Udinese full-back Dusan Basta says he is proud to have been linked with a club like AS Roma.
Il Corriere dello Sport recently suggested that the Giallorossi were showing interest in the Serbian defender as they continue to search for a new right-back.
The player has now moved to confirm reports linking him with a move to Stadio Olimpico, admitting that he flattered by the reported interest in his services.
“I am aware (of the interest) and it gives me great pleasure,” Basta .
“Knowing that a club as big as the Giallorossi think of me makes me proud.”
The 28-year-old then revealed that he could be leaving Udinese at the end of the current campaign.
“Let’s see what happens between now and June, in the summer…I might change my …
Rodrigo Palacio will leave Inter at the end of the 2016-17 season, the Serie A club announced on Sunday ahead of the final game of the campaign.
The Argentine striker hit 58 goals in all competitions for Inter in his five years at San Siro, making 166 appearances for the Nerazzuri.
However, this season he has been used as a squad player and has only started three Serie A matches and failed to score in the league.
The Inter number eight has always been a well-respected member of the squad on account of the way he has always given his all for the Nerazzurri cause, an Inter statement read.
The fans will have many fond memories of the Argentine, not least the stunning backheel flick which handed Inter a derby win over AC Milan in December 2013.
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Arouna Kone s difficult time at Everton has come to an end after the Ivorian striker was left off the Premier League club s retained list.
Kone followed Roberto Martinez to Goodison Park from Wigan Athletic in July 2013 but picked up a serious knee injury six games into his Everton career.
After 14 months out the forward finally made an impact on Merseyside and went on to make 31 appearances in the 2015-16 campaign, scoring seven goals.
That earned him a one-year extension to his contract but he rarely featured under Ronald Koeman, playing in just nine games his last coming in a seven-minute cameo on the final day of the 2016-17 season against Arsenal.
Everton have also released youngster Conor McAleny after a string of loan moves in the lower leagues, h…
Robert Lewandowski was brought off in the second half of Bayern Munich s edgy 1-0 victory against Augsburg as a precaution, head coach Hansi Flick confirmed.
Lewandowski scored the 13th-minute penalty that ultimately secured the three points for Bundesliga champions Bayern at the Augsburg Arena on Wednesday.
However, superstar striker Lewandowski was substituted after 67 minutes and Bayern were left grateful for a spot-kick miss from Alfred Finnbogason midweek.
Flick explained the surprising decision was because Lewandowski has been managing an issue with his thigh.
[It was] to be on the safe side because Robert is very important to us. We didn t want to take any risks, Flick said in quotes reported by SID.
He already said this morning that he c…
Starting with Monday s hosts, enduring a woeful second campaign in England s top-tier last season and breaking a string of unwanted records, Huddersfield are a side desperately looking to rebuild. With the likes of Jonas Lössl and Philip Billing securing summer moves to Everton and Bournemouth respectively, the Terriers have decided to stick with Head Coach Jan Siewert and they have begun to show some signs of an improvement over the summer. Picking up a 1-1 draw against French outfit Montpellier in their final pre-season appearance, the former Borussia Dortmund coach has seen his side enjoy a six-match unbeaten run during their pre-season preparations, winning four of those contests. If Huddersfield are to secure a surprise immediate return to the Premier League, then Siewert will be …
While we might have a host of international fixtures this weekend, we also have plenty of action from England s lower leagues. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Saturday 27th March
BST 15:00 Bristol Rovers vs Sunderland
Starting with Saturday s guests, while Sunderland would have been disappointed to have only collected a point against Lincoln last weekend, the mood in their camp should be at a real high. Enjoying what has been arguably their brightest spell in recent memory, the former Premier League outfit have a Championship return at the top of their agenda. Tipped as one of the leading contenders in the promotion chase, The Black Cats have really found…
Roberto Mancini is completely confident Italy can rediscover their cutting edge and seal a 2022 World Cup spot after a goalless draw with Northern Ireland denied them automatic qualification.
The European champions went into their final Group C match at Windsor Park on Monday top on goal difference ahead of Switzerland.
But Northern Ireland did the Swiss a huge favour, frustrating an Azzurri side that could not find a way past goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Switzerland had no such trouble as they thrashed Bulgaria 4-0 to move ahead of Italy and secure their place in the tournament in Qatar next year.
Italy only hit the target with half of their 12 shots and ought to have been consigned to defeat when Conor Washington spurned a great chance in the …
Erik ten Hag was left bemoaning several decisions he felt went against his Manchester United side as they sank to a dramatic late defeat at Arsenal.
Stoppage-time strikes from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus secured a 3-1 win for the hosts, who had equalised through Martin Odegaard just 110 seconds after Marcus Rashford had opened the scoring for United.
The late double would have been even more galling for the away side as substitute Alejandro Garnacho thought he had won it with his own strike, only to see it ruled out by a close offside VAR call.
The manager believes we deserved more from today s game ||
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
That was just one of the close decisions ten Hag believes fell in Arsenal’s favour as the Red Devils slipped…
Arsenal sealed their place in the Champions League qualifying first-round final with a 3-0 win against Linkoping in Sweden.
Caitlin Foord and Lina Hurtig both scored with second-half headers before substitute Stina Blackstenius’ late effort sealed their progress.
Arsenal captain Kim Little’s early penalty was saved and Lotte Wubben-Moy’s first-half header was pushed on to a post.
Up and running in 2023/24. Onto Saturday
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC)
The Gunners – who handed England striker Alessia Russo her debut – will face Paris or Ukraine side Kryvbas, who play later on Wednesday night, for a place in the two-legged second qualifying round.
Celtic registered their first win in a Champions League tie as Kelly Clark’s seco…
La Liga leaders Barcelona threw away a two-goal lead as they failed to take full advantage of Atletico Madrid s slip-up, drawing 2-2 at Villarreal on Sunday.
With Atletico suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat to Sporting Gijon on Saturday, Barca had the chance to stretch their advantage at the top to 11 points.
And Luis Enrique s side looked to be in pole position to do just that as Ivan Rakitic s fifth league goal of the season put them ahead before Neymar doubled the lead in contentious fashion.
After Villarreal coach Marcelino had been sent to the stands, Neymar made it 2-0 with a chipped penalty, putting their recent woes from the spot to rest following a seemingly harsh decision to punish goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo for a foul on the forward.
But Luis Enriqu…