Melo reveals he took the salary cut to sign in Inter through Gala

Felipe Melo features insisted he did not leave Galatasaray pertaining to Inter pertaining to financial reasons, claiming The item he earned twice Just like much in the Turkish giants As he makes in the Serie an club.

The Brazilian midfielder enjoyed a successful spell from the Istanbul side between 2011 - 2015, winning three Super Lig titles.

Nevertheless, he opted in order to return for you to Italy at the top  of an 2015-16 campaign Just as he felt he expected  a whole new challenge.

“I felt The item  the cycle had come in order to  an end. we said The idea we wanted in order to make history and win trophies i joined Galatasaray.  I did just that. We won a lot and I feel my time at the club ended in the best way possible,” your current 32-year-old told Trt Spor.

“It is a lie This  i left Galatasaray for its money. i am just not even creating half Just as much money  with Inter Just like  i  intended  throughout Turkey.

“I have already said before  how the reason behind me departure are  The idea  i  necessary  a fresh challenge.”

Inter eyeing Pirlo return

Inter Milan are keen with re-signing Andrea Pirlo from loan via New York City.

Roberto Mancini is usually looking for you to bring at the thirty-six year old, which moved for the MLS coming from Juventus throughout July.

Pirlo spent three several years at Inter for the turn of any century, racking up forty appearances with most competitions.

He moved to AC Milan in 2001, spent 8 several years there, playing only more than four hundred times, scoring forty-one times winning the entire host involving trophies such as 2 Serie the titles, your Coppa Italia -2 Champions Leagues.

He subsequently developed ones key to Juventus won the league within each connected with his four seasons by the clubhouse whilst his final game due to the club came against Barcelona with the Champions League final back within May, a game which was won from the La Liga side coming from three goals for you to one.

Schmidt: Leverkusen must beat Barcelona now

Roger Schmidt stressed Bayer Leverkusen tend to be not giving up hope connected with reaching your Champions League knockout stages despite the agonising 3-2 defeat to help Roma on Stadio Olimpico.

Bundesliga side Bayer fought back through  a great 2-0 half-time deficit on the Group E clash thanks to be able to goals from Admir Mehmedi and Javier Hernandez, but Omer Toprak’s red, regarding shoving Mohamed Salah on the  location led to be able to Miralem Pjanic scoring your own winner because of the penalty spot.

Leverkusen and then drop to be able to third with four points  coming from  As  numerous matches, individual adrift of second-placed Roma whilst  the gap in order to Barcelona is usually six.

Head coach Schmidt is adamant The item Leverkusen may reach your own round connected with 16, but says they will  to be able to beat shock defending champions Barca to get  almost any hope.

“Congratulations to help Roma, but when i  usually are not giving up,” Schmidt said in  a good news conference.

“It are annoying The item  my spouse and i conceded your own 3-2 soon after  my spouse and i had managed to help fight ourselves back into  ones game after going 3 goals down.

“We currently  have to win both of  remaining a couple of games, my partner and i would of course have chosen  in order to  always be  in  a good  greater position.

“We granted them too much day to be able to play This very first ball from the back  build counterattacks. This really is  challenging  in order to contain them then.”

Goalkeeper Bernd Leno, meanwhile, feel pleased throughout his side’s mentality, but concedes Leverkusen were lucky for you to always be  just  two goals down  at the break.

“Of course it’s annoying, but ones fact The item  i came back shows that the  division  possesses  a great mentality,” Leno added.

“We had to be able to attack, but when i left them too much room they this season took advantage of any  quickly players It\'s  within attack. when i waited too long  were too afraid. with the end when i were lucky That  am  lone 2-0 in half-time.”

Icardi the future of Inter, says Ausilio

Serie A top scorer Mauro Icardi is not for sale at any price as Inter look to build their squad around him, according to Piero Ausilio.

Inter have no intention of selling star striker Mauro Icardi despite reported interest from the Premier League, according to sporting director Piero Ausilio.

While Inter have flattered to deceive in Serie A this season, Icardi has proved a constant goal threat and is the top-scorer in the division, alongside Juventus’ Carlos Tevez, with 14 league strikes to his name.

That form has seen Manchester United and Chelsea both linked with a move for the 22-year-old striker, but Inter have played down any chance of him leaving.

Jovetic linked with Anfield switch

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic, according to the Express.

