ESPN FC Extra Time: Enrique on thin ice?

The ESPN FC team answer your questions in regards to Barcelona's struggles, predict Inter Milan and Juventus' clash and why Steve Nicol dislikes Tottenham.
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1tCj8kh http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Marcotti: Podolski is what Inter need

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti believes Lukas Podolski's loan move to Inter Milan benefits both Arsenal and Inter Milan as the German international has yet to record a start in the Premier League this season for the Gunners.
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1D8zHg8 http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lukas Podolski says goodbye to Arsenal fans ahead of signing for Inter

Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has landed in Milan ahead of his proposed move to Serie A side Inter.

Lukas Podolski has thanked Arsenal fans for their support ahead of his loan move to Inter Milan.
Podolski, 29, is set to sign on an initial loan deal until the end of the season with the fee linked to appearances and achievements. He will undergo a medical on Saturday before signing terms with the Nerazzurri as soon as the transfer window opens in Italy on Monday.
And the Germany international, who joined Arsenal in 2012 from Cologne, paid tribute to Gunners supporters on his official Instagram account…
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/145hKAd http://ift.tt/1wyXdks

ESPN FC Extra Time: A Podolski revival?

The ESPN FC crew respond to your questions in regards to the next Steven Gerrard for England, if Lukas Podolski will revive his career with Inter Milan and who will manage Newcastle United next.
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1vEh0Z1 http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Podolski arrives in Milan ahead of Inter switch

Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has landed in Milan ahead of his proposed move to Serie A side Inter.
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1BqhS8p http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski arrives in Milan to make Inter move

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger placed the blame squarely on his own side following their 2-0 defeat at Southampton.

Lukas Podolski has arrived in Italy to complete his loan move from Arsenal to Inter Milan.
The Germany international was greeted by an enthusiastic group of around 50 fans at Milan's Linate airport after arriving from London on Friday night.
He is set to sign on an initial loan deal until the end of the season with the fee linked to appearances and achievements. He will undergo a medical on Saturday before signing terms with the Nerazzurri as soon as the transfer window opens in Italy on Monday.
"I'm…
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1xfW7cb http://ift.tt/11a7pBa

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski to arrive in Milan for Inter move – report

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger placed the blame squarely on his own side following their 2-0 defeat at Southampton.

Lukas Podolski is due to land in Milan on Friday night ahead of a loan move to Inter Milan, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Germany international is said to be on board a plane from London Heathrow which will land at Milan's Linate airport at 21:25 local time. He will then undergo a medical on Saturday before signing, initially on a loan deal until the end of the season, over the weekend.
According to La Gazzetta, Inter's sporting director Pietro Ausilio thrashed out terms with the Gunners earlier…
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1DbzuWP http://ift.tt/11a7pBa

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger suggests Lukas Podolski is close to Inter move

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger placed the blame squarely on his own side following their 2-0 defeat at Southampton.

Arsene Wenger has indicated that Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski could now be set for a move to Inter Milan despite having previously described the Italian club's interest as a "joke."
Podolski recently said he was set to seek talks with Arsenal over his future after growing frustrated with his lack of playing time, and Inter boss Roberto Mancini confirmed he was eager to sign the player.
Wenger then said Inter's interest was "not serious," but he confirmed after his team's 2-0 defeat to Southampton…
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1BcdVWD http://ift.tt/11a7pBa

Window Shopping: European clubs get prepared for winter spending

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti previews the upcoming January transfer window, where Kevin Strootman and Mats Hummels are both names that seemingly are coming up on everyone's radar.

January is traditionally a crucial period in a club's season, with the transfer market opening for a month to enable teams to improve what they have or ship out unwanted players. 
So what can we expect in the winter transfer window? We asked our ESPN FC bloggers to predict how the market will work out for their side. 

TRANSFERS BY LEAGUE

All transfers
English Premier League
Spanish La Liga
Italian Serie A
German Bundesliga
Major League Soccer

A snippet is below; click on the team name for the full lowdown.
La Liga
Atletico Madrid: Fernando Torres is back but is his homecoming the right decision by Diego…
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1trf9ad http://ift.tt/14exTnr

Window Shopping: What do Inter need in the January transfer window?

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti previews the upcoming January transfer window, where Kevin Strootman and Mats Hummels are both names that seemingly are coming up on everyone's radar.

January is always an important month in the season — on and off the field. While Serie A returns after the winter break, clubs have the chance to add to their squads in the transfer window.
Getting it right this month could be the difference between a title challenge or falling away, while clubs at the other end of the table will desperately seek improvements to retain their Serie A status.

TRANSFERS BY LEAGUE

All transfers
English Premier League
Spanish La Liga
Italian Serie A
German Bundesliga
Major League Soccer

As for Inter Milan, here's a look at what lies in store for Roberto Mancini's men:
What do Inter need this…
via ESPN FC – Internazionale News http://ift.tt/1trf6ez http://ift.tt/1trf6et