Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

PSG are the only European to have shown tangible interest in Victor Osimhen, but the talks have been paused after an early approach.

Napoli Playing Waiting Game for Osimhen and Lukaku

July 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

PSG are the only European to have shown tangible interest in Victor Osimhen, but the talks have been paused after an early approach. The Ligue 1 side needs to sell one of their strikers first and disagrees with the massive valuation of the Nigerian star.

Juventus have other priorities, but they plan to address their wings in a major way after selling Matias Soulé and potentially offloading Federico Chiesa.

Juventus Have Big Plans for the Flanks Despite Exits

July 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Porto, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have other priorities, but they plan to address their wings in a major way after selling Matias Soulé and potentially offloading Federico Chiesa. He’s been linked to Tottenham in the last couple of days, but there’s nothing imminent or advanced for now.

Milan are making strides in the negotiations for Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal, and the nudge they need could could from Thiaw.

Milan Expected to Sell Thiaw to Newcastle Eventually

July 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are making strides in the negotiations for Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal, and the nudge they need to complete them could come from the sale of Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United. The deal is in its early stages for now.

José Mourinho and former director Tiago Pinto must be fuming about the glorious window Roma are putting together.

The Other Shoe Won’t Necessarily Drop for Lavish Roma

July 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

José Mourinho and former director Tiago Pinto must be fuming about the glorious window Roma are putting together. After three years of almost no spending, the Giallorossi are no longer under the yoke of a settlement agreement with UEFA, and it shows.

Fiorentina won the Andrea Colpani race, which wasn’t particularly busy as the top Italian teams preferred targeting other players.

Fiorentina Bag Colpani, Eye Juventus and Napoli Misfits

July 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Fiorentina won the Andrea Colpani race, which wasn’t particularly busy as the top Italian teams preferred targeting other players. They are plotting other big moves to restoke their midfield. They are keen on McKennie, Casadei, and Cajuste.

Inter are about to part ways with Valentin Carboni, but, considering the formula they are ironing out with Olympique Marseille, they’ll retain control.

Inter Starlet Inch Closer to Olympique Marseille Switch

July 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter are about to part ways with Valentin Carboni, but, considering the formula they are ironing out with Olympique Marseille, they’ll retain control of the player, even though that'll cost them a pretty penny down the line.

Mike Maignan could be part of a stunning merry-go-round of goalkeepers that could be triggered by Ederson leaving Manchester City.

Milan Ace Could Be Part of Improbable Goalies’ Carousel

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Valencia Leave a comment

Mike Maignan could be part of a stunning merry-go-round of goalkeepers that could be triggered by Ederson leaving Manchester City. Al-Nassr gave up the chase and signed former Inter target Bento. Al-Ittihad are after him now.

Inter could eventually add a pacey striker once they complete some sales and have been offered two proven veterans, Memphis Depay and Domenico Berardi.

Inter Offered Depay and Berardi to Round Out Attack

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter could eventually add a pacey striker once they complete some sales and have been offered two proven veterans, Memphis Depay and Domenico Berardi. They have been playing coy about Albert Gudmundsson due to his price tag.

Napoli have found the midfielder they like the most amid a slew of options, Marco Brescianini, and their pursuit will accelerate after an exit.

Napoli Leapfrog Atalanta in Race for Frosinone Staple

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have found the midfielder they like the most amid a slew of options, Marco Brescianini, and their pursuit will kick into high gear once they part ways with one of their current pieces at the position. Gianluca Gaetano and Jens-Lys Cajuste could both leave.

Only the official announcement and the medicals are missing before Riccardo Calafiori is officially a new Arsenal player.

All Sorted Out Between Arsenal and Bologna for Calafiori

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Only the mediclas and the official announcement are missing before Riccardo Calafiori is a new Arsenal player. The lawyers of the two sides have been tending to the paperwork in the last couple of days after the two front offices virtually shook hands.

Roma have tested the waters for Artem Dovbyk, who’s very close to Atletico Madrid, and have prepared a new bid for Alexander Sorloth after missing out on Youssef En-Nesyri.

Roma Interfere Late with Atletico Madrid Transfer Plans

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal Leave a comment

Roma have tested the waters for Artem Dovbyk, who’s very close to Atletico Madrid, and have prepared a new bid for Alexander Sorloth after missing out on Youssef En-Nesyri, who has officially joined Fenerbahce. They are trying to hijack the deal.

Juventus are about to formally start the Teun Koopmeiners negotiation with Atalanta but are also looking around and listed Maghnes Akliouche.

Juventus Locate Koopmeiners Alternative in Ligue 1

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Monaco, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are about to formally start the much-anticipated Teun Koopmeiners negotiation with Atalanta but are also looking around if the counterparty didn’t cave and have shown some interest in Maghnes Akliouche, who plays for Monaco.

Author: Enrico Passarella