Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma have joined the race to sign Boubacar Kamara from Olympique Marseille. The youngster has drawn interest from Manchester United, Milan, and Juventus.

Roma Battling with Manchester United for Marseille Talent

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have joined the race to sign Boubacar Kamara from Olympique Marseille. The youngster has drawn interest from Manchester United, Milan, and Juventus. He has only six months left on his deal. The Giallorossi have a leg-up thanks to some previous deals with the French club.

Serie A is back to 50 percent attendance, as the COVID cases in Italy and worldwide are spiking again because of the Omicron variant.

Government Reduce Capacity for Serie A Matches Due to COVID

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Empoli, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia

Serie A is back to 50 percent attendance, as the COVID cases in Italy and worldwide are spiking again because of the Omicron variant. The capacity was at 75 percent for the last three months. A few teams placed players in the Coronavirus protocol as they reported back from vacation.

Inter will consider signing a technical midfielder in case of departures. Marcelo Brozovic is currently their only centerpiece without a proper reserve.

Inter Earmark Rarely Used Roma Midfielder for Backup Role

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter will consider signing a technical midfielder in case of departures. Marcelo Brozovic is currently their only centerpiece without a proper reserve. The Nerazzurri might part ways with Matias Vecino and Stefano Sensi, and are contemplating making a move for a fringe Roma player to replace them.

Sandro Tonali is officially a Newcastle United player. The Premier League had struck a deal with Milan a while back but had to wait to finalize it.

Milan Mull Options to Make Up for Absences in the Midfield

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan will be depleted in the midfield for a few games in January. Franck Kessié and Ismael Bennacer will participate in the African Cup of Nations. They will miss at least four Serie A fixtures and potentially more. The Rossoneri will not sign new players, but a few returns from injury will help them out.

Roma and Napoli have finalized their purchases from the Premier League. The two sides deposited the contracts of Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Axel Tuanzebe.

Roma Agree to Personal Terms with Arsenal Reserve

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is getting closer to a move to Serie A. Roma have agreed to personal terms with the midfielder, which will give them leverage in the talks with Arsenal. The two sides are discussing the formula and the fees of the deal, as they are not on the same page yet.

Andrea Belotti has decided to leave Torino, but it is not yet known which team he will join. The contract of the striker runs out in June.

Toronto FC Lay Eyes on More Serie A Players Besides Insigne

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

On top of Lorenzo Insigne, Toronto FC are tracking another Serie A star on an expiring deal, Andrea Belotti. The Torino captain is likely to leave and has turned down the extension multiple times. The MLS franchise have also set their sights on a Genoa duo, but they are unlikely to depart.

Inter are currently busy negotiating terms of contract for Dybala, due to which Scamacca has fallen into the background, but PSG are probing intensely.

Inter Ready to Battle with Juventus and Others for Scamacca

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are plotting to make a run at Gianluca Scamacca in January, but Inter will not sit idly. Sassuolo are unlikely to sell another forward in short order, and the Nerazzurri are preparing a mammoth package, including a pair of youngsters, to have the inside track to get him next summer.

Juventus might put the pending extensions on hold. The Bianconeri, between the transfer market and a few key clashes, will be extra busy in January.

Juventus Tipped to Further Delay Key Contract Extensions

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus might put the pending extensions on hold. The Bianconeri, between the transfer market and a few key clashes, will be extra busy in January. Even though they are confident on most fronts, the move would expose them to potential offers from other teams.

Serie A sides have saved on taxes on foreigners in the last few years, but that will slightly change starting from the summer.

De Ligt Rumored to Have Special Barcelona Clause in Contract

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

The future of Matthijs De Ligt will be one of the thorniest cases for Juventus next summer, and Barcelona will be in the mix. Mino Raiola recently stated that the defender is “ready for the next step.” His release clause will come into effect in July, but the Blaugrana could sign him for less.

Inter are eyeing Ramy Bensebaini, but it will be difficult to convince Borussia Moenchengladbach to sell him in January. They are seeking alternatives.

Lazio Pushing to Acquire PSG Fringe Player to Address Need

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Maurizio Sarri likes Layvin Kurzawa the most among the options for the left-back position, and Lazio have opened talks with PSG. The Biancocelesti are looking for a starter in the role, as they have had to adapt the right-footed Elseid Hysaj and Adam Marusic so far.

Napoli risk being incredibly depleted for the game against Juventus on January 6th. Two more players tested positive for COVID in the last couple of days.

Napoli Dealing with COVID Outbreak Ahead of Juventus Clash

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli risk being incredibly depleted for the game against Juventus on January 6th. Two more players tested positive for COVID in the last couple of days. On top of that, three of their linchpins will partake in the African Cup of Nations, and Mario Rui is suspended due to yellow-card accumulation.

Napoli are looking for a defender to replace Kostas Manolas. However, they do not have a large budget to sign him and want somebody on loan with option.

Roma Outcast on Napoli Radar as They Search For a Defender

December 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli are looking for a defender to replace Kostas Manolas. However, they do not have a large budget to sign him and want somebody on loan with option. They have laid their eyes on a Roma reserve center-backs and on a Verona standout. Moreover, they are eyeing multiple options at Empoli.

Author: Enrico Passarella