Roma and Inter want Sandro

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro has admitted that he is aware that he is a transfer target of Serie A sides Roma and Inter Milan.

  

The Brazil international joined Spurs in 2010 when then coach Harry Redknapp brought him to London from Brazilian Serie A side Internacional, and he has since made 76 appearances for the Premier League side.

Now the 24-year-old has revealed that two of Italy's most decorated outfits are interested in possibly securing his services at the end of the 2013/2014 season.

Mazzarri enjoying Inter duties

Inter Milan coach Walter Mazzarri has enjoyed an "excellent" first half-season with the club, despite admitting the job has given him more grey hairs.

Having finished a dismal ninth last season under Andrea Stramaccioni, Inter currently occupy the second Europa League qualifying place as they lie fifth in the table.

They trail leaders Juventus by 15 points but Napoli, in the third Champions League spot, by only five and veteran Javier Zanetti earlier told Gazzetta dello Sport that catching the latter and rejoining Europe's elite was a realistic aim.

Agent confirms Chelsea have AGREED terms to sign midfielder in January

Chelsea look set to strengthen their central midfield in January, with a deal reportedly close, with just a fee to be agreed with Inter Milan for Fredy Guarin.

The Daily Mirror have reported: '' Guarin's agent Marcelo Ferreyra confirmed talks had taken place and insists it is now up to the two clubs to agree a fee.

He told Colombian network Caracol Radio: "We have already been to London with Inter and met with Chelsea directors to make their interest formal.

Juan Jesus: Inter Deserve To Be In First Place

Inter defender Juan Jesus believes that the team deserve to be in first place in the league standings and revealed that he won’t settle for less.

The Nerazzurri are currently in fourth place on the Serie A table, only two points away from breaking into the top three, but the 22-year-old admits that he won’t be satisfied with just a Champions League spot.

Juan Jesus spoke to Sky Sport Italia about his hunger for success, while also praising his fellow Biscione team-mates and coach Walter Mazzarri.

Cambiasso Reveals Reason For Inter’s Success

Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso says he believes new coach Walter Mazzarri is the main reason behind the Nerazzurri’s success so far this season.

The Milan based club finished last season in ninth place, which prompted the change in manager from Andrea Stramaccioni to Mazzarri.

“Compared to the other coaches we had – well, maybe Gian Piero Gasperini, but he didn’t have much time – Mazzarri is someone who has his system of play,” the Argentine told Inter Channel.

Mazzarri: One Of Inter’s Best Of The Season

Inter coach Walter Mazzarri was impressed by his side after what he felt was one of their best performances this season, against Udinese.

The Nerazzurri ran out 3-0 winners at the Stadio Friuli thanks to goals from Rodrigo Palacio, Andrea Ranocchia and Ricky Alvarez.

“It was one of our best performances of the season, also taking into account the quality of the opponents,” Mazzarri told Sky Sport Italia.

Moratti's long Inter goodbye

Massimo Moratti confirmed Erick Thohir will take over on November 15 and attend Inter-Livorno at San Siro.

The President spoke at the shareholders meeting, where he received a standing ovation.

“It seems natural to me that a change of this nature, regardless of who was there, could create this reaction. I appreciated the applause very much. I am increasingly grateful for all the patience they had with me,” said Moratti.

Mazzarri: Inter success around the corner

The 52-year-old coach has called for his side not to underestimate anyone this season, while remaining cryptic on his conversations with new club owner Erick Thohir

Walter Mazzarri believes he has steered Inter back on to the path to success in Serie A ahead of Saturday's clash with fourth-placed Hellas Verona.

Failure to win in their last three games has seen the Nerazzurri slip to fifth in Italy, nine points adrift of leaders Roma, but the former Napoli coach - who took over at San Siro this summer - has no doubt that his players are on the brink of something special.

Inter Milan have their eye on Arsenal defender

Arsenal’s out-of-favour defender Thomas Vermaelen has no dearth of suitors despite failing to etch his name in the good books of manager Arsene Wenger. According to reports in talkSPORT, Serie A giants Inter Milan are keen to take the Belgian on board, thus offering him an escape route out of the Emirates.

Vermaelen has fallen out-of-favour with Wenger ever since his defensive lapses led the Gunners to a disastrous start last season. To add to his woes, the duo of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny have been massively impressive and frugal in the defence, helping the club bounce back to fourth position in the league table last year, whilst also contributing to their blazing start this year.

Giaccherini Poised For Italy Return

Reports suggest Emanuele Giaccherini may leave Sunderland as quickly as he arrived with Inter Milan currently tracking the midfielder and weighing up the possibility of making a formal approach in January.

According to talkSport, Giaccherini is happy with life at the Stadium of Light having been brought in during the summer as part of former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio’s drastic overhaul.

