Rumours regarding Manchester United‘s Juan Mata and a potential transfer back to Spain continue to swirl, as The Sun (h/t Metro‘s Simon Osborn) reports Atletico Madrid are willing to offer the Red Devils defender Miranda on top of a significant fee for the midfielder’s services.

The news comes just days after El Mundo Deportivo claimed Barcelona are contemplating a move as soon as their transfer ban ends, via Bleacher Report UK:

As reported by Osborn, the La Liga champions are believed to have turned down a deal involving star midfielder Koke, but they would be willing to part with veteran centre-back Miranda and £22 million in cash:

Atletico Madrid have told Manchester United they will not include midfielder Koke as part of their offer to sign Juan Mata.

It was reported over the weekend that United wanted the attacking midfielder in part-exchange for former the former Chelsea star, but Atletico have ruled out letting the 22-year-old leave for Old Trafford.

However, the Sun are now reporting the Spanish champions have offered £22m plus 30-year-old defender Miranda as an alternative.

Mata has not been a regular starter under Louis van Gaal, not having started a Premier League match since January 17, per WhoScored.com. The 26-year-old doesn’t appear to be a part of Van Gaal‘s long-term plans and could be anxious to explore his options at the end of the campaign.

The Dutch manager told reporters he wants to buy a creative midfielder during a media session on Monday, an odd statement considering he has the Spain international at his disposal. ESPN FC wondered whether that meant his time could officially be up:

A swap deal for Koke would have filled the void Van Gaal emphasised, but Miranda wouldn’t be a bad consolation price. The Brazil international has been a part of Atletico‘s vaunted back four for years now, but the emergence of youngster Jose Maria Gimenez means he could soon be relegated to a bench role.

It’s no secret United have a need in defence—Bleacher Report’s Ryan Bailey labeled the Red Devils as transfer-window losers for failing to address the position with a world-class player:

Miranda isn’t on the level of team-mate Diego Godin, but he’s an experienced veteran who could step in and help out immediately and for the next two or three years. If Mata is indeed free to leave in the summer, it wouldn’t be a bad move to bring in the Brazilian in return.

Inter Milan have reportedly identified Fiorentina‘s Khouma Babacar as a potential replacement for Mauro Icardi, leading to speculation the prolific striker could be on the move at the end of the campaign, per the Daily Express‘ Charles Perrin.

The two sides have been engaged in contract negotiations but have so far come up empty, although manager Roberto Mancini remains confident a deal will be struck, via FOX Soccer:

Icardi is one of Serie A’s best strikers playing for an Inter squad that has underperformed tremendously the past two years, and most of the transfer speculation surrounding his name comes from the idea he might be willing to move to a club with more potential for silverware.

The Nerazzurri won’t be willing to part ways with their star forward easily, however. Per FourFourTwo‘s Adam Digby, the squad simply doesn’t perform at the same level whenever he doesn’t play:

Inter’s squad is young and wildly talented, and with Mancini now at the helm, they’re expected to once again emerge as a force in Italian football. Icardi is in a fantastic situation in Milan, and he’s expected to simply sign a new deal and stay in Italy for the foreseeable future.

United could use a player of his caliber to lead the attack, but with the likes of Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and James Wilson already in the squad, Icardi wouldn’t come in and be a starter from day one. The Argentinian knows this as well—expect him to stay with Inter, instead.

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Inter Milan need to make the right call when it comes to Argentinian centre-forward Mauro Icardi, 21, who is a talented but troubled youngster.

Placating Icardi by upping his salary is a certainty, but Inter Milan need to figure out if this is just a cash-grab tactic from his handlers or the beginning of a melodramatic transfer saga, which could lead to a premature departure in the summer.

World-Class Upside

There are only six footballers aged 21 years or younger who have scored 10 goals or more in either the Bundesliga, Eredivisie, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League or Serie A this season.

Icardi is one of the six.

A right-footed goal-poacher, Icardi’s positional sense is outstanding, and with his jumping ability, he is an aerial threat.

Icardi believes he is the next Gabriel Batistuta.

