Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

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.”

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan.

Roma Mull Double Swoop, Resume Tracking Bologna Star

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

Roma have moved decisively to add Marcos Leonardo to their frontline, but they want a veteran too and have reignited their interest in Marko Arnautovic. The price tag of the Brazilian prodigy is around €15M. José Mourinho is unlikely to get Alvaro Morata as he wishes.

Juventus are celebrating the centenary of the Agnelli family’s takeover, and Massimiliano Allegri is firmly at the helm considering the good start.

Allegri Weighs in on Deal Involving Vlahovic and Lukaku

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri addressed the rumored swap between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku in a presser before a friendly in the United States. The coach is reportedly one of the biggest proponents of signing the Chelsea outcast: "’ll comply with the choices as I have always done.”

Milan had a summit with the agents of Rosario Central striker Alejo Veliz. They are interested but haven’t lodged an offer at this stage.

Milan Chasing After Two Touted Argentinian Attackers

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan had a summit with the agents of Rosario Central striker Alejo Veliz. They are interested but haven’t lodged an offer at this stage. There’s a €15M release clause in his contract. They have also laid eyes on Lucas Beltran. The 19-year-old has bagged 11 goals in 23 appearances in 2023.

Despite significant problems during the negotiation, Roma haven’t given up the chase for Marcos Leonardo. Rafaela Pimenta is helping them out.

Roma Eye Ex-Lazio Target, Get Offered Atalanta Veteran

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are in scramble mode after Inter barged into the Scamacca race and Cholo Simeone stated he wanted to keep ahold of Alvaro Morata. They are keen on Marcos Leonardo, who was pursued by Lazio earlier in the summer, but €12M wasn’t enough to sign him.

Tiago Djaló has an agreement in place to join Inter in a Bosman move at the end of the season, but Juventus are trying to top their Derby d’Italia rivals.

Inter Interested in Signing Lille Defender for Cheap

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have reignited their pursuit of Tiago Djaló, who was on their radar in the past. They haven’t targeted him this summer because he’s rehabbing an ACL tear. He tore it in March and will return later this year. The Nerazzurri are eyeing him for January or a Bosman move in 2024.

Napoli have announced the acquisition of Jesper Lindstrom, while the departure of Hirving Lozano hasn’t been finalized yet.

Napoli Need to Hurry to Sell Lozano to Los Angeles FC

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Hirving Lozano is likely to leave Napoli this summer, but a potential move to the MLS would have to materialize much sooner than deadline day in Europe, as their transfer market window ends Wednesday. the agents of the winger are in Italy to negotiate a transfer to Los Angeles FC.

Author: Enrico Passarella