Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Two of their brightest Atalanta prospects, Giorgio Scalvini and Caleb Okoli, are beginning to draw the attention of Italian and foreign powerhouses.

Atalanta Reveal Price Tag for Youth Talent Giorgio Scalvini

November 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Giorgio Scalvini has been making the headlines for all the right reasons following his rise to the Atalanta first team last year. The club have now set a price tag for potential suitors to consider.

Newcastle Set to Upset Serie A Suitors in Thuram Transfer Race

November 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Napoli have been mentioned as strong suitors for Marcus Thuram but new reports indicate that his future may lie elsewhere, perhaps in the Premier League with Newcastle United.

Rummenigge believes Marotta has achieved remarkable results despite working with limited financial resources, as Inter prepare to claim a double.

Bayern Legend Rummenigge Speaks World Cup Favorites, Italy Absence

November 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Rummenigge believes one of the two South American heavyweights are well in shape to lift the World Cup for a record sixth time. He also had a say on Italy's absence and spoke of Super League plans.

Juventus to Keep Rovella Despite Manchester City and Arsenal Interest

November 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rovella is held high in regard in the sights of the Juventus management, having moved from Genoa last season. He has been keenly scouted by Manchester City and Arsenal scouts for a potential move in 2023.

Inter could be in the market for a wingback in January, and they are keeping tabs on Pasquale Mazzocchi for the role if Robin Gosens leave.

Napoli Join Inter in Race for Salernitana Ace as Di Lorenzo Deputy

November 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo being inches away from signing a contract extension, Napoli are eyeing an ace from Salernitana to boost their ranks going into the second half of the season.

Argentine youngster Matias Soulé has not enjoyed regular minutes, as expected, since his promotion to the Juventus first team under Massimiliano Allegri.

Juventus Open Door for Soulé Departure Come January

November 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Argentine youngster Matias Soulé has not enjoyed regular minutes, as expected, since his promotion to the Juventus first team under Massimiliano Allegri. Soulé is one of the two options for Empoli to reinforce their attack line.

Juventus have already tested the waters with Giuntoli, but the Napoli executive has hardly budged, despite Bianconeri chief John Elkann’s personal efforts.

Napoli Make Initial Contact with Luzern for Swiss Prodigy

November 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Apart from two exciting midfield talents that Napoli were earlier reported to be eyeing – Khephren Thuram and Lazar Samardzic – there is yet another name the club are scouting.

FIGC is closing in on the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, and more details have emerged about the abrupt separation with Roberto Mancini.

Roberto Mancini: “I Stayed Because I Want to Take Revenge”

November 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Coach Roberto Mancini believes Italy’s fate will change sooner or later, as he expects his nation to qualify for the next showdown event in 2026 and take revenge.

Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli spilled the beans on how the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deal came to be over multiple windows.

Kvaratskhelia Reveals Motivation for Tour de Force UCL Debut

November 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli struck transfer jackpot with the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia last summer, so far profiting off the Georgian’s exceptional performances that have propelled the club to the summit of domestic and continental standings.

Roma are poised to win the race to onboard Ola Solbakken after a tipsy-turvy duel with Napoli, which appeared to be in the lead in previous months.

Ola Solbakken Arrives in Italy Ahead of Roma Transfer

November 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Solbakken won't be available immediately, but Roma fans can rejoice because it won’t be long before they watch him play. He will be at Mourinho's disposal for the highly-anticipated encounters against Bologna and Milan once Serie A resumes.

Atletico Madrid Join Serie A Giants for Spezia Prodigy

November 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

The meteoric rise of Spezia prodigy Jakub Kiwior has regularly been taken into account across Europe, and with the prospect of a positive World Cup ahead of him, it might not be long before he moves away from Spezia.

Roma are in advanced talks to sign Rasmus Kristensen from Leeds United, but Rick Karsdorp has no intention of leaving and is blocking a new arrival.

Rick Karsdorp Misses Roma Training, All But Set for Winter Transfer