The Montenegro international has managed just five goals in sixteen appearances in all competitions so far this season, and has fallen further down the pecking order following the arrival of Wilfried Bony, who signed from Swansea City in January.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring in another striker in the summer with his current selection of forwards managing just six in the league between them this year.

Serie A giants Milan and Juventus are also keen on securing Jovetic’s services, but will be unable to compete with the wages that can be offered by the Premier League outfits.

The 25 year old was absent from City’s match day squad for Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Liverpool, a result which leaves them five points behind league leaders Chelsea, who have a game in hand.

Benitez frustrated at refereeing decisions

After Napoli were beaten by Torino in Serie A on Sunday, Rafael Benitez expressed his frustration at the quality of officiating.

Rafael Benitez again lamented questionable refereeing decisions after Napoli fell to a 1-0 defeat at Torino on Sunday.

The Spaniard has previously criticised officials this season and raised more concerns following two controversial incidents against Torino.

A penalty claim against Emiliano Moretti was waved away by referee Massimiliano Irrati and Benitez then looked on in anger as Torino’s Fabio Quagliarella escaped a second booking.

Everton eyeing Mateo Kovacic

Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti is reporting that Everton are considering a summer bid for Inter Milan hotshot Mateo Kovacic.

The 20-year-old has shown a great deal of promise since joining the Nerazzurri from Dinamo Zagreb, but new coach Roberto Mancini is demanding more from the talented footballer.

According to the latest reports, Premier League outfit Everton are hot on the trail of Kovacic and could come forward with an official proposal in the summer.

Roma lead chase for Handanovic

Italian giants AS Roma are in pole position to recruit Slovenian goalkeeper Samir Handanovic from Inter Milan, Tuttosport can reveal.

With the highly rated shot-stopper unlikely to sign an extension to the contract that is due to expire in June 2016, the Nerazzurri will have no choice but to cash in on him in the summer.

And while other top European clubs are expected to join the race, the latest reports suggest Roma lead the race to sign the 30-year-old.

Namely, Rudi Garcia is looking to sign a long-term successor to veteran Morgan De Sanctis and Handanovic is reportedly the first name on his wish list.

And with the Slovenia international believed to prefer staying in Italian Serie A, a summer move to Stadio Olimpico could be on the cards.

Alessandro Matri is eyeing success

After midweek triumphs in Europe, Roma and Juventus return to their title fight in Serie A on Monday and Alessandro Matri is eyeing success.

Alessandro Matri will hope to make his Juventus return in the crunch clash against Roma in Serie A as the champions eye what could be a decisive win.

Juve boast a nine-point lead at the summit and victory in the capital on Monday would surely make a fourth successive title inevitable.

Matri, who joined on loan from Milan in early February, won two Scudetto crowns in his previous spell and recognises the importance of Monday’s encounter.

Mattia De Sciglio is a target for Barcelona

AC Milan full-back Mattia De Sciglio is reportedly a target for Spanish giants Barcelona, according to Sport.

With Douglas Pereira failing to prove his worth and Martin Montoya eager to leave, the Catalans desperately need to sign a long-term successor to Daniel Alves.

Catalan daily newspaper Sport has learned that AC Milan hotshot Mattia De Sciglio is one of the first names on their hit-list.

Napoli are stepping up their efforts to recruit Torino full-back Matteo Darmian

Serie A giants Napoli are stepping up their efforts to recruit Torino full-back Matteo Darmian, Il Corriere dello Sport can reveal.

The Azzurri have been on the lookout for a new right-sided defender due to the fact that both Christian Maggio and Giandomenico Mesto are expected to leave when their contracts expire at the end of the season.

According to the latest reports, Napoli have made Torino’s Matteo Darmian their primary target ahead of the summer transfer window.

Both sides on a high after Europa League success

Inter meet Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday with both sides boosted by progression in the UEFA Europa League this week.

After both sides reached the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Inter and Fiorentina meet in Serie A on Sunday.

Inter, after a 3-3 draw at Celtic in the first leg, sealed their place in the next round with a 1-0 home win courtesy of Fredy Guarin’s stunning late strike.

Fiorentina, meanwhile, overcame Tottenham 2-0 to seal a 3-1 aggregate success.

As Parma’s financial woes continue

As Parma’s financial woes continue, the players have decided not to go ahead with their game at Genoa, says captain Alessandro Lucarelli.

