Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

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,

Victor Osimhen and Napoli are expected to shake hands soon. After several meetings, the Partenopei and his agent Roberto Calenda struck a deal.

Napoli a Little Closer to an Agreement with Osimhen

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

Victor Osimhen reached Napoli’s retreat in Dimaro Wednesday after getting a few extra days off because of international duties in June. He was accompanied by his agent Roberto Calenda, who had another meeting with president Aurelio De Laurentiis to discuss an extension. The new deal should have a release clause.

Atalanta missed out on Rodrigo Becao but are close to Isak Hien and El Bilal Touré. They will accelerate their pursuits after some exits.

Atalanta Line Up Two Signings from Verona and Almeria

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Atalanta missed out on Rodrigo Becao, who will join Fenerbahce, but are close to Isak Hien and El Bilal Touré. They will accelerate their pursuits once they sell least one defender. Merih Demiral has been excluded from their pre-season retreat because he’s on his way out.

Monza exceeded expectations last campaign, marginally missing out on a top-half finish, as Augusto played a vital role in contributing to the 11th position.

Juventus Keep Chasing After Spezia and Monza Wingbacks

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus have two priority targets to bolster their wings, Emil Holm and Carlos Augusto. The talks for the first one are progressing well, while they are currently set on the left wing, so they’d have to sell somebody to seriously track the latter. The Bianconeri management met with Spezia Tuesday.

Milan are on the verge of missing out on Arnaut Danjuma as Everton overtook them. The Toffees were in contention to sign him last January.

Everton Likely to Beat Milan in Race to Capture Danjuma

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Marseille, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are on the verge of missing out on Arnaut Danjuma as Everton overtook them. The Toffees were in contention to sign him last January, but Tottenham pipped them at the post. However, the Spurs didn’t buy him out following the loan spell. The deal is about to be completed.

Author: Enrico Passarella