Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter have identified Everton pariah Lucas Digne as their top target for the left flank. The fullback has butted heads with Rafa Benitez.

Inter to Offer Swap to Everton to Sign Out-of-Favor Defender

January 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have identified Everton pariah Lucas Digne as their top target for the left flank. The fullback has butted heads with Rafa Benitez and has not played in a month. The Nerazzurri are studying the formula to convince the Toffees and are plotting to propose a swap of loans with Matias Vecino.

Napoli have made progress in their attempt to sign Axel Tuanzebe from Manchester United. Aston Villa have agreed to terminate the loan spell early.

Napoli Closer to Manchester United Misfit, Arteta Halts Roma

December 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have made progress in their pursuit Axel Tuanzebe. The Partenopei are trying to reach an agreement with Manchester United on the terms of the loan spell. In the meantime, Mikel Arteta pumped the breaks on Aisland Maitland-Niles joining Roma, although the Giallorossi are in advanced talks.

Venezia have reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich to acquire Mickeal Cuisance. The two clubs are ironing out the final details of the transfer.

Venezia Set to Sign Bayern Munich Pariah to Bolster Midfield

December 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market

Venezia have reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich to acquire Mickeal Cuisance. The two clubs are ironing out the final details of the transfer. The player is already in Italy to take the medicals ahead of the formalization of the deal.

Milan have continued to keep tabs on Romain Faivre, but he will likely to stay at Rennes in January. They almost signed him on deadline day

Brest Issue Warning to Milan on Future of Long-Time Target

December 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have continued to keep tabs on Romain Faivre, but he will likely to stay at Brest in January. They almost signed him on deadline day, but they could not ultimately come to terms. The player publicly campaigned to join the Rossoneri in an interview. His sporting director weighed in.

Lille announced to have reached agreement with Fiorentina for the transfer of Jonathan Ikoné. The Viola paid €11M plus €4M add-ons for the attacker,

Fiorentina Finalize Acquisition of Jonathan Ikoné from Lille

December 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lille announced to have reached agreement with Fiorentina for the transfer of Jonathan Ikoné. The forward has notched 16 goals and 27 assists in 150 appearances with the French club and was instrumental in their 2020/2021 title run. The Viola will pay up to €15M including bonuses.

With Robert Lewandowski announcing his departure, Bayern Munich are in a limbo and have gathered some intel on Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen Officially Renounces to the African Cup of Nations

December 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Victor Osimhen will not participate in the African Cup of Nations. The striker was part of the original Nigeria squad. He had yet to receive the final clearance following his facial fracture. He tested positive for COVID-19 before a check-up with the surgeon and is quarantining in his home country.

Juventus have reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the signing of ex-Napoli marksman Arkadiusz Milik, following advanced negotiations.

Juventus Linked to Old Objective as Barcelona Pursue Morata

December 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have been offered Arkadiusz Milk, as they might need an immediate replacement for Alvaro Morata, who is in talks with Barcelona. The Bianconeri tracked him at length before he joined Marseille. The Spanish striker has been requested by Xavi, but his rights belong to Atletico Madrid.

Atalanta and Remo Freuler have come to terms on a new contract, which will last until 2024. His previous one would have expired in June 2022.

Atalanta to Extend Contract of Former Roma Target Freuler

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

Atalanta and Remo Freuler have come to terms on a new contract, which will last until 2024. His previous one would have expired in June 2022. The parties negotiated a new deal even though the club could have tacked on one more season by activating an option. He was on Roma's radar.

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.

Author: Enrico Passarella