Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Sassuolo found the first substitute for Jeremie Boga, but he might not be the only one. They have sealed the deal for Emil Konradsen Ceide from Rosenborg.

Sassuolo Set to Bring In Norwegian Talent to Replace Boga

January 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A

Sassuolo have found the first substitute for Jeremie Boga, but he might not be their only addition. They have sealed the deal to acquire Emil Konradsen Ceide from Rosenborg. The speedy attacker will fly to Italy and take the medicals Friday. They might sign also somebody with Serie A experience.

Despite Getafe’s late efforts to drive up his price tag, Napoli will indeed acquire Mathias Olivera. The Partenopei had been chasing him since January.

Getafe Quickly Rebuff Napoli Interest in Touted Left-Back

January 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli opened talks to sign Mathias Oliveira, but Getafe do not want to part ways with him in January. The Partenopei have been looking for a new left-back for multiple windows, even though Faouzi Ghoulam has hold his own when called upon. Starter Mario Rui just cleared the COVID-19 protocols.

Fiorentina are not opposed to selling Dusan Vlahovic in January, but it would require a massive bid. More importantly, they want the player to come forward.

Fiorentina Open to Listening to January Offers for Vlahovic

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina are not opposed to selling Dusan Vlahovic in January, but it would require a massive bid. More importantly, they want the player to come forward. Director Joe Barone weighed in on him before the Coppa Italia tilt with Napoli, while the striker sidestepped questions about his future.

Eric Bailly has leapfrogged the other candidates for the Milan defense, but the talks with Manchester United have gotten off on the wrong foot.

Milan Negotiating Deal for Manchester United Defender

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Eric Bailly has leapfrogged the other candidates for the Milan defense, but the talks with Manchester United have gotten off on the wrong foot. The two sides were in contact yesterday, but there were no substantial steps in the right direction. The Rossoneri are also considering standing pat.

Mohammed Ihattaren broke his silence after months and did not mince words towards Sampdoria: “I left because of what happened there.

Juventus Youngster Ihattaren Resurfaces and Slams Sampdoria

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mohammed Ihattaren broke his silence after months and did not mince words towards Sampdoria: “I fleed because of what happened there. At 19-year-old, I was left in a hotel room alone. I felt abandoned. I could not take it anymore, and they did not respect the pacts. It was like I did not exist for them.”

Juventus are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in case Arthur moves and have inserted Valencia striker Maxi Gomez into their offensive shortlist.

Juventus Tracking Chelsea Midfielder and Valencia Striker

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market, Valencia

Juventus are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in case Arthur moves to Arsenal. Moreover, they have inserted Valencia striker Maxi Gomez into their offensive shortlist. The Bianconeri were plotting to stand pat in January, but the injury to Federico Chiesa changed the script.

Roma will be without a few starters in Sunday’s match versus Cagliari, forcing José Mourinho to adjust the formation and field the recent newcomers.

Roma Coping with Defensive Emergency Ahead of Cagliari Game

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma will be without a few starters in Sunday’s match versus Cagliari. Roger Ibanez and Bryan Cristante, who has occasionally played in the back, are suspended. Rick Karsdorp and Chris Smalling did not practice yesterday. Nicolò Zaniolo will return, while Sergio Oliveira could debut right away.

Juventus will soon restart the negotiations with their players on expiring contracts, especially Paulo Dybala. The parties have not met in a while.

Dybala Unhappy with How Juventus Are Handling New Contract

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

The delays in wrapping up the extension have caused friction between Paulo Dybala and Juventus. The parties were supposed to put pen-to-paper months ago after coming to terms, but that got continuously postponed for various reasons. To the point that now the striker is reconsidering his future.

AC Milan wil lhave two huge matches of football this week as they host Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday in the Champions League before welcoming Napoli on Sunday.

Pioli Backs Shevchenko Before Coppa Italia Tilt with Genoa

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan have welcomed back one of their top players, as Fikayo Tomori has shaken off COVID-19 after missing two matches. Stefano Pioli held a presser today ahead of the Coppa Italia game versus Genoa, commenting on the fixture, opposing coach Andryi Shevchenko and a few of his players.

Juventus and Lazio set sights on Fabiano Parisi, but Fiorentina have done the most legwork to onboard the touted fullback at the moment.

Inter Miss Out on Everton Fullback, Earmark Empoli Talent

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter pursued Lucas Digne, but the fullback is poised to join Aston Villa. The Birmingham-based club easily outbid them, as the Nerazzurri merely proposed a loan. They have an agreement in place with Everton for a €27M move. They will have to look elsewhere for the role and set sights on an Empoli youngster.

Maurizio Sarri would like some reinforcements in January, and in particular asked for two midfielders he already coached, Matias Vecino and Allan.

Sarri Wishing to Reunite with Pair of His Former Midfielders

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Maurizio Sarri would like some reinforcements in January, and in particular asked for two midfielders he already coached, Matias Vecino and Allan. Lazio will make an attempt, but they might not be able to sign either, although the Uruguayan one could be on the move in early 2022.

Gonzalo Villar is not exactly thriving at Getafe, but his agent believes he could recapture a big role at Roma while he shut down the buzz about Inter.

Roma in Advanced Talks to Part Ways with Multiple Outcasts

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are getting busy in the January window, and not only in terms of purchases, as they are on the brink of bidding farewell to a few outcast. Gonzalo Villar and Borja Mayoral are headed back to Spain, while Genoa is targeting Riccardo Calafiori. Bryan Reynolds could move to Belgium.

Author: Enrico Passarella