Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

As expected, Inter announced the extensions of Federico Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan over the weekend, and they also re-upped with Matteo Darmian.

Further Details Concerning Three Recent Inter Renewals

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

As expected, Inter announced the extensions of Federico Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan over the weekend, and they also re-upped with Matteo Darmian. They didn’t need to negotiate with the defender since they simply picked up a pre-existing option.

The contract of Leonardo Spinazzola runs out at the end of the season, and Roma might seize the final chance to cash in on him a little in January.

Galatasaray Also Interested in Roma Fullback Spinazzola

January 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The contract of Leonardo Spinazzola runs out at the end of the season, and with the outcome of the negotiation to prolong it up in the air, Roma might seize the final chance to cash in on him a little in January. Galatasaray and two Saudi clubs are keen.

Despite Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli’s suspensions, Juventus won’t sign a new midfielder pronto but will rather take their time.

Juventus Currently Not Close to Adding Any Midfielder

January 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Despite Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli’s suspensions, Juventus won’t sign a new midfielder pronto but will rather take their time. Kalvin Phillips and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are reportedly two concrete targets. Their brass hasn’t accelerated because Massimiliano Allegri isn’t fully sold.

Genoa stated a few times they didn’t want to sell Radu Dragusin, but Tottenham have gotten close to their request and are serious than Milan and Napoli.

Tottenham Way Ahead of Napoli and Milan for Dragusin

January 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Genoa stated a few times they didn’t want to sell Radu Dragusin, but Tottenham have gotten close to their request, and their pursuit is a lot more serious than the interest coming from Milan and Napoli. The three parties haven’t reached an agreement just yet.

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward.

Atalanta Willing to Spend Good Sum for a New Defender

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Valencia

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward. Rafael Toloi and José Luis Palomino have missed a good chunk of the season due to muscular problems.

Roma are in talks with PSG to terminate the loan spell of Renato Sanches early. His stay has been hampered by thigh injuries.

Roma Actively Trying to Send Renato Sanches Back to PSG

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

Roma are in talks with PSG to terminate the loan spell of Renato Sanches early. His stay has been hampered by thigh injuries. He has made just five appearances, scoring once, for a total of 228 minutes. On one occasion, he was hooked after a quarter-hour.

Juventus are going after some established names to replenish their midfield, but they are also keeping tabs on Charlie Patino

Juventus Keen on Arsenal Starlet, Contemplate Swap

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are going after some established names to replenish their midfield, but they are also keeping tabs on Charlie Patino, who’s presently at Swansea on loan from Arsenal. He has posted 3 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances in the Championship.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has routinely dismissed the notion of handing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia a new contract since he’s tied to them long-term.

Kvaratskhelia Camp Likely to Ask Napoli For a New Deal

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has routinely dismissed the notion of handing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia a new contract since he’s already tied to them long-term. However, the recent Victor Osimhen extension has heightened the economic gap between the two star players.

Inter have been wrapped up the negotiations with Federico Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and their extensions could be announced as soon as Friday.

Inter Preparing Formal Statements for Two Key Renewals

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

Inter have wrapped up the negotiations with Federico Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and their extensions could be announced as soon as Friday, or by the end of the week at the latest. The Armenian was the top priority for the brass.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has gained ground over other options to shore up the Juventus midfield, but the Italian giants would have to pony up the money.

Tottenham Not Going to Help Juventus in Hojbjerg Deal

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has gained ground over other options to shore up the Juventus midfield, but the Italian giants would have to pony up the money to get him or at least commit to doing so in the summer. Tottenham want a definitive formula to let him go.

Milan are scouring the market for a new center-back, and they have reportedly taken an interest in Juventus loanee Koni De Winter.

Milan Add a Second Genoa Defender to Their Wish List

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are scouring the market for a new center-back and have taken an interest in Koni De Winter. The Rossoneri will reunite with Matteo Gabbia at the beginning of January, but they won’t stop there considering their injuries at the position.

Leonardo Bonucci was on the verge of coming to terms with Roma director Tiago Pinto, but the club’s ownership came over the top to block the deal.

Roma Change Their Mind About Bringing In Bonucci

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci was on the verge of coming to terms with Roma director Tiago Pinto, but the club’s ownership came over the top to block the deal. As a result, the defender won't transfer to the Italian capital for the second window in a row.

Author: Enrico Passarella