“People compare me to Batistuta, and he is the player I base myself on,” Icardi said, per Diario El Litoral (h/t Football Italia). “I have great technique, a good shot and I’m pretty good in the air. I think I’m a lot like [Batistuta].”

Scoring three goals from outside the box in three seasons makes you question Icardi’s judgement, given Batistuta was one of the most lethal long-range shooters of his generation.

Yes, Icardi is a natural goalscorer, but there are noticeable flaws in his game.

For a finisher, Icardi’s 35.3 percent shooting accuracy is not proficient enough. Icardi is also heavily reliant on his teammates feeding him the ball. Yet, when he is in advantageous positions, he tends to go alone rather than looking to pass.

That is why Icardi averages just 0.7 key passes per game, and his selfishness causes friction, as evident with the Dani Osvaldo bust-up.

That said, Icardi’s biggest red flag has nothing to do with his playing ability.

“Whatever, I do what I want.”—Eric Cartman

Unlike Brian Williams, Icardi is unabashedly truthful.

Confined to a realm where positive public relations is paramount to developing a professional athlete’s brand, Icardi does what he pleases without consideration for his image, let alone the feelings of others.

You can imagine Maxi Lopez shouting: “Hear, hear!“

Having a predisposition for nonconformity, the phrase “political correctness” probably does not exist in Icardi’s lexicon. 

“There are plenty of professional players [like me] who couldn’t care less about football. I never watch games and know nothing about what’s going on in the sport,” Icardi said, per SportWeek (h/t Football Italia). “[In life], the unhappy people are those who listen to others. I never listened to anyone and I’m very happy.”

Icardi’s me-against-the-world attitude was on show after a 3-1 defeat to Sassuolo when Inter Milan fans spurned his attempts of giving away his shirt.

Instead of walking away, Icardi escalated the negativity permeating from the travelling Inter Milan fans. “Pieces of s–t,” Icardi said, per Marcus Christenson at the Guardian. “You are all pieces of s–t.”

The following week, Icardi was still afflicted, as observed by Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini: “In my opinion, you should celebrate after a goal [but Icardi didn’t],” Mancini said, per Sky Sport (h/t FourFourTwo). “I don’t think [Icardi is] unhappy, so I assume it’s a leftover from last Sunday.”

Here is an insight into Icardi’s paradoxical nature.

Last April, he was admonished for excessive celebration by then-Inter Milan manager Walter Mazzarri in a 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

“All [Icardi] had to do was go back to the centre of the field and not make that gesture,” Mazzarri said, per La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Ben Gladwell at ESPN FC). “[If] we manage to get rid of all the superfluous things about him, then he’s going to become a great player.”

What did Icardi do? 

Upon scoring, “[he] sprinted immediately toward the [Sampdoria] Ultras in the Gradinata Sud, cupping his ears in their direction,” per Paolo Bandini in the Guardian. “If the mood had been hostile before kick-off, then it was only ratcheted up further by this perceived act of disrespect.”

Context: Sampdoria gave Icardi his career break when his development at Barcelona was stagnating.

Don’t Upset Icardi

Arrogant, disobedient, emotional, hostile and impulsive are all valid adjectives you could use if you were asked to describe Icardi’s character. 

Loyalty is not a trait you associate to Icardi, who has already quit on Barcelona and Sampdoria.

Once he feels slighted, he will leave.

This is why Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio short-changing Icardi is as dangerous as playing Russian roulette.

There are two financial stumbling blocks that are barriers to Icardi committing to Inter Milan, per David Amoyal at GianlucaDiMarzio.com:

• The proposed €2.8/£2.1 million annual salary.
• Icardi wants to control the financial rights to his image rather than give away a revenue source to Inter Milan.

“Of course it’s normal that [Icardi] is not happy to be earning less than he feels he deserves,” Ausilio said, per Mediaset (h/t Ben Gladwell at ESPN FC). “Even if we’re only taking small steps [negotiating an improved contract], one every month, there’s no reason to be worried.”

How can Ausilio not be worried?

