Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Atalanta are preparing for life without Teun Koopmeiners and, in addition to Matt O’Riley, they have kicked the tires on Lazar Samardzic.

Napoli Continue Negotiating for Double Midfield Swoop

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market, Udinese

The Lazar Samardzic deal has taken longer than anticipated after a swift move by Napoli at the end of December. Unlike what happened with Inter, the acquisition isn’t in jeopardy. Almost everything has been ironed out on his personal terms.

Juventus have lined up yet another extension, as they are considering adding at least a couple of years to the contract of Weston McKennie.

Juventus Set to Ramp Up Efforts to Re-Up with McKennie

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have lined up yet another extension, as they are considering adding at least a couple of years to the contract of Weston McKennie. The parties have been in touch in recent weeks and will seek to come to an understanding.

Despite the arrival of Mehdi Taremi, Alexis Sanchez still has a shot to stay at Inter. The coaching staff and the execs have appreciated his contribution.

Inter Can’t Add a New Striker Without Offloading One

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter wouldn’t mind signing a new striker to back up Lautaro Martinez and Marko Arnautovic, but they used their January budget for Tajon Buchanan. Alexis Sanchez has been invited to leave by Arturo Vidal due to a lack of game time.

Tottenham have countered the recent offer by Napoli for Dragusin and have recaptured the lead to land the Romanian defender.

Bayern Munich and Milan Join Fray to Sign Dragusin

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham have countered the recent offer by Napoli for Dragusin and have recaptured the lead to land the Romanian defender. However, Bayern Munich have come into the picture as well, and Milan showed interest too. The Spurs have upped their bid.

Moise Kean is likely to get his wish to leave Juventus and join Atletico Madrid, which were the top destination in his mind.

Juventus Mulling Loaning Out Striker, Fiorentina Linked

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus are contemplating loaning out Moise Kean considering the recent emergence of Kenan Yildiz and that their other strikers are in good shape, especially Dusan Vlahovic, who has gotten it going with a pair of key goals lately after an injury-riddled spell.

The convoluted release clause of Paulo Dybala is back to being a topic of conversation at Roma, as Chelsea have reportedly laid eyes on him.

Roma Exec ‘Serene’ on Dybala Despite Chelsea Links

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The convoluted release clause of Paulo Dybala is back to being a topic of conversation, as foreign teams can snap him up for a very low sum, provided he signs off on it, and Chelsea have reportedly laid eyes on him.

Napoli hit rock-bottom on Sunday, as Torino trashed them three-nil away. The Partenopei didn’t right the ship after firing Garcia and appointing Mazzarri.

Napoli Not Considering Another Coaching Change for Now

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli hit rock-bottom on Sunday, as Torino trashed them three-nil away. The Partenopei didn’t right the ship after firing Rudi Garcia and appointing Walter Mazzarri. The returning coach has fared worse result-wise. A new coaching change doesn’t appear in the cards.

Milan are about to complete their second winter signing, as Filippo Terracciano came in on Sunday night and will take the medicals on Monday.

Terracciano on the Precipice of Finalizing Milan Switch

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are about to complete their second winter signing, as Filippo Terracciano came in on Sunday night and will take the medicals and complete the formalities on Monday. The Rossoneri always seemed in the lead once Verona decided to cash in.

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and opened talks.

Napoli, Sevilla, and Inter Involved in Midfield Triangle

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and have opened talks with Leicester City and Sevilla, where he’s currently on loan. They are getting an assist from Inter.

Tiago Pinto sensed that Roma wouldn’t have confirmed him regardless of the outcome of the season, and he decided to cut ties early.

Why Roma and Tiago Pinto Ended Up Partying Ways Early

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Tiago Pinto sensed that Roma wouldn’t have confirmed him regardless of the outcome of the season, and he decided to cut ties early to give himself and the club more time. The ownership would have gone in that direction for technical reasons and not results.

Tiago Djaló has an agreement in place to join Inter in a Bosman move at the end of the season, but Juventus are trying to top their Derby d’Italia rivals.

Juventus Lodge Bid to Beat Inter at the Last Corner

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Tiago Djaló has an agreement in place to join Inter in a Bosman move at the end of the season, but Juventus are trying to top their Derby d’Italia rivals by signing him in January, paying a small fee to Lille.

Thomas Tuchel will most likely leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, and Antonio Conte is among the candidates to replace him.

Napoli Meet with Conte Again but He’d Prefer Milan

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis met with Antonio Conte again recently, offering him to take over at the end of the season, but the coach bought time because he’d rather go to Milan. The Partenopei patro tendered a sizeable three-year contract.

Author: Enrico Passarella