Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma have laid eyes on Rodrigo Riquelme amid their search for wingers. He has progressively earned a big role with Atletico Madrid.

Roma Quoted Sizeable Price Tag for Atletico Madrid Star

June 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Roma have laid eyes on Rodrigo Riquelme amid their search for wingers. He has progressively earned a big role with Atletico Madrid. He was a full-time starter in the past campaign, tallying 3 goals and 5 assists in 47 games.

Napoli are rivaling Roma in the fray to sign Mats Hummels on a free. The Partenopei want multiple defensive reinforcements.

Napoli Also Considering Pursuing Seasoned Roma Target

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli are rivaling Roma in the fray to sign Mats Hummels on a free. The Partenopei want multiple defensive reinforcements and can’t spend big for all of them. They are also after Mario Hermoso, who’s in the same situation. The veteran is buying time to assess his options.

A few people at Inter, including coach Simone Inzaghi, would like to keep Marko Arnautovic since he’s a locker-room leader and well-liked by everybody.

Inter Attempting to Find a Good Solution for Arnautovic

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

A few people at Inter, including coach Simone Inzaghi, would like to keep Marko Arnautovic since he’s a locker-room leader and well-liked by everybody. Despite multiple injuries, he still provided his contribution to their 20th title. However, his permanence wouldn't allow them to make moves.

Roma might soon part ways with two players, as Como are pursuing Andre Belotti, while Edoardo Bove received a couple of offers from the Premier League.

Roma Get Bid for Outcast, Youngster Wanted in England

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Como, everton, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma might soon part ways with two players, as Como are pursuing Andre Belotti, while Edoardo Bove received a couple of offers from the Premier League. The striker is back in the Italian capital following a subpar six-month loan spell at Fiorentina.

Juventus and Federico Chiesa have agreed to postpone the talks to after the Euro, and Bayern Munich have joined his list of suitors.

Bayern Munich Also Keeping Tabs on Juventus Star Chiesa

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Federico Chiesa have agreed to postpone the contractual and potential exit talks while Italy are still competing in Euro 2024, and Bayern Munich have joined the list of teams waiting in the wings to lure him away.

Milan are facing a new competitor to acquire Joshua Zirkzee, Manchester United, while Chelsea are way ahead of Roma and Napoli for Samu Omorodion.

Man United and Chelsea Threaten Top Italian Sides’ Plans

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are facing a new fearsome competitor in the race to acquire Joshua Zirkzee, Manchester United, while Chelsea are way ahead of Roma and Napoli for Samu Omorodion, whom they are eyeing to substitute for their strikers. Atletico Madrid turned down a major offer for the latter.

Denzel Dumfries might be the only Inter regular to depart this summer due to his short-term contract and a challenging negotiation to extend it.

Dumfries Open to New Inter Deal, Attracted by the EPL

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries might be the only Inter regular to depart this summer due to his short-term contract and a challenging negotiation to extend it but didn’t appear in a rush to do so in an interview: "My blood is Nerazzurro, and I’m very attached to everybody here.”

The final four Italian teams, Torino, Cagliari, Empoli, and Venezia, still without a coach have found their man. The respective announcements are coming.

Last Four Serie A Bench Openings Set to Be Filled Soon

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Empoli, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Venezia

The final four Italian teams, Torino, Cagliari, Empoli, and Venezia, still without a coach have all found their man. The respective announcements will arrive in the coming days. A couple of those had to negotiate to get their candidate out of his contract.

Arsenal have gained the clear pole position to acquire Riccardo Calafiori, but they haven’t fully met Bologna’s request yet.

Juventus Not Going All-Out to Capture Calafiori for Now

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus surely like Riccardo Calafiori a lot, but they might not chase him all summer long and are unlikely to match Bologna’s sky-high demand for him. The Bianconeri are a lot more determined to sign Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Inter reached an agreement with Venezia concerning the acquisition of Tanner Tessmann, but they couldn’t strike a deal with the midfielder.

Inter Facing Some Competition for Venezia Midfielder

June 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Venezia

Inter have started tracking Tanner Tessmann, who has shined last season with Venezia. However, they aren’t alone in that. Atalanta and Fiorentina are after the talented midfielder as well. The Lagunari, which have returned to Serie A, wish to keep the player, but he’s tied to them only until 2025.

Despite the obstacles, Milan haven’t turned away from Joshua Zirkzee for the time being. His participation in Euro 2024 has paused the negotiation.

Milan Insisting to Clear the Hurdles to Acquire Zirkzee

June 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Despite the obstacles, Milan haven’t turned away from Joshua Zirkzee for the time being. His participation in Euro 2024 has paused the negotiation. It’s stuck on the commissions for his agent. The Rossoneri will continue working on it. The competition is coming only from other Italian sides.

Juventus are scouring the market for new wingers and the latest name to pop up on their radar is Karim Adeyemi, who can play on either flank and centrally.

Juventus Take Interest in Borussia Dortmund Speedster

June 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus are scouring the market for new wingers and the latest name to pop up on their radar is Karim Adeyemi, who can play on either flank and centrally. Borussia Dortmund tracked Dean Huijsen and Matias Soulé in previous windows.

Author: Enrico Passarella