The Premier League recently negotiated a €6.92/£5.136 billion TV deal with Sky and BT, so Ausilio will be priced out if he plods along in contractual negotiations with Icardi.

Icardi’s primary suitors are from the Premier League.

• “Manchester United have emerged as shock favourites to sign Chelsea target and Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi,” per Anthony Chapman at the Daily Express.
• “Chelsea are considering making a move for Inter Milan’s contract rebel Mauro Icardi in the summer,” per Simon Johnson at the London Evening Standard.
• Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are scouting Icardi, per Corriere dello Sport (h/t Football Italia).

Here is why Ausilio isn’t flustered. 

Inter Milan hold leverage over Icardi, who is contracted until 2018 and earns €1 million/£739,620 per year, according to Carlo Laudisa at La Gazzetta dello Sport.

If Icardi does not play ball, expect him to be sold in the summer before his contractual negotiations drag out Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao style.

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The agent of Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin announced his player turned down moves to Chelsea and Real Madrid in favour of remaining at Inter Milan.

Football-Italia.net quotes Marcelo Ferreyra, speaking to Calciomercato.com, about the recent offers for the midfielder, who is having an impressive campaign at the San Siro:

He was happy after the game against Atalanta. Since [Inter Coach Roberto] Mancini arrived, he told Fredy he was counting on him. Trust is everything in football, and we’re also counting on Inter, the result is the Guarin you’re seeing.

He’s complete in attack, defence and tactically. Were there bids from Chelsea and Real Madrid? That’s all true, but we rejected those offers because we had a real, solid project with the club. Both sides have respected each other and now you’re seeing the results.

The 28-year-old has been Mancini’s star player in recent weeks, hitting the goal trail.

Guarin now has 14 Serie A starts under his belt, scoring five times from deep and providing five assists for his team-mates, per WhoScored.com.

BT Sport’s Italian football expert Richard Hall recently highlighted the player’s stunning performance against Atalanta, as Inter climbed their way back up the Italian league:

Guarin has been much talked about in the past as a potential target for Manchester United, per Ben Jefferson of the Express, with Juventus also in for the midfielder when the Red Devils were brokering a deal for Arturo Vidal.

But it seems that Chelsea were the club who came closest to adding Guarin to their squad after the recent revelations by Ferreyra.

Guarin has the box-to-box attributes that the top EPL teams would love to have, but Chelsea are the least likely team who would currently need such a player.

Guarin would be perfect for United, but Chelsea have the running and skill of Willian and Ramires, making a move for the Colombia international unlikely.

However, if the player finishes the campaign strongly in Italy, the top teams in England and Europe will once again begin their flirtation with the improving midfielder.

Guarin is certainly a player who is in top form, but both Chelsea and Madrid have a better variation of options in the centre than the Inter man could provide.

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Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini once again reiterated his desire to sign Manchester City star Yaya Toure, as rumours of a possible summer exit continue to swirl around the veteran midfielder.

Appearing on Sky Sport 24, the former City manager was asked about his interest in the Ivory Coast international and didn’t hide his feelings, via Goal:

Yaya Toure? Piero Ausilio [Inter’s sporting director] – put your hand in your pocket! I had Yaya at Manchester City and I think he is one of the best players in the world.

It’s not easy, though, because he’s at Manchester City, so it’s up to him and whether he wants to come and play in Italy, after playing in the other major European leagues.

He’d be a big signing not just for Inter but also for the Italian league’s prestige as a whole.

Inter have more appeal than many teams, though, so we’ll see what happens in the future, but he belongs to Manchester City at the moment.

The Italian previously suggested Inter could be moving for Toure, as reported by the Daily Mirror‘s Simon Mullock, and Mullock believes the 31-year-old is open to joining the Nerazzurri.

Toure’s relationship with current club City has been rocky the past year, to say the least. There was the odd row regarding his 31st birthday, via BBC Sport, followed by a poor start to the 2014-15 season.

