Luke Phelps, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Three Players Juventus Should Agree Pre-Contract Deals With

December 2, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Seemingly one of the best teams at securing pre-contract agreements, Juventus and manager Andrea Pirlo will no doubt be looking to do the same this New Year. Juventus has long been competent when it comes to signing free agents - the likes of Aaron Ramsey ahead of last season. Here we take a look at three players Pirlo they could agree pre-contract deals with.

There's little over a month until the European transfer window opens on January 4th and as any other season, expect plenty of movement at Inter

Three Players Inter Should Agree Pre-Contract Deals With

November 25, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

There's little over a month until the European transfer window opens and as any other season, expect plenty of movement at Inter. Given the belated season and the extended summer transfer window, it's seemingly made the rn-up to this Christmas packed with transfer rumors . Here we take a look at three EPL players Inter should look at negotiating pre-contract deals.

Three first-half goals saw Roma go ten games unbeaten in all competitions against Parma today, owing to yet another "masterclass" from Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan “Stunner” Seals Parma Win as Roma Go Third

November 22, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Three first-half goals saw Roma go ten games unbeaten in all competitions against Parma today, owing to yet another "masterclass" from Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Roma went into this one having not lost since September, looking for a fourth-straight win and to continue their ever-impressive run in this new 2020-21 Serie A season. With this win, they went up to 3rd in the table.

Former Inter, Milan and Italy forward Mario Balotelli is back in the headlines, after it was revealed that English side Barnsley were interested

How Mario Balotelli Could Become a “Cult Hero” at Barnsley

November 19, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Former Inter, Milan, Brescia and Italy forward Mario Balotelli is back in the headlines this week, after it was revealed that English Championship side Barnsley were interested in signing him. He remains a gifted footballer and a shock move like this might be just what he needs to really fulfill his footballing career. As surprising as these rumors are, they're gaining traction fast.

Inter “Identify” Arsenal Man in Christian Eriksen Swap Deal

November 17, 2020 Luke Phelps Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter are keen to offload Christian Eriksen this January, and reports claim that Arsenal are willing to offer Granit Xhaka in a straight-swap deal. The Dane was descending long before his Inter move. Having missed out on that long-lusted move to Real Madrid, Eriksen settled for Inter midway through the 2019-20 season but he now seems to be staring at the exit door already.

Three Inter Players Antonio Conte Should Sell This January

November 16, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter and Antonio Conte have had a busy start to the new 2020-21 Serie A season. The upcoming transfer market session in January will no doubt be a crucial time for the club no matter their league position. Conte though might have to offload some names before he can any new ones in. So here we take a look at three players he could look at selling in January.

Stefano Pioli has a fairly big squad size at his disposal and a few names could depart Milan in the New Year, making way for some fresh ones

Three Milan Players Stefano Pioli Should Sell in January

November 14, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Milan went into the international break in 1st-place of the Serie A table. It’s been a fine start to the season from Stefano Pioli and his side, but he’ll no doubt be looking towards the January transfer market session, as he bids for Milan’s first Scudetto since 2011. Pioli has a fairly big squad size at his disposal and a few names could depart in the New Year, making way for some fresh ones.

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are being linked with Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella, over a possible January transfer to the Premier League

Inter Must Not Worry About Arsenal, Man United Interest in Barella

November 11, 2020 Luke Phelps Arsenal, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are being linked with Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella, over a possible January transfer to the Premier League. Now aged 23 and playing his seventh season as a professional footballer, Barella is already looking to take the next step in his footballing career. But he might be foolish to swap what he has now for a spot on a premier League bench.

With an ever-growing Juvetus squad size and a sky-high wage bill, Pirlo needs to offload to finance any incoming: Here we look at 3 players he must sell

Three Juventus Players Andrea Pirlo Needs to Sell in January

November 10, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market 5 comments

The European transfer window will reopen on January 4th and for Juventus, that date probably couldn’t come any quicker. Andrea Pirlo hasn’t got off to the best of starts as manager of his former club. With an ever-growing squad size and a sky-high wage bill, Pirlo will needs to offload to finance any incoming. Here we take a look at three players he must sell in January.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan stole the show with a hat-trick tonight, scoring all the goals as Roma won 3-1 at Genoa in the Serie A Round 7

Mkhitaryan Masterclass Sees Roma Claim 3-1 Win at Genoa

November 8, 2020 Luke Phelps Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Henrikh Mkhitaryan stole the show with a hat-trick tonight, scoring all the goals as Roma won 3-1 at Genoa in Serie A Round 7. Roma went into the game having not lost in 8 matches in all competitions (at least on the pitch...) but without Edin Dzeko who tested positive for Covid. They faced a Genoa side who’d not won in 5 Serie A outings. The difference in class showed from the off.

Juventus Remain Keen on Nicolò Rovella, but Pirlo Must Be Patient

November 4, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Juventus remain keen on signing Genoa midfielder Nicolò Rovella this season. But with his contract coming to a 2021 closure and negotiations set to get underway, things could quickly turn sour for the 18-year-old. Perhaps Pirlo sees a bit of his former self in Rovella. It’s an exciting story to keep an eye on but all this talk could well end in tears, and time has to be taken by all parties.

Milan look all-but set to move for long-term target Dominik Szoboszlai, with reports inciting that the Hungarian could finally be about to seal his move

Milan – Szoboszlai Rumors Resurface: Can They Beat Arsenal?

November 3, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

This coming January, Milan look all-but set to move for long-term target Dominik Szoboszlai, with reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport inciting that the Hungarian could finally be about to seal his Rossoneri move. Last year, it was ex-Milan chief Zvonimir Boban who was working a deal with Red Bull Salzburg to bring the highly-rated Szoboszlai to Milan - and the deal was looking good.

Author: Luke Phelps