Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Atalanta are preparing for life without Teun Koopmeiners and, in addition to Matt O’Riley, they have kicked the tires on Lazar Samardzic.

Atalanta Lay Eyes on Milan Target amid O’Riley Impasse

August 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Celtic Glasgow, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Atalanta are preparing for life without Teun Koopmeiners and, in addition to Matt O’Riley, they have kicked the tires on Lazar Samardzic. They’d like to nab the former before signing off on the departure of their ace

Inter are keen on the two latest young defenders to land in their crosshairs, Mika Faye and Tomas Palacios, but they aren't alone.

Inter Met with Large Request for Barcelona Defender

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are indeed keen on the two latest young defenders to land in their crosshairs, Mika Faye and Tomas Palacios. However, it’s a lot easier to snap up the Argentine due to Barcelona’s sizeable demands for their talent.

Pierre Kalulu is not yet poised for medicals for Juventus as he continues to ponder his Milan exit. Thiago Motta had a phone call with him.

Why Milan Reportedly Decided to Send Kalulu to Juventus

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Pierre Kalulu is not yet poised for medicals for Juventus as he continues to ponder it. Coach Thiago Motta had a phone call with the player to explain his plans for him. Instead, all has been settled between the two clubs.

The talks between Roma and the Saudi officials don’t regard only Paulo Dybala, as the Giallorossi have laid eyes on Saul Abdulhamid.

Roma Approaching Acquisition of Saudi Right-Back

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The talks between Roma and the Saudi officials don’t regard only Paulo Dybala, as the Giallorossi have laid eyes on Saud Abdulhamid. They have been looking for a new right-back all summer long. The defender stars for Al-Hilal

Juventus CEO Mauro Scanavino gave a rare and wide-ranging interview, disclosing the intention of the new course of the team.

Juventus Chief Praises Motta, Explain the Club’s MO

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus CEO Mauro Scanavino gave a rare and wide-ranging interview, disclosing the intention of the new course of the team: "There was immediately the right chemistry with Thiago Motta. We share everything with him."

Jonathan David, who’s been routinely linked to several Serie A sides, is still at Lille despite an expiring contract, and Inter are thinking about him.

Inter Setting the Table for Their Next Bosman Signing

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Jonathan David, who’s been routinely linked to several Serie A sides, is still at Lille despite an expiring contract, and Inter are seriously thinking about him for the future. This kind of acquisition needs to be set up in advance.

Lazio will complete the Boulaye Dia coup shortly, and Micheal Folorunsho is likely next in line, although it’ll take a few more days to reach an agreement.

Lazio Make Strides to Add Napoli Outcast Folorunsho

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Lazio will complete the Boulaye Dia coup shortly, and Micheal Folorunsho is likely next in line, although it’ll take a few more days to reach an agreement with Napoli. However, he has become their clear priority after pondering a few options.

Juventus are waiting for the Nico Gonzalez domino to take shape, but they are evaluating other right wingers like Francisco Conceiçao and Marcus Edwards.

Juventus Kick the Tires on Prolific Sporting CP Winger

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Juventus are patiently waiting for the Nico Gonzalez domino to take shape, but they are starting to evaluate other right wingers, for instance, Francisco Conceiçao and Marcus Edwards. Their opening offer for the latter was turned down by Porto.

Roma have been on the prowl for a left winger, and Jeremie Boga, who’s been on their radar for quite some time, has jumped ahead of other potential targets.

Roma Start Negotiating to Bring Boga Back to Italy

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have been on the prowl for a left winger, and Jeremie Boga, who’s been on their radar for quite some time, has jumped ahead of other potential targets. They met with his agent Fali Ramadani last week. The attacker would be happy to return.

Napoli and Chelsea will be back on the negotiating table to discuss a trade between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku after a pause.

Napoli and Chelsea to Resume Haggling Blockbuster Swap

August 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli and Chelsea will be back on the negotiating table to discuss a trade between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku. The Azzurri’s sporting director Giovanni Manna is currently in London to tend to multiple deals. The conditions need to change, though.

Paulo Fonseca was clear about whom Milan want to bolster their midfield, Youssouf Fofana, and Monaco are starting to be more open about his departure.

Milan Offered Hope to Land Their Top Target from Monaco

August 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Fonseca was clear about whom Milan want to bolster their midfield, Youssouf Fofana, and Monaco are starting to be more open about his departure. Recent reports suggested the Rossoneri could wait until 2025 to scoop him up for free.

Paulo Dybala is more seriously considering a move to Saudi Arabia after rejecting an opening offer last week. He's thinking about it.

Al-Qadsiah Continue to Chase After Roma Star Dybala

August 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala is more seriously considering a move to Saudi Arabia after rejecting an opening offer last week. His agent Carlos Novel met with Al-Qadsiah after getting the go-ahead to do so from Roma. No decision has been made.

Author: Enrico Passarella