Reggina hitman Nicola Amoruso is on the verge of completing a transfer to Palermo, as stated by reports.
The veteran has had a sensational season at the Stadio Granillo, as his 17 goals in 34 games helped form the most prolific partnership in Serie A with Rolando Bianchi.
He was linked with the vacant spot at Fiorentina after Luca Toni's departure, however rumours claim that Amoruso has agreed to the proposal from Palermo.
Requested by new Coach Stefano Colantuono, the Rosanero require a new centre forward to replace the Sampdoria-bound Andrea Caracciolo.
It could be a return to Sicily for the ex-Juve forward, who spent the 2004-05 campaign at rivals Messina.
Amoruso, who turns 33 in August, has had a well-travelled career at Sampdoria, Fidelis Andria, Padova, Juve, Perugia, Napoli, Como, Modena, Messina and Reggina.
Palermo have also bought Davide Matteini after winning the blind auction with Empoli, however lost Stephen Makinwa to Lazio.
17 June 2007
Nicola Amoruso admitted that he has turned down a massive proposal from Shakhtar Donetsk in order to see out his career at Reggina.
'There was talk of Fiorentina's interest, however they changed their strategy to focus on the return of Valeri Bojinov from his loan spell at Juve,' explained the veteran.
'Mircea Lucescu made a very important offer for Shakhtar. It was impressive and we had negotiations, however in the end President Lillo Foti and I agreed the best thing to do right now was to extend my contract. We are working on that now and it would well be my last signature thinking about I am 33. I like the idea of seeing out my career in Reggio Calabria.'
The native of the Puglia region is well-travelled, having played for Sampdoria, Fidelis Andria, Padova, Juve, Perugia, Napoli, Como, Modena, Messina and joined Reggina in 2005.
He set a new personal best this term with 17 goals in 34 games, playing a pivotal position in saving the side from relegation inspite of their 11 point Calciopoli penalty.
Understandably, such form alerted several clubs, however Amoruso appears to have his heart set on the Stadio Granillo even after Coach Walter Mazzarri and strike partner Rolando Bianchi moved on.
'I think that is the right course of action, as Reggina must make the most of this period and cash in. I wish Rolando all the best, however he will certainly leave in the summer,' he said to the 'Corriere dello Sport.'
'One thing is clear we require to build a balanced and competitive side, because even without a penalty it will be equally difficult to avoid relegation with sides such as Genoa, Napoli and Juve raising the bar. My priority is Reggina, the city and its fans. I feel a part of this club. Obviously if the President received a large offer, we would discuss it, however right now I am only focused on next season.'
12 June 2007
West Bromwich Albion have discarded a £3 million bid from Premier League new boys Birmingham for Senegal forward Diomansy Kamara.
Kamara, 26, scored 23 goals last season as West Bromwich Albion reached the play off final where they were beaten by Derby.
He has 2 years left on his contract, however agent Willie McKay claimed Kamara would like to play in the Premier League.
In 2005 the Baggies paid £1.5 million to Italian side Modena to bring Kamara, who previously was on loan at Portsmouth, back to England.
Birmingham maybe back with an enhanced offer after the club said they have received an initial approach about a probable takeover bid.
