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MOTTA STAYS, BUT MORATTI THINKS ABOUT GUARIN AND CANDREVA

Castaignos towards Cesena while Cou to Espanyol today.

Milan - "Thiago Motta is not leaving the city of Milan and Inter.  At least until June.  I have asked the management to keep him and they have given me the right assurances.  And this is great news for us.  Important players tactically like him are rare and so we are keeping him close to us."  Anything can happen in any transfer window but Ranieri has been strongly against this move from day one so even if PSG raise its offer, which has not happened, from eight million to ten to convince Moratti, Motta is staying here.

Temptation revival The ugly stop in Lecce could make Inter president think about the transfer market especially in the midfield department for a player that can give quantity and also quality to the team.  The ideal name remains Fredy Guarin, long at odds with Porto.  For the 25 year-old Colombian, Porto have refused an offer from Juve for the loan of two million and another nine after loan ends.  And yesterday, rumors from Portugal said that Porto now only want to sell outright.

Versatile Candreva But it is easier for a "low cost" solution with possible loan move with Genoa for Kucka or even with Candreva of Cesena.  The Roman, among others, offers the advantage of being able to play both in the midfield and as a winger.  Now with Coutinho and perhaps even Castaignos leaving on loans, Inter would need another reinforcement up front.  The 19 year-old Brazilian is going on loan to Espanyol.  The club, unlike Bologna and Udinese, has guaranteed a certain number of appearances to Cou.  No shortage of offers for the 20 year-old striker who has refused Granada.  Currently in pole position to borrow him is Cesena.  It's hard to find a team for Zarate due to a very high salary.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

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SportItalia: Agreement reached in principle between Inter and Porto for Guarin.  1.5 million loan and 11 million after if Inter decided to buy him outright.

Sky Sport 24 has also confirmed that deal is done for Guarin and now both clubs are just waiting to announce it.  The need to buy a midfielder has become a priority after Lecce game.  Guarin will not be able to play in the Champions League however.

Marcelo Ferreya (Guarín's agent): "We expect the official announcement to be made tonight."

For Luc Castaignos, Liverpool remain a concrete potential team of getting him.  However, in negotiations with Cesena Candreva was also mentioned for his possible arrival.  

OFFICIAL: Cou to Espanyol on loan.

GdS: From virtually a Juventus player to an Inter player in reality.  Fredy Guarin was a Juve target for weeks, but this morning, he is an Inter player.  Massimo Moratti has reached an agreement with Porto and the Colombian for the transfer to Inter: the end of this negotiations is very close and things could close today.  It's the second purchase of Inter this winter after they picked up Internacional defender, Juan Jesus.

Galliani on Muntari: "Him in January? I don't know but it is certainly an option.  But I cannot say anything definitive but anything can happen."

Muntari's agent was seen near Inter headquarters. A meeting could be in sight with Inter for his transfer to Milan, not in June, but now.

Sky: Inter have registered Juan's contract to Lega Calcio. He is now (almost) officially an Inter player.

Sky: Guarin will fly to Italy tonight. Tomorrow he'll have his medical and sign his contract with Inter.  There is also Kucka who according to Sky is also coming this way from Genoa.

Sky: Latest arrival for Inter is Kucka on loan. That was after a positive meeting between Inter and Genoa.

GdS confirmed Kucka rumors: Inter have sped up negotiations for Kucka and he could be another signing for Inter by 19:00 CET tomorrow.

Sky: Kucka's arrival means that Muntari could go to Milan immediately. It doesn't relate to Motta situation.

GdS: Castaignos is not going on loan to Cesena.

Sky: Guarin has landed in Milan. Muntari is close to the AC Milan.

Fredy Guarin: "I am happy to be at Inter but before I say more, I'm waiting for the medical tomorrow. Juve? I don't want to talk about it."

Agent: "It's all done. Official announcements will come soon."

Sky: Genoa have said no to Inter's request for Palacio.

Sky: "United are no longer interested in Wesley Sneijder. In June, we will understand more if Sneijder is still in Inter's plans/projects."

Sky - Personal terms for Guarin: 1.5 million loan, option to buy at 11.5. Four-year contract, 2 million per.

Palombo is linked to Milan but for Di Marzio of Sky, Muntari is more likely to go there than Palombo.

Candreva's agent: "Inter were interested but due to the hesitation of Castaignos in coming the other way to Cesena, this deal has collapsed."