Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

After a brief negotiation, Atalanta have sealed the deal to onboard Mitchel Bakker, who will form their revamped left flank along with Sead Kolasinac.

Atalanta Set to Complete Double Swoop on the Left Wing

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After a brief negotiation, Atalanta have sealed the deal to onboard Mitchel Bakker, who will form their revamped left flank along with Sead Kolasinac. The latter has already taken the medicals, while the former will do it Thursday afternoon. La Dea will pay around €10M to acquire the Bayer Leverkusen defender.

Atalanta are mulling to use the Rasmus Hojlund windfall for more major moves and reportedly set sights on Domenico Berardi and Gianluca Scamacca.

Milan Propose Long-Shot Swap Deal to Sign Scamacca

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Milan tried to kill two birds with one stone by offering Divock Origi to West Ham for Gianluca Scamacca. However, the suggestion doesn’t seem viable. The Belgian, who has a long-term contract, doesn’t want to leave. Moreover, the Irons plan to recoup at least part of their investment.

Lazio and Napoli are both keeping tabs on Samuele Ricci, but it’d take a large offer to convince Torino to sell. The Granata plan to hold on to him.

Lazio and Napoli Interested in Torino Touted Midfielder

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Lazio and Napoli are both keeping tabs on Samuele Ricci, but it’d take a large offer to convince Torino to sell. The Granata plan to hold on to their best players after convincing Milan Juric to stay in their dugout for another campaign. Both sides need a midfielder.

Paulo Dybala is poised to return from his knee injury in the upcoming match versus Lecce. He tried to rush things to be available versus Inter.

Chelsea Looming Over Talks Between Roma and Dybala

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala is spending the final days of his vacations in Ibiza while he waits to learn about his future, as his low release clause could entice a few clubs, starting Chelsea. He’s likely to continue with Roma, but only a new contract would completely remove any doubt.

Juventus intend to double down on the right wing after signing Timothy Weah and have resumed eyeing their old target Nahuel Molina.

Juventus Rekindle Interest in Atletico Madrid Wingback

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus intend to double down on the right wing after signing Timothy Weah and have resumed eyeing Nahuel Molina. He had been extensively linked to them before Atletico Madrid purchased him for €20M last summer. The Argentine has a €90M release clause and was Atletico Madrid's most used player last season.

Luis Alberto has put to rest the uncertainty about the future by penning a renewal till 2027 and has progressively won over Maurizio Sarri.

Lazio Star Luis Alberto Reach Agreement on an Extension

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Luis Alberto has rejected a lucrative bid from Saudi Arabia and will stay at Lazio, likely for years to come. The parties have struck a deal to prolong his contract until 2027. While the future of his fellow midfield ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is uncertain, he’ll continue to serve his key role.

Milan have identified their next three purchases, Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, and Alvaro Morata, and the negotiations are progressing.

Milan In Advanced Talks to Complete Three Additions

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have identified their next three purchases, Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, and Alvaro Morata, and the negotiations with their respective clubs are progressing. The management is optimistic they will join sooner rather than later, although they will likely have to put more money on the table.

Inter director Piero Ausilio replied to some questions about local players while attending an event organized by the Albanian Football Federation.

Inter Exec Ausilio Talks Frattesi, Lukaku, and Onana

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sporting director Piero Ausilio expounded on some subjects after participating in an event about sports and music in Milan, starting with Davide Frattesi and hinting at one further signing in the role. He also commented about their chase of Romelu Lukaku and Manchester United target André Onana.

Juventus managed to keep ahold of Adrien Rabiot, but an addition to the midfield can’t be excluded, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is still on their radar.

Juventus Remain Top Destination for Milinkovic-Savic

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus managed to keep ahold of Adrien Rabiot, but a top-end addition to the midfield can’t be excluded, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is still on their radar. The Serb continues to have the Bianconeri as his primary landing spot and hasn’t received different offers despite some rumors.

Alessandro Bastoni will miss the upcoming Euro qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine and is tentatively questionable for the Derby d’Italia.

Inter Formally Announce Two Anticipated Key Extensions

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter aren’t busy just signing new players, as they have locked up two of their own too, Alessandro Bastoni and Hakan Calhanoglu. The previous contracts of the two stars would have run out at the end of next season. The defender pushed the expiration date to 2028, while the Turk to 2027.

Inter and Sassuolo have finalized every detail concerning the transfer of Davide Frattesi. The midfielder is reaching Milan to take the medicals.

Inter and Sassuolo Put Pen to Paper on Frattesi Deal

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Sassuolo have finalized every detail concerning the transfer of Davide Frattesi. The midfielder is reaching Milan to take the medicals and sign his new contract. The Neroverdi director Giovanni Carnevali announced it to the press after visiting the buyers’ HQ: "It’s done, we just signed everything."

Milan have put Adama Traoré on hold as they insist on signing Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal, and Roma could take advantage of the situation.

Roma Could Exploit Milan Indecisiveness on the Wings

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan have put Adama Traoré on hold as they insist on signing Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal, and Roma could take advantage of the situation. The Rossoneri have put forth an offer, and the Spanish club has yet to reply to it. Purchasing the Nigerian winger would exclude other extra-EU players.

Author: Enrico Passarella