Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma Okay Dzeko Move to Inter as They Wait for Abraham’s Decision

August 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Edin Dzeko will join Inter, but Roma are not yet certain that Tammy Abraham will be his replacement. The veteran striker has already flown to Milan and will soon complete the medicals and put pen-to-paper. The 23-year-old center-forward is reportedly torn between the Giallorossi and Arsenal.

Inter Ready to Improve Offer to Acquire Euro Standout from PSV

August 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter plan to use part of the money coming from the sale of Romelu Lukaku to purchase Denzel Dumfries. The Dutch international has always been highly placed on their list of options to substitute Achraf Hakimi. However, they previously did not have the resources to put together a strong bid.

Atalanta Attacker Tipped to Stay After Mending Fences with Gasperini

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Josip Ilicic had one foot out the door last week, as coach Gian Piero Gasperini admitted openly. Milan and Lazio had set their eyes on him to bolster their front-lines with a bargain. But the player and the gaffer appear to have reconciled and the forward is now likely to spent another season at Atalanta.

Lazio in Advanced Talks with Bordeaux to Acquire Toma Basic

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio have identified Toma Basic as the ideal piece to add to their midfield. Napoli and Atalanta also eyed him earlier in the window, but the Biancocelesti are firmly in the lead. They have been reportedly helped by the fact that Igli Tare has a tight relationship with the agent of the 23-year-old Croatian international.

Inter Considering Everton Wantaway Forward as an Alternative Target

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter plan to make another offensive addition after Edin Dzeko, since they will pay only a small fee to purchase the Roma veteran. Duvan Zapata and Joaquin Correa are atop their list, but it is not so easy to convince Atalanta and Lazio. Mino Raiola proposed Moise Kean to them while discussing Denzel Dumfries.

Leonardo Bonucci addressed the 2021-2022 campaign for Juventus: “There is some regret because we dropped a lot of points."

Bonucci Responds to Allegri and Confirms Future of Cristiano Ronaldo

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Leonardo Bonucci wants Juventus to return to the top in Italy and is not worried about Massimiliano Allegri’s sneering remarks. The defender dished on few topics in an interview, including the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, the possible return of Miralem Pjanic in Turin and the next title race.

Nandez Trying to Force His Way out of Cagliari to Transfer to Inter

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Nahitan Nandez did not show up at the airport ahead of the recent friendly against Mallorca. He returned to practice yesterday, and the club will likely fine him. The midfielder is pressuring Cagliari to greenlight his move to Inter. Instead, the negotiation has lagged in recent days.

Napoli Change Stance and Set Price Tag for Star as Tension Escalates

August 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Insigne seemed poised to stay at Napoli even though without extending his expiring contract. Instead, the management told the captain’s agent that he would be let go with a good enough offer. The two parties are on polar position on his new deal and president Aurelio De Laurentiis holds a few grudges with his captain.

D’Aversa Advises Tottenham-Linked Damsgaard to Stay at Sampdoria

August 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Mikkel Damsgaard is in high demand, although nobody has met the asking price yet. New Sampdoria gaffer Roberto D’Aversa urged the club and the player to resist the offers. He believes they would benefit technically and economically from such decision and explained his reasoning in an interview.

Milan Surpassed by Formidable Foe in Chase of RB Leipzig Playmaker

August 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marcel Sabitzer was mentioned among the early Milan targets to replace Hakan Calhanoglu. He could leave RB Leipzig for a low fee because his contract is up in 2022. However, Bayern Munich are pushing hard to acquire him and have jumped ahead of the Rossoneri and other contenders in the race.

Fiorentina Confident About Keeping Vlahovic Amid Inter and Spurs Buzz

August 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Dusan Vlahovic’s agent Darko Ristic is currently in Italy to negotiate his client’s new deal. The striker has been linked to several top teams, but Fiorentina believe he will stay and put pen-to-paper. Despite the rumors, the club has not received a real offer yet. Inter, Tottenham, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are reportedly after him.

Milan Pursuing Roma Fullback Given Issues in Talks with Man United

August 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are searching for a new right-back as they have been unable to bring back Diogo Dalot from Manchester United. They might get him from Roma, as they are negotiating the acquisition of Alessandro Florenzi. The Euro champion would likely join on an initial loan and the clubs are discussing the details of the deal.

Author: Enrico Passarella