The Nerazzurri are at the behest of Chinese ownership who have stated they are not interested in freeing up funds for the winter mercato, instead holding things back to comply with Financial Fair Play rules. (serpentsofmadonnina.com)
Ultimately though, should any club make a move for the amazing Argentine would surely have to break the world transfer record to do so and it remains to be seen whether it would be possible under Financial Fair Play rules for anyone to make such a bid. (caughtoffside.com)
The massive money signing of David Luiz last summer shows that the French champions have not had their spending completely stunted by new Financial Fair Play rules. (caughtoffside.com)