The Ivorian’s play has gradually improved throughout the campaign, however. His importance to the Citizens’ system was highlighted by their string of poor results whenever the veteran wasn’t in the starting XI. As shared by Squawka Football, the numbers are almost embarrassing:

Toure remains one of the world’s most well-rounded midfielders, combining creativity and vision with a keen eye for goal and the physicality to be an excellent presence in front of the back four.

His scoring numbers often steal the headlines, via Sky Sports, but the former Barcelona man does far more than just score goals:

Selling Toure at this point in time sounds like madness, but at the same time, the AFCON winner is 31 years old and is playing on incredibly high wages, via the Daily Mail‘s Ian Ladyman.

Cashing in on the midfielder now before his performances start to deteriorate could be smart business. In the age of financial fair play, clearing over £200,000 worth of weekly wages off the books is a huge advantage. That money could go to securing a younger replacement.

Toure’s production is close to irreplaceable, but someone like Juventus‘ Paul Pogba would be a perfect fit. Like Toure, he’s a versatile, well-rounded midfielder with a penchant for scoring goals from long range. And Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Johnson thinks he could be moving to a new club very soon:

One more factor has to be taken into account—whether Toure is eager to start a new chapter or not. The Ivorian makes a ton of money at the Etihad Stadium but knows his level of play will start to drop very soon. A move to the slower Serie A could help prolong his career.

With so many variables influencing whether or not a transfer would be a good idea, manager Manuel Pellegrini faces a difficult decision. When the offer from Inter comes—and judging by Mancini’s comments, it will—will have to weigh Toure’s importance, via Grantland’s Mike L. Goodman, against the long-term outlook of the club:

Toure is a phenomenal player, showing little signs of slowing down. Conventional wisdom says you keep him around until he starts to deteriorate. But if Inter’s offer is significant, the temptation to sell and go all-in for someone like Pogba will be difficult to pass up.

Mancini continues to whet Toure’s appetite with constant promises he will bid for his former midfielder, and no one but the Ivorian knows how he feels about a potential move at this point. Fans better strap themselves in; this transfer saga could take over every headline in the country once the summer comes around.

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Former Juventus and Real Madrid midfielder Emerson has warned Bianconeri star Paul Pogba against a move to the Bernabeu, citing his own struggles after completing a transfer in the wake of the Calciopoli scandal.

Speaking to Tuttosport (h/t Goal’s Stefan Coerts), the Brazilian outlined Pogba‘s current situation and the things he would be giving up if he were to move to the Spanish capital, saying:

Pogba should not make the same mistake that I made.

You have to start all over again when you join a new team. Pogba has a special status at Juventus and has a phenomenon like Andrea Pirlo at his side. I would think twice before making the decision to leave Juventus for Madrid.

It is not all gold that glitters at Real Madrid. Their fans are very demanding. They always expect a new player to make the difference, even more so if a transfer fee of about €100 million has been paid.

Cristiano Ronaldo will always have the backing of the fans after everything he has achieved, but it can be hard for new players who don’t impress right away.

Madrid are one of the best clubs in the world, but Juventus are back to their old level, too. They are dominant in Serie A and have now set their sights on European success.

The Brazil international established himself as one of the best midfielders in all of football and moved to Real in 2006. He was one of many Bianconeri to leave the club after they were relegated as punishment for their involvement in the Calciopoli scandal.

After flopping in La Liga, Emerson moved back to Serie A just one season later. He never returned to his old form with AC Milan.

France international Pogba is regarded as the best young midfielder in all of football and a future Ballon d’Or contender, and Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Johnson believes he’s ready to become the most expensive player in the sport’s history very soon:

The 21-year-old recently signed a new deal with the Italian champions, but given his incredible progression and consistent performances, that likely won’t stop interested parties from launching big offers in the summer.

Real are one of the few clubs with the financial firepower to convince Juventus to sell, and Florentino Perez’s tendency to buy as many top stars as possible means Los Blancos will likely be in the thick of the Pogba sweepstakes.

