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Juventus Kick the Tires on Prolific Sporting CP Winger

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Juventus are patiently waiting for the Nico Gonzalez domino to take shape, but they are starting to evaluate other right wingers, for instance, Francisco Conceiçao and Marcus Edwards. Their opening offer for the latter was turned down by Porto.

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Inter Naming Ex-Lecce Captain Potential Hakan Calhanoglu Replacement

June 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Reigning Scudetto holders Inter have started preparing for life after Hakan Calhanoglu, who could depart for Bayern Munich after Euro 2024. According to Italian news outlet FCInterNews, the new Serie A champions have placed a watchful eye on Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen.

Napoli Not in Talks with Chelsea, Mull More Strikers

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen. However, there’s nothing in the works regarding such a blockbuster deal at this stage.

Napoli wish to onboard a rock-solid defender next summer and have taken an interest in one of the most intriguing ones, Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande.

Napoli Shortlist Sporting CP Defender on Juventus Radar

April 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Napoli wish to onboard a rock-solid defender next summer and have taken an interest in one of the most intriguing ones on the market, Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande, but it’ll be mighty hard to capture him. It’s far from certain that his team will sell him.

Milan have been canvassing the market for a new no.9 and, regardless of other moves, they are ready to spend about €50M for a young center-forward.

Milan Set Large but Not Humungous Budget for Striker

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Milan have been canvassing the market for a new no.9 and, regardless of other moves, they are ready to spend about €50M for a young and prolific center-forward. If it happens, it’ll be the most expensive striker in the history of the club.

Juventus Tracking Milan Target and Sporting CP Star

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

The future of Gleison Bremer at Juventus isn’t set in stone due to the presence of a release clause and the interest of major clubs, so the management is keeping tabs on some high-profile youngsters, Maxence Lacroix and Ousmane Diomande.

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, though.

Money Won’t Be a Problem for Milan in the Next Window

March 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, but it won’t be a necessity. The new Champions League will fetch €50M more on its own.

Juventus are in the market for a young defender and have laid eyes on a touted one, Ousmane Diomande, who stars for Sporting CP.

Juventus Linked to Sporting CP Colossus, Weigh Swap

March 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus are in the market for a young defender and have laid eyes on a touted one, Ousmane Diomande, who stars for Sporting CP. He’s left-footed and has a sizeable valuation, but the Bianconeri might have some advantages in their chase.

Milan will be an interested spectator of the clash between Sporting CP and Atalanta to keep tabs on Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer.

Atalanta to Take On Milan and Chelsea Target in UEL

February 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Atalanta have been paired up with Sporting CP in the Europa League’s Round of 16, and Milan will be an interested spectator, not only for a potential future match-up, but also to keep tabs on how Viktor Gyokeres fares against a Serie A side.

In the Europa League's Round of 16, Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

Mixed Europa League Draw for Milan, Atalanta, and Roma

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Brighton, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Sporting CP

There’ll be no walks in the park for the three teams representing Serie A in the Europa League. Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan.

Sporting CP Revive Lawsuit Against Leao and Lille

February 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan, which helped them seal the deal with their star, who didn’t want to ink a renewal before settling the dispute.

Rudi Garcia wishes to keep Alessandro Zanoli in the Napoli squad for this season, but the youngster aims to depart to feature more regularly.

Napoli Defensive Talent Eager to Depart to Play More

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Torino, Transfer Market

Rudi Garcia wishes to keep Alessandro Zanoli in the Napoli squad for this season, but the youngster aims to leave to feature more regularly. He’d have limited opportunities if he stayed since he’s deputizing Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who rarely rests. The budding fullback asked to be let go.

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