Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

PSG boss Christophe Galtier, who has previously expressed his admiration for the Milan Skriniar, reiterated his intention of signing the Slovak defender.

PSG Coach Galtier Calls Juventus ‘Monument of European Football’

August 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Paris Saint-Germain have been pitted in the same Champions League group as Juventus, Benfica, and Maccabi Haifa, and coach Christophe Galtier believes they have tough proceedings ahead of them. The two clubs incidentally have never encountered one another since the inception of the UEFA Champions League.

Napoli have been offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, as his agent Jorge Mendes searches a club where he can play Champions League football.

Agent Mendes Offers Ronaldo to Napoli in Deal Involving Osimhen

August 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have been offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, as his agent Jorge Mendes continues to search for a club where he can play Champions League football. Manchester United finished sixth last season in the Premier League, qualifying for the Europa League – a competition the forward is not used to.

Massimiliano Allegri previewed the Cagliari game: “It is a delicate one because of the upcoming vacations, but it will not be an easy tilt."

Allegri Dishes on Paredes Links, Backs Milik and Vlahovic to Gel

August 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has shared his thoughts about new club signing Arkadiusz Milik and soon-to-arrive Leandro Paredes.

Former Inter marksman Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri thinks Lionel Messi has earned the title of being the greatest of all time, ahead of Maradona and Ronaldo.

Serie A Icon Places Messi Ahead of Maradona and Ronaldo

August 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Former Inter marksman Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri thinks Lionel Messi has earned the title of being the greatest forward of all time, ahead of legends such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldo Nazario: "I put Messi in front of everybody. You can disagree if you want."

Surplus to Antonio Conte’s requirements at Tottenham, midfielder Harry Winks has been offered to Jose Mourinho’s Roma after he was transfer listed earlier.

Spurs Outcast Winks Offered to José Mourinho’s Roma

August 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Surplus to Antonio Conte’s requirements at Tottenham Hotspur, central midfielder Harry Winks has been offered to Jose Mourinho’s Roma. Following the injury to Giorginio Wijnaldum, who is set to miss games until the start of 2023, the Englishman is the latest player to be linked to a move to Stadio Olimpico.

Former Milan mainstay Zvonimir Boban, who currently works as UEFA’s Chief of Football, has offered Mourinho a piece of tactical advice for his Roma team.

Boban Offers Tactical Advice to Roma Coach Mourinho

August 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Former Milan mainstay Zvonimir Boban, who currently works as UEFA’s Chief of Football, has praised Roma for their transfer exploits this season. The Giallorossi have welcomed Paulo Dybala in their roster and are now close to getting Andrea Belotti too. He praised the Giallorossi for their continental success.

Free agent Andrea Belotti is inching closer to a transfer to Roma following a rather hushed summer window that saw no teams materialize interest in him.

Andrea Belotti to Become Fifth Roma Summer Signing

August 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Free agent Andrea Belotti is inching closer to a transfer deal to Roma following a rather hushed summer window that saw no teams truly materialize their interest in him. Giallorossi manager Jose Mourinho has already revealed that he wants the ex-Torino marksman. His agents are finalizing the agreement.

Thanks to a previous clause, Milan are set to profit off a transfer between two foreign clubs, as West Ham are going after Lucas Paquetá.

Milan Set to Profit Off West Ham Move for Lyon Playmaker

August 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, West Ham

Thanks to a previous clause, Milan are set to profit off a transfer between two foreign clubs, as West Ham are going after Lucas Paquetá. The Irons have lodged a €40M offer for the Lyon playmaker, with advanced negotiations taking place between the two parties before the transfer window closes.

New Sassuolo signing Andrea Pinamonti has taken pride in his transfer move from Inter, citing it as a formidable opportunity to showcase his true worth.

Pinamonti Thanks Inter, Takes Pride in Sassuolo Move

August 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

New Sassuolo signing Andrea Pinamonti has taken pride in his transfer move from Inter, citing it as a formidable opportunity to showcase his true worth. At the same time, he offered back to the club for instilling faith in him. He joined the Emilian club on loan with obligation to buy.

Sassuolo are frontrunners to complete the transfer of enigmatic Lorient forward Armand Laurienté, who got off to a fast start this season.

Sassuolo Inches Away from Finalizing Laurienté Deal

August 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Sassuolo are frontrunners to complete the transfer of enigmatic Lorient forward Armand Laurienté. The versatile 23-year-old has been in fantastic form of late, most recently bagging a thunderous free-kick in a 2-2 draw against Toulouse in Ligue 1. His exit from Les Merlus is touted to be imminent.

Roma will likely turn to the transfer market in January and are considering three names: Trevoh Chalobah, Eric Dier, and Oumar Solet.

Lukaku Backs Inter Hierarchy to Sign Former Chelsea Teammate

August 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Chelsea academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah remains the primary target for the Inter defense, along with Borussia Dortmund outcast Manuel Akanji. Links with the former have accelerated in the past couple of days, with the Englishman himself signaling the green light for a transfer to the Nerazzurri.

Lotito wants to offer Sergio Reguilon to Sarri after Acerbi's exit. The Tottenham outcast is linked to Lazio for the first time.

Lazio Eye Tottenham Outcast as Acerbi Nears Departure

August 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

With Francesco Acerbi nearing a loan move to Inter, Lazio will have room to fit another relatively large salary into their payroll, and they are plotting to use it to sign a left-back, with Sergio Reguilon emerging as a concrete option in the last few days. He's reportedly atop president Claudio Lotito’s wishlist.

Author: Akhil Fisher