Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

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.

Just days after missing out on ex-Milan midfielder Franck Kessié, who is set to transfer to Al-Ahli, Juventus have shifted their attention to Amrabat.

Napoli Poke Around Premier League-Linked Fiorentina Ace

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Napoli has joined the list of suitors for Sofyan Amrabat, who’s likely to leave Fiorentina this summer after the club managed to hold on to him in January. However, the midfielder hasn’t generated as much interest as after his great World Cup. Large offers have struggled to come in so far.

Ciro Immobile is changing his mind and, after welcoming the Saudi courtship in previous months, he’d like to stay put at Lazio to redeem himself.

Lotito Shoots Down Saudi Rumours Concerning Immobile

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ciro Immobile has some suitors in Saudi Arabia, but their interest hasn’t turned into an official offer yet. Moreover, they’ll have to convince president Claudio Lotito, who seems more determined to keep the captain than Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Only a very large bid and the will of the player could sway the president.

Milan have been looking for a buyer for Divock Origi all summer, but his departure isn't imminent despite the short time left in the window.

Milan Exclude Trio of Outcasts from United States Trip

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

Milan have axed three players ahead of the trip to the United States: Ante Rebic, Fode Ballo-Touré, and Divock Origi. The trio won’t be part of the technical plans moving forward. The club will try to find new homes for them throughout the summer. The fullback is the closest to leaving.

Leonardo Spinazzola has stayed healthy and logged the most minutes on the flank so far, but he might not be long for Roma due to his short-term contract.

Mourinho Wants Spinazzola to Stay amid Saudi Offer

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho wishes Leonardo Spinazzola didn’t leave despite getting an offer. The wingback is mulling his future since he has just one year left on his contract. The club won’t start the extension talks anytime soon. It could proceed during the season if things are going well.

Juan Cuadrado is a new Inter player. He underwent the physical tests and signed his new one year-contract Wednesday evening.

Inter Announce Cuadrado Acquisition on Free Transfer

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juan Cuadrado is a new Inter player. He underwent the physical tests and signed his one year-contract Wednesday. The Colombian international joins as a free agent after Juventus decided not to re-up with him. the veteran will earn €2.5M next season. His deal doesn’t have an option.

Tijjani Reijnders touched down in Milan Monday night and proceeded with the medicals and the signature on the contract with his new team.

Milan Officially Confirm Reijnders Deal with AZ Alkmaar

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Tijjani Reijnders touched down in Milan Monday night and proceeded with the medicals and the signature on the contract with his new team in the next two days: “Coming here was easy. I said yes after the first call. My dream is to win the Scudetto and the Champions League.”

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano received the Torrino d’Oro award on Wednesday and assessed their first few matches and in particular the loss to Inter.

Italiano Addresses Interest in Arthur, Jovic and Amrabat

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Vincenzo Italiano dished on the upcoming season and the transfer market and hailed the new additions in an interview from the brand-new Viola Park: “The last campaign gave us a lot in terms of knowledge and experience. We can all improve and grow. We have to intervene in some roles.

Lazio have taken their interest in Samuele Ricci to the next level and put forth a solid offer to convince Torino to sell.

Lazio Lodge Proposal to Acquire Young Torino Midfielder

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Lazio have taken their interest in Samuele Ricci to the next level and put forth a solid offer to convince Torino to sell. They had previously tried orchestrating a double swoop involving Antonio Sanabria but were quickly rebuffed. President Urbano Cairo labelled him untouchable, unless a strong bid arrives.

Author: Enrico Passarella