Category: Calciomercato

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

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.
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After a season of success, the career of Paulo Dybala at Juventus is in question again. So why can the attacker not kick on to that next level?

The Curious Case of Dybala’s Possible Departure from Juventus

Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Tottenham, Transfer Market 2 comments
After a season of success, the career of Paulo Dybala at Juventus is in question again. So why can the attacker not kick on to that next level? Juventus’s title defense has not gone according to plan so far this year. Poor results, unsettled tactics and sometimes-plain old bad luck has befallen the Bianconeri but arguably the biggest loss has been Argentine Paulo Dybala.
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Inter “Identify” Arsenal Man in Christian Eriksen Swap Deal

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.
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Three Inter Players Antonio Conte Should Sell This January

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.
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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

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.
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The move of Christian Eriksen to Inter has not come to fruition as everyone had envisioned at the start. What are the reasons for that?

What Is Going Wrong for Christian Eriksen at Inter?

Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Tottenham, Transfer Market 2 comments
In January 2020, Christian Eriksen exchanged playing in the Champions League with Tottenham for a shot at Inter. At the start of this journey, the Spurs seemed to be on the wrong end of the bargain as the Nerazzurri were getting a quality asset for a fraction of his market value. But the move has not come to fruition as everyone had envisioned at the start.
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Player Analysis: Tommaso Pobega Has a Chance to Shine at Spezia

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
With every start of season in Serie A, we are overwhelmed with youngsters that are immediately compared to previous superstars. We have all heard things before like “the next Nesta” or “the next Pirlo.” The talent in question today is no different since he comes from the hometown of the legendary Maldini Family and is a graduate of Milan youth academy: Tommaso Pobega.
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Serie A

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

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.
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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?

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.
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Here we take a look at five Premier League outcasts who Antonio Conte should look to sign for Inter in the Jauary transfer session

Five Premier League Outcasts Inter Should Sign This January

Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Italy's Serie A has started with a bang and we've seen Milan make a near perfect start, whilst their city rivals Inter have taken 10 points from their opening 5 fixtures. Antonio Conte will be gunning for January and the chance to raid the Premier League once again, and do all he can to keep the pace on Stefano Pioli's side. Here are five names he might be looking at...
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The world of football, and especially the transfer market, continues and will continue to suffer from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Finance Corner: The Impact of Coronavirus on Transfer Market

Calciomercato, Finance Corner, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie C, Transfer Market
The world of football, and especially the transfer market, continues and will continue to suffer from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. If on one hand the clubs, in recent months, have faced a devaluation their players market value and a decrease in revenue, on the other the whole football industry risks facing one of the least sparkling transfer market sessions in recent years.
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Serie A Transfer Market Session Ratings – Part Three

Benevento, Calciomercato, Crotone, Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market
After analyzing the transfer market of the top Italian clubs (based on last season's results) in Part One, followed by the mid-table teams in Part Two, it's now time for the third and last part of The Cult of Calcio's Transfer ratings, as we'll take a look at the sides who just avoided relegation last season, as well as the three newly promoted clubs - Benevento, Crotone, and Spezia.
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