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DB7 · 19-11-2003, 10:05 PM

Christian Vieri has skipped training for two days as reports that he is to accept a switch to Barcelona intensify.

The Inter hitman has been out of sorts since the summer and had been tipped for a move to Chelsea.

However, recent comments that he would like to try another Spanish experience after his successful stint at Atletico Madrid sparked interest from Barca.

Blaugrana President Joan Laporta has reportedly contacted Inter to discuss terms for a £27m bid.

Vieri would also be offered a three-year contract worth approximately £4.8m per season, the same figure he currently earns at the San Siro.

The press coverage around the unhappy striker has been particularly intense over the last few weeks and the fact Vieri has not attended training for several days only served to increase speculation.

However, the club maintains that a bout of the flu and consequent fever is the only reason behind his absence.

The Italian international is also in real doubt to feature against Reggina this Saturday, so Obafemi Martins and Julio Cruz should step in.

Coach Alberto Zaccheroni has an injury crisis on his hands this weekend, as Marco Materazzi, Francesco Coco and Thomas Helveg are also not 100 per cent fit.

19-11-2003, 10:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
DB7 TS Member DB7 is Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 591 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: -98	Barcelona to make Vieri bid Christian Vieri has skipped training for two days as reports that he is to accept a switch to Barcelona intensify. The Inter hitman has been out of sorts since the summer and had been tipped for a move to Chelsea. However, recent comments that he would like to try another Spanish experience after his successful stint at Atletico Madrid sparked interest from Barca. Blaugrana President Joan Laporta has reportedly contacted Inter to discuss terms for a £27m bid. Vieri would also be offered a three-year contract worth approximately £4.8m per season, the same figure he currently earns at the San Siro. The press coverage around the unhappy striker has been particularly intense over the last few weeks and the fact Vieri has not attended training for several days only served to increase speculation. However, the club maintains that a bout of the flu and consequent fever is the only reason behind his absence. The Italian international is also in real doubt to feature against Reggina this Saturday, so Obafemi Martins and Julio Cruz should step in. Coach Alberto Zaccheroni has an injury crisis on his hands this weekend, as Marco Materazzi, Francesco Coco and Thomas Helveg are also not 100 per cent fit.