Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma might change their goalie next summer and have Lecce’s Wladimiro Falcone into their crosshairs since the future of Rui Patricio is uncertain.

Roma Earmark Lecce Goalkeeper for Next Summer Window

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma might change their goalie next summer and have Lecce’s Wladimiro Falcone into their crosshairs. Rui Patricio hasn’t had many blunders this year, but he’s on an expiring contract, and the Giallorossi are in a holding pattern on that front. The Salentini star is a boyhood fan.

Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ departure.

Udinese Need to Be Blown Away by Bid to Sell Samardzic

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and especially Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ upcoming departure. Their director Federico Balzaretti doubled down on their position before the latest game: “Nothing has changed. He has to work better all the time."

Milan are unlikely to sign Benjamin Sesko due to his rapidly increasing valuation but might turn to another Bundesliga striker, Serhou Guirassy.

Stuttgart Striker Asks Milan for a Substantial Salary

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have zeroed in on Serhou Guirassy to shore up their attack, but despite his manageable release clause, they still face big obstacles to sign him. On top of the burgeoning competition, his wage requests are sizeable. The Rossoneri touched base with his camp a few times.

Rodrigo De Paul was mentioned as an early option to replenish the Juventus midfield, but Cristiano Giuntoli and co. will have to look elsewhere.

Atletico Madrid Repel Juventus Advances for De Paul

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rodrigo De Paul was mentioned as an early option to replenish the Juventus midfield, but Cristiano Giuntoli and co. will have to look elsewhere to replace Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli. Atletico Madrid rebuffed their advances and will keep him in January.

Representative Comments on Inter and Atalanta Targets

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Agent Vincenzo Cavaliere has a few high-profile Croatian players who could enliven the upcoming January window in his portfolio, starting with Andrej Kramaric. He's having a good season with Hoffenheim and has been linked to Inter, Milan, and Bologna: "He could start for any Serie A side."

Stefano Pioli will have options after the end of his Milan tenure, although not exclusively depending on him, if he wants to bounce back right away.

Embattled Milan Coach Pioli Lives to Fight Another Day

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan considered firing Stefano Pioli after their latest stumble against Salernitana, but he’ll stay on the bench for the Sassuolo game, which might be his final opportunity to turn things around. The brass is blaming his staff for their continuous injuries.

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as a potentially affordable target.

Roma, Tottenham, and Liverpool Eye Brazilian Defender

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as an affordable target. There’s a €7M release clause in his contract. However, a few sides are after him, such as Feyenoord, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Liverpool.

Napoli are in advanced talks with Al-Ahli concerning the sale of Victor Osimhen, but there’s a lot of work to be done on the player’s side.

Agent Muses on Osimhen Renewing His Napoli Contract

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

Roberto Calenda commented on the much-awaited renewal of Victor Osimhen, which Napoli announced last Saturday, in an interview: “It was a historical negotiation. Great work, great satisfaction. It was the acknowledgment of what he has done and is doing on the pitch."

Inter have set their sights on Tajon Buchanan to replace the injured Juan Cuadrado, but acquiring him won’t be very easy.

Inter Facing Some Obstacles in Chase of Canadian Talent

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have set their sights on Tajon Buchanan to replace the injured Juan Cuadrado, but acquiring him won’t be very easy. Club Brugge have no intention of letting him go for a cheap fee, despite his wish and the fact that there’s not much time on his contract.

Lewis Ferguson came through in the crunch game versus Atalanta, scoring a late header that helped his team claim all three points. Juventus and Lazio have been keeping tabs,

Juventus and Lazio Following Ferguson Very Attentively

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lewis Ferguson came through in the crunch game versus Atalanta, scoring a late header that helped his team claim all three points. Juventus and Lazio have been keeping tabs, but Bologna are unwilling to discuss him in January. Both sides will stay keen in the summer.

A few major European tabs are intrigued by Teun Koopmeiners and Giorgio Scalvini, but Atalanta fully plan to hold onto them in January.

Atalanta Not Willing to Discuss Departure of Star Duo

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

A few major European tabs are intrigued by Teun Koopmeiners and Giorgio Scalvini, but Atalanta fully plan to hold onto them in January. Unless somebody comes over the top with an exorbitant offer, they’ll finish the season in Bergamo, and La Dea will see where things are at in the summer.

Leonardo Bonucci is inching closer to his Serie A return, as Roma are advancing in the negotiations to add him from Union Berlin.

Roma Going Full-Steam Ahead in Their Pursuit of Bonucci

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci is inching closer to his Serie A return, as Roma are advancing in the negotiations to add him from Union Berlin. José Mourinho has signed off on acquiring him. The Giallorossi just need to come to terms with the player because the Bundesliga side is willing to simply release him.

Author: Enrico Passarella