Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Atalanta have set their sights on Ademola Lookman, who is back at RB Leipzig after two consecutive loan spells in the Premier League.

Atalanta Eye Leipzig Winger, Inter and Arsenal Deals Lagging

July 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Atalanta have set their sights on Ademola Lookman, who is back at RB Leipzig after two consecutive loan spells in the Premier League. He fared well in the most season at Leicester City, tallying 8 goals and 5 assists in 42 appearances.

Roma intend to add a left-footed defender to their rearguard and have shown major interest in Dan-Axel Zagadou, who is currently a free agent.

Roma Offered Former Dortmund Defender, Same as Inter

July 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma intend to add a left-footed defender to their rearguard and have shown major interest in Dan-Axel Zagadou, who is currently a free agent. He has been offered to the Giallorossi by the agent. His camp had done the same with Inter.

Club Brugge director Vincent Mannaert has spilled the beans on the extensive talks that saw De Ketelaere leave his boyhood club for the Milan shirt.

Milan Unlikely to Drag On De Ketelaere Talks for Long

July 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan expect a resolution in the negotiation for Charles De Ketelaere by the end of this week. They will relaunch their efforts in the next 24/48 hours. They are ready to move on if they come up empty-handed after an improved bid.

Inter CEO Marotta offered his thoughts on the club’s upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage campaign, and also shed light on the transfer market

Inter Exec Marotta Speaks Up on Dybala, Bremer and Skriniar

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta did not shy away from the recent drama related to the Nerazzurri’s transfer market window. Despite their attempts, were pipped at the post by Roma for Paulo Dybala and by Juventus for Gleison Bremer.

Napoli have more urgent deals, primarily the acquisition of Fenerbahce’s Kim Min-Jae, but they also need to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer

Napoli Cast Wide Net to Find a New Reliable Goalkeeper

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have more urgent matters, primarily the chase of Kim Min-Jae, but they also need to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer. It is uncertain whether it will be a starting-caliber player. Or if they will fully hand the reins to Meret.

Aaron Ramsey is back in Turin after a so-so loan spell at Glasgow Rangers, and Juventus will try again to terminate his contract to tweak their midfield.

Juventus Eager to Part Ways with Two Midfield Outcasts

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Barcelona, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aaron Ramsey is back in Turin after a so-so loan spell at Glasgow Rangers, and Juventus will try again to terminate his sizeable contract. The midfielder was not called up for the United States trip as he is clearly not in their plans.

Lazio has been linked to Dries Mertens and Marcelo, who are currently without a team, but their president Claudio Lotito threw cold water on the rumors.

Lazio President Quiets Chatter on Mertens and Marcelo

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio has been linked to Dries Mertens and Marcelo, who are currently without a team, but their president Claudio Lotito threw cold water on the rumors, denying any interest. On the other hand, his remarks might be tactical.

Sassuolo have received strong offers for Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Frattesi, but they have not lowered their considerable price tags.

Sassuolo Not Budging on Bids for Scamacca and Frattesi

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sassuolo have received strong offers for Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Frattesi, but they have not lowered their price tags and rebuffed the suitors. West Ham and PSG are dueling for the striker, while Roma are after the midfielder.

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli publicly confirmed Massimiliano Allegri following yet another collapse versus Maccabi Haifa.

Allegri: “Juventus Have the Duty to Win the Scudetto”

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Massimiliano Allegri did not hide the lofty ambitions in the first presser of the season ahead of a friendly against Chivas Guadalajara in Las Vegas: "Juventus always start the season aiming to accomplish every possible objective."

Like his former teammate Rodrigo De Paul, Nahuel Molina is headed to Atletico Madrid. After a long negotiation, the clubs have come to terms.

Juventus Target Molina Poised to Join Atletico Madrid

July 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Like his former teammate Rodrigo De Paul, Nahuel Molina is headed to Atletico Madrid. After a long negotiation, which seemed on the verge of collapsing, the clubs have come to terms for a package that includes Nehuen Perez.

Roma plan to add a fifth center-back to their ranks during the summer, preferably a left-footed and young one, although without breaking the bank.

Roma Track Brazilian Prospect and Feyenoord Center-Back

July 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma plan to add a fifth center-back to their ranks during the summer, preferably a left-footed and young one, although without breaking the bank. They are zeroing on two candidates Red Bull Bragantino’s Natan and Feyenoord's Senesi,

Napoli will quickly re-invest the money coming from the sale of Kalidou Koulibaly on three additions. The Azzurri set sights on Kim Min-Jae to replace their ace

Napoli Line Up Three Additions with Koulibaly Windfall

July 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli will quickly re-invest the money coming from the sale of Kalidou Koulibaly on three additions. The Azzurri set sights on Kim Min-Jae to replace their ace, and he is indeed on the verge of joining. Two more attackers are on their way too.

Author: Enrico Passarella