Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter Ace Brozovic Close to Joining Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

June 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

An Al-Nassr delegation, led by club CEO Ahmed Alghamdi, left Milan yesterday after reportedly sorting out the final details for Brozovic, with the deal expected to conclude by the end of the week.

PSG have vigorously entered the fray to sign Marcus Thuram, who has long been on Inter’s radar, although there hasn't been a ton of momentum lately.

Inter Beat Milan and PSG to Confirm Thuram Arrival

June 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Thuram will earn a salary of €6.5M net per season with the Nerazzurri, as he prepares to star alongside Lautaro Martinez and perhaps even Romelu Lukaku at the helm of attack.

Milan and Napoli have set their sights on the versatile Ferdi Kadioglu, who’s been playing at Fenerbahce since 2018. He probably wouldn’t be too expensive.

Napoli and Newcastle Tussle to Sign Fenerbahce Talent Kadioglu

June 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, everton, Fenerbahce, Fulham, Italian Football, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

As Napoli prepare for a squad overhaul under new coach Rudi Garcia, new targets are emerging to take place of the existing Scudetto winners in the ranks. And Fenerbahce right-back Ferdi Kadioglu is the latest target for the Partenopei.

Victor Osimhen scored again versus Empoli, bringing his Serie A tally to 19 goals. He has hit the net in all but one domestic game in 2023 with two braces.

Jürgen Klopp Eyes Osimhen to Lead Liverpool Frontline

June 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Jurgen Klopp wants a proven striker to lead the frontline alongside Darwin Nunez, following the departure of Roberto Firmino. The Reds management is reportedly eyeing an aggressive poacher who prefers to play vertically, and Osimhen perfectly fits the bill.

Serie A is about to lose two more talented youngsters to the Premier League as Damsgaard will join Brentford, while Udogie is close to Tottenham.

Agent Antonelli on Udogie: “He Belongs to Mancini’s Azzurri Squad”

June 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

Stefano Antonelli, the left-back’s agent, believes it will be a tight race for Hellas Verona youth product Udogie, who is on the radars of several top clubs, including Napoli.

The fact that there’s no firm date for Paul Pogba’s return could affect the Juventus strategies for the midfield in the next transfer window.

Manchester United in Pole Position to Snap Rabiot Signature

June 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have been trying to convince Rabiot to extend his contract by another year, but to no avail so far, as the Bianconeri prepare to lose him.

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae has been shining in his first season in the sky blue colours, perfectly replacing Koulibaly in Luciano Spalletti’s back four.

Bayern-Bound Min-jae on Standby to Finalize Transfer

June 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bayern are set to steal the signature of Kim Min-jae, but not before he finishes his military service in South Korea. He has already agreed personal terms.

Victor Osimhen might have a different look in the upcoming clash with Milan, and not by choice. His iconic mask got lost while traveling back from Nigeria.

De Laurentiis Unlikely to Budge in Osimhen Transfer Talk

June 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Paris Saint Germain, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has held talks with Osimhen’s agents given the increasing demand for the striker’s services. However, the longtime club patron is playing pinball with the fee required to lure, perhaps in a bid to evade the attention bestowed upon the in-demand Nigerian striker.

Milan are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray's Nelsson, as they prepare to bolster their squad in a window marked by several key departures.

Milan Left Spectating as Spurs Inch Closer to Nelsson Transfer

June 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Turkey

Milan are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson, as they prepare to bolster their squad in a window marked by the departures of several key club figures

Dubbed ‘Turkish Messi’, Milan Target Güler Hailed by Özil

June 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

2014 World Cup winner Mesut Özil has hailed Fenerbahce starlet Arda Güler as a future star, with the 18-year-old turning heads across Europe. From Real Madrid and Milan to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, there is no shortage of interest in the up-and-coming playmaker.

André Onana has found another deep-pocketed Premier League suitor, as Manchester United are tracking him since they might lose David De Gea this summer.

Inter Scramble to Find Onana Successor, Earmark Polish Prodigy

June 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter target Gugliemo Vicario is on the stroke of signing for Tottenham Hotspur. Nevertheless, they have three other concrete targets in the shortlist to succeed Andre Onana, and FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara is one of them.

Inter will have to face Liverpool in the Round of 16 of Champions League without Nicolò Barella. The midfielder was handed a two-game ban

Premier League Heat Shines Over Inter Ace Barella

June 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newcastle United are on the verge of signing Sandro Tonali from Milan, and in similar fashion, his national teammate Barella could join him in England.

Author: Akhil Fisher