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Juventus Shortlist Manchester City and Lyon Fullbacks

May 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, Juventus, Liga, Ligue 1, Lyon, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus are hunting for fullbacks and have laid eyes on Yan Couto and Nicolas Tagliafico. The former had a very solid season at Girona while on loan from Manchester City. Instead, the latter is likely to leave Olympique Lyonnais.

Lazio seemed to have convinced Daichi Kamada to exercise his option to prolong his contract, but the talks collapsed right before the deadline.

Atalanta and Napoli Keeping Tabs on Lazio Bust Kamada

March 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Lyon, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Atalanta and Napoli will have to tweak their midfield in the summer and are keeping tabs on Daichi Kamada, who could become a free agent in June after a disappointing campaign with Lazio. He inked a seasonal contract with a three-year option.

Nemanja Matic is at odds with his Rennes and has offered his services to a few teams, including Milan, but they aren't keen.

Milan Not Interested in Bringing In Disgruntled Matic

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Nemanja Matic is at odds with Rennes and has offered his services to a few teams, including Milan. Despite some rumors from France, he’s not close to joining the Rossoneri at least for the time being. The Rossoneri have just parted ways with Rade Krunic.

Lyon director Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a projectile hit him as the bus was making its way into the Velodrome.

Grosso Risked Losing His Eye, Confirms Lyon Director

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille, Serie A

Lyon’s director of football Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Fabio Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a glass projectile hit him just as the team bus was making its way into Marseille’s Stade Velodrome. The ‘Olympique’ derby between Lyon and Marseille was suspended following the violent attacks on the visitors.

Marseille Condemned as Grosso and Lyon Face Vicious Attack

October 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille

The Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais was suspended after Lyon’s team bus was attacked with stones by Marseille fans as it made its way into the Stade Velodrome. Italian manager Fabio Grosso was badly injured, as images appeared of the World Cup winner’s bloodied face after what took place.

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Lyon Appoint Italian Tactician Fabio Grosso as New Manager

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lyon, Serie A

Ligue 1 strugglers Olympique Lyon have announced the immediate appointment of Italian tactician Fabio Grosso as their new chief of staff. According to the club's official website, the 45-year-old will replace underperforming manager Laurent Blanc at the helm starting next week.

Lyon Agree Deal to Hire Ex-Frosinone Manager Grosso

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons, having led them to the Serie A promotion this year. With Laurent Blanc now out of the picture, several candidates, including Gennaro Gattuso were shortlisted, but Grosso is in the lead.

Julen Lopetegui and Olivier Glasner are in the running alongside Gattuso over a Lyon move. The Italian is a free agent since leaving Valencia last season.

Lyon Shortlist Free Agent Gattuso to Succeed Blanc

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have begun their Ligue 1 season on a disappointing note, now lying at the bottom of the table as one of the league’s four winless teams after four games. This has put coach Laurent Blanc’s managerial future in the dark in the West of France.

Rade Krunic is about to complete his long-gestating move to Fenerbahce, but Milan aren’t actively searching for a replacement at this stage.

Milan Staple Draws Another Bid but Outcome Won’t Change

August 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

After an insistent courtship by Fenerbahce, Rade Krunic has found another suitor, Olympique Lyonnais, but his departure remains unlikely. The proposal from the French team came closer to his asking price, but the Rossoneri have put their foot down about keeping him. The Ligue 1 team offered €12/13M.

Milan are close to completing their second acquisition of the summer from Chelsea, as they are on the verge of striking a deal to onboard Christian Pulisic.

Milan About to Come to Terms with Chelsea for Pulisic

July 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are close to completing their second acquisition of the summer from Chelsea, as they are on the verge of striking a deal to onboard Christian Pulisic. The Rossoneri raised their offer and brought it to €20M plus add-ons. The sum is very close to the counterparty’s demands.

Lyon Out of Transfer Race to Sign Milan Target Pulisic

July 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have received a huge boost in the pursuit of Chelsea outcast Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT international disinterested to move anywhere else other than the Rossoneri.

Gianluca Scamacca has okayed the move to Roma, but West Ham hasn’t agreed to a loan, with option or obligation to buy, so far.

Roma Readying Fallback Plans to Address Their Attack

June 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Gianluca Scamacca has okayed the move to Roma, but West Ham hasn’t agreed to a loan, with option or obligation to buy, so far. The Giallorossi will keep working on the deal, hoping the Irons will eventually cave and sign off on it. But they have also started to weigh other options.

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