Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan might have to make multiple moves in the midfield and have started tracking Johnny Cardoso to potentially further address it.

Milan Linked to Real Betis Midfielder as a Fallback

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan might have to make multiple moves in the midfield and have started tracking Johnny Cardoso to potentially further address it. The Rossoneri’s priorities continue to be Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic, but those chases haven’t advanced.

Roma are about to complete their third summer acquisition, as they have reached an agreement with Djurgarden to sign Samuel Dahl.

Roma to Add Youngster Dahl, Shortlist New Right-Back

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are about to complete their third summer acquisition, as they have reached an agreement with Djurgarden to sign Samuel Dahl. They’ll pay about €4M for the talent. He’s replacing Leonardo Spinazzola and will pair up with Angelino.

Milan are keying on other roles for now, but they remain determined to add another striker and have reprised eyeing Armando Broja.

Milan Resume Considering Outbound Chelsea Forward

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are keying on other roles for now, but they remain determined to add another striker and have reprised eyeing Armando Broja since they are facing some challenges for Niklas Fullkurg. Other teams, for instance, Atletico Madrid, are keen.

Inter have reignited their pursuit of Jakub Kiwior after missing out on other targets to shore up the midfield. The interest is mutual.

Kiwior Back in the Forefront of Inter Defensive Search

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter have reignited their pursuit of Jakub Kiwior after missing out on other targets to shore up the midfield. The interest is mutual, as the Pole has quickly accepted the move. However, it won’t be easy to come to terms with Arsenal.

Juventus plot to collect money through the sale of Dean Huijsen, but the prodigy is taking his time to decide his next destination. He has received several offers from abroad.

Juventus Prodigy Unenthusiastic About Two Landing Spots

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Marseille, Nice, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Juventus plot to collect money through the sale of Dean Huijsen, but the prodigy is taking his time to decide his next destination. He has received several offers from abroad. PSG kicked the tires but haven’t lodged a bid so far.

Napoli felt the urge to publicly dismiss the links to Mario Hermoso, who’s been tipped to be their third addition in the back following some exits.

Napoli Issue Rather Bizarre Statement About Hermoso

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli felt the urge to publicly dismiss the links to Mario Hermoso, who’s been tipped to be their third addition in the back following some exits: "Our defensive line has been completed with the acquisitions of Rafa Marin and Alessandro Buongiorno."

Atalanta continue to track Matt O’Riley, but their offer is quite distant from Celtic Glasgow’s valuation. The Scottish club doesn't need to sell.

Atalanta Warn Juventus While Talks with Celtic Stall

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta continue to track Matt O’Riley, but their offer is quite distant from Celtic Glasgow’s valuation. The Scottish club is in good shape financially and doesn’t need to sell after qualifying for the Champions League. La Dea raised its previous bid.

Milan would acquire another defender if Newcastle United tabled a very substantial bid for Malick Thiaw. They have lost a few other deputies.

Milan Would Further Add in the Back if Thiaw Departed

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan would acquire another defender if Newcastle United tabled a very substantial bid for Malick Thiaw. They have also lost deputies Simon Kjaer, Jan-Carlo Simic, and Mattia Caldara in the role. Marco Pellegrino is on his way out too.

Napoli are on the prowl for a midfielder and have added two youngsters with Inter ties to their shortlist, Tanner Tessmann and Cesare Casadei.

Napoli Earmark Chelsea Talent and Venezia Wantaway

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market, Venezia

Napoli are on the prowl for a midfielder and have added two youngsters with Inter ties to their shortlist, Tanner Tessmann, who was close to moving to the Nerazzurri in previous weeks, and Cesare Casadei, who hasn’t broken through at Chelsea.

Joao Cancelo is back at Manchester City following a loan spell at Barcelona and has been linked with a return to Serie A, at Inter or Juventus.

Cancelo Reportedly Unlikely to Join Inter or Juventus

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Joao Cancelo is back at Manchester City following a loan spell at Barcelona and has been linked with a return to Serie A, at Inter or Juventus, but his priority is to go back to Catalunya. The two Serie A sides were offered his services by his agent Jorge Mendes,

Milan have been busy chasing after a defender, Strahinja Pavlovic, but risk losing one of their own, Malick Thiaw, as Newcastle United are ready to rekindle their efforts

Newcastle United Come Back in the Picture for Thiaw

July 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan have been busy chasing after a defender, Strahinja Pavlovic, but risk losing one of their own, Malick Thiaw, as Newcastle United are ready to rekindle their efforts to sign him. The Magpies had inquired earlier in the summer.

Juventus have shortlisted a pair of Napoli strikers, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, as they might need a new deputy later on.

Juventus Closely Keeping Tabs on Two Napoli Forwards

July 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market, West Ham

Juventus have shortlisted a pair of Napoli strikers, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, as they might need a new deputy later on. The Azzurri could be open for business and wouldn’t need to look far for a replacement.

Author: Enrico Passarella