Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan have reportedly decided to move on from Stefano Pioli next summer and replace him with Antonio Conte, who's a free agent.

Milan Tipped to Appoint Conte at the End of the Season

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan have reportedly decided to move on from Stefano Pioli next summer and replace him with Antonio Conte. The former Tottenham gaffer was rumored to be keen on taking over the Rossoneri while Napoli courted him in recent months.

Juventus are considering a late cheap addition to their midfield and have tested the waters for Giacomo Bonaventura and Roberto Pereyra.

Juventus Kick the Tires About Two Serie A Veterans

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus are considering a late cheap addition to their midfield and have tested the waters for Giacomo Bonaventura and Roberto Pereyra. They were rebuffed by Fiorentina and Udinese in both cases. The former is only technically on an expiring contract.

Roma have found the left-back they were looking for and completed their second January acquisition, as Angelino landed in Italy to finalize his switch.

Roma Primed to Formally Confirm the Arrival of Angelino

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have found the left-back they were looking for and completed their second January acquisition, as Angelino landed in Italy to finalize his switch on Monday. The Giallorossi started targeting him late last week and reached an agreement with him, RB Leipzig, and Galatasaray.

Joshua Zirkzee is one of the main names in the Milan crosshairs ahead of the summer and might be easier to sign than other targets.

Milan Devise Simple Plan to Sign Bologna Star Zirkzee

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Joshua Zirkzee is one of the main names in the Milan crosshairs ahead of the summer. He lived up to his reputation in the recent clash at San Siro. While he would be pricey, he might be easier to sign than other targets.

Empoli would like to keep Tommaso Baldanzi until the end of the season, but he’s not completely untouchable, as normal for a minnow.

Empoli Set Hardline Conditions to Sell Their Top Talent

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Empoli would like to keep Tommaso Baldanzi until the end of the season, but he’s not completely untouchable, as normal for a minnow. But the offer would have to be proper and match their valuation. The price tag of the starlet has decreased this season.

Victor Osimhen alluded he would take the next step in his career at the end of the season, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis stated they were aware of it.

Napoli Begin Looking For Potential Osimhen Successors

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen alluded he would take the next step in his career at the end of the season, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis stated they knew about his likely exit while negotiating his extension. The Partenopei have started searching for his replacement.

Milan are scrambling to find a new defender, and they might get one from Roma, Marash Kumbulla. The Giallorossi need to part ways with one of their players.

Roma Outcast Possible Fallback Plan for Milan Defense

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are scrambling to find a new defender, and they might get one from Roma, Marash Kumbulla. The Giallorossi need to part ways with one of their players to make room for Angelino. The fullback is already in town for the medicals and the formalities shortly.

Matias Soulé has been Frosinone’s driving force so far and was one of the protagonists of the January window as well due to an offer from Al-Ittihad.

Juventus Might Try to Use Soulé to Sign Koopmeiners

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matias Soulé won’t transfer in January, as Frosinone director Guido Angelozzi confirmed that he and Juventus turned down a lucrative bid from Al-Ittihad. But it’s far from certain his future will be with the Bianconeri. Atalanta have shown interest in the winger.

Piotr Zielinski and Victor Osimhen will probably leave Napoli at the end of the season, but the brass isn’t concerned about their effort level.

Napoli Downplay Locker Room Issues Due to Likely Exits

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Piotr Zielinski and Victor Osimhen will probably leave Napoli at the end of the season, but the brass isn’t concerned about their effort level: "Maybe it’s not correct to believe that, if a player is thinking about leaving, he won’t give 100 percent."

Recent rumors from Spain suggested Barcelona was keen on Rafael Leao and was preparing an offer, but Milan have every intention of keeping their ace.

Leao Voices Commitment to Milan as PSG Buzz Resurfaces

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao has been shortlisted by PSG for the summer, when they might have to replace Kylian Mbappé. There’s a €175M release clause in his contract. Director Luis Campos, who worked for Lille in the past, is handling the deal.

Milan have already started tracking a pair of future targets in other roles such as Valencia’s Javi Guerra and Alaves’ Javi Lopez.

Milan Earmark Two Spanish Prodigies for the Summer

January 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan plot to finish their January window by adding another defender, but they have already started tracking future targets in other roles such as Valencia’s Javi Guerra and Alaves’ Javi Lopez. The former has also been linked to Juventus.

Aurelio De Laurentiis addressed a few hot-button topics at the end of a League’s assembly, starting by comment the recent words by Victor Osimhen.

De Laurentiis Candid on Osimhen, Mourinho, and Zielinski

January 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Aurelio De Laurentiis addressed a few hot-button topics at the end of a League’s assembly, starting by comment the recent words by Victor Osimhen: “We already knew he would leave last summer. Otherwise, the negotiation for his renewal wouldn’t have been so long."

Author: Enrico Passarella