Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus have stated that they would stand pat and not sign a new striker in January. However, the Bianconeri seem ready to pounce on the right opportunity.

Juventus to Discuss Adding Striker, Arsenal Stars Linked

December 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have stated that they would stand pat and not sign a new striker in January. However, the Bianconeri seem ready to pounce should the right opportunity present itself. The management and Massimiliano Allegri will soon have a summit to go over the potential targets.

After butting heads with Luis Alberto, Maurizio Sarri is at loggerheads with another Lazio star, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Sarri at Odds with Milinkovic-Savic, Manchester United Loom

December 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

After butting heads with Luis Alberto, Maurizio Sarri is at loggerheads with another Lazio star, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. He is not alone within the club because also president Claudio Lotito and director Igli Tare are furious about some recent behaviors. His time in Rome will probably end next summer.

Roma added Remo Freuler to their list of targets to strengthen the midfield. The Giallorossi have opened talks with the entourage of the Atalanta mainstay.

Roma Tracking Atalanta Centerpiece to Bolster the Midfield

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have added Remo Freuler to their long list of targets to strengthen the midfield. The Giallorossi have opened talks with the entourage of the Atalanta mainstay. They inquired about whether he has an interest in leaving Bergamo after seven years.

Dries Mertens has acknowledged that he’s indeed leaving Napoli after refusing to do so for a few weeks, even though his contract ran out on June 30th.

Mertens Waiting for Napoli Call on Contract Extension

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Dries Mertens is in the same situation as Lorenzo Insigne, as his contract with Napoli is up in a few months, but his extension is not getting as much fanfare. The player addressed it in an interview: “We will see about it because you have to be in two to reach an agreement."

Roma have already signed a midfielder, but a couple of exits could lead to another addition to the role. They remain in the race for Boubacar Kamara.

Manchester United Defy Milan and Juventus for OM Starlet

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Juventus have been after Olympique Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara for some time, and now they have to deal with a strong foe in Manchester United. Both teams could use a midfielder, but the 22-year-old does not appear to be a viable January due to his club's unwillingness to sell.

Massimiliano Allegri previewed the Cagliari game: “It is a delicate one because of the upcoming vacations, but it will not be an easy tilt."

Allegri Addresses De Ligt and January Before Facing Cagliari

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Massimiliano Allegri previewed the Cagliari game: “It is a delicate one because of the upcoming vacations, and everybody is looking forward to getting some rest. But it matters a lot. The Sardinians do not deserve to be so low in the standings seeing their roster and especially their attack."

Napoli plan to replace Kostas Manolas in January with another reliable defender. The Greek center-back secured a move back to Olympiacos last week

Napoli Searching For a Defender Following Manolas Farewell

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, everton, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli plan to replace Kostas Manolas with a reliable defender in January. The Greek center-back secured a move to Olympiacos last week, leaving the Partenopei short-handed in the back. The Partenopei can not spend much and are looking for somebody on loan with option to buy.

Matthijs De Ligt might not stay at Juventus for the long haul, especially if they did not qualify for the Champions League, as suggested by Mino Raiola.

Raiola Hints at Matthijs De Ligt Departing Juventus

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matthijs De Ligt might not stay at Juventus for the long haul, especially if they did not qualify for the Champions League. His agent Mino Raiola stated that: “He is ready for the next step, and I believe he thinks it too.” The 22-year-old is under contract with the Old Lady until 2024.

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 18 Expected Lineups – Milan and Napoli Collide

December 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A are quickly back on the pitch for Round 18, the penultimate before the winter break. It will be a spicy one thanks to a pair of highly-anticipated tilts. Atalanta and Roma will square off Saturday, while Milan and Napoli will lock horns Sunday night.

Gleison Bremer has landed on the radar of multiple top teams thanks to his excellent showings, but Torino plan to keep him in January.

Torino Not Selling Defender Linked to Milan and Chelsea

December 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Gleison Bremer has landed on the radar of multiple top teams thanks to his excellent showings, especially in the last calendar year. The Torino defender has reportedly drawn interest from Milan, Chelsea, and Tottenham, but the Granata do not plan to let him go in January.

Lazio might have defeated Spezia with an irregular goal, and José Mourinho was unwilling to let it slide in the aftermath of the draw against Bologna.

Mourinho Praises Atalanta Model, Optimistic About Roma

December 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

José Mourinho previewed tomorrow’s tilt with Atalanta: “There is a fundamental difference between myself and Gian Piero Gasperini. He has been there for six years, I for six months. They are a fantastic and very stable organization, but I have no doubts we could win."

Inter and Christian Eriksen have mutually agreed to rescind his contract. The midfielder would not have been allowed to play in Italy with an IFD.

Inter Officially Bid Farewell to Christian Eriksen

December 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter and Christian Eriksen have mutually agreed to rescind the contract. He recently received confirmation from the doctors of the Italian Olympic Committee that he could not get the clearance to play in Serie A because he was fitted with an IFD after he collapsed on the pitch. But he could do it in other countries.

Author: Enrico Passarella