From Oinkuns Italian expert, Parma Ham

Ciani is a tough and reliable centre back, though one that would not automatically command a centre back berth. He knows his job and is more comfortable on the ball than Turner, though a settling in period would mitigate against any kind of instant impact and I would not think he is identified as a long term investment. The source on the this is more National Enquirer than Guardian and reports are that "it is due to happen". This is not an illogical link and Ciani would be sold for a reasonably low offer. This is smoke so far and I would expect it be someone who was scouted and value-for-money back up.
Not awful business, but not close to Alderweireld or Ranocchia level.

Posted By: Dunney on January 21st 2014 at 11:38:31

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Anyone seen this? (NCFC) - Dog, Jan 21, 11:05:20
- I like his shiny bonce. (n/m) (NCFC) - bird table, Jan 21, 11:40:30
- From Oinkuns Italian expert, Parma Ham (NCFC) - Dunney, Jan 21, 11:38:31
  - Well there we have it then. Must be official because (NCFC) - Chopper, Jan 21, 12:06:56
  - Seems OK on face of it (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Jan 21, 11:44:58
  - Francesco seems to rate him... (NCFC) - Dog, Jan 21, 11:42:40
- Is he any good?! (n/m) (NCFC) - hoolahan, Jan 21, 11:13:10
  - Wouldn't think he's a world beater for that fee (n/m) (NCFC) - Darren Eadie, Jan 21, 11:19:57
    - wow - Normalised already (n/m) (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Jan 21, 11:28:03
      - No just a standard comment to make for a player of that valuation (NCFC) - Darren Eadie, Jan 21, 11:51:53
        
        Michu? (NCFC) - Dog, Jan 21, 11:53:50
        
        That was 18 months ago! (NCFC) - Darren Eadie, Jan 21, 12:00:31
    - Even one cap for France shows he's probably better than Bennett (n/m) (NCFC) - duke of york, Jan 21, 11:25:28
      - I'll have you know, Bennett is desperate to get in the next France squad (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Jan 21, 11:35:54
- Ciani come lately (n/m) (NCFC) - King, Jan 21, 11:11:58
- Oh - I read the headline but not the article... (NCFC) - Dog, Jan 21, 11:06:49
  - Two onion bhajis and a salad (n/m) (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Jan 21, 12:40:44
  - Or maybe not... (NCFC) - Dog, Jan 21, 11:08:54

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