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Juventus Monitoring Several Options for Their Midfield

April 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will surely be in the hunt for new midfielders in the summer as, in addition to strengthening their squad, they might have to replace two of their own, Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie, who have short-term contracts.

Jordan Henderson seemed on the precipice of transferring to Juventus for about a day or two. The chatter was quickly downplayed.

Former Juventus Target Henderson Poised to Join Ajax

January 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jordan Henderson seemed on the precipice of transferring to Juventus for about a day or two. The chatter was quickly downplayed. Director Cristiano Giuntoli stated they wouldn’t sign anybody in January a couple of days ago. He’s headed to Ajax.

Napoli are headed for a busy summer where they’ll have to remedy the mistakes they made in previous windows. They'll hire a new director.

Napoli and Inter Misfits Set to Stay over Technicality

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jesper Lindstrom and Davy Klaassen haven’t played much in their first few months in Serie A, but they are bound to stay at Napoli and Inter respectively. They had already featured with Eintracht Frankfurt and Ajax before switching sides last summer.

Juventus have been proposed to onboard Jordan Henderson with favorable conditions relative to his contract with Al Ettiqaf.

Juventus Not Close to Adding Henderson at the Moment

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have been proposed to onboard Jordan Henderson with favorable conditions relative to his contract with Al Ettiqaf. The deal isn’t on the brink of being completed despite recent reports. Ajax moved early for him, and the Bianconeri aren’t completely sold yet.

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward.

Atalanta Willing to Spend Good Sum for a New Defender

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Valencia

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward. Rafael Toloi and José Luis Palomino have missed a good chunk of the season due to muscular problems.

Representative Comments on Inter and Atalanta Targets

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Agent Vincenzo Cavaliere has a few high-profile Croatian players who could enliven the upcoming January window in his portfolio, starting with Andrej Kramaric. He's having a good season with Hoffenheim and has been linked to Inter, Milan, and Bologna: "He could start for any Serie A side."

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.

Bologna Revelation Zirkzee Was Close to Ajax Move Earlier

October 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Ajax, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

The 2024 summer transfer market could possibly draw back the attention of Ajax to make an effort for Zirkzee, and Scudetto holders Napoli are also said to be highly interested. Bologna signed Zirkzee on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich following loan spells at Parma and Anderlecht.

Three Milan youngsters, Luka Romero, Marco Pellegrino, and Yacine Adli, haven’t played much so far. The front office is considering loaning them out.

Adli Turned Down Multiple Offers to Stay Put at Milan

October 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Yacine Adli turned in another solid performance as Milan beat Lazio on Saturday. As Stefano Pioli stated in previous remarks, the young midfielder passed on the opportunity to leave in the summer to play his cards in an unusual position. He was targeted by Ajax, Salernitana, Lille, and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Inter have found their midfielder, as they have sealed the deal to onboard Davy Klaassen, who emerged as the top candidate for the job on Friday.

Inter Signing Klaassen from Ajax to Complete Midfield

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have found their midfielder, as they have sealed the deal to onboard Davy Klaassen, who emerged as the top candidate for the job on Friday. He’ll join on a permanent deal, but they won’t pay a fee, as Ajax will release him. He had a year on his contract.

Inter are looking to add one extra midfielder on deadline day, and the candidate with the most steam is currently Davy Klaassen.

Inter Said to Be Interested in Veteran Ajax Midfielder

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Inter are looking to add one extra midfielder on deadline day, and the candidate with the most steam is currently Davy Klaassen. The Nerazzurri are particularly enticed by his versatility and physicality. He’s keen on an experience in Serie A after playing at Everton, Werder Bremer, and Ajax,

Leonardo Bonucci made up his mind about his next home after Juventus kicked him to the curb, as he’ll join the team that pursued him the most, Union Berlin.

Ajax Take Interest in Exiled Juventus Stalwart Bonucci

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Ajax have gotten in touch with Leonardo Bonucci, whom Juventus ousted at the beginning of the summer. His agent Alessandro Lucci stated that they were looking for a worthy destination, even though the defender hadn’t completely given up on trying to work his way back into the squad.

Fiorentina and Napoli are chasing after Josip Sutalo, but their offers have fallen short of Dinamo Zagreb’s valuation. Ajax are after him too.

Dinamo Zagreb Repel Napoli and Fiorentina Bids for Star

July 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Fiorentina and Napoli are chasing after Josip Sutalo, but their offers have stopped short of Dinamo Zagreb’s valuation. The Viola seem keener on the defender than the Partenopei, but they’ll have to improve their proposal to win the race. The Croatian side is stoking a bidding war.

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