Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

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.

Mehdi Taremi will be officially unveiled as a new Inter player after his Porto contract formally runs out on June 30th. He spoke about the move.

Porto Marksman Emerges as a Possible Option for Milan

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have earmarked Mehdi Taremi to deputize Olivier Giroud, as the talks with Atletico Madrid for Alvaro Morata aren’t going well. The Rossoneri will likely have to activate his release clause to get him, as the Colchoneros have been stiff during the early conversations. The Iranian wouldn't be cheap either, though.

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

De Laurentiis Discusses Giuntoli, Osimhen, and More

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis touched on a few matters while unveiling their new kits. He lambasted Cristiano Giuntoli after he professed his Juventus fandom: "“I didn’t expect it at all. It blindsided me. If I had noticed it beforehand, I would have gotten rid of him earlier.”

Roma are in advanced talks to sign Rasmus Kristensen from Leeds United, but Rick Karsdorp has no intention of leaving and is blocking a new arrival.

Roma Wing-Back Reluctant to Depart Despite Rumors

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are in advanced talks to sign Rasmus Kristensen from Leeds United, but Rick Karsdorp has no intention of leaving and is blocking a new arrival in the same role. The fullback has struggled to find suitors also because he’s not in any rush to move.

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet.

Bayern Munich Haven’t Activated Kim Release Clause Yet

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet. One of the reasons, other than the difficulties in coming to terms with the respective teams, is that the South Korean hasn’t formally left.

Al-Hilal have lodged a large offer for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and he and the club are seriously mulling it. The Saudi club has met Lazio’s price tag.

Al-Hilal Put Forth Very Rich Bid for Milinkovic-Savic

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal have lodged a large offer for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and he and the club are seriously mulling it. The Saudi club has met Lazio’s price tag, something the other suitors have been unwilling to do this summer. The player will have the final say on the matter but is inclined to accept.

Author: Enrico Passarella