Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Adrien Rabiot believes Juventus can compete for the title despite trailing Napoli by ten points. The midfielder will participate in his first World Cup.

Manchester United Start Negotiation for Juventus Misfit

August 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Valencia

Manchester United have opened talks with Juventus to acquire Adrien Rabiot, but the deal isn’t as imminent as indicated by the early reports from England. The Bianconeri are open to selling, but the transfer isn’t in its homestretch just yet.

Giacomo Raspadori has chosen to join Napoli, but Sassuolo want to be compensated properly for his departure and the deal hasn't been sealed yet.

Napoli and Sassuolo Set for Pivotal Talks for Raspadori

August 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Giacomo Raspadori has chosen to join Napoli, but Sassuolo want to be compensated properly for his departure. The striker wasn’t spared in yesterday’s Coppa Italia game versus Modena. The two clubs will have a new round of talks today.

Inter and Juventus have inquired with Atletico Madrid concerning the conditions to onboard Alvaro Morata, thus joining Roma in the fray to capture him.

Juventus Might Be Forced to Wave White Flag for Morata

August 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus had another opportunity to watch Alvaro Morata closely in yesterday’s disastrous friendly against Atletico Madrid. The two clubs discussed his potential return to Turin, but they are far from an agreement, but his valuation is high.

Dries Mertens and Lucas Torreira flew to Turkey together over the weekend and were welcomed like superstars by the Galatasaray faithful.

Former Napoli and Fiorentina Stars Joining Galatasaray

August 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dries Mertens and Lucas Torreira flew to Turkey together over the weekend and were welcomed like superstars by the Galatasaray faithful. The club announced to have formally started negotiating to onboard them. The signatures will come shortly.

Tottenham are aggressively targeting Nicolò Zaniolo, but Roma and José Mourinho are pushing back. He has found a way to field all his top players together.

Roma and Mourinho Repelling Tottenham Bids for Zaniolo

August 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham are aggressively targeting Nicolò Zaniolo, but Roma and José Mourinho are pushing back. The Special One has found a way to field all his aces together, which would quash the doubts about prospective lack of playing time.

Milan are hard at work to find a new midfielder, and Seko Fofana has become a viable candidate. The ex-Udinese man has shined at Lens.

Milan-Linked Lens Star Coy on Transfer Market Chatter

August 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are hard at work to find a new midfielder, and Seko Fofana has become a viable candidate. The ex-Udinese man has shined at Lens in the last two seasons. The Rossoneri are primarily eyeing youngsters, but they will also consider veterans.

Napoli formally confirmed to have reached agreement on contract renewals with both Alex Meret and Alessio Zerbin, while Stanislav Lobotka is next in line.

Meret Loan Move from Napoli to Spezia Falls Through

August 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

The Napoli conundrum between the sticks remains unresolved, and Alex Meret is still in the mix as his rumored transfer to Spezia collapsed. The Aquilotti will ultimately sign Bartlomiej Dragowski from Fiorentina as their new starter.

Serie A is about to lose two more talented youngsters to the Premier League as Damsgaard will join Brentford, while Udogie is close to Tottenham.

Two More Serie A Starlets Headed to the Premier League

August 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Sampdoria, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

Two further promising youngsters are about to leave Serie A and head to the Premier League, as Mikkel Damsgaard is on the verge of joining Brentford, while Udinese and Tottenham are in advanced talks for Destiny Udogie.

Inter didn’t complete a major sale last summer, but their financial obligations haven’t changed and Denzel Dumfries could be sacrificed.

Dumfries Reportedly Not Very Keen on Joining Chelsea

August 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Chelsea have been chasing after Denzel Dumfries throughout the summer but, on top his price tag, the player himself isn’t overly enthusiastic about the move. The Dutchman would prefer staying put considering the upcoming World Cup.

Milan officially missed out on Renato Sanches and Carney Chukwuemenka in the last couple of days and have cast a wide net to find another option in the midfield.

Milan Add Quartet to Shortlist to Address Midfield Hole

August 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan officially missed out on Renato Sanches and Carney Chukwuemenka in the last couple of days and have cast a wide net to find another option in the midfield. Despite that, they currently have six options for two spots in those roles.

On top of shipping off Jordan Veretout to Olympique Marseille, Roma are on the verge of finalizing two further departures.

Roma in Advanced Talks to Complete Two More Departures

August 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

On top of shipping Jordan Veretout to Olympique Marseille, Roma are on the verge of finalizing two further departures. Following a host of acquisitions, the Giallorossi will focus on trimming the roster to keep the wages-bill in check.

Stefano Pioli previewed the upcoming Milan season and discussed a few of his players in an interview, starting with Charles De Ketelaere.

Pioli Muses Over Milan Strategy, De Ketelaere, Leao and Adli