technique and guile - of this team;

Ronaldo----Rooney------Tevez

----------Adriano------------


Also because of the nature of the deal he can be are target man and cover for Saha for a year, then next summer we can sell Saha and make a move for Berbs.

I would love to face this team Reg

who defends ????

Hargreaves carrick rio vidic evra neville.......rooney doesnt exactly not track back either, and tevez also works pretty hard in that sense.