Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lazio have come to terms with Daichi Kamada and are in advanced talks for Midtjylland’s Gustav Isaken. A full agreement is very near in both cases.

Lazio Finally on the Verge of Completing Two Signings

August 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Lazio have come to terms with Daichi Kamada and are in advanced talks for Midtjylland’s Gustav Isaksen. The agreement with the Japanese just needs to be finalized. He’ll be in town for the medicals soon. The Biancocelesti accepted the conditions set by his entourage. He'll sign a two-year contract.

Atalanta will meet again with the representatives of Charles De Ketelaere to further discuss his arrival after some issues.

Atalanta and Milan Agree to Terms of De Ketelaere Deal

August 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta came out in the open for Charles De Ketelaere and concurred on the parameters to sign him with Milan. They must now convince the player to join, as he isn’t so eager to leave. The talks between the two teams ramped up in the last three days.

Fenerbahce continue to track Rade Krunic, but they have worked more on the player’s side than with Milan. The Rossoneri have yet to receive an official bid.

Milan Trusted Backup Draws Interest from Fenerbahce

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Rade Krunic has received a substantial offer from Fenerbahce, and Milan could sign off on his departure if the fee were proper. The midfielder has struck a deal on personal terms as he’d get a regular role and a pay hike. He’s under contract for two more years and earns €1.2M annually.

Napoli are forced to move on after missing out on Gabri Veiga, who’s headed to Al-Ahli, and plot to revisit Teun Koopmeiners and Lazar Samardzic.

Inter Going Full Steam Ahead for Two More Signings

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese, West Ham

Inter have scheduled a meeting with Udinese to seal the deal for Lazar Samardzic, and the talks with West Ham for Scamacca are progressing nicely. It’ll take some more time to conclude the operation with West Ham. The Nerazzurri and the Friulani will iron out the final details soon.

Charles De Ketelaere is officially a new Atalanta player. The Belgian midfielder completed his awaited move to La Dea with some delay.

De Ketelaere More Seriously Pondering Early Milan Exit

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The departure of Charles De Ketelaere has started to gain traction, although the suitors will have to convince him to switch sides. He’s not entirely convinced to leave Milan after just one lackluster season. The Belgian midfielder has yet to make the call on his future.

Napoli reportedly put forth an offer for Kevin Danso, but they were unable to match Lens’ price tag. The defender is negotiating an extension.

Napoli Handed Transfer Blow Concerning Lens Staple

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Napoli reportedly put forth an offer for Kevin Danso, but they were unable to match Lens’ price tag. The defender is negotiating an extension with his new club, which would definitely force them to look elsewhere to find a replacement for Kim Min-Jae. Konstantinos Mavropanos is high on their wish list.

Juventus are in the process of trimming their squad and are negotiating the departures of prospects Koni De Winter and Marley Aké.

Juventus on the Verge of Shipping Off Two Youngsters

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus are in the process of trimming their squad and are negotiating the departures of Koni De Winter and Marley Aké. The winger will join Udinese. A few sides are competing to pry the center-back away, but Genoa are firmly in the lead.

After a few peaceful months, which didn’t translate into an extension, Lazio and Luis Alberto are at loggerheads again. The Spaniard no-showed in practice.

Luis Alberto Holding Out During Contractual Dispute

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After a few peaceful months, which didn’t translate into an extension, Lazio and Luis Alberto are at loggerheads again. The Spaniard no-showed two practice sessions Tuesday and didn’t fly to Birmingham with the rest of his teammates Wednesday, The midfielder is angry with the club due to outstanding bonuses.

Filip Stankovic is manning the sticks for Inter while they are having trouble replacing André Onana and Samir Handanovic.

Budding Inter Goalie Gaining Support Inside the Club

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Filip Stankovic is manning the sticks for Inter while they are having trouble replacing André Onana and Samir Handanovic. He played the whole friendly versus PSG and was sure-handed. Third-stringer Raffaele Di Gennaro was fielded for just 45 minutes in the last two pre-season tilts combined.

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days.

Gianluigi Buffon Expected to Announce His Retirement

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days. After long deliberations, he made the final call. His former teammates have already started to pay homage.

Lazio denied the tensions between Maurizio Sarri and Claudio Lotito with a statement, but they’ll have to speed up on the transfer to appease the gaffer.

Lazio Reprise Chasing Out-of-Contract Japanese Star

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Lazio denied the tensions between Maurizio Sarri and Claudio Lotito with a statement, but they’ll have to speed up on the transfer to appease the gaffer. They resumed talking with Daichi Kamada, who’s still a free agent. The Biancocelesti have accepted the requests of the Japanese star’s camp on wages and commissions.

Amrabat is ready to leave Fiorentina, with United still the favorites to sign him on an outright deal. However, a temporary loan looks seemingly realistic.

Fiorentina Playing Hardball with Man United for Amrabat

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Sofyan Amrabat has been insistently linked to Manchester United this summer, but the move has yet to materialize. The two teams aren’t currently bargaining directly. The midfielder cast doubts about his departure after a friendly Tuesday: "I don’t know if I’ll go. I might stay.”

Author: Enrico Passarella