Plenty of fans, like JuveFC.com’s David Tenenbaum, are hopeful the Frenchman will stay in Turin for the foreseeable future, but given the economical state of Italian football, it’s hard to imagine Pogba still playing on the peninsula in 2016:

Emerson can advise the youngster all he wants, but once the giants of European football start waving cash in front of a player like Pogba, it’s hard not to give in to the temptation.

FC Porto‘s Danilo is another prime example, as the full-back is expected to move to the Bernabeu in the summer. Team-mate Jose Angel believes the 23-year-old will be a smash hit for Los Blancos, via Marca‘s Diego Soto:

He’s a great full-back, very attack-minded; he gets up and down the flank well, but also works hard in defence. I think he’s good enough to play at Real Madrid. He’d be great there because he has the right skill set.

He offers a lot going forward, but is great in defence. He’s really tough to beat one on one and when he roams further up the pitch he creates space on the wing, from where he fires in pinpoint crosses.

He’s a very similar player to Maicon when he was at the top of his game at Inter Milan, when Real Madrid were interested in him. He has a similar skill set, which makes him good enough to play at Real Madrid.

Dani Carvajal is the current starter for Los Blancos at right-back, and while the Spain international was fantastic in 2014, his form and consistency have declined since the winter break.

He still has the potential to be a star, but with Alvaro Arbeloa as the only real backup at the position, there’s no young talent pushing the 23-year-old to give it his all. Danilo fits the bill, and his arrival would give Carlo Ancelotti two excellent options for his starting XI.

A starting position won’t be guaranteed, but at the very least, the presence of Danilo should push Carvajal to get back to his best form.

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Juventus legend Emerson became the latest to warn Paul Pogba against leaving the club for the likes of Real Madrid or Manchester United, citing his own transfer flop as a prime example of what can happen.

Speaking to Tuttosport (h/t Goal’s Stefan Coerts), Emerson explained why he believes the France international would be better off staying in Turin:

Pogba should not make the same mistake that I made.

You have to start all over again when you join a new team. Pogba has a special status at Juventus and has a phenomenon like Andrea Pirlo at his side. I would think twice before making the decision to leave Juventus for Madrid.

The Daily Star‘s Jamie Anderson interpreted the Brazilian’s words as a plea to spurn Los Blancos for a Premier League side, but Emerson only touched on the example of Real to illustrate why he believes Pogba should stay put.

JuveFC.com’s David Tenenbaum relayed what the message was all about:

Emerson was a star for the Bianconeri and left the club for the Spanish capital in 2006, only to flop for Real Madrid. He returned to Italy after just one season, signing for AC Milan, but his play never approached its previous heights.

Pogba is widely regarded as one of the best young midfielders in all of football, and the 21-year-old is expected to be the subject of several bids at the end of the season.

Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Johnson believes he could one day become the most expensive player on the planet, and that day may not be far off:

Juventus are understandably keen to hold onto their ace midfielder for as long as possible, but with Serie A no longer a prime destination for the top talents in football, it seems only a matter of time before Pogba leaves for a top league.

Pogba’s former club Manchester United will likely be in the mix once the Pogba sweepstakes begins, having the necessary financial power to complete such a massive transfer and a clear need for a physical midfielder.

Emerson’s transfer came at a time when Serie A was still regarded as a top league—AC Milan won the Champions League in the 2006-07 season, while rivals Inter Milan emerged victorious in 2009-10—but the situation has changed in 2015.

Juventus sit a step below the likes of Real and United in the international pecking order, unable to match the giants of football in terms of wages and exposure. It would be fantastic for Serie A if Pogba stayed with the Bianconeri just a little longer, but don’t expect the Frenchman to stay in Turin for the next decade.

One player who could be moving to Juventus is Edinson Cavani, according to French media outlet Le10sport.com (h/t Daily Express‘ Charles Perrin). The 27-year-old rose to fame on the peninsula before completing a move to Paris Saint-Germain, where he has so far failed to live up to expectations.

United have also been linked with the Uruguay international, per Perrin, and given his struggles so far in the 2014-15 campaign, he could be available for a discount at the end of the season.

