Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Luka Romero is poised to leave Lazio on a free and is attracting a few clubs, including Milan. He didn't play much last season.

Milan Lay Eyes on Touted Talent Set to Depart Lazio

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luka Romero is poised to leave Lazio on a free and is attracting a few clubs, including Milan. The 18-year-old winger has basically played the same amount of minutes with Argentina in the recent U-20 World Cup as with the Biancocelesti in the entire past season.

Bayern Munich have been tipped to be in contention to sign Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic, but they seem to prefer different targets.

Napoli Schedule Meeting with the Entourage of Osimhen

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli will soon hold a summit with the representatives of Victor Osimhen to take stock of the future of the striker and start discussing a potential contract extension. He’s currently tied to the team until 2025. The striker hasn’t shut the door to a possible renewal.

Niccolò Zaniolo is headed to the Premier League, more precisely at Aston Villa, which defeated Zenit in the race to capture him from Galatasaray.

Juventus and Galatasaray Might Cook Up Some Transfers

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus and Galatasaray might arrange some deals in the next few weeks. The Bianconeri are keen on Nicolò Zaniolo, while the Turkish club is eyeing Weston McKennie. He’s back in Turin following Leeds United’s relegation. The Azzurri ace reportedly wishes to come back to Serie A.

José Mourinho won’t be on the bench as Roma will tangle with Inter on Sunday since he was expelled late in the Monza game.

Mourinho Snubs Advances from Al-Ahli to Stay at Roma

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho took a meeting with Al-Ahli, but he has turned down their offer and will continue helming Roma. The parties convened in London, more precisely at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel earlier this week. The Saudi team would have covered the Portuguese coach in gold, but he declined.

Juventus will have to collect money in the summer to offset the deficit caused by the fact that they won’t play in the Champions League next season.

Juventus Aim to Mend Struggling Finances Through Sales

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus will have to collect money in the summer to offset the deficit caused by the fact that they won’t play in the Champions League next season. In general, the new front office will attempt to cut costs and repair the balance sheets. The club has been bleeding money for years.

After Milan and Villarreal came to terms earlier in the week, Samuel Chukwueze touched down in Italy Wednesday to take the medicals and put pen to paper.

Milan Hold Summit with Entourage of Villarreal Star

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Udinese, Villarreal

Milan are focusing on their frontline in the early stages of the transfer market window and are going after Samuel Chukwueze. The youngster has quickly become their primary target to shore up their right wing. Director Geoffrey Moncada had a two-hour meeting with the attackers’ camp at the club’s HQ.

Napoli have narrowed down the list of options for their bench to three names, Paulo Sousa, Christophe Galtier, and Rudi Garcia.

Napoli Whittle Down Candidates to Fill Their Opening

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli have narrowed the list of options to three names: Paulo Sousa, Christophe Galtier, and Rudi Garcia. The deadline to poach the Salernitana manager is next Tuesday. While he and Aurelio De Laurentiis had a long summit and discussed his contract, the president doesn't want to pay exit clauses.

While Olivier Giroud snapped out of his dry spell against Napoli, Rafael Leao failed to do so. His last goal dates back to September 23rd.

Leao Fully Committed to Milan Despite Long Negotiation

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Portugal, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao claimed that, even though it took months to reach a complete agreement, he had decided to stay at Milan long before inking his extension until 2028 and that he never truly contemplated departing despite the reported interest in his services. The star spoke from the Portugal camp.

Roma will soon formally announce the arrival of Evan Ndicka, but they won’t stop there as far as their defense is concerned.

Roma Plotting to Make Further Changes to Their Defense

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma will soon formally announce the arrival of Evan Ndicka, but they won’t stop there as far as their defense is concerned. The club is looking for suitors for Roger Ibanez and is eyeing a pair of possible additions. Director Tiago Pinto will spend some time in London.

The advances from Saudi Arabia haven’t broken through, as Massimiliano Allegri had a meeting with the Juventus hierarchy to discuss the transfer market.

Juventus Planning Their Future Moves Along with Allegri

June 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The advances from Saudi Arabia haven’t broken through, as Massimiliano Allegri had a meeting with the Juventus hierarchy to discuss the transfer market Tuesday. Despite the rich offers, the gaffer is fully immersed in the Bianconeri project. He's eager to continue and devise the strategies with the new management.

Monza exceeded expectations last campaign, marginally missing out on a top-half finish, as Augusto played a vital role in contributing to the 11th position.

Inter Sketch Out Succession Plan on the Left Flank

June 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Robin Gosens is once again linked with a potential exit from Inter and is drawing interest from abroad. The wingback has been healthier in the recently concluded campaign. While he has played a lot thanks to their success in the cups, Federico Dimarco continues to be the unquestioned starter.

Roma held onto their lead and will add Even Ndicka. Milan attempted a late blitz, but the defender stuck to his word and will sign a five-year contract.

Roma Beat Milan in Duel to Sign Eintracht Frankfurt Ace

June 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma held onto their lead and will add Even Ndicka. Milan attempted a late blitz, but the defender stuck to his word and will soon ink a five-year contract with the Giallorossi. He reached the Italian capital for the medicals Tuesday morning. He'll join on a Bosman move.

Author: Enrico Passarella