Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inzaghi thinks he deserves a new deal. However, the club wants to turn the page and hire a coach ‘who doesn't walk on a ledge’ when it comes to transfers.

Inzaghi Future Up in the Air as Inter Brass Ponders

May 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Simone Inzaghi is nearing the end of his tenure at Inter, according to reports. The ex-Lazio tactician’s future has reportedly already been decided upon by the Nerazzurri management, despite the fact that he could land a top-four finish and perhaps even the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy in June.

Andrea Colpani is one of the most talked-about players in Serie A, but Monza CEO Adriano Galliani stated that he wouldn’t transfer in January.

Serie A Underdogs Monza Wish to Model Sassuolo

May 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Having sealed their status as the best Serie A debutants this century with seven rounds to spare, Monza chief Adriano Galliani couldn’t be happier. The former Rossoneri patron has delivered this season’s objective for the Biancorossi, following a triumphant play-off qualification into the Italian top flight last season.

Alvaro Morata has been linked with another Serie A return but not at his beloved Juventus, even though the Bianconeri could be in the market for a striker.

Milan to Target Atletico Striker Morata Come Summer

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alvaro Morata is the latest player to appear in the spotlight for a summer transfer back to Serie A, as Juventus also begin their probe to lure him back to his former playing ground. The Rossoneri are in dire need of reinforcements upfront given their aging strikeforce.

Following the potential acquisition of Aouar, Roma and Mourinho are keen on adding to their list of arrivals, and Nelson serves as a realistic target.

Milan Offered Arsenal Youth Product on Bosman Move

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan executives are busy preparing to launch a summer market offensive, and one player has already been presented to them – Reiss Nelson. The Rossoneri have an aging forward line in need of young blood, with players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ante Rebic, and Divock Origi reaching the end of their spells.

Walter Sabatini thinks whichever team gets knocked out between Inter and Milan will pay an unbearable price, a ‘tragedy’ so to speak.

Sabatini Foresees Incoming ‘Tragedy’ in UCL Milan Derby

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Inter and Milan face-off in arguably the biggest encounter between two Serie A teams in Europe since they met 18 years ago in the 2004/05 edition of the top-tier tournament. Former Roma and Nerazzurri sporting director Walter Sabatini thinks whichever team gets knocked out will pay an unbearable price.

Montpellier Ace Wahi Distances Himself from Milan

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan’s search for a striker has taken them across Europe, and Montpellier center-forward Elye Wahi is one of the club’s targets. However, the 20-year-old talent is reportedly disinterested in moving to the Rossoneri after expressing his admiration for Ligue 1 during an interview.

Nemanja Matic is likely to stay at Roma next season regardless of the future of José Mourinho. The midfielder inked a one-year contract with an option.

Matic Dishes on Mourinho, Serie A and Premier League Experience

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Nemanja Matic has revived his career at the Stadio Olimpico ever since moving from Manchester United at the start of the season, reuniting with Jose Mourinho for a third time in his career.

Romelu Lukaku took further tests to assess his recovery from a thigh strain, and he’s set to gradually resume training with his teammates later this week.

Three Conditions Need to Be Met for Lukaku Inter Stay

May 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku’s future at Inter is still up in the air as his Nerazzurri loan spell draws to an end in June. However, with the UEFA Champions League still to play for, there is a slight chance the Belgian could end up staying put the next season.

Several initiatives have been put forth to improve football infrastructure in the country, but Italian stadiums, are for the most part, relics.

Milan Head Scaroni on San Siro, Juve and Premier League

May 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A

Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni has shrugged off reports of the San Siro being restructured in the future, urging the two tenants of the historic arena to find a solution as soon as possible. The legendary venue has been at the center of talks for many years now.

Lazio chief Lotito has so far backed Sarri and Igli Tare with their decisions, with the club seemingly preparing themselves for a busy transfer period.

Sarri Urges Investment to Make Lazio More Competitive

May 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Three late goals at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza saw Lazio fall to a crushing 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Nerazzurri, and Biancocelesti coach Maurizio Sarri believes reinforcements are needed if the club wishes to stay competitive. The club is seemingly preparing itself for a busy transfer period.

It took an extra day to sort out the bureaucracy, but Sampdoria have indeed hired Dejan Stankovic to succeed Marco Giampaolo on the bench.

Stankovic Hands Sampdoria Resignation After 5-0 Loss to Fiorentina

May 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

More developments are expected to emerge by tonight, as Sampdoria find themselves in an extremely precarious situation across all fronts, especially with their debts mounting.

Di Maria to Return to Rosario for Fitting Career End?

April 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Di Maria joined Rosario Central aged just four, and made his professional debut in December 2005, before rising through the ranks to move to Benfica two years later.

Author: Akhil Fisher