Parma captain Alessandro Lucarelli says the club’s players have decided not to take to the field against Genoa on Sunday.

The Serie A strugglers are due to travel to the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris this weekend, but the fixture looks unlikely to go ahead as the Parma squad take a stand.

Parma have been beset by financial trouble this season, were deducted one point for failing to pay their players and had to postpone their game against Udinese last weekend because they could not afford to open their stadium.

Inter have boosted their defensive

Inter have boosted their defensive ranks for the rest of the season by signing former Parma and Fiorentina man Felipe on a short-term deal.

Brazilian defender Felipe has signed a contract until the end of the season with Inter after a year without a club.

The 30-year-old left Parma in February last year after a dispute over unpaid wages – an issue that continues to plague the crisis-struck Tardini club.

Watford sign Juventus defender

Championship high-flyers Watford have completed the signing of Italian defender Marco Motta, the club announced on their official website.

The 28-year-old had his contract with Juventus rescinded few weeks ago and he has now joined the English side on a free transfer.

Marco Motta is expected to help Watford secure promotion to English Premier League with the Hornets sitting in play-off places at the moment.

The interesting thing is that this is the first time in the defender’s career that he leaves Italy, having represented the likes of Atalanta, Udinese, Torino, Roma, Juventus, Catania, Bologna and Genoa in Serie A.

Roberto Mancini tried to take Guarin to Galatasaray

Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin may now be a Galatasaray player if Roberto Mancini had managed to sign him last season.

Roberto Mancini has revealed that he tried to lure Fredy Guarin to Galatasaray last season but was snubbed by the Inter midfielder.

Guarin’s stunning late strike at San Siro on Thursday ensured Inter beat 10-man Celtic 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League to progress to the round of 16.

The Colombia international has now scored four goals in his last five games, but he may now be plying his trade in Turkey if Mancini had his way during his short reign at Galatasaray.

Roma stumble again as Lazio, Milan win

Another draw hindered Roma’s dwindling Serie A title challenge, while Lazio stole a march on Fiorentina in the battle for a top three spot.

Roma once again faltered in their pursuit of Serie A leaders Juventus as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Verona.

Rudi Garcia’s men are unbeaten in the league since the mid-season break but have now drawn five of those seven matches and are nine points off the pace in second.

Verona headed into the fixture having lost six of their past seven games and they were behind once more when Fernando Totti’s drive from distance evaded goalkeeper Francesco Benussi.

Roma in crucial clash with Juve, resurgent Inter at home

Roma coach Rudi Garcia wants to see his players take more risks as they prepare to face Juventus in a blockbuster clash.

With their grip on second spot slipping away, Rudi Garcia has called on Roma to be more effective in the final third heading into Monday’s showdown with Serie A leaders Juventus.

Roma have drawn six of their past seven league matches to see their buffer ahead of high-flying Napoli reduced to just three points after 24 rounds.

The Romans were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Hellas Verona last time out, presenting Napoli with an opportunity to claim second place by the end of the round depending on results.

Goalkeeper Christian Abbiati wants consistency from Inzaghi´s men

Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati has called for consistency as the lowly giants attempt to climb up the table.

Milan must approach their visit to Chievo on Saturday in the same manner in which saw Filippo Inzaghi’s side defeat Cesena last week, according to veteran goalkeeper Christian Abbiati.

Goals from Giacomo Bonaventura and Giampaolo Pazzini saw Milan emerge 2-0 winners at home to Cesena at San Siro – ending a run of two games without victory in Serie A.

Despite the three points, Milan still remain six points adrift of the European places in 10th position after 24 rounds.

Abbiati knows only a repeat performance will do against relegation-threatened Chievo at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi.

“It will be a difficult game,” Abbiati told Milan Channel.

Serie A Preview: Roma in crucial clash with Juve, resurgent Inter at home

Roma coach Rudi Garcia wants to see his players take more risks as they prepare to face Juventus in a blockbuster clash.

With their grip on second spot slipping away, Rudi Garcia has called on Roma to be more effective in the final third heading into Monday’s showdown with Serie A leaders Juventus.

Roma have drawn six of their past seven league matches to see their buffer ahead of high-flying Napoli reduced to just three points after 24 rounds.

The Romans were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Hellas Verona last time out, presenting Napoli with an opportunity to claim second place by the end of the round depending on results.