Inter Milan Close In On Sampdoria Striker Giampaolo Pazzini

According to the ever-reliable Wikipedia, Giampaolo Pazzini already plays for Internazionale. But considering Sampdoria, his current club, probably want at least a little bit of cash in return for the sale, it’s safe to say that everyone’s favorite online reference tool just jumped the gun.

The January transfer window closes on Monday, as Samp’s president, Riccardo Garrone is well aware: when asked about Pazzini, he refused to say anything except: “There are still four to five days until the end of the market.” Meanwhile, tongues are wagging about Sampdoria’s unwillingness to compromise on a fee for their forward.

Inter Milan are also said to be in the race for Cagliari striker Alessandro Matri, which really makes one wonder if president Massimo Moratti has been watching Inter over the last month. For instance, in the Coppa Italia match against Napoli on Wednesday, the Nerazzurri outfield players were thrice forced into using their hands to keep the ball out of goal, and the team conceded three against Udinese last weekend. A replacement for Lúcio would seem to be more pressing thank finding a striker.