Author: Enrico Passarella

Locatelli, Juventus

Arsenal Challenging Juventus in Race to Sign Italy Standout Midfielder

Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market
Juventus have a serious competitor in their pursuit of Manuel Locatelli. The news came directly from Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali. “We have received offers from abroad as well, one from Arsenal, which are in the lead because theirs is the only official bid we got so far.” “Maybe the showcase of the Euro will help us get other offers, €40M may no longer be enough to acquire him. The talks with Juventus have just started."
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Milan, Gabriel Gudmundsson

Milan Identify New Left-Back Target After Missing Out on Junior Firpo

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market
Milan will have to continue searching for a new left-back as Junior Firpo is likely to move to Leeds. The latest name suggested to serve as Theo Hernandez's backup is Groningen’s Gabriel Gudmundsson, who would be relatively cheap. The Rossoneri had been tracking the Barcelona defender for some time, but they wanted him only on loan. Milan are not the only teams interested in the 22-year-old Swedish defender though.
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Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.
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Ronaldo, Juventus

Manchester United Offered Ronaldo Lowered Contract, Juventus on Hold

Calciomercato, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market
With his Euro finishing early, Juventus do not wait for too long to know the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. The club is likely to meet his agent Jorge Mendes soon. They have not received offers, but the situation could change quickly if the star wanted to leave. The rumors about an extension have been denied, while Manchester United approached him proposing half of his current €31M wages. PSG and Real Madrid instead are in no rush.
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Musso, Atalanta, Udinese

Atalanta Beat the Competition and Find Their New Starting Goalkeeper

Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese
Atalanta are one step away from completing one of the richest acquisitions of their history. They have reached an agreement with Udinese for Juan Musso. The Bergamaschi have offered €20M to seal the deal. The transfer should be completed once he will be back from Copa America. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini often voiced some discontent about his options for the role last season. Pierluigi Gollini will be on the move in the summer.
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Salernitana, Serie A

Salernitana in Trouble as FA Asks to Amend Trust for Serie A Admission

Italian Football, Serie A
The Italian Football Association (FIGC) has rejected the first solution to solve the problem of the Salernitana ownership. Half of its shares belong to Lazio president Claudio Lotito through his son, which is no longer lawful with both teams now in Serie A. They have until Saturday to fix the problems. Otherwise, they risk being excluded from the League. The two controlling companies are looking to bide time before selling the team.
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Ramsey, Juventus

Juventus Midfielder Changes His Mind but the Club Eyes a Replacement

Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market
Aaron Ramsey is widely considered the most likely Juventus midfielder to leave in the summer. The player himself hinted at a departure, citing his struggles in Turin. However, his entourage recently made it known that he would like to stay and work again under Massimiliano Allegri. He would be tough to move because of his salary, In the meantime, the Bianconeri are among the teams tracking Renato Sanches, who has a €30M price tag.
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Sabitzer, Roma, Leipzig, Milan

Milan and Roma Interested in Highly-Rated RB Leipzig Playmaker

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market
Marcel Sabitzer may leave RB Leipzig this summer to take on a different challenge. The midfielder was one of the main protagonists in Austria’s impressive Euro run. He has only a year left in his contract with the German club and is not inclined to extend it. Milan and Roma both appreciate his skill-set. His deal has a €50M release clause, but he could move for less, although not for particularly cheap. Both sides want a new midfielder.
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Despite the emotions at play, Mbappé will be eager to score against Milan, the club he idolized as a youngster and inflict perhaps a third winless UCL game.

Mbappé Reacts to Euro Flop, Focus Moves to PSG vs Real Madrid Duel

Calciomercato, Euro 2020, PSG, Real Madrid, Transfer Market
Kylian Mbappé did not deliver in the Euro, which ended with the deciding miss in the penalty shoot-out against Switzerland. “It is very tough to turn the page, I feel immense sadness after this elimination." He is now set to be the main piece of the possible domino of high-profile strikers. His contract expires is up in a year, and the negotiations to extend it have not gone well. He has asked for €50M wages to PSG, and Real Madrid covet him.
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