Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to Milan, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status.

Ex-Milan Hero Rui Costa Backs Benfica to Stage Inter Upset

April 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Benfica, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Benfica president and ex-Milan star Rui Costa has backed his Portuguese outfit to overcome his former rivals Inter on the pitch. The duo faces each other in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Stadio Meazza. Costa believes his team will give their all to overcome the 2-0 first-leg deficit.

The transfer involving Rasmus Højlund (from Strum Graz to Atalanta) has an uncanny resemblance to that of Enzo Fernández's move from Benfica to Chelsea

Juve, Inter and Milan Keep Tabs on Atalanta Talent Hojlund

April 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Hojlund has been tracked this season regularly by Juventus, Inter and Milan, with all three clubs seeking to boost their frontline.

Simon Kjaer played a key role in containing the Napoli attackers, with Victor Osimhen in particular kept largely quiet until he popped up with a header.

Milan Stopper Kjaer Shines Light on UCL Nights and Napoli Clash

April 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan center-back Simon Kjaer has been enjoying a decent return to first-team football following a lengthy layoff due to fitness problems.

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti discussed some transfer market topics after a successful pre-season friendly against Perugia.

Luciano Spalletti Backs Osimhen to Revive Napoli UCL Hopes

April 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli will maintain hopes of a comeback, given the return of striker Victor Osimhen into the starting XI following his cameo against Hellas Verona.

Victor Osimhen is being targeted by a host of clubs, but Napoli plot to resist the offers. The Partenopei have set an astronomical price tag for their ace.

European Giants Continue to Eye Osimhen Summer Transfer

April 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United have accelerated their efforts to sign the Nigerian marksman, intending to challenge fellow European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

Kaka Hopes to Emulate Maldini in Managerial Capacity

April 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Ricardo Kaka spent six wonderful years in the Rossoneri colours playing alongside Paolo Maldini, as the duo went to conquer Italy and Europe in remarkable manner.

Mourinho could lead Roma in the UCL next season, but a potential reunion with Ronaldo, coupled with the mega deal on offer might prove to be too tasteful.

Ronaldo Reunion Could Make Mourinho Highest Paid Coach

April 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

With just eight games left to go in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are undergoing a tumultuous phase. Former Roma coach Rudi Garcia was recently sacked due to skirmishes in the dressing room and the club wants to onboard José Mourinho to succeed him in the role.

Maignan has seamlessly integrated as Milan’s numero uno, replacing Donnarumma between the sticks, despite being restricted to just 17 caps this season.

Vieri Heaps Praise on ‘Devastating Phenomenon’ Maignan

April 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Serie A icon Christian Vieri, who starred for Inter during his heyday, believes Mike Maignan is a ‘phenomenon’ in his own right. The Frenchman has seamlessly integrated as Milan’s numero uno, replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks, despite being restricted to just 17 appearances this season.

Olympique Lyonnais talent Houssem Aouar has been tracked by top clubs this season, with his free agency bound to materialize at the end of the season.

Secret Easter Meeting Indicates Roma Transfer for Aouar

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais talent Houssem Aouar has been tracked by top clubs this season, with his free agency bound to materialize at the end of the season. Real Betis, Napoli, Milan, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Roma have all kept close tabs on the 24-year-old, who has reportedly passed his medical already for the Giallorossi.

Francesco Squeri, the Mayor of San Donato Milanese – the municipality where Milan want a new stadium, has shunned any talk when it comes to the issue.

Race Against Time to Boil Down on San Siro Decision

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

The debate over the future of San Siro has been raging on for quite some time. The latest development in this story is the decision by the city municipality to grant both Inter and Milan a deadline to determine whether the stadium should be demolished or renovated.

One of the main upcoming targets for Lazio is to strengthen their forward line, which means bringing in a well-versed striker to deputize Ciro Immobile.

Lazio Eye Inter-Owned Sassuolo Star as Immobile Back Up

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

With Maurizio Sarri professing his love for Lazio and etching himself to the club for the near future, the manager will undoubtedly be asking club chief Claudio Lotito for reinforcements come summer. One of the Bianocelesti’s main targets is strengthening their forward line and find somebody suitable to deputize Immobile.

Milan have been offered Mehdi Taremi and are tracking Alvaro Morata, but they also have loftier targets, such as Jonathan David and Folarin Balogun.

RB Leipzig Leading Race for Milan and Inter Target

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Transfer Market

RB Leipzig reportedly have the upper hand in negotiations for Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun. The 21-year-old is expected to return to Arsenal at the end of his loan stint in Reims but is not anticipated to continue his journey with the Gunners, with Milan and Inter also in the running.

Author: Akhil Fisher