Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan plot to add a couple of attackers to bolster their frontline ahead of next season. The Rossoneri have suspiciously yet to announce Junior Messias.

Milan Prioritizing Chase of Three Left-Footed Attackers

July 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan plot to add a couple of attackers to bolster their frontline ahead of the 2022/2023 season. The Rossoneri have suspiciously yet to announce to have bought out Junior Messias even though they have reportedly reached agreement with Crotone.

José Mourinho returned to Italy Sunday night ahead of the start of the Roma pre-season and decided not to voice his opinion on the transfer market.

Mourinho Eerily Mum on Slow-Moving Roma Transfer Market

July 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

José Mourinho returned to Italy Sunday night ahead of the start of the Roma pre-season and decided not to voice his opinion on the transfer market. After a week in town, the Giallorossi will travel to Portugal, more precisely to Albufeira.

Following the departures of Pepe Reina and Thomas Strakosha from the Lazio ranks, new acquisition from Granada, Luis Maximiano, will have a starring role.

Lazio Accelerate Negotiations for Multiple Goalkeepers

July 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Lazio have opened talks with Granada for Luis Maximiano and with Empoli for Guglielmo Vicario to fill their opening between the sticks. The Biancocelesti had Marco Carnesecchi atop their shortlist, but they could not strike a deal with Atalanta.

Gian Piero Gasperini stated that he considered stepping down, but the chants by the Atalanta faithful convinced him not to leave.

Gasperini Says Fans Instrumental in Decision to Stay

July 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini stated that he considered stepping down, but the chants by the Atalanta faithful convinced him not to leave. The coach had pointed remarks toward the management over the previous transfer market strategies.

Sassuolo exec Giovanni Carnevali attended the opening ceremony for the start of the transfer market in Rimini and addressed the chatter on their talents.

Sassuolo CEO Updates on Scamacca to PSG and More Deals

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali attended the opening ceremony for the formal start of the transfer market in Rimini and addressed the insistent chatter surrounding their talents, such as Scamacca, Raspadori and Frattesi.

After multiple postponements, Andrea Cambiaso finally arrived in Turin to take the medicals and finalize his move to Juventus.

Juventus Soon-to-Be Newcomer Receives Loan Request

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Andrea Cambiaso has yet to formally complete his transfer to Juventus, but he is already drawing proposals for a loan move. The fullback will take the medicals and put pen to paper early next week. Salernitana asked to have him for a season.

Spezia are the final Serie A team to announce their coach for 2022/2023, as they have formally hired Luca Gotti. He has signed a two-year contract.

Spezia Finally Appoint Gotti as Their Next Manager

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Udinese

Spezia are the final Serie A team to announce their coach for 2022/2023, as they have formally hired Luca Gotti. He has signed a two-year contract. He succeeds Thiago Motta, who came to terms for his release earlier this week.

Newcastle have set their sights on Joaquin Correa and are contemplating going after him in January. He and Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic tops their shortlist.

Napoli Inquire About Potentially Outbound Inter Striker

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are dealing with plenty of uncertainty in their frontline and have turned their attention to Joaquin Correa. The Argentinian attacker could be sacrificed by Inter after just one season to make room for his compatriot Paulo Dybala.

With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Cuadrado is still without any kind of pre-contract agreements despite not being short of suitors.

Juventus Coach Keen on Unlikely Trade Deal with Inter

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Massimiliano Allegri has prompted Juventus to explore the possibility of a swap with Inter involving Juan Cuadrado and Edin Dzeko. The coach wants a reliable deputy for Dusan Vlahovic, and the Bosnian veteran would be ideal in his mind.

With a sudden negotiation, Lazio have acquired Matteo Cancellieri from Verona. The winger made his Serie A debut last season, scoring against Empoli.

Lazio Sign Verona Starlet to Potentially Set Up More Deals

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With a sudden negotiation, Lazio have acquired Matteo Cancellieri from Verona. The winger made his Serie A debut last season, bagging his maiden goal against Empoli. The 22-year-old has joined on a season-long loan with obligation to buy.

Roma have identified Davide Frattesi and Zeki Celik as their next purchases. They need to negotiate with Sassuolo for the former

Roma Tweak Offers for Priority Signings, Land Fullback

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have identified Davide Frattesi and Zeki Celik as their next purchases. They need to negotiate with Sassuolo for the former, but he is eager to join, while the latter is on his way to Italy. The Giallorossi also need to offload multiple rejects.

On top of dishing on Matthijs De Ligt, Juventus chief executive officer Maurizio Arrivabene discussed multiple transfer market-related topics.

Juventus Exec Arrivabene Talks Ronaldo, Dybala and Allegri

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

On top of dishing on Matthijs De Ligt, Juventus chief executive officer Maurizio Arrivabene discussed multiple transfer market topics related to the Bianconeri in an interview: "We have a very tight group, and we are working under the radar."

Author: Enrico Passarella