Latest Transfer Update at 07-06-2012

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Giuseppe Sannino: New Palermo coach

SANNINO TAKES CHARGE AT PALERMO

Palermo have confirmed the appointment of Giuseppe Sannino as their new coach.
The 55-year-old Italian has signed a two-year deal with the Sicilian outfit.
Sannino recently terminated his contract with Siena having helped the Tuscan side retain their Serie A status.


A statement from Palermo read: "Palermo has a new coach. The club has handed the reins of the first team to Giuseppe Sannino."
The veteran tactician replaces Bortolo Mutti, who left the club at the end of the campaign after just five months in charge.


Sannino, who is Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini's 22nd coaching appointment in nine and a half years at the club, will be unveiled tomorrow to the media.
Palermo endured a disappointing campaign and finished 16th in the standings, two places behind Siena.

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Filippo Inzaghi: Free agent after leaving AC Milan

INZAGHI SET TO REVEAL FUTURE PLANS

Veteran striker Filippo Inzaghi will reveal where his future lies early next week.
The 38-year-old ended his 11-year stint with AC Milan last month and is a free agent.
Inzaghi, who is currently completing his coaching course in Coverciano, Florence, has been linked with a move to Fiorentina this summer.
"I will announce my future plans on Monday," Inzaghi said to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The former Italy international is second behind former Real Madrid captain Raul on the list of all-time leading scorers in European competition with 70 goals.

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Hatem Ben Arfa: Scouted by Carr

CARR REWARDED WITH MAGPIES CONTRACT

Newcastle's influential chief scout Graham Carr has signed an eight-year contract to keep him with the club until the age of 75.
Carr identified much of the talent in Alan Pardew's team that finished fifth in the Barclays Premier League, defying expectations of a season of struggle at St James' Park.
He has picked out the likes of Hatem Ben Arfa, Cheick Tiote, Yohan Cabaye, Papiss Cisse and Sylvain Marveaux, with the former Northampton and Blackpool manager becoming a key man on the Newcastle staff, delighting owner Mike Ashley in bringing in major talent to fit the club's limited budget.


Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias said: "We are delighted to have agreed an eight-year deal with Graham, and very pleased that he has committed his long-term future to the club.
"He has been instrumental in helping us to bring some truly exceptional players to Newcastle United and he has deservedly built one of the best reputations in the business."
Carr joined Newcastle in February 2010, during Chris Hughton's stint as manager, and the 67-year-old has himself become one of the club's shrewdest acquisitions.
Having had previous scouting roles at Tottenham and Manchester City, Northumberland-born Carr is now poised to work for the club he has supported all his life well into his seventies.
Llambias said: "Graham works tirelessly to identify talented young players from across the world and has done a magnificent job over the last two years.
"He has the complete faith and support of the owner, the board and the manager, and it is excellent news that the club will continue to benefit from his expertise for many years to come."