As shared by WhoScored.com, efficiency has been a major concern:

Part of his struggles come from the fact that he’s simply not a good fit for PSG’s system, which is built around the play of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Cavani has been forced into a wide role more often than not, and while he has been serviceable, the forward can do so much better when played as a lone striker.

The current system hasn’t exactly paid huge dividends for Les Parisiens, via Sky Football’s Matthew Stanger:

The Red Devils have their fair share of misfiring strikers, with Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie both failing to live up to their potential so far this season. Cavani wouldn’t come cheap, even at a discount, and at this point in time, a move to Old Trafford would make little sense.

Juventus need to find a replacement for Carlos Tevez, whose contract runs out at the end of next season, and Cavani‘s best performances came when he played in Serie A. On paper, it looks like a match made in heaven, so expect Cavani to prioritise a move to Turin in the summer.

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Chelsea’s interest in striker Mauro Icardi has led to Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio confirming the Serie A side wish to keep their prolific striker for the “long term.”

Simon Johnson of the London Evening Standard believes Inter are unwilling to match Icardi‘s contract demands, something which could help Chelsea “weigh up a summer move.” However, Ausilio suggests the situation will be addressed at the right time, considering Icardi‘s current deal doesn’t expire until 2018, per Transfermarkt.com.

Ausilio‘s comments were reported by David Amoyal, who is part of Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio’s team:

We don’t consider Icardi‘s situation a problem, maybe someone thinks he deserves more but he’s serene. He has a five-year contract, and that’s an important reality, maybe it was a lot of money when we signed him, if today it isn’t enough there isn’t an urgent deadline, if not we would see him more often.

We want to lock him up long term, we’ll do it at [the] right time and in a way that works for everyone. There is no rush.

Icardi could be an excellent replacement for the diminishing force of Didier Drogba. Although not a powerful holdup man like the Ivorian, the 21-year-old is currently enjoying his best campaign to date. This season’s tally of 13 league goals already eclipses his previous high of 10—scored while playing for Sampdoria in 2012-13.

Rumours of his departure are currently among the most prominent in football, with others recently highlighted by B/R UK’s Ryan Bailey and Matteo Bonetti:

Manager Jose Mourinho always seems to be in the process of maximising the potential of his squad. It’s questionable whether Icardi would readily accept competing for a lone place alongside Diego Costa and Loic Remy, the former of which is currently the Premier League’s top scorer with 17, per BBC Sport.

Chelsea’s immense strength in depth continues to provide Mourinho with a wealth of options, highlighted by goalkeeper Petr Cech’s excellent performance during Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Everton. Blues fans will be forgiven for forgetting the likes of Thorgan Hazard, Marco van Ginkel and Patrick Bamford are currently out on loan.

Thorgan, the younger brother of Eden Hazard, is one who may give up waiting for an opportunity in the first-team. The 21-year-old is currently on loan at German club Borussia Monchengladbach, where he has produced two goals and six assists in 24 appearances.

Hazard suggests he could be able to secure a permanent move before the summer, as told to Kicker (h/t Stephan Uersfeld of ESPN FC): “I believe that there will be a decision before the end of the season—the sooner the better.”

This follows on from Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl confirming the club are in negotiations to sign the Belgian, per the club’s website (h/t Uersfeld): “We are still in discussions with Chelsea. The fact of the matter is that Thorgan would like to stay here, Chelsea can see a transfer happening and we want to sign him. All three are very positive signs, so we will try to come to an agreement and hopefully get a contract agreed.”

Thorgan, while talented, is threatening to live in the shadow of his sibling. Eden has 11 goals and seven assists in all competitions this season, and he has developed into one of Chelsea’s key stars. He is likely to be among the PFA Player of the Year candidates, having won the Young Player award last season.

Blues fans may long to witness the two brothers in Chelsea’s lineup, but it seems unlikely this will ever happen. Mourinho could cut plenty of fringe players loose in the summer—the club had 30 players out on loan at the start of the season—particularly if he wishes to make room for Icardi.

UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules ensure the west London side cannot spend above their means, meaning the turnover of players is likely to continue for the Premier League leaders.

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