Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus are filing away candidacies for the wing-back role, and Ivan Fresneda is highly appreciated by both their directors and the coaching staff.

Juventus Earmark Promising Real Valladolid Starlet

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus are filing away candidacies for the wing-back role, and Ivan Fresneda is highly appreciated by both their directors and the coaching staff. The Bianconeri will sign somebody only if they complete a departure, though. Such element could compromise the timing chase, as the prodigy is in high demand.

Inter have been linked to a few targets, especially to replace Robin Gosens, but the most likely scenario is that they won’t change their roster in January.

Inter Rumored to Ultimately Stand Pat in Next Window

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter have been linked to a few targets, especially to replace Robin Gosens, but the most likely scenario is that they won’t change their roster in January. Instead, they will try to lay the foundation for potential summer additions, as for instance Marcus Thuram. The talks with Milan Skriniar continue.

Following the recent revelations, UEFA opened a probe on Juventus to determine whether they violated the Financial Fair Play.

UEFA Waiting to Learn Severity of Juventus Infractions

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Following the recent revelations, UEFA opened a probe on Juventus to determine whether they violated the Financial Fair Play. The Bianconeri listed the danger of being excluded from competitions among the possible sanctions in their balance sheets. It was a legal obligation and referred more to the Super League controversy.

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.

Lazio to Try Again to Extend Milinkovic-Savic Contract

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored once in Qatar, but Serbia bowed out early, and his other showings weren’t particularly glitzy. Lazio were left disappointed if they hoped that the World Cup showcase would drive up his price tag and attract more suitors. But their priority is coming to terms on an extension.

Inter are monitoring multiple defenders in case they’ll have to make changes to their rearguard, and Piero Hincapié is very high on their shortlist.

Agent Downplays Inter Interest in Leverkusen Prodigy

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Inter are monitoring multiple defenders in case they’ll have to make changes to their rearguard, and Piero Hincapié is very high on their shortlist. The Nerazzurri are trying to come to terms on new deals with Stefan De Vrij and Milan Skriniar. Moreover, the contract of Alessandro Bastoni expires in 2024.

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti weighed in on several topics in a presser from Antalya, where the Partenopei are preparing ahead of the League's resumption.

Napoli Boss Spalletti Lauds Kim, Elmas and Azzurri Fans

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti weighed in on several topics in a presser from Antalya, where the Partenopei are spending time preparing ahead of the League's resumption: "“Teams like ours have the opportunity to work more in detail in these moments. You can’t march at a fast pace all the time."

The Turin prosecutors suspect that Juventus established relationships with other Serie A teams that could endanger the fairness of the competition.

Probe Exposes Juventus Shady Network and Proposed Deals

December 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

The Turin prosecutors suspect that Juventus established relationships with other Serie A teams that could endanger the fairness of the competition. For instance, sporting director Federico Cherubini was caught ranting about the negotiation with Sassuolo for Manuel Locatelli. Atalanta, Sampdoria, Empoli, and Udinese were also heavily embroiled with them.

Milan and Napoli have set their sights on the versatile Ferdi Kadioglu, who’s been playing at Fenerbahce since 2018. He probably wouldn’t be too expensive.

Milan and Napoli Take an Interest in Fenerbahce Star

December 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan and Napoli have set their sights on the versatile Ferdi Kadioglu, who’s been playing at Fenerbahce since 2018. He wouldn’t be too expensive considering his wages, but it remains to be seen whether his side will let him go in January. His father mentioned the two Italian giants as options.

Roma wish to find a solution to offload Rick Karsdorp, but they don’t want to give him away or let him go on loan. They need to sell.

Roma Set Rigid Conditions to Part Ways with Karsdorp

December 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market, Valencia

Roma wish to find a solution to offload Rick Karsdorp, but they don’t want to give him away or let him go on loan. The Giallorossi need a sale to fund some additions, especially his replacement on the wing or a midfielder, also due to the Financial Fair Play restrictions.

Sofyan Amrabat has likely played his last game with Fiorentina in Prague in the loss against West Ham in the European Conference League final.

Fiorentina Trying to Repel English Suitors for Amrabat

December 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Liverpool, Morocco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, World Cup 2022

Sofyan Amrabat is putting on a show in the World Cup and has been thriving this season at Fiorentina. He’s starting to draw interest from major outfits such as Tottenham and Liverpool, but Fiorentina have no intention of partying ways with him anytime soon, also considering his contract.

The prosecutors of the inquiry that forced Andrea Agnelli to resign listened to the conversations between the Juventus executives for a while, hoping to find evidence of the club’s financial crimes.

Wiretaps Paint Grim Behind-the-Scene Picture at Juventus

December 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The prosecutors of the inquiry that forced Andrea Agnelli to resign listened to the conversations between the Juventus executives, hunting for evidence of the club’s financial crimes. The officials were well-aware of the problems and the machinations to hide them: “We lived above our means to become the best."

Memphis Depay bounced back in Qatar after a rough first part of the season with Barcelona, and Roma are plotting an attempt to onboard him in January.

Roma and Mourinho Keen on Adding Barcelona Reject Depay

December 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Memphis Depay bounced back in Qatar after a rough first part of the season with Barcelona, and Roma are plotting an attempt to onboard him in January. The Giallorossi were one of the few clubs the entourage of the Dutchman offered his services to. His salary could be a problem, though,

Author: Enrico Passarella