Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

After fixing their defense and releasing Aaron Ramsey, Juventus have moved on to completing their attack with another forward.

Juventus Revisit Old Targets to Fill Out Their Attack

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

After fixing their defense and partying ways with Aaron Ramsey, Juventus have moved on to completing their attack with another forward. They have not added new names to the list compiled in previous weeks, or rather windows.

Roma are determined to bring in two more veterans, and the negotiations to sign Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Bailly continue.

Roma Seek Positive Resolutions for Wijnaldum and Bailly

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma are determined to bring in two more veterans, and the negotiations to sign Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Bailly continue. The Dutch midfielder is eager to join, although the Giallorossi need to come to terms with PSG.

Despite the ties with Juventus' director Cristiano Giuntoli, Inter would be in the lead should Piotr Zielinski decide not to re-up his expiring contract with Napoli.

West Ham and Milan Going After Embattled Napoli Star

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

After securing Scamacca, West Ham are targeting another Serie A star as they have tabled a bid for Piotr Zielinski. He is also a fallback for Milan if their attempt for Charles De Ketelaere fell through. Napoli's valuation is very high, though.

Roger Ibanez has been mildly linked to a move away from Roma, with Newcastle, Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly probing for him.

Ibanez Vows to Stay at Roma amid Newcastle and La Liga Buzz

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roger Ibanez has been mildly linked to a move away from Roma, with Newcastle, Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly probing for him. He quieted the chatter in an interview: "I am working hard and will still be here on September 1st."

Napoli have sealed the deal for Kim Min-Jae, who will arrive in Italy Tuesday morning to take the medicals and finalize the deal.

Napoli Finalize All Agreements to Onboard Kim Min-Jae

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli have sealed the deal for Kim Min-Jae, who will arrive in Italy Tuesday to take the medicals and finalize the deal. The Partenopei quickly zeroed in on him after Koulibaly moved to Chelsea and activated his release clause.

Paul Pogba was pictured being helped off the pitch in a recent practice, and the ensuing tests revealed he has picked up a fairly significant knee injury.

Pogba Expected to Miss Start of Season with Knee Injury

July 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba was pictured being helped off the pitch in a recent practice, and the ensuing tests revealed he has picked up a fairly significant knee injury. Juventus announced he suffered a meniscus tear and that he will see a specialist.

Inter considered partying ways with Robin Gosens, but they are now set to keep him in January, giving him another chance to prove his worth.

Inter Growing Concerned with Gosens Lack of Fitness

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

Robin Gosens has not been particularly impressive during the pre-season, and he picked up a small thigh problem, which has Inter worried considering his injury history. He missed months due to a strain and a relapse before he joined.

Milan have gathered intel on Pape Matar Sarr during a recent meeting with Tottenham and have also inquired with Aston Villa about Carney Chukwuemenka.

Milan Set Sights on Two Premier League Midfield Talents

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

Milan have gathered intel on Pape Matar Sarr during a recent meeting with Tottenham director Fabio Paratici and have also inquired with Aston Villa about Carney Chukwuemenka. The two midfielders might be on the move this summer.

Alessandro Bastoni was tipped to leave Inter early in the summer before PSG came knocking for Milan Skriniar. He was subsequently taken off the market.

Bastoni Definitely Puts Rumors of Inter Exit to Rest

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

Alessandro Bastoni was tipped to leave Inter early in the summer before PSG came knocking for Milan Skriniar. He was subsequently taken off the market, which will not change even though the teammate might stay, as he stated clearly.

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.

Author: Enrico Passarella