Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus will handle a few contract extensions once the transfer window shuts close, and Wojciech Szczesny and Daniele Rugani are first in line.

Juventus Weigh Prolonging Contracts of Two Veterans

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus will handle a few contract extensions once the transfer window shuts close, and Wojciech Szczesny and Daniele Rugani could be the first ones to get new deals. The Bianconeri wish to lower their payroll. Therefore, they’ll try to extend the two players’ pacts while reducing their annual salaries.

Romelu Lukaku has put pen to paper on his Roma move, returning to Serie A for a third stint after two previous ones at Inter.

Roma Officially Finalize the Acquisition of Lukaku

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku has put pen to paper on his Roma move, returning to Serie A for a third stint after two at Inter. He was chased after by Juventus throughout the summer, but the domino to bring him to Turin didn’t materialize, nor did a swap with Dusan Vlahovic.

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

Napoli Not Expected to Make Any More Moves This Summer

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window. The future of Diego Demme still hangs in the balance, but he probably won't be replaced if he left.

Atalanta are about to complete a purchase they have long set up, as wingback Emil Holm will take the medicals on Wednesday.

Spezia Prodigy Holm on the Verge of Joining Atalanta

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market

While they are tending to a multi-player deal with Torino, Atalanta are about to complete a purchase they have long set up, as Emil Holm will take the medicals Wednesday. La Dea sprinted in the last couple of weeks, taking advantage of the fact Juventus gave up their chase.

Inter will make a splash signing Benjamin Pavard but might not be done making moves, as they are monitoring a pair of options to round out their midfield.

Inter Keeping Tabs on RB Salzburg Touted Midfield Pair

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter will make a splash signing Benjamin Pavard, replacing Milan Skriniar with some delay, but might not be done making moves, as they are monitoring a pair of options to round out their midfield, should the right opportunity present itself. Stefano Sensi is likely to staying put.

A new controversy has hit Napoli, as Victor Osimhen has deleted almost all the Napoli references and pictures from his social media pages.

Napoli Down to the Nitty-Gritty of Expected Extension

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have struck an agreement in principle with Victor Osimhen, but they haven’t announced his extension yet. Some minor issues pop up here and there, as the contract is 40 pages long, but its formalization could come at any moment. The Partenopei will exert a large financial effort.

Juventus are unlikely to make big moves but are in advanced talks to lock down two promising youngsters, Kenan Yildiz and Dean Huijsen.

Juventus on the Brink of Renewing Deals of Two Starlets

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are unlikely to make big moves down the stretch, but they are in advanced talks to lock down two promising youngsters, Kenan Yildiz and Dean Huijsen. The former has come off the bench in each of the first two matches this season, providing a spark.

Jesper Lindstrom completed his Napoli move Tuesday, while Hirving Lozano will formally finalize his return to PSV either Wednesday or Thursday.

Lozano and Lindstrom Transfers Set Napoli Back a Little

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Jesper Lindstrom completed his Napoli move Tuesday, while Hirving Lozano will formally finalize his return to PSV either Wednesday or Thursday. The winger has already bid farewell to his teammates at the Castel Volturno training center. His annual wages will go down from €4.5M to €3M

Milan struck out on their primary targets but signed a new option up front at last on deadline day, snapping up one that was very available, Luka Jovic.

Fiorentina Outcast Buying Time to Find a Team He Likes

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Luka Jovic is on his way out following the additions of Luca Beltran and M’Bala Nzola, but his departure will go down to the final minutes or perhaps into overtime, considering the different deadline days in some countries. Olympiakos touched base with his entourage but didn't get a firm answer.

Roma have inquired about Filip Kostic as there’s a chance they’ll lose Leonardo Spinazzola in the final days of the summer.

Roma Probe Kostic, Get in Touch with Bonucci Entourage

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have inquired about Filip Kostic as there’s a chance they’ll lose Leonardo Spinazzola in the final days of the summer. The Serb hasn’t played in the first two matches, where Massimiliano Allegri fielded Andrea Cambiaso and Samuel Iling instead. The two youngsters have fared well on the left wing.

Atalanta and Torino are discussing an operation that could see Alessandro Buongiorno, Duvan Zapata, Brandon Soppy, and Aleksej Miranchuk switch sides.

Atalanta and Torino Trying to Put Together Megadeal

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Atalanta and Torino are discussing a bombastic operation that could see Alessandro Buongiorno, Duvan Zapata, Brandon Soppy, and Aleksej Miranchuk switch sides. La Dea is very interested in the budding center-back. The Granata slapped a lofty price tag on him, but they are enticed by the possibility of getting the striker.

The links between Mehdi Taremi and Inter continue to gain steam, but it’s more likely that the Serie A leaders will wait till the summer to onboard him.

Milan Making Headway in Challenging Pursuit of Taremi

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are getting closer to Mehdi Taremi, as they upped their initial €15M offer a little. The striker is putting pressure on Porto to let him go. He’s behaving similarly to Benjamin Pavard, who eventually got his wish and is about to complete his move to Inter.

Author: Enrico Passarella