Lucarelli set for QPR?

FerrariTifosi27 · Post by **FerrariTifosi27** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:25 pm

Lucarelli set for QPR? Thursday 15 November, 2007

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Azzurri striker Cristiano Lucarelli is being linked with a sensational move to Queens Park Rangers.

The Super Hoops are owned by Italian tycoon Flavio Briatore and have ex-Siena boss Luigi De Canio at the helm.

The Shepherdâ€™s Bush outfit were rumoured to have considered an audacious move for Alessandro Del Piero during his protracted contract negotiations with Juventus.

Lucarelli left hometown club Livorno for Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk last summer, but the prolific hitman has struggled to get his feet under the table at RSK Olimpiyskiy.

It is suspected that if Shakhtar are eliminated from the Champions League after their game against Celtic on November 28, Lucarelli could be allowed to talk to other clubs.

While Milan remain favourites to lure the No 99, a move to London is not entirely out of the question.

Police Deputy Mitch · Post by **Police Deputy Mitch** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:41 pm

why would he go to QPR?

ComeOnYouBlues · Post by **ComeOnYouBlues** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:42 pm

wtf thats a joke he may aswell come to Ipswich

King Ledley · Post by **King Ledley** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:43 pm

Because the new owners are Italian

Police Deputy Mitch · Post by **Police Deputy Mitch** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:48 pm

fair enough and de canio is a great coach, but still why would Lucarelli go play in the Championship, when clubs like Milan are interested in him.

INTERISTA · Post by **INTERISTA** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:29 pm

all is lost.

Post by **Randoman** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:58 pm

come to QPR please. thanks.

olympiakos · Post by **olympiakos** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:18 am

let me guess.........tribalfootball.com?

FerrariTifosi27 · Post by **FerrariTifosi27** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:24 am

It is from:

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia

with all Italian Serie A & B news.

FerrariTifosi27 · Post by **FerrariTifosi27** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:25 am

Lucarelli To Trade Shakhtar For QPR?

Italian international striker Cristiano Lucarelli has emerged as a surprise transfer target for under-achieving Championship club Queens Park Rangers.

There is already a distinct Italian flavour at Loftus Road as the historic London club are owned by Italian magnate Flavio Briatore and are led by former Siena coach Luigi De Canio.

QPR will have to beat off interest from AC Milan for the 32-year-old sharp shooter, who just last summer completed a shock transfer to Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk from Livorno.

Despite a healthy goal return of six in 13, Lucarelli has failed to fully settle at the RSK Olimpiyskiy, and there is a widely held notion that Shakhtar would be prepared to sell him in January if they fail to qualify for the next round of the Champions League once all is said and done following their clash with Celtic on November 28.

The player himself hinted that a departure is in the cards when recently pressed to comment on rumours linking him to Milan, but suggested that he would be looking for more than just a six month stay in Ukraine.

â€œThere may be an opportunity for me to return to Italy but in reality it is not logical that I return in January,â€ he said. â€œIt makes more sense for me to wait until the summer to decide what is best for me.â€

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Juventino · Post by **Juventino** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:37 am

These reports are generally crap unless the player comes out and says "yes I want to go to QPR", or the club says they want to bid for him. Why isn't he being linked to premiership clubs? Oh wait, none of those are Italian owned.

As for the Milan link, let's see, Milan needed a striker as they are one short, they have struggled for goals, and Lucarelli is unsettled in Ukraine. Win-win for the journos, who can put these altogether for a 'Milan want Lucarelli story'. Just because he wants to perhaps leave Shaktar does not put him at Milan. Wait for the player or his agent or the club to announce there is a possibility of a move before you believe these rumours.

King Ledley · Post by **King Ledley** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:21 am

lol if he went to the championship, he would bag like a hattrick everygame

olympiakos · Post by **olympiakos** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:12 pm

Juventino wrote:These reports are generally crap unless the player comes out and says "yes I want to go to QPR", or the club says they want to bid for him. Why isn't he being linked to premiership clubs? Oh wait, none of those are Italian owned.

As for the Milan link, let's see, Milan needed a striker as they are one short, they have struggled for goals, and Lucarelli is unsettled in Ukraine. Win-win for the journos, who can put these altogether for a 'Milan want Lucarelli story'. Just because he wants to perhaps leave Shaktar does not put him at Milan. Wait for the player or his agent or the club to announce there is a possibility of a move before you believe these rumours.

so milan wants him as well? so u have milan and............QPR? theres a gap if ever ive seen one

ForzaChievo · Post by **ForzaChievo** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:17 pm

These new owners would be offering shit loads of money.