Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma have been busy searching for new defenders in January, but they risk losing one in January, as PSG have shown some interest in Diego Llorente.

Roma and Leeds United Defender Lands on PSG Radar

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have been busy searching for new defenders in January, but they risk losing one in January, as PSG have shown some interest in Diego Llorente. The Spaniard returned to the Italian capital on loan from Leeds United last summer.

After a six-month saga, Rade Krunic is on the precipice of fleeing Milan to transfer to Fenerbahce. The Turkish club went after him insistently last summer.

Krunic Finally Slated to Leave Milan to Join Fenerbahce

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After a six-month saga, Rade Krunic is on the precipice of transferring to Fenerbahce. The Turkish club went after him insistently last summer, but he was a starter at the time, and their offer wasn’t good enough to convince the Rossoneri.

Moise Kean leaving Juventus on loan is gaining momentum each day. A few teams are lining up to onboard him. Fiorentina are in pole position.

Juventus Preparing Minor Tweak to Their Frontline

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Moise Kean leaving Juventus on loan is gaining momentum each day. A few teams are lining up to onboard him. Fiorentina are in pole position, as they are the favorite destination of the player. Instead, he discarded Salernitana.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is going to great lengths to sway Antonio Conte into taking over, not necessarily waiting till the end of the season.

Napoli Ready to Give Conte the Moon to Convince Him

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is going to great lengths to sway Antonio Conte into taking over, not necessarily waiting till the end of the season. But he hasn’t broken through with the former Juventus, Inter, and Tottenham gaffer for now.

Inter hosted a mediator close to Mehdi Taremi in recent days. They reiterated that they want to bring him in for free at the end of the season.

Inter Keep in Touch with Main Attacking Summer Target

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter hosted a mediator close to Mehdi Taremi in recent days. They reiterated that they want to bring him in for free at the end of the season and not in January. It’s far from certain Porto would let him go early for a low sum anyway.

Juventus have overtaken Inter in the race to sign Tiago Djaló, striking an agreement with him as well after finding an understanding with Lille.

Juventus on the Homestretch of the Acquisition of Djaló

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have successfully overtaken Inter in the race to sign Tiago Djaló, striking an agreement with him as well after finding an understanding with Lille. He’s expected to come in for the medicals next week. The Bianconeri will spend €3.5M right away.

Roma plan to replace Renato Sanches once they find a solution for him, and they have earmarked Oriol Romeu as a potential new addition.

Roma Show Preliminary Interest in Barcelona Midfielder

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma plan to replace Renato Sanches once they find a solution for him, and they have earmarked Oriol Romeu as a potential new addition. He has progressively fallen out of favor this season. The Giallorossi can only sign somebody on loan.

Napoli are on the prowl for an established defender after missing out on Radu Dragusin and inquired about familiar names with Serie A ties.

Napoli Forced to Scramble as Dragusin Picks Tottenham

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bulgaria, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli are on the prowl for an established defender after missing out on Radu Dragusin and inquired about familiar names, such as Fiorentina’s Lucas Martinez Quarta and Rennes’ Arthur Theate. The Genoa star has made up his mind and will join Tottenham.

Milan tested the waters for a pair of expensive acquisitions, but Lilian Brassier is the defender who’s the closest to them for the time being.

Brest Linchpin Frontrunner to Replenish Milan Defense

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan tested the waters for a pair of expensive acquisitions, but Lilian Brassier is the defender who’s the closest to them for the time being. He’s on the radar of a few French teams, but he’d pick the Rossoneri if given the chance.

Leonardo Bonucci won’t be coming back to Italy but he will indeed transfer in January, as Fenerbahce have come to terms with him and Union Berlin.

Bonucci Headed to Fenerbahce Following Roma Fiasco

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci won’t be coming back to Italy but he will indeed transfer in January, as Fenerbahce have come to terms with him and Union Berlin. The move will be official in a couple of days once the market opens in Turkey.

While discussing the acquisition of Filippo Terracciano, Milan have shown interest in another Verona player, Cyril Ngonge, who might depart too.

Milan, Napoli, and Fiorentina Chasing After Verona Star

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

While discussing the acquisition of Filippo Terracciano, Milan have shown interest in another Verona player, Cyril Ngonge, who might depart as his team needs cash to mend their finances. Fiorentina and Napoli are also after the winger, who's price tag is affordable.

Lazio intend to take the conversations with Felipe Anderson down to the wire despite the June 30th expiration date of his contract.

Lazio Not Open to Early Departure of Felipe Anderson

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio intend to take the conversations with Felipe Anderson down to the wire despite the June 30th expiration date of his contract. Juventus are waiting in the wings to snap him up for free while some Saudi clubs have moved to get him in January.

Author: Enrico Passarella