Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Dean Huijsen is having a solid turn at Roma, but his future will be at Juventus. The Giallorossi would need to arrange a new deal to keep him

Roma Loanee Discusses Transfer and Juventus Future

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Dean Huijsen is having a solid turn at Roma, but his future will be at Juventus. The Giallorossi would need to arrange a new deal to keep him since they don’t have an option to buy: "I’ve learned that you never know what could happen in football."

Olivier Giroud has been insistently linked with a move to the MLS, and the Los Angeles FC are making waves to put him under contract.

Los Angeles FC Gain Upper-Hand in Pursuit of Giroud

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Olivier Giroud has been insistently linked with a move to the MLS, and the Los Angeles FC are making waves to put him under contract. On the other hand, the Frenchman plans to take his time in deciding his future.

Felipe Anderson has taken his time to decide his future after receiving an offer from Juventus and a proposal for Lazio, which are in the same ballpark.

Juventus Maintain Their Pole Position for Lazio Winger

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Felipe Anderson has taken his time to decide his future after receiving an offer from Juventus and a proposal for Lazio, which are in the same ballpark. The Biancocelesti might table a final rise, but he's leaning towards leaving.

Alvaro Morata had a busy summer as several Serie A teams inquired about him, but he ended up staying put at Atletico Madrid

Morata Confirms Summer Talks with Milan, Roma and Inter

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Alvaro Morata had a busy summer as several Serie A teams inquired about him, but he ended up staying put at Atletico Madrid, signing a new contract: Milan reached out to me, and so did a few coaches. Massimiliano Allegri and José Mourinho managed me in the past."

Roma have turned the corner after hiring Daniele De Rossi and could potentially benefit from that economically as well as a few players have bounced back.

Premier League Duo Tracking Young Roma Goalkeeper

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, West Ham, Wolverhampton

Roma have turned the corner after hiring Daniele De Rossi and could potentially benefit from that economically as well. Several of their players bounced back under the young gaffer, and their valuations have increased. The biggest example is Mile Svilar,

Teun Koopmeiners has announced that he plans to leave Atalanta next summer, although he wants to do right by his team and fetch a big sum.

Koopmeiners Comes Out into the Open About His Future

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Teun Koopmeiners has announced that he plans to leave Atalanta next summer, although he wants to do right by his team: "Something really interesting will have to come up for me to leave Bergamo. I’d bear with the rain for some English clubs.”

Napoli are preparing for the departure of Victor Osimhen, and Santiago Gimenez is one of the top names on their shortlist of replacements.

Napoli Informed of Rich Price Tag of Feyenoord Ace

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are preparing for the departure of Victor Osimhen, and Santiago Gimenez is one of the top names on their shortlist of replacements. However, considering his numbers in the Eredivisie, they’ll have to spend big to acquire him.

Juventus are plotting to revamp their left wing and are open to selling Filip Kostic, who hasn't had a good season, and are keen on two talents.

Juventus Dangle Kostic, Eye Youngsters to Succeed Him

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are plotting to revamp their left wing and are open to selling Filip Kostic, who hasn’t been as pivotal and prolific as in the past this season. The Serb is drawing interest in particular from Olympique Marseille.

Juventus probably won’t be able to purchase their long-time target Georgyi Sudakov but are intrigued by another Shakhtar Donetsk forward, Danylo Sikan.

Juventus Keeping Tabs on Second Shakhtar Donetsk Player

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus probably won’t be able to purchase their long-time target Georgyi Sudakov, who recently extended his contract and has a €100M release clause, but they are intrigued by another Shakhtar Donetsk forward, Danylo Sikan.

Bayern Munich have a big say in the future of Joshua Zirkzee, but there’s little traction concerning his return, which is a big assist for Milan.

Bayern Munich Not Biggest Threat to Milan for Zirkzee

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Bayern Munich have a big say in the future of Joshua Zirkzee thanks to a €40M release clause, but there’s little traction concerning his return, which is a big assist for Milan and other suitors. The Dutchman isn’t enthused by the prospect of going back

Despite a recent downturn in form, Marcus Thuram has more than exceeded expectations since joining Inter on a Bosman move last summer.

Inter Expected to Be Pragmatic with Offers for Top Star

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Despite a recent downturn in form, Marcus Thuram has more than exceeded expectations since joining Inter on a Bosman move last summer. The Nerazzurri paid just €8M in commissions after his contract with Borussia Moenchengladbach ran out.

Gabri Veiga seemed set to transfer from Celta Vigo to Napoli last summer, but Al-Alhi pipped the Azzurri at the post with a richer offer.

Veiga Explains Why He Snubbed Napoli in Summer Window

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Gabri Veiga seemed set to transfer from Celta Vigo to Napoli last summer, but Al-Alhi pipped the Azzurri at the post, activating his release clause and offering him larger wages. The midfielder revisited his transfer in an intervirw.

Author: Enrico Passarella