Sampdoria Striker Links Played Down

Last updated : 23 December 2009 By Sam

New City boss Roberto Mancini is said to rate Cassano highly and media reports had suggested that he could try to tempt Sampdoria to part with the striker when the transfer window opens next month.

"I have also read what is written in the English newspapers but I can assure you that we have not been contacted nor have we had any news relating to that," Marotta has told Calciomercato.com

"We know, however, that Mancini worships Cassano, but as for the rest, there have not been any official offers of any type."