re: 2012/13 Winter Transfer Rumor Thread

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Saw that. What the hell happened to Pato? So much talent. Still young. I'd take a flyer on him at Arsenal...

Any other Serie A rumblings? Cavani going anywhere?

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Napoli's trouble with the betting scandal may be the wildcard but otherwise I think he likes it at Napoli. Like I posted in my Serie A rant, much has been made of them selling Lavezzi but I think the key to that move was less a purely financial concern and more that Lorenzo Insigne is actually better (not to mention they were going to also lose the promising Vargas kid if they didn't get him more minutes too).


As for other Serie A winter transfers, there's not really much more than pure conjecture right now.

Mainly clubs in the top 7 looking to add a player or two. Roma will add a CB. Burdisso (unfortunately as I love that guy) didn't really fit with Zeman's tactics and is likely heading out.



Biggest news, I suppose, is that Chiellini may be out for up to 3 months so it will be interesting to see how that changes Juve's winter market. Udinese will probably help them out as usual by sending Danilo half price with a Buon Natale card.

They'll still likely add a striker and I'd guess they are actually exploring what have been the main rumors (Huntelaar, Drogba, Villa, Llorente). I wouldn't be shocked if they go young though and it's a player like Ciro Immobile since only Drogba of those choices seemingly could both move now and play CL.