Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Romelu Lukaku will remain sidelined for the upcoming match versus Salernitana. Inter will continue to be cautious with their top striker.

Multiple Inter and Milan Stars Will Stay on the Mend

October 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Romelu Lukaku will remain sidelined for the upcoming match versus Salernitana. Inter will continue to be cautious with their top striker, who will sit out his tenth consecutive game. Milan won't have Mike Maignan, Charles De Ketelaere, and Simon Kjaer, among others. Napoli lost Frank Anguissa.

Atalanta are tracking Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba. Their scouts were in the stands in the recent domestic fixture versus Paços de Ferreira.

Atalanta Keenly Monitoring Vitoria Guimaraes Prodigy

October 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Atalanta have begun tracking Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba. Their scouts were in the stands in the recent fixture versus Paços de Ferreira. The prospect didn’t have a spotless game but displayed upside and versatility, as he switched to the defense in the second half. He's already part of the Italy pool.

Skriniar has seemingly ended his Inter career in premature manner, after the center-back was forced to undergo a spinal surgery due to problems in his back.

Inter About to Re-Engage in Negotiation with Skriniar

October 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter are ready to reprise the extension talks with Milan Skriniar, which haven’t made much progress after the failed summer attempt by PSG. CEO Giuseppe Marotta recently stated that they were considering handing him the captain’s armband if he re-upped. The offer will be sizeable but might be lower than his request.

Director Paolo Maldini announced that Milan wanted to agree on an extension with Rafael Leao before the World Cup, and the club is indeed accelerating.

Milan Set Up Meeting with Leao Agent to Discuss Renewal

October 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Maldini recently announced that Milan wanted to agree on an extension with Rafael Leao before the World Cup, and the club is accelerating the negotiation. The management will meet the star's camp next week to tender their new bid and propose to help with the fine he has to pay to Sporting CP.

Two of their brightest Atalanta prospects, Giorgio Scalvini and Caleb Okoli, are beginning to draw the attention of Italian and foreign powerhouses.

Top Serie A and Premier League Sides Eye Atalanta Duo

October 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The scintillating start of Atalanta hasn’t gone unnoticed by the football elite. Two of their brightest prospects, Giorgio Scalvini and Caleb Okoli, are beginning to draw the attention of Italian and foreign powerhouses. Chelsea, Manchester City, Roma, Juventus, and Inter are attentively tracking the growth of the 18-year-old.

Former Inter owner Massimo Moratti addressed the rumors linking José Mourinho to a potential Nerazzurri comeback and their season in general.

Previous Inter Chief Moratti Discloses Mourinho Tidbits

October 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Former Inter president Massimo Moratti shared some backstories about José Mourinho during the unveiling of a book about the Special One: "His cycle with us had a beautiful ending, as we won the Champions League. I'm glad Roma hired him as it's the right place for him to express himself."

Juventus have already tested the waters with Giuntoli, but the Napoli executive has hardly budged, despite Bianconeri chief John Elkann’s personal efforts.

Napoli Executive Brushes Off Rumored Juventus Interest

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has reportedly landed on Juventus’ radar for a possible future shake-up of their management. But the executive implied that he’s not going anyway in his latest remarks: "I’m great here, and I have two more years on my contract. I’m attached to the De Laurentiis family,"

Arsenal reportedly chased after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in previous windows, but not lately, even though he’s likely to depart.

Milinkovic-Savic Agent Raises Doubts About the Future

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio president Claudio Lotito and Maurizio Sarri were quick to dismiss the chatter about Juventus being interested in Sergej Milinkovic-Savic again. But his agent Mateja Kezman didn't seem on the same page while sharing his point of view: "The time to discuss everything will come after the World Cup."

Andrea Agnelli postponed the assessment of Massimiliano Allegri to the end of the season, but in reality, the reckoning will inevitably come sooner.

Juventus Might Turn to Caretaker Manager After Firing

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Andrea Agnelli postponed the assessment of Massimiliano Allegri to the end of the season, but the reckoning will inevitably come sooner. If Juventus don’t right the ship in the next few matches and get closer to the Champions League zone, the management would have no alternative to pulling the plug in November.

Verona have yet to announce their next coach, but Salvatore Bocchetti directed the recent practices, and he’s fully expected to stay at the helm.

Verona to Stick with Bocchetti After Cioffi Dismissal

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Verona have yet to announce who’s going to be their next coach after firing Gabriel Cioffi, but Salvatore Bocchetti directed the recent practices, and he’s fully expected to stay at the helm. He doesn’t have the license, but he can get a month-long waiver, and they are seeking a workaround.

Earlier in the year, Materazzi echoed how difficult it will be in Paris for Skriniar to feel the same affection and passion the Interista show him.

Inter Exec Starts Changing His Tune on Top Defender

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Despite the courtship of PSG, Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has generally sounded optimistic about coming to terms with Milan Skriniar, thus keeping him in Milan for a few more years. Instead, he was a little coyer before the Barcelona clash. The extension talks seemingly continue to lag.

Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria will miss multiple matches because of their recent thigh injuries, but they have a chance of being ready for the World Cup.

Dybala and Di Maria Not Ruled Out for Qatar World Cup

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, World Cup

Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria will miss multiple matches because of their recent thigh injuries, but they have a decent chance of being available for the World Cup. The problem suffered by the veteran is less severe than the one of the Roma ace.

Author: Enrico Passarella