Is Inter desperate to land Lampard?

By: Jack | July 12th, 2008

It sure seems that way.

According to the Guardian, the Milan club are prepared to offer £15 million plus — yes, plus — Adriano. Are you kidding me? This rumor just reeks of nonsense.

However, it could be true right? We all know The Ordinary One is desperate to land Lampard. He’s never been very high on Adriano, either — remember when we were linked with him a couple summers ago? So, let’s say it is true. Then we should pounce on this gift asap.

15mil is a considerable bump from the previous 8mil on offer for a player who will most certainly leave in a year when his contract is up. He could still buy his way out, too. That’s why we should get what we can — as much as we can — now.

Adriano is certainly a risk. However, it’s a no-lose situation. If he succeeds, then boom, we’ve added a fantastic piece for absolutely nothing. If he struggles, we simply loan/sell and turn a profit. Regardless, this guy has all the tools. Don’t forget, just four years ago he netted 40 goals in all competitions and was regarded by many as the best striker in the world at the time. And he’s still only 26. Why not take a chance on that kind of potential?

Still, I can’t see this rumor being true. I guess only time will tell, though. Hell, if they’re desperate to land Lamps, why not throw Mario Balotelli and Pele into the mix?

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Category: Chelsea Team News, Transfer Rumors

Tags: Adriano, Chelsea News, Chelsea Team News, Frank Lampard, Inter Milan, Internazionale, Transfer Rumors

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• ursus arctos |  July 12th, 2008 at 9:42 pm

  
  
  

  The Adriano bit is courtesy of O Globo, who made it up last night over a pitcher of caprinhas.

  The 15 million sterling is equally fantastical, at least at this point in the negotiations.

  Posted from Italy

  

• Mat |  July 13th, 2008 at 3:33 am

  
  
  

  i think its 15 million euros + alcoholic

  Posted from United States

  

• Dave |  July 13th, 2008 at 9:18 am

  
  
  

  The story sounds like it already had one corner in the bunk bin as soon as it was printed. Would not be utterly thrilled with this transfer, but I’m open to having my mind changed.

  Posted from United States

  

• Greg |  July 13th, 2008 at 9:22 am

  
  
  

  “15 million euros + alcoholic” = What local police described as the only contents of Amy Winehouse’s impounded car.

  Posted from United States

  

• Aravind |  July 13th, 2008 at 10:04 am

  
  
  

  Adriano????? WTF??

  Moratti is a better striker than Adrinao

  Posted from India

  

• Gianfranco |  July 13th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

  
  
  

  That picture of Adriano is so awesome, I swear you can slap that up on facebook and no one would no the better who that hell that crazy drunk was. WC Winner or guy that just played to many games of flip-cup?

  Posted from United States

  

• MAD |  July 13th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

  
  
  

  I say the rumor is true. It wouldn’t surprise me that they would give all that for a player they could sign for free in January.

  Lets face it, those ice-cream makers can’t do anything right. The team is worthless. They are riddled with debt. They are frozen into inactivity by committees beyond number. They’ve never won a European trophy. They’ve never won a domestic trophy. They have yet to put a player on a World Cup winning team.

  Yep, those Eye-talians sure are stoopid…

  Posted from United States

  

• steven. |  July 14th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

  
  
  

  put Adriano & Le Sulk up front .. now that’s what i call a winning combo! BIGGEST CLUB IN DA WORLD!

  Posted from Canada

  

• Johonna |  July 16th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

  
  
  

  20 million pounds!?! I sure hope we dont want him that much. Especially as he will be free next year.

  Posted from United States

  

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