Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Federico Chiesa practiced for the first time under new Juventus coach Thiago Motta on Monday. The two discussed about his role if he stayed.

Not Much Changed for Chiesa After Meeting with Motta

July 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa practiced for the first time under new Juventus coach Thiago Motta on Monday. The two discussed about his role if he stayed. The scenario stays the same, as the coach doesn’t consider him central to his schemes.

Milan might need to sign a new backup goalie and have shortlisted Simone Scuffet, who’s open to the move and leaving Cagliari.

Milan Forced to Open Search for a New Deputy Goalkeeper

July 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan might need to sign a new backup goalie and have shortlisted Simone Scuffet, who’s open to the move and leaving Cagliari. Marco Sportiello seriously hurt his left hand in a domestic accident during their trip to the United States.

The Victor Osimhen saga ended in the least pleasant possible, at least for now, since the transfer market in Saudi Arabia will be open for a few more days.

Chelsea and Napoli Re-Examine Osimhen and Lukaku Swap

July 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Chelsea and Napoli have resumed entertaining the possibility of a trade between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku, but there are several obstacles in the way of the blockbuster deal possibility coming together, starting with the monetary compensation.

Inter Already Setting Up Future Big Free Agent Signing

July 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter have been very proficient in Bosman deals in recent years and are setting the stage for one more high-profile one in 2025 since they have laid eyes on RB Salzburg’s Luka Sucic. They don’t have a need in the role at the moment.

Juventus showed significant interest in Jadon Sancho earlier in the summer, but that didn’t translate into a proper negotiation to onboard him.

Juventus Moving Further and Further Distant from Sancho

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus showed significant interest in Jadon Sancho earlier in the summer, but that didn’t translate into a proper negotiation to onboard him. The winger has mended fences with Erik Ten Hag and is taking part in the summer friendlies.

Napoli plot to try again to sign Billy Gilmour from Brighton and his prospective arrival won’t affect their pursuit of Marco Brescianini.

Napoli Attempting to Complete Double Midfield Swoop

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli plot to try again to sign Billy Gilmour from Brighton after getting their opening bid rejected. Moreover, his prospective arrival won’t affect their pursuit of Marco Brescianini. The talks with him and Frosinone are in the later stages.

Milan and Roma will soon complete the swap between Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers, changing the terms compared to its initial configuration.

Roma Plot to Foot Final Two Acquisitions with Abraham

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

If Roma sign Artem Dovbyk, and all indications are they will even though it could take some time, they’ll have spent over €100M this summer. They wouldn’t be done because they’ll search for a new right back and another striker afterward.

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé.

Inter Closing In on Three Exits to Trim Their Squad

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé. They are inching closer to permanent moves to the teams that had them on loan last season, Brest and Sevilla.

Juventus intend to find a deputy for Dusan Vlahovic and have laid eyes on two talents: Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier.

Juventus Searching For a Young Backup for Vlahovic

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus intend to find a deputy with upside for Dusan Vlahovic and have laid eyes on two talents: Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier. Both would be quite pricey, though. The Bianconeri want to offload Arkadiusz Milik.

Milan have almost nabbed Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal and aim to make Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic their next additions

Milan Sticking to Initial Plans to Bolster the Midfield

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese, Valencia, West Ham

Milan have almost nabbed Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal and aim to make Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic their next additions despite the obstacle in the talks with Monaco and Udinese. West Ham offered €35M for the powerhouse.

After recurring rumors in the lead-up to the window, Inter haven’t been busy trying to find a substitute for Denzel Dumfries because he's likely staying.

Inter and Dumfries in Final Stages of Contract Renewal

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, West Ham

After recurring rumors in the lead-up to the summer window, Inter haven’t been busy trying to find a substitute for Denzel Dumfries because the negotiations to extend his contract were reprised and advanced. The wingback appears to have made up his mind.

Napoli recently bid adieu to Jesper Lindstrom and have identified David Neres as an ideal replacement for the Danish attacker.

Napoli Interested in Pacey Benfica Winger Who Wants out

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli recently bid adieu to Jesper Lindstrom and have identified David Neres as an ideal replacement for the Danish attacker. The speedster is reportedly unsettled and seeks a new challenge. The Partenopei will try to take advantage of the situation.

Author: Enrico Passarella