The Tuesday Gossip Column - Tuesday, 20 May 2008

Didier Drogba to the San Siro?

Chelsea's Ivory Cost star has hinted that next weeks Champions League final could be his last game for the club as he seeks a move to Milan. Both AC & Inter have been rumoured to lining up bids over the summer and any possible move could see the striker link up with his former manager Jose Mourinho, who is ready to make a return to Club management and tipped to replace either Ancelotti or Mancini at the San Siro.

Where will Drogba end up next season?

The striker has made it clear that he is unsettled at Chelsea and his future is not at Stamford Bridge. The Inter rumours have died down since March and they are in less need of a striker of Drogba's ability. His heart seems set on Milan, but you'll see rumoured transfer fees of up to 40m pound which seems just a tad excessive for a striker the wrong side of 30. If Chelsea can recoup the 24m pound they originally paid for the player then both them and hi future employers will have got good value from the transfer. As for linking up with Mourinho, we don't know what the relationship is between the two, Drogba has revealed the two almost fell out a few seasons ago when Drogaba held secret talks with Milan. However Drogba has never been happy with the "Special One" left his position at Chelsea. I think Jose could be the gatekeeper behind this transfer ig he is back in management. I can't see Inter being overly interested in Drogba, but Jose may change that view and the lure of Champions League football may be a big factor and Real Madrid will be closely monitoring the situation.

Not quite a done deal but Milan are likely to pounce for the proven goalscorer with or without Mourinho in charge.

Eto'o to join Juve?

The likelyhood of this deal could have increased due to the troubles surrounding the purchase of Amauri, who is not as certain as he once was to join Juve. Eto'o has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp since christmas, and could favour a move to Serie A.

Eto'o swapped for Trezeguet?

All does not seem quite right at Camp Nouthis season, Rijkaard has had a tough job, keeping the like of Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Messi and Henry happy and playing together and Eto’o has been left thinking about his future at the club for much of the second half of the season. Juve are interested but a move to the Premier League may be just as appealing for the Cameroon international.

Could it happen? Doubtful; a host of English teams are said to be interested and the player has spoken of his desire to play in England. Although should the situation change a swap deal could emerge with Trezeguet going in the other direction. This would still leave Juve likely to be on the look out for a new strike partner for Eto'o.

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