Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

José Miguel Lopez Catalan has admitted that Juan Miranda will probably head elsewhere, as Milan are making strides to sign him in a Bosman move.

Real Betis Exec Nudges Spanish Fullback Toward Milan

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Real Betis director José Miguel Lopez Catalan has admitted that Juan Miranda will probably head elsewhere, as Milan are making strides to sign him in a Bosman move. They will attempt to strike a deal to acquire him in January already but won't offer much.

Domenico Berardi won’t be one of the protagonists of the January market, as Sassuolo need him in the second half of the campaign.

Sassuolo Won’t Entertain Berardi Departure in January

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Domenico Berardi won’t be one of the protagonists of the January market, as Sassuolo need him in the second half of the campaign. Director Giovanni Carnevali spoke clearly: “I can say directly that I won’t sell him. We won’t part ways with anybody during the winter."

RB Leipzig are pursuing Elijf Elmas, and the deal with Napoli has a good chance of going through. The player is keen on transferring.

RB Leipzig Open Talks to Onboard Napoli Midfielder

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

RB Leipzig are pursuing Elijf Elmas, and the deal with Napoli has a good chance of going through. The player is keen on transferring to have a more consistent role. Things haven’t changed under Walter Mazzarri, although he's currently out with a thigh injury.

Roma announced to have fired José Mourinho and appointed Daniele De Rossi on Tuesday in a sudden move but not completely out of the blue.

Roma Owners Not Rushed by Recent Mourinho Statements

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The recent public plea by José Mourinho hasn’t accelerated the negotiation between his camp and the Roma hierarchy to renew his contract. While there have been some preliminary contacts, the posture of the ownership hasn’t changed. They want to see how the season goes.

Juventus are plotting a new attempt to convince Monza to sell Andrea Colpani. They’ll try in January, but it'll be easier in the summer.

Juventus Might Have Trump Card to Sign Monza Starlet

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are plotting a new attempt to convince Monza to sell Andrea Colpani. They’ll try in January, even though they’ll have a way better chance of being successful in the summer. They have a makeweight that could entice the Brianzoli, Fabio Miretti.

Inter have been bargaining with Henrikh Mkhitaryan in recent months, but the agreement hasn’t arrived yet despite their urgency.

Inter Now in a Hurry to Strike a Deal with Mkhitaryan

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have been bargaining with Henrikh Mkhitaryan in recent months, but the agreement hasn’t arrived yet, even though he’s their most urgent extension since his contract is up at the of the campaign. The Nerazzurri don’t want to lose him and are trying to come to terms on a two-year deal.

Milan have displayed significant interest in Tammy Abraham to complete their frontline and could offer Roma a few players in return to match his price tag.

Milan Brass Seeking Answers for Continuous Injuries

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan lost two more men in the recent Monza game, Tommaso Pobega and Noah Okafor. The Swiss talent is quickly back on the mend after recovering from a thigh injury. He suffered a similar one, straining the right semimembranosus muscle this time. He’ll be out for three or four weeks.

Just six months after his arrival, Leonardo Bonucci might not be long for Union Berlin, and Roma are mulling making a run at him.

Bonucci Resurfaces as an Option to Bolster Roma Defense

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Just six months after his arrival, Leonardo Bonucci might not be long for Union Berlin, and Roma are mulling making a run at him. A lot has changed since he transferred to Germany, and that could entice him to depart and return to the Peninsula.

Napoli are weighing adding a defender in January and have earmarked two names being pursued by Milan too, Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kiwior.

Napoli and Milan Vying for Same Premier League Targets

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are weighing adding a defender in January considering Natan’s struggles so far, and they have earmarked two names being pursued by Milan too, Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kiwior. As is the case for the Rossoneri, they want the former on loan from Barcelona.

Juventus have been not so quietly working on the acquisitions of Teun Koopmeiners and Lewis Ferguson and are ready to include thier promising youngsters.

Juventus Weigh Compensation for Potential Soulé Sale

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Frosinone and Juventus will meet over the weekend, and it could be the right opportunity to talk business. The Ciociari already have three Bianconeri loanees in their squad. They could make it a foursome as they are keen on Dean Huijsen, who's eager for more playing time.

Napoli are slated to announce the renewal of Victor Osimhen before the end of the year. However, the other key contract negotiations are stalling.

Contract Talks Set for Mixed Outcomes for Napoli Trio

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are slated to announce the renewal of Victor Osimhen before the end of the year. However, the other key contract negotiations are stalling. The one with Piotr Zielinski, in particular, seems headed in the wrong direction. It’d be a surprise if he stayed put with the Azzurri at this point.

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

Roma Contemplating Early Renato Sanches Departure

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Renato Sanches played just 18 minutes off the bench in the recent Bologna game. José Mourinho apologized to him and justified the move in the presser: "We always think that the match, the responsibility, and the adrenaline could be the ideal way for him to make the leap."

Author: Enrico Passarella