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Roma List Three More French Players to Bolster Squad

August 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Ligue 1, Premier League, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

After signing Enzo Le Fée, Roma have three other Frenchmen on their radar to complete their roster. A new starting-caliber right-back is their most glaring hole. Lorenz Assignon is the frontrunner for the job. The talks have been ongoing for a while.

Roma plot to further reinforce their midfield after bringing in Enzo Le Fée from Rennes and have set sights on Boubakary Soumaré.

Leicester City Midfielder Lands into Roma Crosshairs

August 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Leicester, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Roma plot to further reinforce their midfield after bringing in Enzo Le Fée from Rennes and have set sights on Boubakary Soumaré. He’s been a routine target for Serie A sides in recent windows. He’s back at Leicester City after a loan spell at Sevilla.

Milan have set a robust valuation for Alexis Saelemaekers since he’s in demand following a solid loan spell at Bologna. It’s not certain he'll leave.

Saelemaekers to Try to Earn His Permanence at Milan

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan have set a robust valuation for Alexis Saelemaekers since he’s in demand following a solid loan spell at Bologna. It’s not entirely certain the utility man will indeed leave, though. He’ll try to convince Paulo Fonseca to give him another chance.

Three Serie A teams, Milan, Roma, and Lazio inquired about Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who has had a great final stretch of the season at Gent.

Milan Leading Busy Race for Coveted Gent Starlet

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Leicester, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Three Serie A teams, Milan, Roma, and Lazio inquired about Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who has had a great final stretch of the season at Gent. The Rossoneri have been monitoring him for a longer time. His team set a €15M price tag.

Milan are attempting to offload a few outcasts in addition to being busy arranging new additions. Alexis Saelemaekers could be the most profitable piece.

Milan Engaged in Talks to Get Rid of Multiple Misfits

July 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are attempting to offload a few outcasts in addition to being busy arranging new signings. Alexis Saelemaekers could be the most profitable piece following a solid loan spell at Bologna. Leicester City tabled a bid to bring him in.

Mourinho Tempers Buzz About Targeting Dybala and Lukaku

June 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Juventus, Leicester, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

José Mourinho has officially found a new home at Fenerbahce. The Turkish team has quickly been attached to some of his former players, for instance Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku. The Special One dismissed the rumors.

Juventus will have to seek alternative targets after Lewis Ferguson’s ACL tear and Felipe Anderson’s surprising move to Palmeiras.

Juventus Regroup After Early Transfer Market Blows

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will have to seek alternative targets after Lewis Ferguson’s ACL tear and Felipe Anderson’s surprising move to Palmeiras. The Bianconeri were confident the Lazio winger would have joined them. However, the leaked rumors about them might have contributed to his choice.

Inter outcast Stefano Sensi didn’t transfer to Leicester City despite a month-long courtship and an agreement between the two clubs.

Leicester City Unable to Complete Sensi Acquisition

February 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Stefano Sensi didn’t move to Leicester City despite a month-long courtship and an agreement between the two clubs. The player had traveled to England on deadline day and passed the medicals, but the transfer collapsed for different reasons.

Inter have de facto sealed the deal to sign Mehdi Taremi in a Bosman move. A recent meeting with his camp was productive.

Inter Inform Porto of Ongoing Negotiation with Taremi

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have de facto sealed the deal to sign Mehdi Taremi in a Bosman move. A recent meeting with his camp was productive. They have formally communicated to Porto to be in talks with the striker, as permitted by the rulebook.

Inter will likely bid farewell to another midfielder after partying ways with Lucien Agoumé, as Stefano Sensi is very close to Leicester City.

Inter Outcast Expected to Join Leicester City Soon

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have been quiet on the transfer market after completing the Buchanan deal and will mostly work around the fringes in the homestretch. They will likely bid farewell to another midfielder after partying ways with Agoumé, as Stefano Sensi is very close to Leicester City

Atalanta are preparing for life without Teun Koopmeiners and, in addition to Matt O’Riley, they have kicked the tires on Lazar Samardzic.

Napoli Continue Negotiating for Double Midfield Swoop

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market, Udinese

The Lazar Samardzic deal has taken longer than anticipated after a swift move by Napoli at the end of December. Unlike what happened with Inter, the acquisition isn’t in jeopardy. Almost everything has been ironed out on his personal terms.

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and opened talks.

Napoli, Sevilla, and Inter Involved in Midfield Triangle

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and have opened talks with Leicester City and Sevilla, where he’s currently on loan. They are getting an assist from Inter.

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