Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan continue to search for a new midfielder, and the latest name to pop up on their radar is Sander Berge. The Rossoneri have inquired.

Milan Probe Norwegian Star as Pariah Negotiates Exit

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan continue to search for a new midfielder, and the latest name to pop up on their radar is Sander Berge. The Rossoneri have carried out initial inquiries for the Norwegian international. He has been linked to a move to smaller Serie A clubs in the past. Tiemoué Bakayoko is in talks with Nottingham Forest.

Even though there has been little movement on such front in the last few weeks, Juventus haven’t completely abandoned the idea of signing Nicolò Zaniolo.

Juventus Still Eyeing Zaniolo, Roma Earmark Real Madrid Star

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Even though there has been little movement on such front in the last few weeks, Juventus haven’t completely abandoned the idea of signing Nicolò Zaniolo. The Bianconeri had eyed him early but then gave up due to his price tag. Roma could turn to Marco Asensio if their starlet left.

Fiorentina plot to add a technical midfield to their ranks and have zeroed in on Verona’s Antonin Barak and Empoli’s Nedim Bajrami for the role.

Fiorentina Going After Verona and Empoli Playmakers

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Fiorentina plot to add a technical midfield to their ranks and have zeroed in on Verona’s Antonin Barak and Empoli’s Nedim Bajrami for the role. Signing either would require a pretty sizeable investment. The result of the upcoming European Conference League playoff will potentially be key in accelerating the talks.

Ante Rebic and Brahim Diaz took advantage of their opportunities in the opener and ran rampant in Milan-Udinese, where they both hit the net.

Milan Enjoy Abundance with Rebic and Diaz Resurfacing

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Ante Rebic and Brahim Diaz took advantage of their opportunities in the opener and ran rampant in Milan-Udinese. The duo had ended last season on a sour note but looked re-energized. The Croat matched his entire 2021/2022 goal production in one game, while the Spaniard had last scored on September 25th.

Milan were closing in on young striker Tommaso Mancini a few weeks ago, Roma made an attempt too, but the player has decided to join Juventus.

Juventus Surpass Milan and Roma for Vicenza Talent

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie C, Transfer Market

Milan were closing in on young striker Tommaso Mancini a few weeks ago, Roma made an attempt too, but the player has decided to join Juventus. The Bianconeri will now negotiate the deal with Vicenza. The Rossoneri had done extensive work on him but didn't like the requests by his family.

While the back-and-forth between Sassuolo and Napoli continues, Giacomo Raspadori didn’t get the start in Monday’s game versus Juventus.

Sassuolo CEO Issues Warning to Napoli on Raspadori Deal

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

While the back-and-forth between Sassuolo and Napoli continues, Giacomo Raspadori didn’t get the start in Monday’s game versus Juventus. CEO Giovanni Carnevali provided an update on the state of the negotiation: "We wanted to keep him this year, we don’t obstruct anybody that wants to go, but we do deals at our conditions."

Milan announced the agreement with Fikayo Tomori over the weekend, and are eyeing the completion of more extensions over the next month.

Milan Line Up More Extensions After Locking Up Tomori

August 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan announced the agreement with Fikayo Tomori over the weekend, and are eyeing the completion of more extensions over the next month. Tommaso Pobega inked a deal that runs through 2027 recently as well. Rade Krunic is next in line, while the talks with Ismael Bennace and Rafael Leao need some work.

Manchester City have beaten Inter to the signing of Borussia Dortmund outcast Manuel Akanji, the club confirmed via an official statement.

Inter Looking For Ways to Acquire Dortmund Wantaway

August 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter have Manuel Akanji as their main defensive target and would like to sign him before deadline day, but they don’t really have a budget. Still, they are trying to devise creative methods to bring him in. The center-back has been frozen out by Borussia Dortmund because he has refused other destinations.

Sevilla once again pursued Luis Alberto this summer, but he never seemed too close to leaving Lazio, and the same goes for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Lazio Determined to Keep Milinkovic-Savic and Alberto

August 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Sevilla once again pursued Luis Alberto this summer, but, despite his clear wishes, he never seemed too close to leaving Lazio, and the same goes for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic even though he has a short-term contract and Manchester United are hot on his trail. Director Igli Tare announced that the Spaniard wouldn’t leave.

Jakub Kiwior was one of the revelations of the 2021/2022 season, and he has started to draw attention from West Ham and Milan.

West Ham and Milan Pursuing Promising Spezia Youngster

August 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Jakub Kiwior was one of the revelations of the 2021/2022 season, and he has started to draw attention from West Ham and Milan. The Premier League outfit tendered their opening offer, but Spezia intend to hold onto the player, at least unless they get a really sizeable bid.

Roma can’t put Andrea Belotti under contract until they sell one of their back-ups, and Nice and Galatasaray are trying to take advantage of that.

Galatasaray and Nice Challenging Roma in Belotti Fray

August 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma can’t put Andrea Belotti under contract until they sell one of their back-ups, and Nice and Galatasaray are trying to take advantage of that. Both sides have opened talks and are trying to lure him. The Cimbom coach confirmed their interest but added that the striker wants to stay in Italy.

Remo Freuler has completed his transfer to Nottingham Forest, and Ruslan Malinovskyi is not so certain to stay at Atalanta either.

Atalanta Sell Freuler, Ponder Offers for Malinovskyi

August 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Remo Freuler has completed his transfer to Nottingham Forest, and he might not be the only Atalanta staple on his way out, as Ruslan Malinovskyi is facing an uncertain future. La Dea and the Swiss midfielder caved once the Reds raised their proposal. The stalwart wanted to play in the Premier League.

Author: Enrico Passarella