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According to reports in Italy, Lazio will make a move on FC Porto defender Diego  Antonio  Reyes  Rosales as a replacement to Stefan de Vrij.   De Vrij’s contract with the Biancocelesti expires at the end of the season and he looks set to leave the capital one way or another. The Aquile have offered a renewal, but that would contain a €25m release clause to allow the centre-back to leave while still recouping a fee for the capital club. Corriere di Roma is reporting that sporting director Igli Tare has identified De Vrij’s replacement, in the shape of Porto’s Diego Reyes. The Mexican international is 25, and like De Vrij his contract expires at the end of the season.

Simone Inzaghi has revealed that Lazio will put all the cards on the table in the Europa League and Coppa Italia, but makes changes against Steaua Bucharest. Steaua Bucharest will host the Aquile at   Stadionul National in the first leg of the Round of 32 today   at 20.05 GMT and Inzaghi insist his side will go all out for the win. “We can’t wait to get back to playing again so we can put recent results behind us,” said the Coach in his Press conference.   “We are not accustomed to this and we absolutely want to put this negative period aside. We’ll need to put in a strong performance and are up against a quality team that is in good shape. The home advantage will also be important for them with a fiery atmosphere. “We analysed everything with the lads, calmly discussing the current situation. Apart from against Genoa, these were games decided by individual incidents. We’ll change a few things and want to continue our Europa League journey.” Inzaghi...

Paris Saint-Germain head coach, Unai Emery Etxegoien has heavily criticize referee Gianluca Rocchi's display in yesterday’s defeat to the Los Blancos. PSG took the lead through Adrien Rabiot at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu but let that advantage slip, with a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty setting Los Blancos en route to a 3-1 victory. However, Emery believes that the performance of the man in the middle didn't help his side. "His decisions were contradictory and when we were on top and playing well before the break, they were strengthened with the goal from a doubtful decision," he said afterwards. "The referee didn't help us. Then, when the game was under control, they went 2-1 up after a possible foul and then the third goal arrived. "We played a great game but the result isn't fair on us and there was also a handball from Ramos in the game too, so decisions clearly harmed us.

Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo  feels he has unfinished task with the Red Devils as he recovers from a knee injury to redeem his place in Jose squad. In an exclusive interview with the latest edition of Inside United, the official club magazine, the 27-year-old made it clear he has unfinished business with United and is determined to win the ultimate prize in English football. When asked what his ambitions are over the course of the next five years, the defender replied: “I feel my thinking in the next few years must be to try to stay as long as aI can and to be here at one of the biggest clubs you can be at. My family is really happy to be here and I am also very pleased to be here. "The challenge in the next few years is to win the Premier League. I don’t want to leave England without winning the title. “It’s great and I’m very happy here,” he continued. “At first, it’s true it was difficult but it always is difficult getting used to a new city. Now, I’ve found...

Former German winger Mario Basler says Gianluigi Buffon must retire in order for   Juventus to win the Champions League. Speaking on German television after the match, Basler was fiercely critical of the Bianconeri captain. “Gigi was an exceptional goalkeeper, but sometimes we miss the right time to retire,” the Euro ’96 winger said. “He’s lost the moment to retire, I stopped at 33. The club and the Coach, Max Allegri have to tell him that the time to stop has arrived. “Maybe he really wants to win the Champions League, but he’s no longer an international level goalkeeper and Juventus won’t be able to win the trophy with him.”

Gennaro Ivan "Rino" Gattuso is reported to be the lowest-paid Coach in Serie A, as the AC Milan boss is on the same terms as his Primavera contract. The former midfielder had beeAn in charge of the youth team, but stepped up to replace Vincenzo Montella in the top job.       However, Gazzetta dello Sport reports that he’s coaching the Rossoneri first team on the same terms as the youth team, meaning he earns €120,000 per season.   That makes him the lowest-paid Coach in Serie A, with Fabio Pecchia at Verona in 19th on €250,000 per season. Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri is on a reported €7m per season, with Inter’s Luciano Spalletti on €4m. Vincenzo Montella was on €3m per season before he was sacked

Close source from Inter Milan suggest that the club will fine Marcelo Brozovic, after his sarcastic applause the fans on Sunday. The Croatian was whistled by the San Siro crowd as he was substituted against Bologna, and he sarcastically clapped his hands at the Nerazzurri fans. According to sources, neither Coach Luciano Spalletti nor the club appreciated the gesture, and Brozovic will be fined for his actions. Inter also want him to make a public apology, because owners Suning Group are keen to make sure all Beneamata staff are respectful, even in the face of criticism