It's worth pointing out that this is Simone Inzaghi, 23, and not his older brother Italian international Fillipo whose skills are seen by many as less than the usual requirement for the Azzuri. See this LazioMania page, where fans say how they think Simone is not only better than his brother, but better than Salas and Boksic put together, better than any other player in the World, etc etc.

Not that it matters of course. Lazio aren't letting him go. And given the great relationship between the two clubs, established during the tortuous Anelka saga in the summer, we wouldn't be surprised if there was nothing behind their claims in the first place.