Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Considering the issues and doubts concerning other names, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is back to being a primary target for Juventus.

Tottenham Midfielder Roars Back in Juventus Search

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Considering the issues and doubts concerning other names, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is back to being a primary target for Juventus. He’s unhappy with his playing time at Tottenham. The Bianconeri aim to get him on an initial loan. The deal could envisage a €30M obligation to buy.

Inter went full-steam ahead on Tajon Buchanan after Juan Cuadrado opted to have surgery due to an Achilles’ injury. The deal is almost done.

Inter on the Brink of Signing Buchanan from Club Brugge

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter went full-steam ahead on Tajon Buchanan after Juan Cuadrado opted to have surgery due to an Achilles’ injury. Despite some hurdles, they should be able to seal the deal in a hurry. President Steven Zhang has okayed a small extra budget. He could arrive permanently.

Napoli were already searching for a center-back beforehand, even more so following Natan’s shoulder injury, as he'll be out for a while.

Napoli Rekindle Their Efforts to Find a New Center-back

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli were already searching for a center-back beforehand, even more so following Natan’s shoulder injury. The talent is undergoing further tests but might be sidelined for up to two months. They were considering partying ways with Leo Ostigard, who hasn’t won over Walter Mazzarri, but they might just add.

Milan are about to reunite with Matteo Gabbia but most likely won’t stop there to fix their depleted defense. Villarreal have given their green light.

Milan Close to Gabbia, Mull New Addition to the Defense

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal, West Ham

Milan are about to reunite with Matteo Gabbia but most likely won’t stop there to fix their depleted defense. Villarreal have given their green light to terminate his loan spell early. The two teams are finalizing the agreement and the paperwork. There shouldn’t be problems.

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."

Author: Enrico Passarella