Gamberini goes under the knife

Fiorentina defender Alessandro Gamberini will be sidelined until May after undergoing shoulder surgery today.

The Italian defender sustained the injury during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Sampdoria.

A statement from the club read: "Gamberini underwent surgery on his shoulder today and will need two-and-a-half months to fully recover."

Gamberini's absence is a blow for Fiorentina, who are battling on two fronts.

La Viola take on Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, while they are also desperate to climb the Serie standings from 11th position.

Gamberini, 28, has made 15 league appearances and played in six Champions League games for the Florence team this season.

Serbia select Johannesburg for base

Serbia will use Johannesburg as their base for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ finals, the country's football federation has said.

Serbia are in Group D with Germany, Australia and Ghana.

Their base for the 11 June - 11 July finals, close to the University of Johannesburg, is around 40 kilometres from Loftus stadium in Pretoria, where Serbia open their campaign against Ghana on 13 June.

Huntelaar, Flamini to stay at Milan

Netherlands striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar is to stay at AC Milan for the rest of the season.

Huntelaar, 26, has been linked with a move to the English Premier League having failed to set the world alight at Milan, scoring three goals in 12 league games since his summer move from Real Madrid.

He said: "I have decided to remain at Milan because there are so many people here with whom I have built a great rapport. And I am happy in this club."

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, a reported target of Manchester City, has also indicated he will staying in Milan. "There are so many clubs that have shown an interest in my services," the 25-year-old told the club's official website. "But for the time being, I am happy here."

AC Milan have said that neither player will be leaving during the winter transfer market.

Mancini completes Milan switch

Brazilian winger Mancini has completed his cross-city switch from Inter Milan to AC Milan on a six-month loan deal. The former Roma star has an option to make his stay with the Rossoneri permanent at the end of the season.

A statement from AC Milan read: "AC Milan announces the signing of Inter Milan player Amantino Mancini on loan until the end of the season with an option to acquire the player's sporting rights once the loan deal ends."

Mancini becomes Milan's third signing this month following the arrival of England midfielder David Beckham on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy and Ghanaian forward Dominic Adiyiah from Norwegian club Fredrikstad.

The 29-year-old Mancini has failed to hold down a regular spot at Inter since joining Jose Mourinho's outfit in the summer of 2008.

Mancini, who is under contract with Inter until June 2012, has made seven appearances for the Nerazzurri this season.