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Nani to move to Italy
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By Darren Estwick.
Manchester United winger Nani has attracted interest from Italian heavyweights Juventus and AC Milan.
The unsettled winger who has recently accused Sir Alex Ferguson of damaging his career would welcome the opportunity to start over at another big European club.
It is believed that United may be willing to sell the Portuguese international.
The Old Trafford outfit meanwhile will make a bid for Carlton Cole in the January transfer window for around £20 million. Ferguson sees the player as different from the ones he already possesses at Old Trafford and feels a more physical presence in his forward line may be needed.
United will fight Liverpool for the player's signature.
Chelsea will try their luck and attempt to sign Jack Rodwell. The Blues have already bid £14 million for the Everton youngster which has been rejected but rumours say they will try again with an improved offer.
Nigel Reo-Coker will be sold from Villa despite the midfielder and manager Martin O'Neil settling their differences earlier this season. Blackburn, Birmingham and Bolton are interested in signing the player who will cost around £5 million.
Barcelona have confirmed that they rejected a bid for their star player, Lionel Messi, in the summer from Inter Milan. Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti had enquired about the attacking midfielder's availability only to be knocked back. Laporta said: "Yes he did ask, but there is nothing to talk about. Messi is not for sale, [Moratti] must forget about it."