Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

More teams have come forward to try to acquire Fode Ballo-Touré, but Milan haven’t decided whether they want to let go of him just yet.

More Outfits Come Asking for Milan Fringe Defender

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lecce, Nice, Nottingham Forest, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

More teams have come forward to try to acquire Fode Ballo-Touré, but Milan haven’t decided whether they want to let go of him just yet. Galatasaray inquired about him last week. Nice and Nottingham Forest did the same in the last few days. The Rossoneri have reached out to the entourage of Japhet Tanganga.

$Georginio Wijnaldum has played just 12 minutes with Roma before fracturing his leg. He, the Giallorossi, and PSG didn’t rush his return.$

Roma to Take Their Time to Find Wijnaldum Replacement

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese

Roma plan to sign another midfielder to replace the injured Gini Wijnaldum, but they will not rush it. The club is taking its time to fully evaluate the issue of the newcomer too. The Giallorossi owners want the midfielder to be checked on by professor Georg Ahlbaumer of the Klinik Gut in St. Moritz.

Trevoh Chalobah has many fans at Inter, starting with his former teammate Romelu Lukaku, who personally suggested him to the Inter management.

Inter Aiming for Chelsea Talent Before Securing Acerbi

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Trevoh Chalobah has many fans at Inter, starting with his former teammate Romelu Lukaku, who personally suggested him to the Inter management. The brass of the Italian club requested him on loan, and they are waiting for an answer from Chelsea. The Nerazzurri are close to Francesco Acerbi but prefer other options.

Milan accelerated their chase of a midfielder, and Jean Onana is the frontrunner over Aster Vranckx after Midtjylland rebuffed their advances for Onyedika.

Milan Making Headway in Pursuit of Bordeaux Starlet

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bordeaux, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Milan have finally accelerated their chase of a midfielder, and Jean Onana is currently the frontrunner over Aster Vranckx after Midtjylland rebuffed their advances for Raphael Onyedika. They are tight with Bordeaux, which need to sell due to financial problems. His agents will be in France today to try sealing the deal.

The goal scored against Milan might not alter the future of Ruslan Malinovskyi, who is being pursued Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Olympique Marseille.

Malinovskyi Favors Tottenham over Other Destinations

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Marseille, Nottingham Forest, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The goal scored against Milan might not alter the future of Ruslan Malinovskyi, who is being pursued Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Olympique Marseille. Gian Piero Gasperini would like to sell him to bring in a different type of player. Atalanta are trying to repair the relationship between the coach and the attacker.

The most recent Serie A match-day has been rough in terms of injuries for multiple teams as Djimsiti, Ranocchia and Zaniolo got hurt.

Roma and Atalanta Hit by Injuries in Second Serie A Round

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The most recent Serie A match-day has been rough in terms of injuries for multiple teams. Berat Djimsiti fractured his left fibula in the Milan clash, while Andrea Ranocchia his right one in the loss against Napoli, on top of spraining his ankle. Nicolò Zaniolo dislocated his shoulder in Roma-Cremonese.

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.

Juventus Slow Down for Depay Over Increased Requests

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Memphis Depay and Barcelona have virtually agreed on his contract termination, but Juventus are now buying time to evaluate his personal demands, which have grown during the course of the negotiation. The Bianconeri have done their homework to add Arkadiusz Milik from Olympique Marseille instead.

Inter and Lazio are closing in on an agreement for Francesco Acerbi. However, the Nerazzurri will see it through for other targets before finalizing it.

Inter Fans Protesting Against Rumored Acerbi Addition

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Lazio are closing in on an agreement for Francesco Acerbi. However, the Nerazzurri will see it through for other targets before finalizing it. In addition, they also have to weather the complaints by the fans, who don’t want the Biancocelesti defender to join due to previous incidents.

With Adrien Rabiot staying and no solutions for Arthur, Juventus are scrambling to find room for Leandro Paredes and might part ways with Denis Zakaria.

Juventus Considering Surprising Sale in the Midfield

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With Adrien Rabiot staying and no solutions emerging for Arthur, Juventus are scrambling to find room for Leandro Paredes and might part ways with Denis Zakaria. Monaco are pursuing the Swiss talisman, who transferred to Turin last January. The Bianconeri would turn in a big profit if they cashed in on him.

Lecce are in advanced talks with Barcelona for Samuel Umtiti, while Marin Pongracic has landed in Italy to finalize his move.

Lecce Near Stunning Deals with Barcelona and Wolfsburg

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lecce are set to bolster their defense with two high-profile additions from abroad, as they are in advanced talks with Barcelona for Samuel Umtiti, while Marin Pongracic has landed in Italy to finalize his move. The Giallorossi opened the season with makeshift pairs in the back, also due to injuries.

Lazio have set their sights on Tottenham misfit Sergio Reguilon as their top target for the left flank Emerson Palmieri could end up at West Ham.

Lazio Eye Tottenham Outcast with Emerson Close to West Ham

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, West Ham

Lazio earmarked Emerson Palmieri as a late objective after trimming their roster, but the Chelsea fullback is on the verge of joining West Ham, and the Biancocelesti are tracking Tottenham misfit Sergio Reguilon as a fallback. The Spaniard is on his way out following the addition of Ivan Perisic.

Napoli have elected not to field Fabian Ruiz while the negotiation with PSG is ongoing. However, his departure doesn’t seem imminent just yet.

Napoli Exec Updates on PSG Talks for Ruiz and Navas

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli have elected not to field Fabian Ruiz while the negotiation with PSG is ongoing. However, his departure doesn’t seem imminent just yet. The Azzurri plan to freeze him out if he doesn't move to France. Cristiano Giuntoli stated that they are distant from reaching an agreement to sign Keylor Navas.

Author: Enrico Passarella