Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus and Napoli will collide on Friday in the first match of Round 15, and the competition between the two rivals will expand beyond the pitch afterward

Juventus Looking to Keep Raiding Napoli in the Future

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus and Napoli will collide on Friday in the first match of Round 15, and the competition between the two rivals will expand beyond the pitch afterward. The Bianconeri successfully lured Cristiano Giuntoli last summer, and they don’t want to stop there, poaching more execs and players.

Lautaro Martinez has corroborated the rumors about his incoming extension in an exclusive: "We're very close to the signature."

Lautaro Martinez Confirms Inter Renewal Is Very Close

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez has corroborated the rumors about his incoming extension: I’m serene, I feel good here and the same goes for my family. We’re almost ready, and only a couple of details are missing at this point. I’m eager to renew my contract. I hope it happens tomorrow."

Napoli are on the prowl for a new midfielder and have earmarked Maurits Kjaergaard, who’s been growing steadily at RB Salzburg.

Napoli Take Interest in Touted RB Salzburg Midfielder

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are on the prowl for a new midfielder and have earmarked Maurits Kjaergaard, who’s been growing steadily in his time at Red Bull Salzburg. The Partenopei haven’t gotten much from Jens-Lys Cajuste and will lose Frank Anguissa for a while due to AFCON.

Enzo Raiola, the representative of Alessio Romagnoli, cast minor doubts about the long-term permanence of his client at Lazio.

Agent Talks Romagnoli and Pellegrini’s Future at Lazio

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Enzo Raiola, the representative of Alessio Romagnoli, cast minor doubts about the long-term permanence of his client in Rome: “He’s very happy with them, but there are some situations that need to be evaluated. He was coming off an important situation, also economically."

Milan have struck a deal with Juan Miranda on a four-year contract, should he arrive in June. They have opened talks with Real Betis for a January move.

Milan Make Headway in Talks to Acquire Spanish Fullback

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have struck a deal with Juan Miranda on a four-year contract, should he arrive in June. They have opened talks with Real Betis to bring him over in January considering their issues in the back. The Rossoneri have offered €2M for that purpose. The clubs will negotiate in the coming weeks.

Juventus are negotiating several renewals and would like to change course and stop handing out large wages to buy players or keep their own.

Rabiot Inches Closer to New Extension with Juventus

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Adrien Rabiot is leaning toward re-upping his Juventus contract and staying put for at least another season. His mother and agent Veronique had postponed the negotiation in a recent interview, but the parties have been bargaining in the last few weeks. The Bianconeri are mulling a one-year renewal.

Juventus have a few Serie A names on their radar to bolster their depleted midfield in January, including Frank Anguissa.

Juventus Ponder Long-Shot Attempt to Sign Napoli Star

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have a few Serie A names on their radar to bolster their depleted midfield in January, including Frank Anguissa. Cristiano Giuntoli brought him to Napoli in a reasonably-priced deal from Fulham in the summer of 2021. Napoli are unwilling to even sit down.

Lautaro Martinez probably won’t pen his new Inter contract before Christmas, but it could happen shortly thereafter, by January 6th.

Inter Finalizing Big Numbers of Lautaro Martinez Deal

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez probably won’t pen his new Inter contract before Christmas, but it could happen shortly thereafter. The parties are down to the nitty-gritty of his extension. They have been tirelessly working on it in recent weeks. The negotiation is in its homestretch.

Inter are in pole position to sign Tiago Djaló in June but, Juventus and Atletico Madrid could open talks with Lille to add him for a small fee in January.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid Eyeing Up Inter Target

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are in pole position to sign Tiago Djaló in June, but the January window could upset their apple cart, as Juventus and Atletico Madrid could open talks with Lille to onboard him for a small fee. The French side might settle since he won't stay.

The Milan front office will have their work cut out for them to come to terms on a new contract with star goalie Mike Maignan.

Milan Far Off from Agreeing to New Maignan Contract

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The Milan hierarchy will have their work cut out for them to come to terms on a new contract with Mike Maignan. The goalkeeper earns €2.8M, which is a lot less than his top colleagues across Europe. His entourage has asked for a robust sum to re-up.

Lorenzo Pirola was said to be a secondary option for the Inter defense following Tajon Buchanan’s injury, but the management will have to keep searching.

Roma Closer to Salernitana Talent than to Genoa Star

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are one of the many sides intrigued by Radu Dragusin, but Genoa have no intention of selling him in January, while Lorenzo Pirola should be a more attainable target. While Albert Gudmundsson extended his contract to quash any chatter, the defender has yet to do so.

Domenico Berardi gets routinely linked with a move to Juventus, but Sassuolo exec Giovanni Carnevali stated that the two clubs weren’t currently discussing.

Sassuolo CEO Dishes on Berardi to Juventus and Mourinho

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Domenico Berardi gets routinely linked with a move to Juventus, but Sassuolo exec Giovanni Carnevali stated that the two clubs weren’t currently discussing any player. The executive also criticized José Mourinho following the latest controversy: "I would have never dared to disparage other sides."

Author: Enrico Passarella