Mutu Will Stay A Viola Player - Fiorentina

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Around this time yesterday the rumours of a transfer to Roma for Fiorentina star Adrian Mutu started becoming more serious, as sporting director Pantaleo Corvino claimed he was open to let the player go and Mutu himself refused to comment.

However, after a day in which some expected the player's transfer to materialise, Fiorentina have surprised everyone by issuing an official statement on their website in which they reassure the fans he will not be sold.

"President of ACF Fiorentina Andrea Della Valle communicates that, referring to the offer made by AS Roma, Adrian Mutu is and will remain a Fiorentina player," it says on acffiorentina.it.

It seems that the reason for this twist is the will of coach Cesare Prandelli, who wants to keep the player in Florence at all costs. Prandelli told the player this himself during a long talk held today at Orzinuovo.

It's a well known fact that Mutu is a crucial player for Prandelli's squad, and the two have also worked together before at Parma so they know each other very well.

Danilo Pochini

Mutu Will Definitely Join Roma – Pasqualin

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Fiorentina announced yesterday that they had received, and were considering, an offer from Roma for star man Adrian Mutu.

The Giallorossi have today confirmed that they have indeed made a bid, and respected football agent Claudio Pasqualin believes it is absolutely guaranteed that the 29-year-old will become a Roma player within the next 24 to 36 hours.

"Will Mutu go to Roma? It is certain that he will go,” Pasqualin told Radio Kiss Kiss.

“I think that the agreement has already been found for the transfer of the Romanian to the Giallorossi, and some time today or tomorrow it will become official."

Meanwhile, John Arne Riise, who himself joined Roma from Liverpool earlier this summer, is keeping his fingers crossed that he is joined at the Stadio Olimpico by Mutu.

“I don’t know whether what is said in the newspapers is true,” the Norwegian explained.

“But I think that Mutu is a fantastic player and any squad would like to have him.”

Roma have been very quiet on the transfer market so far this summer, snapping up just Riise and Siena defender Simone Loria.

Alessio Alexis

Roma Confirm Mutu Offer

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Yesterday evening, Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino announced that an official bid from the Giallorossi had been lodged for the Romanian, an offer believed to be in the region of €20m.

The Italian press firmly believe that Mutu will make the move, and Roma have now confirmed that they have indeed tabled an offer.

“With reference to the news printed yesterday, Roma would like to confirm that they have made an offer for the full rights to Mutu,” reads a club statement.

"We are waiting to hear Fiorentina’s decision and reserve the right to release any further details when we choose.”

Mutu took part in training with his Viola team-mates today, and once the session is over he will hold key talks with his current employers over his future.

It is expected that the 29-year-old will tell the club’s leadership that he wants to join Roma, a stance that should facilitate the transfer.

Fiorentina, who earlier today were linked with Inter striker Adriano, are now being associated with Antonio Di Natale, Goran Pandev and Alessandro Rosina as a possible replacement for Mutu.

Anthony Sormani

Crespo: I'm Not Leaving Inter

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The veteran hitman has been linked to Sampdoria, Roma and Independiente in recent weeks, but he insists that he is only interested in wearing Inter's colours despite that the battle for starting spots for Nerazzurri strikers looks set to be as intense as ever.

"It has never crossed my mind to leave Inter," Crespo told local reporters. "Mourinho is happy with me and with regards to a possible transfer that is a closed chapter.

"I always try to work hard in order to play more minutes.

"I know that I am in a great team with great strikers and there will be space for everyone."

The Sun newspaper recently revealed that Crespo cost Chelsea £1 million a game during his time there.

During his two seasons at Chelsea in 2003/04 and 2005/06, Crespo made just 33 league starts, and scored 25 goals in all competitions. Thus, taking into account his £25m five-year contract, he actually cost Chelsea £1m per game, or £1.3m per goal.

Crespo, who joined The Blues from Inter Milan in 2003 for a fee in the region of £17 million, was released by the West London-outfit at the beginning of the month following the expiration of his five year contract.

Derek Wanner, Goal.com

Cottager Kamara To Roma?

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27-year-old striker Diomansy Kamara's future at Fulham has been in doubt for some time, with his ambitious agent angling to move his client to Roma.

The Senegalese striker has been plagued by injuries since moving from West Brom to Craven Cottage in the summer of 2007 for £6m, but returned to play a key role in the Cottagers' miracle Premier League survival last term.

The forward previously played in Italy, albeit at a lesser level with Catanzaro and Modena, but feels that a move to Seria A giants Roma could yet be on the cards for Kamara.

At the end of the season, the player told the Daily Mail: "I've had contact from other clubs and I don't know whether I'll be at Fulham next season."

He was then dealt a blow when he underwent reconstructive knee surgery after sustaining further damage playing for his country against Liberia in July.

However, despite the fact that he'll be out until early next year, agent Fabrizio Ferrari has sought to rekindle a fleeting link between Kamara and the Giallorossi.

He said: "I sense the return of a Roma flame for Diomansy Kamara - a player who the people at Trigoria know - a good attacker who is available at a time when players with his characteristics are few.

"At this moment Diomansy is recovering from his injury, but this does not need to be an insurmountable obstacle. I could think of a loan, though Fulham invested heavily in him and could ask a big figure for the entire transfer."

Liam Black, Goal.com

Reports: Mutu Certain To Join Roma

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Mutu’s future with the Viola has been uncertain all summer, and he has been constantly linked with a move to Roma.

Yesterday evening, Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino announced that an official bid from the Giallorossi had finally been lodged for the Romanian, an offer believed to be in the region of €20m.

Corvino went on to explain that the Tuscans would meet with Roma and consider the offer if Mutu, a player who is approaching 30, was desperate to make the move.

The Italian press are adamant that this signalled Fiorentina’s intention to cash in on Mutu, and with a reported contract offer worth €3.2m a year on the table, it now seems almost certain that a transfer will be completed.

The purchase of Mutu would be something of a coup for the Giallorossi, especially as they have made no big name signings this summer.

The 29-year-old first arrived in Italian football back in 2000 with Inter, and he has also enjoyed spells, either on loan or permanently, with Verona, Parma and Juventus, as well as a miserable two year stay in England with Chelsea.

Mutu will be a direct replacement for Amantino Mancini, who left Roma a couple of weeks ago to join rivals Inter.

Alessio Alexis