Serie A: AC Milan, Inter Milan, Roma and Torino punished over crowd trouble

Four Serie A clubs have been handed suspended stadium bans following crowd incidents over the weekend.

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Roma and Torino were all found guilty after discriminatory chants were heard in the matches between Roma and Napoli, Milan and Udinese, and Torino and Inter, the league confirmed.

Mazzarri: Roma can win Serie A

The Nerazzurri boss believes the Giallorossi will be a match for anyone this season and tipped them to win Serie A

Inter boss Walter Mazzarri has played down the significance of his side's recent defeat to Roma and says the capital club can go all the way in their bid to take Juventus' league crown.

The Nerazzurri were humiliated 3-0 by Rudi Garcia's men on home soil two weeks ago, with the Giallorossi now five points clear at the top with eight wins out of eight.

Zanetti: I Can’t Wait To Get Back On The Field For Inter

Inter captain Javier Zanetti has revealed his excitement in preparing to return to the pitch after suffering an Achilles tendon injury this past April.

The 40-year-old was expected to retire after gaining his injury last season, but he’s remained determined to continue playing and is satisfied with the improved Nerazzurri side he’ll be returning to, which has been positively transformed since the arrival of coach Walter Mazzarri.

Zanetti nearing Inter return

The 40-year-old defender is edging toward a return to fitness following a lengthy absence after suffering an achilles tendon injury in April.

Inter legend Javier Zanetti has revealed that he is three weeks away from returning to training following a five-month injury layoff.

The Argentine ruptured his achilles tendon in the 1-0 defeat to Palermo in April, prompting fears that the then-39-year-old would call time on his illustrious 18-year career with the Nerazzurri.

'We're all happy for Milito'

The Argentine scored twice during Inter's 7-0 win over Sassuolo and Alvaro Pereira has hailed the hard work he put in to return following a serious injury

Inter wing-back Alvaro Pereira says the team is happy for Diego Milito after he scored a double against Sassuolo on his return long-term injury.

The Argentine, who has just recently recovered from a torn knee ligament, netted twice during the Nerazzurri's 7-0 on Sunday, and the Uruguayan is delighted with the result and his colleague's comeback.

Inter 1-1 Juventus: Spoils shared in tense Derby d'Italia

Mauro Icardi came of the bench to open the scoring for the Nerazzurri late in the game, but Arturo Vidal salvaged a point for the Bianconeri

Serie A champions Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Inter side at San Siro on Saturday.

A tense and goalless game was eventually punctured by summer signing Mauro Icardi, but Arturo Vidal levelled the scoreline two minutes later to ensure than the Bianconeri remained undefeated in the early stages of the new season.

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Inter off to winning start against Genoa

Inter got their Serie A season off to a winning start thanks to a 2-0 home success over Genoa. Yuto Nagatomo and Rodrigo Palacio scored second-half goals to hand Inter all three points in a low-key encounter.

Substitute Mauro Icardi also hit the bar in the final stages as Inter's dominance began to tell. 

Manager Walter Mazzarri made one change from the Inter side that defeated Citadella in last week's Coppa Italia, with Zdravko Kuzmanovic replacing Icardi.

Fabio Liverani named two changes from last week's Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Spezia, with Juraj Kucka and Andrea Bertolacci coming in for Davide Biondini and Moussa Konate. 

Eto'o agent confirms Chelsea are leading race to sign player

Italian outlet Panorama have managed to have a few words with Samuel Eto'o's Italian agent Claudio Vigorelli about possible transfer destinations for the Cameroon international. It's being widely covered in Italy because of the possibility of a return to Inter Milan, even if the financial side of a deal would initially appear impossible for the Serie A club.

According to Panorama they gathered from their meeting with Vigorelli that a return to Inter Milan would be the option which Eto'o most favoured if he's able to leave Anzhi this summer, but Chelsea are far ahead in negotiations. Panorama say that Vigorelli told them a meeting with Chelsea over the last few days went very well but that the Stamford Bridge club won't commit to a deal for Eto'o until they have totally given up on Wayne Rooney.

Rolando wanted Italian job

New Inter signing Rolando says he hoped for another shot at Serie A after his six-month spell at Napoli last season.

The defender has joined the Nerazzurri on loan from Porto in a move which has seen him link-up with boss Walter Mazzarri again.

“We had an excellent season with Napoli last term and I hope to do something similar at Inter,” the Portuguese international told Inter Channel.

Juan Jesus: I Am Learning More And More Under New Inter Boss

Inter defender Juan Jesus has declared that he’s already learning from his new coach Walter Mazzarri since the Italian tactician took over from Andrea Stramaccioni in the summer.

The Brazilian who was a constant feature in the Nerazzurri’s defence last season, playing 44 games in all competitions.

Nevertheless the 22-year-old believes that he still has to improve if he wishes to remain in the starting XI at Inter, but insists that with more competition at the club it will help him be more determined.