Official: Inter and AC Milan finalise Cassano-Pazzini swap deal

AC Milan have confirmed on their official website that they have completed the signing of Giampaolo Pazzini from Inter, while Antonio Cassano moves in the opposite direction as part of the deal.

 Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has praised Antonio Cassano and feels the flamboyant attacker could make the difference for his team.

 "Cassano is the sort of signing that can make a difference, but you don't go out of your way to look for that difference," Moratti told reporters.

 "You try to do things that can be useful for the club. We believe he can be useful to our cause and so does the coach. "It's an interesting deal. We think it's a good one because he's an entertaining player, an interesting player. We won't have to keep him in check.

 He has the personality to do that by himself. "We've already made signings this season - so early that they've been forgotten. But we've made quite a few changes to the team." “Our forwards have scored lots of goals so far and so he’d be helping them to score even more."

 Cassano underwent a medical at Inter on Tuesday before putting pen to paper.

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AC Milan to continue Kaka negotiations with Real Madrid in the United States

The Serie A giants have made no secret of the fact that they are interested in re-signing the Brazilian playmaker, who has endured a largely unproductive spell at the Santiago Bernabeu following a €68 million transfer in 2009.

 Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that he does not know whether Kaka will remain at the club, but the Rossoneri are still a long way from signing the 30-year-old as they are not prepared to match his current wages.

 It is reported that Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani will meet with Madrid president Florentino Perez during Los Blancos' pre-season tour of the United States to discuss the potential transfer of the Brazilian, as well as certain other players deemed surplus to requirements in the Spanish capital.

 Ricardo Carvalho, Nuri Sahin, Sami Khedira and Lassana Diarra are all understood to be on the wishlist of Milan, who will have money to spend after the €65m sale of Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Paris Saint-Germain earlier in July.

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Galliani hints at AC Milan move for Kaka

The Brazil international's future at Madrid is in limbo as he has been struggling to secure regular first-team football at the Santiago Bernabeu, and recent reports suggest that the 30-year-old could leave the Liga champions this summer.

 Milan are understood to be one of the prime candidates to secure his services, and even though his wage demands could pose a problem for the Rossoneri, Galliani has opened the door for a Kaka return. "Certain loves never end.

 They go around on a big journey, and then they return," Galliani stated to reporters when questioned on a potential move for the playmaker. Meanwhile, Marca reports that a decision on the player's future will be made in the next 72 hours.

 It is believed that if Kaka is not included in the Madrid team for the friendly game against Benfica on Friday, he is expected to be omitted from the squad for the pre-season trip to the USA, making a transfer inevitable.

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AC Milan to offer ticket refunds after Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva sales

AC Milan have announced they will be offering season ticket refunds after selling prize assets Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to the latest moneybags on the European block, Paris Saint-Germain.

 The Serie A side, who finished second behind champions Juventus last year, also lost the services of club idols Alessandro Nesta, Clarence Seedorf, Gennaro Gattuso and Filippo Inzaghi, who were all released at the end of their contracts.

 The mass clear out prompted a group of Rossoneri supporters to file a lawsuit against the club, claiming they had been sold their season tickets under false pretences, believing Ibrahimovic and Silva would be at the San Siro for the forthcoming campaign.

 Milan say the refund offer was made because of 'the need for style and love of the club towards its supporters and independent of any legal analysis', adding that 'the lawsuit is without any foundation'.

 And we thought English football fans were fickle…! The news has left Liverpool officials concerned they may have to offer a similar deal to Reds’ fans, as it became apparent Andy Carroll is likely to stay at Anfield for the 2012/13 campaign.

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Barcelona reject AC Milan approach for Alexis Sanchez

The Rossoneri are looking to reinforce their attack following the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Paris Saint-Germain, and were hoping to acquire Alexis on a one-year loan deal with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

 However, Barca have shot down Milan's advances as they see the 23-year-old as an integral part of their squad. Alexis joined Barcelona from Udinese in the summer of 2011, and netted 12 goals in 25 Liga appearances in his first season at the Catalans.

 Meanwhile, Goal.com has learned that Milan are ready to sell Robinho this summer if a good offer comes in.

 Head coach Massimiliano Allegri does not see the former Manchester City forward as a key player, and an offer in the region of €9 million would be enough to lure the Brazil international away from the San Siro side.

 Robinho has been linked with clubs such as Santos and Malaga in the past few months.

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Ibrahimovic buys an island

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has indulged in a spot of retail therapy to get over his Euro 2012 disappointment – and in suitably ostentatious style.

 According to reports, he AC Milan striker has bought himself an island on Lake Malaren, to the west of Stockholm.

 Davenso island, the third largest in Sweden, contains a few scattered properties already, but the newspaper reports that Zlatan's interest goes far beyond the tranquil setting and picturesque vista. 

