Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter Considering Reunion with Former Player to Bolster Their Attack

July 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are monitoring Balde Keita as a possible cheap addition if they parted ways with one of their backups. The versatile attacker is coming off a decent season at Sampdoria and has familiarity with the club and the coach. His agent met with the management late last week. He is set to move from Monaco once again and a low offer would be enough to get him.

Napoli Reportedly Turned Down Manchester United Bid for Star Defender

July 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United keep eyeing Serie A for a new defender, but, as it happened with Cristian Romero, their first bid was rejected. The Red Devils laid their eyes on Kalidou Koulibaly, but Napoli are unwilling to lower their price tag. The English giants offered €30M for the Senegalese international, who is in limbo, but the Partenopei want way more.

Roma Make Progress on Matias Vina, Start Tracking Two Pricey Wingers

July 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are focusing their efforts on Matias Vina to fill the void opened by the injury of Leonardo Spinazzola. They have made an offer to Palmeiras, but they need to raise it to seal the deal. After finding a new left-back, the Giallorossi might add a winger. Porto's Luis DIaz and Borussia Moenchengladbach's Marcus Thuram are on their radar, but they are expensive.

FIFA Issue Two-Year Transfer Market Ban on Spezia from January 2022

July 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Spezia

Spezia have been assessed a significant blow for the future as FIFA has inflicted them a two-year transfer market ban. The measure will come into effect next January; therefore, they are free to operate in the current window. The punishment stems from infractions related to the transfers of underage Nigerian players. The international federation also levied a €450k fine.

Milan Get Their Top Choice, Finally Sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea

July 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have reportedly put Olivier Giroud under the contract. The Rossoneri have completed a long chase that started right after the end of the season. They initially wanted him on a free transfer, but they will pay a small fee to Chelsea, which unilaterally extended his contract. He joins Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the front-line, who struggled with injuries last season.

Roma Concretely Pursuing Palmeiras Defender, Belotti Chase on Hold

July 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market

Matias Vina is rising through the ranks of the possible Leonardo Spinazzola replacements. Roma are sorting through a plethora of names, but they prefer younger options. Their initial offer to Palmeiras is €10M. They are interested in Andrea Belotti and could send Torino two players to sweeten the pot, but they will probably wait until the future of Edin Dzeko is decided to ramp up the pressure.

Ronaldo to Imitate His Rival Messi with Surprising Move on Salary?

July 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

After the vacation, Cristiano Ronaldo will report on July 25th to gear up for another season with Juventus. The Portuguese star has told the club that he plans to stay and is eyeing further trophies. In the next few weeks, his agent Jorge Mendes will discuss a one-year extension with the club. After what happened with Lionel Messi, he could be more inclined to take a pay cut.

Inter Challenging Leeds United for Cagliari Star, Looking Into Swap Deal

July 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Leeds United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Nahitan Nandez is among the list of options to substitute Achraf Hakimi. While Inter will not activate the €36M release clause, they could arrange a multi-player package to convince Cagliari. The Uruguayan international has drawn interest primarily from Leeds United. The Sardinians would get Radja Nainggolan and one young player in return, on top of cash.

Diaz has been in a tug of war between parent club Real Madrid and Milan regarding his future, but with the UCL Milan derby looming, he is focused.

Milan Keep Buying, Reach Agreements for Two More Acquisitions

July 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan continue to stay busy and are about to finalize two more signings. As expected, Olivier Giroud landed in Italy and will soon put pen-to-paper. Brahim Diaz and Fode Ballo-Touré could do the same by the end of the week. The Rossoneri have come to terms with Real Madrid and Monaco. The Spaniard will return on a two-year loan, the fullback will join a permanent deal.

Juventus and Valencia are in talks to set up a loan move for Arthur, but the deal is far from reaching its homestretch just yet.

Allegri’s Assessement Pivotal for Destiny of Two Juventus Players

July 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri will be highly influential in deciding the future of two Juventus contributors he did not coach before: Arthur and Merih Demiral. The former Barcelona midfielder told a fan that he would stay, but he faces an uphill climb to be a regular. The Turkish defender has drawn interest from Tottenham, Everton and Atalanta and could leave for a proper offer.

Fiorentina Show Interest in Milan Youngster and Tottenham Outcast

July 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Vincenzo Italiano has instructed Fiorentina to try signing Tommaso Pobega from Milan. The youngster had a strong first Serie A season under the former Spezia coach and could leave for a good offer. The Viola are also eyeing Erik Lamela to replenish their attack after the departure of Franck Ribery. The former Roma winger has a year left on his contract with Tottenham.

Roma Working on Departures of Former Loanees, Eye More Left-Backs

July 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

José Mourinho once heaped praise on Justin Kluivert when he was at Ajax, but he will not count on him at Roma. Nice have asked to have him on loan. The Giallorossi are looking to offload also Robin Olsen and Lille have made contact. Moreover, two more left-backs have been added to their list of targets: Getafe's Marc Cucurella and Palmeiras' Matias Vina.

Author: Enrico Passarella