Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Karlsson was also tracked heavily by fellow Serie A rivals Napoli, Fiorentina and Lazio, with the latter two being offered his services by his entourage.

Lazio and Napoli Dueling for Dutch Talent Karlsson

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio and Napoli are both interested in Jesper Karlsson to shore up their frontlines. The Biancocelesti could arrange a double swoop from AZ Alkmaar since they are keen on Milos Kerkez too. The negotiation to purchase the fullback is more advanced, but they haven’t reached an agreement yet.

Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy.

Juventus to Pivot Toward Different Midfield Options

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are set to miss out on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who’s about to move to Saudi Arabia, and are assembling a new shortlist should they have the money and room to add one piece to their midfield. Cristiano Giuntoli is a well-documented fan of Teun Koopmeiners and inquired with Atalanta again.

Milan are struggling to come to terms with Villarreal for Samuel Chukwueze and might soon pivot toward a different target for the same role, Gustav Isaksen.

Milan Find Fallback Target for the Wing in Denmark

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are struggling to come to terms with Villarreal for Samuel Chukwueze and might soon pivot toward a different target for the same role, Gustav Isaksen. They have keenly scouted the winger in the past campaign. He wreaked havoc against Lazio in the Europa League group stage.

Inter have clear plans to succeed André Onana, as they plot to bring in Yann Sommer and Anatoliy Trubin to address the present and the future of their goal.

Inter Have Easier Pathway to Signing Sommer than Trubin

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have clear plans to succeed André Onana, as they plot to bring in Yann Sommer and Anatoliy Trubin to address the present and the future of their goal. Purchasing the Ukrainian prodigy will be onerous considering his team’s price tag. However, the Nerazzurri believe they will pay a lower fee.

Mauro Icardi has been linked to multiple Italian sides after resurrecting his career in Turkey, but Milan, Juventus, and Roma will have to look elsewhere.

Serie A Clubs to Miss Out on Galatasaray-Bound Icardi

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mauro Icardi has been linked to multiple Italian sides after resurrecting his career in Turkey, but Milan, Juventus, and Roma will have to look elsewhere to find a striker. The Argentine is on the verge of sealing a return to Galatasaray. The Cimbom will pay €10M for a permanent transfer.

ìFenerbahce have secured the deal for Rodrigo Becao just days after onboarding Fiorentina target Dominik Livakovic between the posts.

Atalanta Looking to Sign Veteran Defender from Udinese

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese

Atalanta have overtaken Torino in the race to sign Rodrigo Becao from Udinese. The defender is eager to leave, and the Friulani will eventually comply. His contract runs out in 2024, and he has no intention of extending it. The parties are closing in on an agreement despite some gap.

Rodrigo De Paul was mentioned as an early option to replenish the Juventus midfield, but Cristiano Giuntoli and co. will have to look elsewhere.

Roma Devise Strategy to Acquire Atletico Madrid Star

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have already addressed a few needs through Bosman additions, but they necessitate one more quality midfielder and a striker to finish the job, and Rodrigo De Paul has resurfaced as an option for the first role. The Giallorossi were very keen in the past already.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis dished on Victor Osimhen during an event aboard a cruise ship. He reiterated that he expects the start to stay.

Napoli Owner Blatantly Announces Osimhen Price Tag

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis further dished on Victor Osimhen during an event aboard a cruise ship. He reiterated that he didn’t expect the star to leave but also alluded to his evaluation: “If he’ll be still with us, then all the better. Otherwise, we’ll sign somebody very strong to replace him."

Matias Soulé is drawing suitors from multiple countries, and Juventus are weighing what to do. His permanent departure would fetch a decent sum.

Juventus Mulling Over Future of Highly-Touted Attacker

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matias Soulé is drawing suitors from multiple countries, and Juventus are weighing what to do. His permanent departure would fetch a decent sum and lessen the need to sell more pivotal contributors. Feyenoord have insistently poked around the starlet in recent weeks, but his price tag is sizeable.

After a long period of reflection with his wife Laura, Napoli ace Zielinski decided against choosing to accept the big money transfer to the Middle East.

Lazio to Target Zielinski to Replace Milinkovic-Savic

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio quickly rekindled their interest in Piotr Zielinski as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is highly likely to transfer to Saudi Arabia. Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis had strong words toward players entering the final year of their contracts. The Biancocelesti inquired a week ago. The request is €25M plus €5M add-ons.

Inter are zeroing in on Folarin Balogun after Atalanta stole Gianluca Scamacca from under their nose, but Simone Inzaghi prefers adding a pure no.9.

Milan Keeping Tabs on Arsenal and Lille Forwards Too

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have been offered Mehdi Taremi and are tracking Alvaro Morata, but they also have loftier targets for their attack, such as Jonathan David and Folarin Balogun. On the other hand, the duo is very expensive. The Iranian striker has been proposed to the Rossoneri and Roma by his agents.

Yann Aurel Bisseck landed in Italy Monday to take the medicals for Inter shortly after the conclusion of the U-21 European Championship.

Bisseck Arrives in Italy to Finalize Transfer to Inter

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Yann Aurel Bisseck landed in Italy Monday to take the medicals for Inter shortly after the conclusion of the U-21 European Championship. He has already signed a five-year contract with the Nerazzurri: "“I’m happy to be here, and I’m ready for this challenge.” But the negotiation isn't complete yet.

Author: Enrico Passarella