Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

After signing Matteo Gabbia and Pietro Terracciano, Milan might not be done adding to their defense and are keen on Radu Dragusin and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Chelsea and Italian Powerhouses Keep Tabs on Torino Ace

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Alessandro Buongiorno said no to Atalanta last summer and has continued to grow afterward, further raising his valuation. He and Torino could accept if a top team tendered a large at the end of the season. The center-back surely won’t lack high-profile suitors, for instance Juventus and Chelsea.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is experiencing his toughest season since he’s at Roma, as he hasn’t been able to find pace following a pair of thigh injuries.

Pellegrini Weighs Roma Exit with Saudi Arabia Calling

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Pellegrini is experiencing his toughest season since he’s at Roma, as he hasn’t been able to find pace following a pair of thigh injuries. The situation is starting to weigh on him, and he’s reflecting on his future. He’s not serene, and the Saudi sirens are sounding loud.

Arthur is having a proper renaissance at Fiorentina, and their brass are giving serious thought about buying him out from Juventus.

Fiorentina Could Keep Juventus Loanee Permanently

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Arthur is having a proper renaissance at Fiorentina, and their brass is giving serious thought about buying him out from Juventus, even though it wouldn’t come cheap. The midfielder has thrived in Vincenzo Italiano’s system. The Viola would have to shell out €20M to have him permanently.

Lazio are receiving offers for Daichi Kamada, and the management and the player have started to consider them due to his reduced role.

Lazio Field Bids for Kamada, Close In on a New Signing

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio are receiving offers for Daichi Kamada, and the management and the player have started to consider them. The midfielder would like to star with more continuity, especially in the next seasons leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, Maurizio Sarri never fielded him along with Luis Alberto in recent months.

Shortly after the pivotal call on their bench, Juventus will have to sort out the future of their top youngsters, especially Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen.

Another Juventus Prodigy on His Way to Frosinone

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Frosinone have sped up the talks for the transfer of Dean Huijsen, who will join the Ciociari in the early days of January. They beat the competition of a few foreign teams, for instance, Granada, Anderlecht, Young Boys, and Newcastle United, some of which wanted an option to buy.

Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window.

Napoli Start Searching for Potential Elmas Substitutes

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window. The signatures aren’t imminent, but the operation is on its homestretch. The buyers have cleared the biggest obstacle, which was to convince the Azzurri to sell.

Milan have begun examining Galatasaray center-back Victor Nelsson and Sint-Truiden’s youngster Matte Smets to address the role.

Milan Add More Options to Their Defensive Shortlist

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are doing their due diligence to identify the right defender to sign in January and have begun examining also Galatasaray center-back Victor Nelsson and Sint-Truiden’s youngster Matte Smets. Clement Lenglet and Matteo Gabbia are considered the frontrunners to plug their holes at the moment.

Serie A will have to change their transfer market strategies from January onward, as the fiscal advantages deriving from the 'Decreto Crescita' will stop.

Lotito States Roma Are Dead Without ‘Decreto Crescita’

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A will have to change their transfer market strategies from January onward, as the fiscal advantages deriving from the 'Decreto Crescita' will stop at the end of 2023. Therefore, the clubs will have to pay full taxes on the salaries of every player, including those joining from abroad.

Juventus have tested the waters for a few midfielders and haven’t zeroed in on one just yet. If it was up to them, they’d acquire Teun Koopmeiners.

Juventus Undecided About Which Midfielder to Sign

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus have tested the waters for a few midfielders and haven’t zeroed in on one just yet. If it was up to them, they’d acquire Teun Koopmeiners, but Atalanta don’t want to sell their star, especially midway through the seaso. The Bianconeri have made strides in their chase of Kalvin Phillips.

Inter have often expressed major confidence in coming to terms with Lautaro Martinez, while his camp and the player himself have been more cautious.

Inter Worried with Lautaro Martinez Fitness After Upset

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez had to play more than anticipated in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia game versus Bologna and subbed off at the beginning of overtime due to an adductor problem. He was sporting some bandage while on the bench. He missed a penalty kick in the 65th minute. Inter were eventually eliminated.

Akor Adams has been mentioned as an option to shore up the Milan attack in January. He’s also reportedly on West Ham's radar.

Montpellier Striker Discusses Lingering Links to Milan

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Akor Adams has been mentioned as an option to shore up the Milan attack in January. He’s also reportedly on West Ham's radar: “To be honest, I haven’t really thought about it and don’t know anything. We’re in the middle of the season, and I’m focused on Montpellier."

The arrival and confirmation of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench is going to affect the team's transfer market strategy.

Saudi Arabia Sides to Pursue Lukaku and Immobile Again

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Saudi Arabia didn’t manage to lure Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile last summer, but their clubs haven’t given up for good. They are preparing large bids to succeed in their purpose next summer. Chelsea have set a €42M price tag for their striker, who’s currently on loan at Roma.

Author: Enrico Passarella