Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan had to settle with signing just Marko Lazetic in January and delayed the chase of multiple targets to the summer, when they will have a bigger budget.

Juventus Considering Lille Midfielder Sponsored by Ronaldo’s Agent

August 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are focusing on Manuel Locatelli, as they have done for the entire summer. However, if the negotiation continued to stall, other objectives for the midfield could gain momentum. Jorge Mendes has proposed Renato Sanches to them, who is looking to transfer from Lille.

Inter Dealing with Internal Divide Ahead of Lukaku Sale to Chelsea

August 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Barring an unforeseen turn of events, Inter will cave and sell Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea in short order. The player’s change of heart played a key role in the likely transfer. The management and the coaching staff did not want to give him up, but ownership insisted in going through with the negotiation.

The fact that English players are no longer extra-EU will open up more opportunities for Serie A teams. Since they won’t count against the seasonal quota,

Lazio Targeting Chelsea Winger for Possible Loan Deal to Bolster Attack

August 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio are searching for wingers, preferably on cheap deals. They have laid their eyes on Callum Hudson-Odoi, whom Chelsea may let go on loan this summer. Maurizio Sarri is already familiar with the player, having coached him during his time with the Blues. However, there is an issue slowing down the deal.

Inter, Chelsea and Atalanta Strikers Triangle Appears to Be in Motion

August 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino

Chelsea have made significant strides in their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku. The striker has decided to return to the Blues and communicated his intentions to Inter. They will try to monetize the sale as much as possible, but the deal appears destined to go through. Once completing it, they will target Atalanta's Duvan Zapata.

Napoli Eyeing Sheffield United’s Sander Berge but Deal Is Complicated

August 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli are canvassing the market for a midfielder as Diego Demme will miss the start of the season. They have identified Sander Berge as a strong option for the role. However, it will not be easy to come to terms with Sheffield United and they have to face stiff competition to acquire him.

Juventus Set Sky-High Price Tag for Defender Amid Bayern Interest

August 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Danilo might add another top club to his resume, although Bayern Munich would need to make a substantial economic effort to sign him. The German powerhouses are seeking a right-back and reached out to Juventus. However, the Bianconeri prefer to keep him and would consider only a giant bid considering his age.

Sampdoria President Offers Mikkel Damsgaard to Roma in Odd Move

August 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero wants Roma to sign Mikkel Damsgaard. He is a fan of the Giallorossi and invited them to open talks for the Danish attacker. Despite the plea, he is not planning to give them any discount as the Danish international is in very high demand.

Milan Trim the Squad, Slated to Part Ways with Two Fringe Contributors

August 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market, Venezia

After a slew of additions, Milan are now looking to reduce the roster. They will soon bid farewell to Jens-Petter Hauge and Mattia Caldara. The winger is headed to Eintracht-Frankfurt, while the center-back will play at Venezia in the upcoming season.

Juventus Currently Not Planning to Replace Atalanta-Bound Demiral

August 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Merih Demiral is about to join Atalanta, but Juventus might stay put in the back. The Turkish defender is destined to replace Cristian Romero, who will soon transfer to Tottenham. However, the Bianconeri intend to rely on two in-house options to provide depth in the back, without bringing in another player.

Milan are open to keeping Ibrahimovic for another season, regardless of his role and health. However, the club is indeed wondering whether he will retire.

Milan Risked Losing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to PSG Before April Extension

August 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the first and only player on an expiring contract to re-up with Milan. While finding an understanding appeared easy, his future was not totally sure. Before putting pen-to-paper with the Rossoneri, the Swedish ace inquired about returning to PSG according to French reports.

Inter to Target Fiorentina and Atalanta Stars if Chelsea Sign Lukaku

August 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have rejected Chelsea’s latest bid for Romelu Lukaku. But it is far from certain that they will be able to resist until the end of the window. The Blues are plotting to raise their offer, which could make the club and the player budge. The Nerazzurri are monitoring a pair of options if they lost their top striker.

AZ Ace Midfielder Urges Atalanta and Roma to Improve Bids to Sign Him

August 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Teun Koopmeiners wants to leave and invited his suitors to step up their efforts to acquire him. Atalanta and Roma have been tracking the midfielder earlier in the window. However, they have not been able to come to terms with AZ. The Dutch international publicly voiced his frustration for the lingering uncertainty.

Author: Enrico Passarella