By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 15th August 2008
Grella: Wanted by Blackburn
Skysports.com understands Blackburn Rovers are closing in on the signing of Australian midfielder Vince Grella.
As revealed by skysports.com last month, Rovers targeted Torino star Grella as they searched for a new defensive midfielder.
Torino are willing to sell Grella for the right fee and the player is thought to be keen on a move to England
Fulham have also been chasing Grella, but it appears Blackburn are set to win the race for his signature.
Rovers boss Paul Ince is determined to bolster his squad and it is believed both clubs are close to agreeing a fee for the 28-year-old.
If Rovers capture Grella he will join Australian team-mate Brett Emerton at Ewood Park.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6th December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 17:00 | Chievo vs Roma |
| 19:30 | Lazio vs Inter Milan |
| Sunday 7th December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | AC Milan vs Catania |
| 14:00 | Atalanta vs Udinese |
| 14:00 | Cagliari vs Palermo |
| 14:00 | Lecce vs Juventus |
| 14:00 | Napoli vs Siena |
| 14:00 | Reggina vs Bologna |
| 14:00 | Torino vs Fiorentina |
| 19:30 | Sampdoria vs Genoa |
| Sunday 14th December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Fiorentina vs Catania |
| 14:00 | Genoa vs Atalanta |
| 14:00 | Inter Milan vs Chievo |
| 14:00 | Juventus vs AC Milan |
| 14:00 | Palermo vs Siena |
| 14:00 | Reggina vs Sampdoria |
| 14:00 | Roma vs Cagliari |
| 14:00 | Udinese vs Lazio |
| Sunday 21st December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | AC Milan vs Udinese |
| 14:00 | Atalanta vs Juventus |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 30th November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Atalanta 2 - 0 Lazio | |
| Cagliari 1 - 0 Sampdoria | |
| Genoa 1 - 1 Bologna | |
| Siena 1 - 0 Torino | |
| Roma 1 - 0 Fiorentina | |
| Inter Milan 2 - 1 Napoli | |
| Udinese 0 - 1 Chievo | |
| Palermo 3 - 1 AC Milan | |
| Saturday 29th November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Catania 1 - 1 Lecce | |
| Juventus 4 - 0 Reggina | |
| Sunday 23rd November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Bologna 1 - 1 Palermo | |
| Chievo 0 - 2 Siena | |
| Lecce 0 - 3 Roma | |
| Lazio 1 - 1 Genoa | |
| Napoli 2 - 2 Cagliari | |
| Sampdoria 3 - 0 Catania | |
| Torino 2 - 2 AC Milan | |
| Reggina 3 - 1 Atalanta | |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 4 - 2 Udinese | |
| Inter Milan 1 - 0 Juventus | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Milan | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Juventus | 14 | 27 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 14 | 27 |
| 4 | Napoli | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Lazio | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Fiorentina | 14 | 23 |
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