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Milan Get Linked to Tottenham Wantaway Midfielder

June 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in their crosshairs as they are canvassing the market for the right midfielder to add to their squad. The Dane has been unhappy with his playing time for a while. He’s likely to leave this summer.

Juventus need a little more time to complete the swap with Aston Villa involving Douglas Luiz, and they’ll focus on Teun Koopmeiners next.

Juventus Grand Plans to Bolster Midfield Unchanged

June 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus need a little more time to complete the swap with Aston Villa involving Douglas Luiz, and they’ll focus on Teun Koopmeiners next. The Bianconeri have been chasing after the Dutchman since January and wish to seal the deal relatively quickly.

Milan have started monitoring another qualify French midfielder, Youssouf Fofana, after reportedly setting sights on Khephren Thuram in recent days.

Juventus Join Milan in Race to Sign Ligue 1 Star

June 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Youssouf Fofana's career could continue in Serie A after Juventus joined Milan in the race to sign the sought-after Monaco midfielder. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Turin giants have sounded out the club from the French principality about the 25-year-old's availability.

Milan have inquired about Adrien Rabiot, who’s leaving Juventus hanging after receiving a formal proposal to prolong his expiring contract.

Milan Test the Waters for Rabiot During Long Impasse

June 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Monaco, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have inquired about Adrien Rabiot, who’s leaving Juventus hanging after receiving a formal proposal to prolong his expiring contract. The Rossoneri might not offer much more salary-wise but could tender a longer deal.

Napoli have displayed a strong interest in Vanderson, who plays on the right wing, where they might lose Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Napoli Tracking Monaco Talent Amid Di Lorenzo Saga

June 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have displayed a strong interest in Vanderson, who plays on the right wing, where they might lose Giovanni Di Lorenzo. His agent reiterated his desire to leave after the club denied his request. The Monaco defender would be quite pricey.

Milan Pursuit of Ligue 1 Midfielder Handed Huge Boost

June 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana is among the profiles carefully examined by the Milan leadership ahead of the summer. And the player has handed the Rossoneri a transfer boost by revealing an existing agreement with his current club to let him leave in the coming months.

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years.

How Milan Will Line Up with Fonseca on Their Bench

May 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years. Zlatan Ibrahimovic recently posted a picture with 4-3-3 on his social media accounts.

Milan have been after Assan Ouédraogo for a couple of years but stopped pursuing him ahead of the summer window, and Bayern Munich are in the driver’s seat.

Bayern Munich Set to Beat Milan for Touted Prospect

May 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Schalke 04, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have been after Assan Ouédraogo for a couple of years but stopped pursuing him ahead of the summer window, and Bayern Munich are in the driver’s seat to acquire him from Schale 04 now. The Bavarians could sign him.

Roma are currently without a sporting director as Tiago Pinto has left the club, and François Modesto is the frontrunner to replace him at the moment.

Roma Close In on Monza Director to Replace Tiago Pinto

February 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monaco, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are currently without a sporting director as Tiago Pinto has left the club, and François Modesto is the frontrunner to replace him at the moment. The Giallorossi have inquired about a few options from abroad but have zeroed in on the current Monza exec.

A winter transfer operation now seems almost like an obligation, and Giuntoli has taken concrete steps to identify Fofana as a priority target for the club.

Fofana on Priority Call as Juve Scout Midfield Reinforcements

November 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market

The absences of Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba from the Juventus squad have taken their toll, with the two central midfielders leaving an enormous hole in midfield. A January transfer operation seems almost like an obligation for the Bianconeri. Cristiano Giuntoli has taken steps to shortlist Youssouf Fofana as the main target.

Roma Begin Considering Renato Sanches Alternative

October 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma had high hopes for Renato Sanches last summer, and he has done okay when able to play, but that has rarely been the case due to recurring thigh injuries. He has featured just three times so far. He has been absent since late September due to a lingering muscular problem.

With Paul Pogba out of the picture and Nicolò Fagioli potentially facing a ban too, Juventus will have to intervene in the midfield in January.

Juventus Assessing January Option to Restore Midfield

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Nice, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

With Paul Pogba out of the picture and Nicolò Fagioli potentially facing a ban too, Juventus will have to intervene in the midfield in January. Their list of targets for the role is growing quickly. As their directors stated, they’ll hunt for opportunities.

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