Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Christian Pulisic is a new Milan player. The winger landed in Italy Wednesday morning and proceeded with the medicals and the other formalities.

Pulisic Officially Completes Move from Chelsea to Milan

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Christian Pulisic is a new Milan player. The winger landed in Italy Wednesday morning and proceeded with the medicals and the other formalities ahead of the completion of the deal. He inked a four-year contract and will earn €4M annually. The Rossoneri will pay €20M to Chelsea.

Milan could sign Nicolas Dominguez notwithstanding what happens with Rade Krunic. Fenerbahce’s offer has fallen well short of his price tag so far.

Roma Contemplating Arranging Swap Deal with Bologna

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have been attached to some big-name options to shore up their midfield, but they could eventually pivot toward more reachable candidates, like Nicolas Dominguez if they proved too hard to sign. They could orchestrate a multi-player deal with Bologna involving winger Ola Solbakken, who joined in January.

Robin Gosens has received an offer from Wolfsburg. He has been tipped to return to the Bundesliga this summer, but no team has come close.

Inter Wantaway Gosens Draws Low Offer from Wolfsburg

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Robin Gosens has received an offer from Wolfsburg. He has been tipped to return to the Bundesliga this summer, but no team has come close to signing him yet. Union Berlin, which will play in the Champions League next season, are also in contention. However, Inter want a robust fee to sell.

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.

Napoli Reach Out to Former Eintracht Frankfurt Star

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Napoli are making plans in case Piotr Zielinski departs. Lazio and especially Al-Ahli are pursuing the Pole, who rejected an extension offer and is likely on his way out. The Partenopei are earmarking potential replacements. They added Daichi Kamada and Giovanni Lo Celso to their shortlist.

Even though Romelu Lukaku is clearly pushing to return to Inter, the interest coming from Juventus is concrete and dated.

Juventus Looming as Inter Continue Bidding for Lukaku

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Even though Romelu Lukaku is clearly pushing to return to Inter, the interest coming from Juventus is concrete and dated. They have been in touch with his lawyer Sebastien Ledure since March. At this stage, the two Italian sides can’t accelerate because they need to collect funds from major sales.

Al-Hilal has announced the arrival of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, while Lazio have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.

Lazio Evaluating Which Purchase to Make in the Midfield

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Al-Hilal has announced the arrival of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, while Lazio have yet to issue an official statement on the matter. President Claudio Lotito drove a hard bargain until the last moment. The deal isn’t in jeopardy, but he won’t release the transfer until he gets the first installment.

Juventus and Chelsea negotiated a swap between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku for a couple of weeks during the summer, but it didn't happen.

Juventus Star Welcomes Move to PSG Following Inquiry

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Dusan Vlahovic has given his greenlight to PSG following the recent inquiry by the Ligue 1’s powerhouse. The French side is going after multiple center-forwards. The amount of their respective price tags will likely determine whom they will ultimately sign. The contacts between clubs have been only preliminary

José Mourinho wants Roma to bring in more reinforcements to bolster the squad and make it deeper. Rasmus Kristensen will be the next addition.

Mourinho Wishes to Add Four More Pieces to Roma Squad

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leeds United, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho wants Roma to bring in more reinforcements to bolster the squad and make it deeper. Rasmus Kristensen will be the next addition, as he’ll take the medicals over the weekend. Afterward, the Special One expects the management to sign one midfielder and two strikers.

Aston Villa have laid eyes on Charles De Ketelaere, who could depart Milan after just one season. The first offer from was substantial.

Aston Villa Could Offer Escape Route to Milan Misfit

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Aston Villa have laid eyes on Charles De Ketelaere, who could depart Milan after just one season. The first offer from the Premier League side was lower than the Rossoneri’s request, but not by a lot. The Birmingham-based outfit tendered €25M. The Italian counterparty has set a €30M price tag.

Hirving Lozano was expected to start against Frosinone, replacing the banged-up Khvicha Kvaratshkelia on the left wing but spent the match on the bench.

Lozano Will Not Stay at Napoli Without a New Contract

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Hirving Lozano is facing a pivotal summer, as he’ll either extend his contract with Napoli or have to find a new team. The Azzurri won’t keep him if there’s the risk of losing him for nothing in 2024. De Laurentiis had rather incendiary words about the winger.

Atalanta are closing in on Emil Holm to bolster their right flank. They missed out on Wilfried Singo, who officially joined Monaco.

Inter to Prioritize Spezia Prospect for the Right Wing

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Inter will need to add a right wing-back after tending to more urgent matters and have Emil Holm as their top target for the position. The Nerazzurri didn’t retain Raoul Bellanova. They could have done so for €7M after shelling €3M for the initial loan last summer.

Leonardo Bonucci has been shown the door by Juventus, but, as he previously stated, he’s determined to win back the coach and the management.

Bonucci Informed of Reduced Role by Juventus Brass

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Leonardo Bonucci could leave Juventus this summer. The defender has been told that, if he found a destination he liked, the management wouldn’t oppose the transfer. The Bianconeri plot to lean on younger players, and the captain will not be a starter. He's eyeing the 2024 European Championship, though.

Author: Enrico Passarella