 The purchased property reportedly contains around 500 hectares of hunting ground, allowing the opportunity to stalk deer and wild boar, as well as fish for pike and perch.

 The 30-year-old sharpshooter recently revealed a growing passion for hunting in his autobiography 'I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic' and it seems the former Barcelona star has set his sights on taking his hobby to a more practical level. Since he already owns a number of properties in New York, Milan and Sweden, Zlatan is in no rush to move in just yet.

 Indeed, according to the newspaper, his mother has formally acquired the property, with the Malmo-born maestro not due to take possession of his new digs until July 1 – the day of the European Championship final.

 Ibrahimovic's future has been shrouded in doubt of late, with the Swede reportedly keen on a switch to big-spending Paris Saint-Germain, who have been linked with a double swoop for the striker and team-mate Thiago Silva.

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Seedorf confirms AC Milan exit

Clarence Seedorf has confirmed he is leaving AC Milan as he seeks a new challenge.

 Seedorf, 36, has spent the last decade with Milan after signing from city rivals Inter, but he is out of contract this summer and will not sign an extension. "I leave a family," Seedorf told a press conference.

 "I will think about my future tomorrow. 

I would like to thank (club) president Silvio Berlusconi, (vice-president Adriano) Galliani and those that work at Milanello.

 "I have spent half of my career at Milan and I only took the decision to leave the club recently.

 I am very saddened because this is like a family but I will continue my career in another team.

 He added: "We could have reached an agreement over a renewal, but I chose to leave for the good of my future. I've been thinking about going for a while.

 It's important to think about life after football, but now I just want a new experience. The club have known this for two years.

 Seedorf has been linked with Brazilian side Botafogo as well as clubs in England, America, the United Arab Emirates and China, but he insists he has not yet decided where he will play next.

 "I have received a lot of offers even if I am 36 and I have to seriously evaluate many things," he said.

 "Money has never been an issue and I will speak to my family before making a decision.

" Seedorf won two Champions League, two Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia during his time with Milan.

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Inter & AC Milan to battle it out for Manchester United midfielder

Anderson arrived from Porto in a deal worth €30 million (£25.6m) in 2007 at the same time as Nani but while the winger has gone on to become an important player at Old Trafford, the Brazilian playmaker has not progressed as hoped.

 United are prepared to cut their losses by seeking €18.5m (£15m) for the transfer of the 24-year-old, who made just 10 appearances in the Premier League last season.

 Contact has already been established with the Italian giants through a third party, with the Rossoneri having identified Anderson as a potential replacement for in-demand midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.

 "Anderson has not kicked on as the club hoped," a source told Goal.com "With Inter and AC interested, United would certainly be willing to let him go - for the right price.

" Injuries have frequently thwarted Anderson's progress, who has never topped the 24 league appearances he made during his debut campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson.

 He missed a large portion of the 2009-10 season and the 2010 World Cup after rupturing the cruciate ligament in his left knee.

 He last represented his country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where Brazil Under-23's side secured a bronze medal.

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Mourinho again urges Madrid to sign Schweinsteiger

The Portuguese coach requested that Los Blancos sign the Germany international just after his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2010, and again last summer.

 The Liga giants failed to land the player on both occasions and it was their interest in Schweinsteiger which allegedly prompted Munich to offer the midfielder a new contract two years ago.

 He ultimately ended up committing himself to the Bavarians until 2016.

 But Mourinho, who is covering Euro 2012 as a television pundit, remains enamoured with the player who laid on two goals for Mario Gomez in Germany's 2-1 victory over Netherlands on Wednesday evening.

 With Lassana Diarra heading for the exit door and Nuri Sahin having failed to settle in the Spanish capital, the Portuguese is looking to strengthen his midfield and views Schweinsteiger as the ideal foil for Xabi Alonso.

 It is believed that Madrid could even use Sahin, the Bundesliga's Player of the Season for 2010-11, in a bid to persuade Munich to part company with their star man, who will return to action in Germany's clash with Denmark on Sunday.

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Gattuso set for Milan exit

Galatasaray are on the verge of signing former AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso on a free transfer.

 Head coach Fatih Terim is desperate to add some more experience to his squad ahead of the 2012-13 campaign, and the former Milan trainer sees the 34-year-old Gattuso as the ideal addition to his midfield.

 Gattuso is available on a free transfer after leaving San Siro this off-season, and has previously been linked with a return to Scottish Premier League side Rangers.

 However, he is now set to join the Istanbul club instead after a move to the Scottish powerhouse fell through due to the ongoing financial problems at Ibrox.

 Galatasaray have reportedly reached an agreement with Gattuso for a one-year deal worth 1.5 million euros, and the holding midfielder is expected to travel to Turkey shortly to complete the move.

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