Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan Making Progress in their Pursuit of French Defensive Prospect

January 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Milan are close to matching Strasbourg’s asking price for touted defender Mohamed Simakan, as they have offered €14/15M and add-ons, but there are conflicting reports about the fee requested by the French club.

Juventus Tried to Sign Papu Gomez Through Bernardeschi Swap Deal

January 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus attempted to acquire Alejandro Gomez in exchange for Federico Bernardeschi, but the deal is considered complicated because the ex-Fiorentina winger is not too keen on leaving and due to his wages, while Papu is beginning to mend fences with his club.

New Plot Twists Emerge in Milik’s Transfer Saga

January 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Olympique Marseille have joined the race to acquire Arkadiusz Milik from Napoli, while the the dispute between the club and the player could spill over to the courtrooms if he does not leave during the Winter.

Juventus Defender Unhappy with Limited Playing Time

January 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Merih Demiral is disappointed with his standing within Juventus and is pondering a move away from the club, however it is unlikely such scenario will happen in January given that the Bianconeri made a sizeable investment to acquire him.

Milan and Napoli Dueling for Verona’s Break-Out Star

January 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Mattia Zaccagni is set to be one of the protagonists of the January window and Napoli and Milan have been the first clubs to make real moves to try to sign him from Verona.

Juventus Coach Identifies Chelsea Striker as Possible Target

January 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Andrea Pirlo openly discussed the possibility of adding a striker in the post-game interview after the Udinese match given the thinness of the front-line and indicated that Olivier Giroud is somebody with the right characteristics.

The Serie A 2020-2021 Winter Transfer Market Tracker

January 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Stickers Swapping, Torino, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Overview, Udinese

The Serie A winter transfer market window for the 2020-2021 season is open and our official tracker - brought to you by Il Guardalinee - will keep you up-to-date with all the latest deals in the Italian football top-flight.

Graziano Pellè Linked to Two Top Serie A Teams and West Ham

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Graziano Pellè is looking for a new team as his contract with Shandong Luneng expires today and his agent recently offered him to Juventus, Inter and West Ham. The 35-year-old forward wants to return to Europe after four and a half seasons in China.

Atalanta Owner Slams the Door on Reconciliation with Papu Gomez

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Atalanta president Antonio Percassi did not leave much room for the possibility of mending fences with Alejandro Gomez in an interview, as the player remains frozen out following a spat with coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Cagliari Make Radja Nainggolan Return Official

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Cagliari officially announced the return of Radja Nainggolan on a season-long loan from Inter. The 32-year-old midfielder is at his third stint with the Sardinian club, where he debuted in Serie A in 2010. He has played just 45 minutes so far this season.

Inter Resume Pursuing an Old Target to Bolster the Attack

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter contacted the entourage of Roma’s striker Edin Dzeko in the last few days to let him know that they still consider him an ideal alternative to Romelu Lukaku, but they will need to get rid of Christian Eriksen before making a move.

Juventus Set to Beat Out the Competition for Genoa Starlet

December 30, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus are nearing an agreement with Genoa to acquire Nicolò Rovella, who will then stay at the Grifone on loan. The 19-year-old midfielder, who was on an expiring contract, will be evaluated €10M and will ink a five-year deal with the Bianconeri.

Author: Enrico Passarella