Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Simone Inzaghi was handed a renewal deal on Tuesday, so José Mourinho is now the coach among the top Serie A ones to have a short-term contract.

Mourinho Drops Clever Hints About His Favorite Target

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho isn’t leaving room to the imagination about whom he favors to lead the frontline, as he has alluded to Alvaro Morata with multiple social media posts. The striker reportedly shares the sentiment, also because he’s very tight with Paulo Dybala. But Roma need money before activating his release clause

Milan are close to landing the striker they wanted, as Noah Okafor will take the medicals Saturday if they finalize an agreement with RB Salzburg.

Milan on the Brink of Acquiring RB Salzburg Prodigy

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan are close to landing the striker they have been looking for, as Noah Okafor will take the medicals Saturday if they finalize an agreement with RB Salzburg in short order. The Swiss prodigy has long been on their radar, but they have been chasing different targets this summer.

Ancelotti has reached out to Dusan Vlahovic to relay his esteem and keep in touch ahead of a possible pursuit, as Real Madrid have yet to replace Benzema.

Real Madrid Waiting in Wings for Restless Juventus Star

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liga, Ligue 1, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Carlo Ancelotti has reached out to Dusan Vlahovic to relay his esteem and keep in touch ahead of a possible pursuit, as Real Madrid have yet to replace Karim Benzema. Los Galacticos have been focusing on Kylian Mbappé. They might pivot toward different stars if the stalemate with PSG continues.

Claudio Lotito and Maurizio Sarri are growing further and further apart. The wedge was already there in the summer due to the transfer market.

Sarri and Lotito Butt Heads over the Transfer Market

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Maurizio Sarri and Claudio Lotito had a heated confrontation over the phone concerning Lazio’s lack of acquisitions so far. The coach is eager to bring in new pieces to give them time to learn his system. The Biancocelesti have sealed the deal only for Taty Castellanos so far.

Inter are regrouping after walking away from the negotiation to sign Romelu Lukaku and now have Folarin Balogun as their primary target for the position.

Inter Put Arsenal Starlet atop Their Updated Shortlist

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese, West Ham

Inter are regrouping after walking away from the negotiation to sign Romelu Lukaku and now have Folarin Balogun as their primary target for the position. They have gathered intel on a few alternatives, but the Arsenal prodigy is the most convincing one in their officials’ mind.

Atalanta face Raków in their UEFA Europa League opener after a year’s absence from Europe, but Gasperini will have to make do without their star striker.

Gasperini Talks Hojlund Future and Defensive Targets

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini discussed Rasmus Hojlund, Atalanta’s transfer market strategies, and a few of his players from their pre-season retreat in Clusone. He began by addressing the Manchester United target: "He would benefit from playing another season with us. He's the top prospect in his role."

After substantial inquiries with Porto, Milan have decided to prioritize Samuel Chukwueze over Mehdi Taremi to shore up their frontline.

Milan Resume Talks to Onboard Villarreal Budding Star

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After substantial inquiries with Porto, Milan have decided to prioritize Samuel Chukwueze over Mehdi Taremi to shore up their frontline. They can sign just one of the two, as they are both non-EU players. Each Serie A team has just two slots for this type of purchases every season.

Juventus and Fiorentina have come to terms regarding the loan spell of Arthur, who will take the medicals and sign with his new team Friday.

Arthur Headed to Fiorentina in Loan Deal from Juventus

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

Juventus and Fiorentina have come to terms regarding the loan spell of Arthur, who will take the medicals and sign with his new team Friday. The Brazilian midfielder is on the move again after an injury-riddled stint at Liverpool. The Old Lady will cover his wages in its entirety.

After signing Thuram and Arnautovic, Inter could bring in a third new striker this summer, but everything hinges on the future of Joaquin Correa.

Inter Fringe Attacker Awaiting Offer from Saudi Arabia

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter might soon receive an offer from Saudi Arabia for Joaquin Correa. The attacker has been for sale for about a year, but no bid has satisfied the Nerazzurri so far. He joined in a €33M move from Lazio. The interest is reportedly tangible even though his agent is playing coy.

Napoli can kick their search for a new center-back into high gear and have resumed pursuing one of their early targets for the role, Lens’ Kevin Danso.

Napoli Touted to Reignite Interest in Top Lens Defender

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli can kick their search for a new center-back into high gear with a €50M check deriving from the sale of Kim Min-Jae to Bayern Munich in their pockets, and they have resumed pursuing one of their early targets for the role, Lens’ Kevin Danso.

Alvaro Morata was linked to most Serie A’s top teams in the summer but didn’t leave Atletico Madrid in the end. He discussed his summer

Juventus to Bid for Morata Only Under One Condition

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus touched base with the agent of Alvaro Morata while he was in Italy, but their interest isn’t as intense as other teams. His third spell could materialize only if the Bianconeri sold Federico Chiesa first. The ex-Fiorentina winger hasn’t asked to depart, nor has the club received compelling offers.

Inter might take off for Japan without a no.1 goalkeeper, as the negotiations to sign Yann Sommer and Anatoliy Trubin could take longer than anticipated.

Inter Far Apart in Conversations with Shakhtar Donetsk

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter might be forced to take off for Japan without a starting-caliber goalkeeper, as the negotiations to purchase Yann Sommer and Anatoliy Trubin could take longer than anticipated. The main hurdle to signing the Swiss captain is Thomas Tuchel, who wants Bayern Munich to acquire a reliable goalie before letting him go,

Author: Enrico Passarella