Some Transfer Stuff (catchy title right?)

By: Christopher | July 4th, 2009

Finally found a reason why there are so many SudaAmericani seeking refuge with us (no more ‘following Maradona’ excuses): Some hardcore Santa Fe fans recently threatened to kill the Colombian coach if they did not include their centerback Najera in the squad.
$Don\'t worry Zuniga, you\'re safe with us$
http://football.uk.reuters.com/world/news/LT469984.php

“Come detto prima, la rosa del Napoli è composta da giocatori forti e da tanti altri sudamericani che sicuramente mi aiuteranno ad ambientarmi velocemente nel gruppo”- Yeaaa we’ve heard that before Mr. Zuniga

That may have seemed random– which it probably was, but this needed a transition to Juan Zuniga, as he deserves some more space on our offside, precisely 8.5 mill and 800,000 a year worth of space (Figure Quags got two posts, Zuniga should get about a little less than a post?) In all seriousness, Zuniga’s fee seems worthwhile, but on the verge of being a tad extravagant. If that isn’t too vague, Zuniga is a respectable young player with great possibilities– just not sure if last season warranted more than doubling his price tag since moving from Atletico Nacional. Initial interest from Viola and Juve may have spurred it on a bit, but despite the pricetag, Zuniga has proven a dominant force during his time with Siena. His style is almost ‘Maicon-esque’ if you will, with dribbling to attract defenders, vision, pace, and the occasional filthy long shot (those really annoying ones that Maicon always nets just when you think Inter is going to lose).
Nonetheless, defensive reconstruction since last seasons spectacles continues... De la has been hinting at adding to the reinforcements, particularly left back. Reverting back to the four man back a more natural wing back seems like a must. Although the idea of Paolo De Ceglie has been around too long and rejected numerous times, he should still be a consideration. Since Real Madrid bought Benzema, and Lyon now need someone to score goals to compensate for the void of Benzema's goal-every other-game- average, and Juve have Trezegoal, and Trezegoal no longer scores goals for the Bianconeri, and Lyon have Grosso, and Juve need a skilled (sorry Molinaro- we do respect your work rate though) left back, and then....you get the idea. If that somehow falls through Genoa's Francesco Modesto seems to be a viable option, now that Criscito has confirmed his stay --most likely occupying the starting LB position. Switching from the 3-5-2 will also mean a surplus of midfielders --Other than Dalla Bona's expected move to Triestina in the coming days, only time will tell for sure. Montervino's status is somewhat vague in the wait for his contract extension, but usually the renewals are just saved for the later parts of the transfer window.