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Juventus have been the least consistent and convincing among the top Serie A sides in the early going, but there's still time.

Can Juventus Be Fixed Tactically and Find Consistency?

October 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Juventus have been the least consistent and convincing among the top Serie A sides in the early going. No team has been perfect so far, even the two most serious contenders, Napoli and Inter, so everybody is still bunched up at the top.

In a very quick deal for their standards, Milan have come to terms with Chelsea to onboard Christopher Nkunku.

Milan Primed to Sign Nkunku, Target Dovbyk Next

August 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

In a very quick deal for their standards, Milan have come to terms with Chelsea to onboard Christopher Nkunku, who has already reached Italy for the medicals. They’ll shell out €38M plus add-ons. He moved to Chelsea for €65M two years ago after a great run with RB Leipzig.

Massimiliano Allegri is ready to return after a one-year sabbatical, and he’s at the center of the upcoming coaching carousel in Serie A.

Max Allegri Returns – Milan Gamble on Results Over Style

May 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends

Milan dropped a bombshell yesterday when they decided to sack Supercoppa Italiana-winning manager Sergio Conceicao and bring Massimiliano Allegri back to the club. Numerous Italian media outlets detailed how the 57-year-old tactician met the San Siro hierarchy to define the final details of a multi-year contract yesterday afternoon.

Juventus don’t really know whether Antonio Conte will indeed return but they are bolstering their front office in the meantime.

Juventus Slated to Bring in Former Toulouse President

May 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a few weeks of optimism, Juventus don’t really know whether Antonio Conte will return this summer and, in the meantime, they’ll bolster their front office with two additions: Damien Comolli from Toulouse and Matteo Tognozzi.

Juventus have reportedly contacted Real Madrid a few times recently to inquire about the availability of Endrick.

Juventus Track Real Madrid Talent and Sporting CP Ace

May 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Juventus have contacted Real Madrid a few times recently to inquire about the availability of Endrick, who might indeed go out on loan after struggling to garner regular minutes since coming in. The decision is up to new coach Xabi Alonso.

The Napoli hierarchy stated its case to Antonio Conte in a meeting in Rome on Monday that has at least convinced the coach to take his time.

Napoli Doing What They Can to Talk Conte Into Staying

May 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The Napoli hierarchy stated its case to Antonio Conte in a long meeting in Rome on Monday, which has at least convinced the coach to take more time before making the call after his departure seemed certain in previous days.

Inter have set their sights on Nicolò Rovella to shore up their midfield, although their opening proposal was quickly rebuffed by Lazio.

Inter Probe Star Lazio Midfielder and Offer Swap

May 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter have set their sights on Nicolò Rovella to shore up their midfield, although their opening proposal was quickly rebuffed by Lazio. They proposed Kristjan Asllani and some cash, but Claudio Lotito declined. There’ll likely be another attempt.

Gian Piero Gasperini is seriously considering leaving Atalanta after nine years, with Roma waiting in the wings to snap him up.

Gasperini Closer to Roma after Rough Atalanta Summit

May 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini is seriously considering leaving Atalanta after nine years, with Roma waiting in the wings to snap him up should he indeed do it. The coach had been hinting at his permanence in previous weeks.

Besides Como, Roma could face an unexpected foe for Cesc Fabregas, as Inter would be in the mix if Inzaghi gave in to Al-Hilal’s courtship.

Inter Also Potentially In on Roma-Linked Como Manager

May 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Besides Como, Roma could face an unexpected foe for Cesc Fabregas, as Inter would be in the mix if Simone Inzaghi gave in to Al-Hilal’s courtship. At this stage, the Lariani are in pole position to keep the young manager.

Milan officially ushered in Igli Tare on Monday, and his first transfer market-related summit was with the Roma hierarchy.

Milan Kick Off Tare Era with a Rendezvous with Roma

May 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan officially ushered in Igli Tare on Monday, and his first transfer market-related summit was with the Roma hierarchy to discuss Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers. The Giallorossi seem keener on keeping the Belgian winger permanently.

Juventus are waiting for Antonio Conte to part ways with Napoli in an amicable fashion before lodging their offer.

Juventus Could Be Headed for a Substantial Shake-Up

May 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus are waiting for Antonio Conte to part ways with Napoli in an amicable fashion before lodging their offer. They are confident that the massive celebrations and the pressure from the players and the officials haven’t altered the coach’s stance.

Napoli don’t yet know whether Antonio Conte will stay, although the inklings aren’t too optimistic, but that’s not slowing them down.

Napoli Tracking Lazio and Ajax Aces and Inter Prodigy

May 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli don’t yet know whether Antonio Conte will stay, although the inklings aren’t too optimistic, but that’s not slowing them down on the transfer market. They are one step away from signing Kevin De Bruyne.

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