Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter and Denzel Dumfries have been negotiating a new contract in recent months with major optimism about a positive result.

Dumfries Fully Expected to Renew Inter Contract Soon

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter and Denzel Dumfries have been negotiating a new contract in recent months with major optimism about a positive result, and that will indeed be the case. The wingback will put pen to paper shortly after the end of the window.

Milan and Roma are ready to examine again a potential swap between Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers in the final hours of the window.

Milan and Roma Revisiting Possible Swap of Attackers

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, West Ham

Milan and Roma are ready to examine again a potential swap between Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers in the final hours of the window. The Rossoneri have been after the Englishman throughout the summer. Luka Jovic needs to leave first.

Despite showing interest, Barcelona haven’t tabled a bid for Federico Chiesa, giving Liverpool a window of opportunity to complete the deal.

Liverpool Making Strides in Their Pursuit of Chiesa

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Despite showing interest, Barcelona haven’t tabled a bid for Federico Chiesa, giving Liverpool a window of opportunity to complete the deal. Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli had dinner with his agent Fali Ramadani on Monday.

Roma have bested Atalanta in the race to acquire Kevin Danso, but the Bergamaschi bounced back quickly with Odilon Kossonou.

Roma and Atalanta Land Big-Ticket Options in the Back

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have bested Atalanta in the race to acquire Kevin Danso, but the Bergamaschi bounced back quickly, as they have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to onboard Odilon Kossonou. Both are joining on initial loans.

Milan continue to seek ways to shore up their midfielder late and still have Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné in their crosshairs.

Milan Still Interested in ‘Gladbach’s Koné and Rabiot

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan continue to seek ways to shore up their midfielder and still have Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné in their crosshairs. They parted ways with two fringe contributors, as Tommaso Pobega and Yacine Adli have joined Bologna and Fiorentina respectively.

Roberto Calenda, the agent of Victor Osimhen, didn’t react too kindly to the latest rumors about Saudi Arabia. The transfer is in serious jeopardy.

Osimhen Stalls but Lukaku and McTominay Are Coming

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roberto Calenda, the agent of Victor Osimhen, didn’t react too kindly to the latest rumors about Saudi Arabia. The transfer is in serious jeopardy. While Napoli and Al-Ahli appeared close, the star set steep conditions. They are unlikely to be met.

If Juventus add Jadon Sancho, it’ll be in a late deal with Manchester United handsomely contributing to his wages like they did with Borussia Dortmund.

Juventus to Track Manchester United Misfit Until the End

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

If Juventus add Jadon Sancho, it’ll be in a late deal with Manchester United handsomely contributing to his wages. The rumors about the Englishman flying to Turin on a private jet on Monday were unfounded. The Bianconeri are surely interested, though.

Juventus made their choice about Wojciech Szczesny early in the summer, but they have struggled to find a new club for him afterward.

Szczesny Formally Announces His Retirement from Football

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus made their choice about Wojciech Szczesny early in the summer, but they have struggled to find a new club for him afterward. The parties solved the impasse in the easiest way: rescinding the contract a year in advance.

Roma aim to add a quality midfielder in the final days of the window and are very keen on Davide Frattesi, but nothing will come from it.

Roma Attempts for Inter Super-Sub Poised to Be In Vain

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma aim to add a quality midfielder in the final days of the window and are very keen on Davide Frattesi, but their dated interest is unlikely to lead to anything substantial. Inter have no intention of selling the midfielder.

Juventus have finally made Atalanta cave for Teun Koopmeiners in the latest round of talks between the respective officials.

Juventus Agree to Koopmeiners Price Tag at Long Last

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have finally made Atalanta cave for Teun Koopmeiners in the latest round of talks between the respective officials. La Dea has been trying to hold onto their star throughout the summer, but he did everything in his power to force his way out.

Fiorentina have struck a deal to sign Yacine Adli from Milan. The midfielder thought about it, as Olympique Marseille were after him too.

Fiorentina to Acquire Milan Outcast, Eye More Big Moves

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Fiorentina have struck a deal to sign Yacine Adli from Milan. The midfielder thought about it, as Olympique Marseille were after him too, but eventually accepted. He’ll join on loan with a €13M obligation to buy. He'll have the medicals soon.

Liverpool Star Rivaling Barcelona in Race to Add Chiesa

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa has attracted another high-profile suitor as, after the interest coming from Barcelona, Liverpool are also testing the waters. The player is keen on either destination. The Blaugrana have some issues with their lists.

Author: Enrico Passarella