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Roma Eyeing Up Manchester United and Milan Target

December 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma are working on two acquisitions, one for the future, Serhou Guirassy, and the other for January, Arthur Theate. They have to overcome relevant difficulties in both instances, though. The Stuttgart striker continues to fill his boots in the Bundesliga and just bagged his 16th goal.

Milan have been tipped to go after a few strikers to have a more credible Olivier Giroud deputy. Their plans for the position aren’t yet set in stone.

Milan Not a Lock to Acquire a New Striker in January

November 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have been tipped to go after a few strikers to have a more credible Olivier Giroud deputy. While they have shortlisted multiple options, their plans for the position aren’t yet set in stone. They might put pedal to the medal only if they advanced in the Champions League.

A Milan transfer market derby is brewing for Stuttgart's Guirassy, with both clubs taking active steps to mark their territory in the negotiation process.

Milan Transfer Market Derby Brewing for Stuttgart Revelation

November 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

A Milan transfer market derby is brewing for Stuttgart center-forward Serhou Guirassy, with both clubs taking active steps to mark their territory in the negotiation process. With 16 goals and 2 assists for Die Schwaben in 10 appearances this season, the former Rennes and Lille striker has been turning heads left and right across Europe.

Napoli are expected to zero in on Konstantinos Mavropanos after Lille officialized Kevin Danso’s extension with a teasing video.

Napoli to Focus on Stuttgart Staple After Lens Mockery

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Napoli are expected to zero in on Konstantinos Mavropanos after Lille officialized Kevin Danso’s extension. The Ligue 1 side blatantly teased the Partenopei in the video announcing the new contract of the defender. The jibe by Le Sang et Or testifies that the attempt for the Austrian international was serious.

Napoli reportedly put forth an offer for Kevin Danso, but they were unable to match Lens’ price tag. The defender is negotiating an extension.

Napoli Handed Transfer Blow Concerning Lens Staple

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Napoli reportedly put forth an offer for Kevin Danso, but they were unable to match Lens’ price tag. The defender is negotiating an extension with his new club, which would definitely force them to look elsewhere to find a replacement for Kim Min-Jae. Konstantinos Mavropanos is high on their wish list.

Fiorentina and Napoli are chasing after Josip Sutalo, but their offers have fallen short of Dinamo Zagreb’s valuation. Ajax are after him too.

Napoli Down to Five Options in Search for New Defender

July 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Liga, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg, Wolverhampton

Napoli plan to take their time to find a defender to fill Kim Min-Jae’s large boots. Despite the windfall deriving from his departure, the Partenopei are unlikely to shell out an overly large fee for the newcomer. Robin Le Normand is no longer a target because he’s too expensive.

Roma have earmarked Borna Sosa in the event they had the funds for another quality purchase after signing a midfielder and a striker.

Roma List Stuttgart Ace in Case They Lose Spinazzola

July 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Roma have earmarked Borna Sosa in the event they had the funds for another quality purchase after signing a midfielder and a striker. The role isn’t a priority at the moment. The scenario would change if Leonardo Spinazzola moved to Saudi Arabia. Al-Shabab has put forth a €10M bid.

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet.

Bayern Munich Haven’t Activated Kim Release Clause Yet

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet. One of the reasons, other than the difficulties in coming to terms with the respective teams, is that the South Korean hasn’t formally left.

Fiorentina of Florence is the first club from Italy and Serie A to not only win a title in Europe but also play in three different European finals

European Football Stories: The Early Exploits of Fiorentina in Europe

June 5, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Catania, Champions League, Coppa Italia, Europa League, European Cups, European Football Stories, Fenerbahce, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Spanish Football, Stuttgart, Torino, Udinese, UEFA Cup, West Germany

When it comes to Italian football, Fiorentina represent a very unique and interesting case study. The Viola are the first club from Italy and Serie A to not only win a title in Europe but also play in three different European finals, as they prevailed in the Cup Winners' Cup maiden edition.

Napoli have recently extended the contracts of Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka, and their midfield partner Piotr Zielinski is next in line.

Napoli Probe Key Extension, Get New Offers for Outcast

December 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Napoli have recently extended the contracts of Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka, and their midfield partner Piotr Zielinski is next in line. His current one expires in 2024 and his demands figure to be sizeable. Instead, Diego Demme has received offers from the Bundesliga and could indeed depart in January.

Inter and especially Atalanta tried to purchase Borna Sosa last summer, but he wasn’t eager to transfer with the World Cup just around the corner.

Atalanta Facing Strong Competition for Croatian Star

December 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Croatia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Stuttgart, Transfer Market, World Cup

Inter and especially Atalanta tried to purchase Borna Sosa last summer, but he wasn’t eager to transfer with the World Cup just around the corner. La Dea is still after the Stuttgart winger, but Newcastle might upset the Italian suitors with a sizeable bid. He's currently starring in Qatar.

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