Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Leeds have reportedly set sights on two Serie A players, Lazio’s Vedat Muriqi and Torino’s Ola Aina. Both could be on the move in January.

Leeds Show Interest in Lazio Striker and Torino Fullback

January 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Leeds United, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Leeds have reportedly set sights on two Serie A players, Lazio’s Vedat Muriqi and Torino’s Ola Aina. Both could be on the move in January. The Biancocelesti, in particular, are eager to offload the out-of-favor striker, while Torino are searching for a new option on the wings.

Despite losing Federico Chiesa, Juventus are keener on adding a striker rather than a winger. Gianluca Scamacca is their top target, but he is too pricey.

Juventus Eye Zenit Striker as Sassuolo Hold On to Scamacca

January 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite losing Federico Chiesa, Juventus are keener on adding a pure striker rather than a winger. Gianluca Scamacca is their top target, but Sassuolo are highly unlikely to sell him in January. They have opened talks with Zenit for Sardar Azmoun as a possible cheaper alternative.

Milan want to lock up Theo Hernandez, and the management is on the cusp of coming to terms with the star, as Maldini and the player confirmed.

Milan Nearing Agreement on New Contract with Star Defender

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan want to lock up Theo Hernandez, and the management is on the cusp of coming to terms with the star. After a lengthy drought, the French international has scored three times in the last three matches. He wore the captain’s armband in the last two with Romagnoli and Kessié missing.

Fiorentina did not show up Monday, and Torino manhandled them. The Granata picked up the seventh positive result at home, with six wins.

Torino vs Fiorentina 4-0: The Granata Rout Listless Viola

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino

Fiorentina did not show up Monday, and Torino manhandled them. The Granata picked up the seventh positive result at home, with six wins. The Viola had not lost in five rounds. They stayed at the sixth spot in the standings on a par with Lazio and Roma. Josip Brekalo bagged a deciding brace.

The Rossoneri are not the only Milan club in the hunt to sign Japhet Tanganga, as Inter are also said to have made advances for the Spurs stopper.

Milan and Juventus Linked to Tottenham Backup Defender

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Milan and Juventus have been offered Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga. The player is likely to be on the move in January, but the two Italian sides do not seem to be too interested at this stage. The Rossoneri are on the hunt for a new center-back and are facing obstacles for their primary targets.

Federico Chiesa is headed for surgery and a lengthy rehab. Juventus confirmed today that he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Federico Chiesa Out for the Season Due to Major Knee Injury

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Federico Chiesa is headed for surgery and a lengthy rehab. Juventus confirmed today that he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Considering the standard five-to-six-month timetable and the club’s cautious approach to injuries, he will most likely sit out the remainder of the campaign.

Napoli Join Race to Sign In-Demand River Plate Starlet

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have expressed interest in acquiring Julian Alvarez from River Plate. His agents have traveled to Italy to talk with multiple sides. The Partenopei will be among them, although his price tag and the competition do not make things easy. They are searching for Lorenzo Insigne's heir.

Milan have Sven Botman atop their shortlist of defensive options, but he might not move in January. Director Frederic Massara talked about their search.

Milan Pessimistic on Signing Top Target Botman in January

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have Sven Botman atop their shortlist of defensive options, but he might not move in January. Director Frederic Massara talked about him Sunday: “He is an excellent player, but I do not think Lille want to sell him right now. A center-back might be our priority now given Simon Kjaer’s injury.”

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 21 Expected Lineups – Mourinho vs Allegri

January 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A elected not to take a break, and made a major effort not to have COVID-19 massively affect another round. The League got a few quarantines shortened through civil appeals, and therefore all matches with take place. Torino-Fiorentina has been rescheduled for Monday, Cagliari-Bologna for Tuesday.

Ivorian ace Franck Kessie will finally say goodbye to Milan after leading the midfield line for five straight years, registering 224 caps for the Rossoneri.

Milan Not Actively Shopping For a New Midfielder Yet

January 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan will likely be forced to acquire a midfielder to replace Franck Kessié next summer, but they have other priorities at the moment. They have a pair of talented players on their sights, but they have not acted past initial inquiries. The stalemate on the extension with their start continues.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic denied having a quarrel with Maurizio Sarri, but he also suggested that his time at Lazio might be coming to an end.

Milinkovic-Savic Hints at Departing Lazio Next Summer

January 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic denied having a quarrel with Maurizio Sarri after the Empoli match, but he also suggested that his time at Lazio might be coming to an end: "We will see what will happen in the summer, and in what direction the club is going. If need be, we will sit down and discuss.”

Milan have added a new defender to their shortlist. The father of Malmo starlet Anel Ahmedhozic revealed that the Rossoneri inquired about his son.

Milan Linked to Malmo Defender, Maldini Chimes In on Search