Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma have grown pessimistic about being able to bring in Joshua Zirkzee and are making headway for Donyell Malen.

Roma Turn Their Attention Toward Aston Villa Forward

January 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have grown pessimistic about being able to bring in Joshua Zirkzee even later in the window and have set their sights on a different Premier League striker, Donyell Malen, who’s having an up-and-down season. He has notched seven goals and two assiss.

Milan remain interested in Juventus defender Federico Gatti and are open to offering Ruben Loftus-Cheek in return.

Juventus and Milan Assess Another Potential Swap Deal

January 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus and Milan were attached to a trade between Federico Gatti and Samuele Ricci earlier in the window, but the operation didn't have legs, but the Rossoneri remain interested in the Italian defender and could offer Ruben Loftus-Cheek in return.

Roma have been working on the Giacomo Raspadori deal for a few weeks, but Napoli might overtake them at the last corner.

Raspadori Biding Time as Napoli Contemplate Reunion

January 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have been working on the Giacomo Raspadori deal for a few weeks at this point, but the player isn’t chomping at the bit to join them because he’s waiting to see whether Napoli could arrange a reunion. Moreover, he hasn't lost faith in convincing Simeone.

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line.

Napoli Taking a Look at Verona, Chelsea and Roma Stars

January 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line. The two sides are both keen on Hellas Verona’s Giovane. However, Atalanta and Lazio are eyeing him too.

Davide Frattesi is in limbo, as he wishes to depart, but Inter would only let him go for a considerable offer.

Inter Set Lofty Price Tag for In-Demand Frattesi

January 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Davide Frattesi is in limbo, as he wishes to depart, but Inter would only let him go for a considerable offer. His suitors haven’t tendered that much at this stage. Nottingham Forest have inquired lately, but the Nerazzurri ask for €35M. He continues to have a small role.

Juventus have been offered Thiago Almada as a Federico Chiesa fallback and have earmarked Santiago Castro for the summer.

Juventus Attached to Two Talented Argentinian Attackers

January 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will keep working on Federico Chiesa, but are keeping tabs on other options as well, as Thiago Almada has been offered to them by some intermediaries, while they are earmarked Bologna’s Santiago Castro for the future.

Roma tried to appease manager Gian Piero Gasperini in a summit centered on the transfer market on Wednesday.

Roma Speeding Up to Fulfill the Requests of Gasperini

January 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma tried to appease Gian Piero Gasperini in a summit centered on the transfer market on Wednesday. However, the main reason for his malcontent, director Frederic Massara, wasn’t present, and only the son of the owner, Ryan Friedkin, participated.

Lazio are chasing after Ruben Loftus-Cheek and several midfielders after selling Matteo Guendouzi to Fenerbahce.

Lazio Inquire About Milan Midfielder Amid Full Retool

January 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Villarreal Leave a comment

Lazio are in the hunt for reinforcements, as, after Taty Castellanos, Matteo Guendouzi will join Fenerbahce for about €30M, bonuses included. The Biancocelesti have reached an agreement with Ajax for Kenneth Taylor for €15M and also tested the waters for Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Juventus have reignited their interest in Marcos Senesi, who's been on their radar for years, ahead of a possible Bosman addition.

Juventus Track Bournemouth Defender, Further Pursuits

January 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, West Ham Leave a comment

Juventus are trying to set the stage for some Bosman signings on top of searching for cheap reinforcements in January, and have reignited their interest in Marcos Senesi, who’s been on their radar for a few years. He's on an expiring contract.

Milan are confident to have reached a breakthrough in the talks with Mike Maignan after upping their proposal.

Milan Continue to Inch Closer to Maignan Extension

January 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are confident to have reached a breakthrough in the talks with Mike Maignan after upping their proposal. They recently met with his representatives, and the talks will continue to finalize the agreement in short order.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini opted to remain silent following the Lecce win to avoid complaining about the lack of additions so far.

Tension Rising at Roma Over Delays on the Transfer Market

January 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini opted to remain silent following the Lecce win to avoid complaining about the lack of additions so far. He’s set for a meeting with the owners, who have flown to Italy. The gaffer would have liked more swiftness and expected the early arrival of Raspadori.

Juventus have laid eyes on Theo Hernandez and Franck Kessié, who are mulling heading back from Saudi Arabia next summer.

Juventus Linked to Two Former Milan Centerpieces

January 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Joao Cancelo might not be the only familiar face returning to Europe from Saudi Arabia in a relatively short amount of time, as Juventus have laid eyes on Theo Hernandez and Franck Kessié, who are mulling heading back too.

Author: Enrico Passarella