18 Nov 2015 09:07:04
Hi eds, any interest in Lucas Biglia or Nicolas N'Kolou of Lazio and Marseille respectively? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid, Wolfsburg, PSG and Arsenal had shown an interest in Lucas Biglia over the summer whilst he struggled to agree a new contract with Lazio. Whilst he did agree a Lazio extension, the club and his agent are keen to now sign a new contract with a significant improvement in wages. Inter made a recent enquiry and were very surprised at the asking price, which is well beyond their means. Real Madrid, through a third party, put an offer to Lazio recently - but they said it was inadequate.

N'koulou was looked at by a number of sides including Arsenal, Lyon, Norwich, West Ham and Napoli with a view to a summer move. Marseille did expect interest from Lyon to lead to an offer but they may well be hedging their bets to pick him up when his contract runs out in the summer. Two clubs have held discussions with Marseille that could lead to an offer being made in January to take the player. Roma are very keen on adding another centre back in January, and Chelsea who have been having on-going discussions over another matter. Having checked this morning, Liverpool has not made any approach to Marseille about the player, and the player's agent has not informed Marseille of any approach to him by Liverpool.}

1.) 18 Nov 2015
18 Nov 2015 15:45:59
Thanks eds.