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Juventus Exploring How to Devise Pricey Deal with Nice

July 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Juventus have Jean-Clair Todibo at the top of their preferences to strengthen their rearguard. The interest is reciprocated by the player, but Nice have set a considerable price tag. It won’t be easy for the Bianconeri to get there.

Milan are examining more alternatives in their search for midfielders and have been linked to an old acquaintance, Aster Vranckx, and Dani Ceballos.

Milan Linked to Real Madrid Misfit and Former Loanee

April 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg One comment

Milan are examining more alternatives in their search for midfielders and have been linked to an old acquaintance, Aster Vranckx, and Dani Ceballos, who might leave Real Madrid in the summer. The youngster has flourished after they elected not to keep him.

Despite some issues and delays, Milan aren’t moving on from Emerson Royal and Youssouf Fofana. On the contrary, they have further raised their offers.

Milan Brass Makes Germany Trip, Delineates Priorities

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Two of the top Milan executives, Geoffrey Moncada and Antonio D’Ottavio, spent some time in Germany in recent weeks to scout a few players directly and open communications with their respective teams and camps. A few Bundesliga options are in their crosshairs.

Simon Kjaer has only three more months on his contract with Milan, and the management appears to have made up his mind about moving on from him.

Kjaer Increasingly Likely to Leave Milan in the Summer

March 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Simon Kjaer has only three more months on his contract with Milan, and the management appears to have made up their mind about moving on from him. He has played more than expected this campaign due to simultaneous injuries.

Milan ultimately didn’t sign a new defender in January but their search hasn’t ended, and they are tracking Lloyd Kelly and Maxime Lacroix for the summer.

Milan to Prioritize Bournemouth and Wolfsburg Defenders

February 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Milan ultimately didn’t sign a new defender in January but their search hasn’t ended, and they are tracking Lloyd Kelly and Maxime Lacroix for the summer. The Rossoneri will likely elect not to retain Simon Kjaer, who’s on an expiring contract.

Joakim Mæhle moved to Wolfsburg from Atalanta on a €12M deal, ending his three-year spell under the Italian manager in the north of Italy.

Mæhle Holds Gasperini Responsible for Forgetful Atalanta Spell

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Wolfsburg

Ex-Atalanta fullback Joakim Mæhle has hit out at coach Gian Piero Gasperini for his autocratic approach. The Dane moved to Wolfsburg from Bergamo on a €12M deal, ending his three-year spell under the Italian manager in the North of Italy. He revealed he felt mediocre at the Gewiss Stadium.

Fiorentina have set sights on Aster Vranckx, although the deal has slowed down significantly after seeming on the verge of going through before the weekend.

Fiorentina Initiate Talks to Acquire Former Milan Bust

August 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Fiorentina have set sights on Aster Vrankx, although the deal has slowed down significantly after seeming on the verge of going through before the weekend. The Viola have lodged an offer to sign him outright from Wolfsburg. The Bundesliga outfit appeared keen on accepting a €7M bid.

Juventus aren’t planning other acquisitions besides Teun Koopmeiners and possibly Jadon Sancho but need to find new homes for several outcasts

Juventus Listening to Incoming Proposals for Kostic

August 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Filip Kostic had a solid first season at Juventus, but he might be on the move if the management received a strong offer. Most of their veterans are potentially available to reduce the wage bill and give more playing time to the youngsters. However, his valuation is sizeable.

Atalanta continue to be very active and have Wilfried Singo in their crosshairs to tweak their flanks. The Torino star is on his way out.

More Big Moves on the Wings Well Under Way for Atalanta

August 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Atalanta continue to be very active and have Wilfried Singo in their crosshairs to tweak their flanks. The Torino star is on his way out since he has struggled to agree to a new contract. La Dea and the Granata have arranged a swap involving Brandon Soppy.

Lazio Said to Be Interested in Former Milan Young Flop

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Lazio signed Daichi Kamada to replace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, but they are mulling further moves in the midfield and have earmarked Aster Vranckx. He’s back at Wolfsburg after a rough season at Milan, where he struggled to get playing time. He has drawn insterest from PSV and Burnley.

Only Theo Hernandez turned faster than Rogerio in Serie A in 2022/23, with the Juventus academy graduate peaking 34.6 km/h compared to Theo’s 35.7 km/h.

Wolfsburg Reach Verbal Agreement with Sassuolo for Rogerio

August 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Having recently rejected Russian outfit Spartak Moscow’s bid for left-back Rogerio due to ethical reasons, Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has reportedly accepted Wolfsburg’s bid for the Brazilian. 25-year-old Rogerio was the subject of interest from top clubs such as Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, and even Milan.

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.

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