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Juventus Assemble Four-Man Shortlist to Reinforce Midfield

August 29, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus will reportedly try to sign a new midfielder before the completion of the transfer window following a sluggish start to the season. According to Calciomercato, I Bianconeri have added four players to their shortlist as Massimiliano Allegri hopes to upgrade his current options.

The Paris Saint-Germain pursuit of Sassuolo marksman Gianluca Scamacca has turned cold after talks reached an impasse due to contrasting valuations.

Inter Set to Miss Out on Gianluca Scamacca Deal

August 29, 2021 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are reportedly on the verge of missing out on signing Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca in the final hours of the transfer window. As reported by Tuttosport (SempreInter), Cagliari have leapfrogged I Nerazzurri in the race to land the prodigious forward.

Napoli Plot Late Swoop for Out-of-Favor Premier League Midfielder

August 29, 2021 Marko Vrakela Chelsea, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli could reportedly make a shocking late swoop for out-of-favor Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. According to Corriere dello Sport journalist Pasquale Salvione, I Partenopei have yet to make a formal approach for the 25-year-old, though they plot a late move.

Serie A Matchday 2: Milan – Cagliari Match Preview and Lineups

August 29, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

San Siro is the venue as strong-starting Milan welcome Cagliari in their final Serie A fixture ahead of the international break. Despite missing the likes of Frank Kessie and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Rossoneri head into proceedings as hot favorites to claim all three points.

Juventus Boss Massimiliano Allegri Offers His Verdict on Dismal Loss to Empoli

August 29, 2021 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

A thoroughly disappointing week for Juventus highlighted by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure for Manchester United suffered another upset on Saturday evening. For the first time in their top-flight history, Empoli took all three points away from Turin, adding insult to injury to an already frustrating situation in Massimilano Allegri's camp.

Juventus – Empoli Player Ratings: Mancuso Shocks the Old Lady

August 28, 2021 Michel Sakr Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

Following an abysmal performance from Allegri's men, it was the visiting players who received a standing ovation from home crowd for the gutsy performance, as Leonardo Mancuso's lone goal sealed a historic 1-0 win for the Blue club. So here are our player ratings for the shocking encounter between Juventus and Empoli.

The first game of Juventus without Cristiano Ronaldo was meant to be another day in the office but newly-promoted Empoli pulled off the surprise of the day

Ronaldo-Less Juventus Shockingly Lose to Newly-Promoted Empoli

August 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Call it the Ronaldo(less) effect, if you want. Juventus' first game ACR (After Cristiano Ronaldo) was meant to be just another day in the office for the Bianconeri, but newly-promoted Empoli pulled off the surprise of the day as they shocked the Allianz Stadium with a Leonardo Mancuso lone goal.

Atalanta On Cusp of Signing Top-Notch Eredivisie Midfielder

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta and AZ Alkmaar have reportedly struck an agreement for Teun Koopmeiners to move to Serie A in the closing stage of the transfer market. Gianluca Di Marzio insists the Eredivisie giants have accepted a €14m offer for their captain after months of exhausting negotiations.

After his departure fell through late a couple of times, Samu Castillejo is indeed leaving Milan, and he is headed to Valencia.

Milan to Offload Fringe Winger Samu Castillejo to La Liga

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Out-of-favor winger Samu Castillejo could leave Milan in the final days of the transfer window, with a move to Getafe reportedly on the cards. According to MilanNews, the Spanish forward may soon return to his homeland following a topsy-turvy three-year spell at the San Siro.

Immobile Hat Trick Leads Lazio to Crushing Victory against Spezia

August 28, 2021 Will Presnell Lazio, Serie A, Spezia

Ciro Immobile led Lazio to its second straight victory with a first-half hat trick against Spezia. Maurizio Sarri's side dominated the entirety of the match, scoring six goals despite the loss of Joaquin Correa. Luis Alberto was also in fine form, registering three assists and a goal.

Lautaro Martinez is happy and wants to stay at Inter, but Tottenham have not ceased pursuing him, as they did in the past.

Inter Set to Tie First-Team Star to Long-Term Contract

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Lautaro Martinez is reportedly one step away from pledging his long-term future to Inter following a summer jammed-full of wild speculation. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano insists the parties are on the brink of finding an agreement over the forward's contract extension.

Juventus Set to Bring Moise Kean Back to Replace Outgoing Cristiano Ronaldo

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are reportedly on the verge of re-signing Moise Kean from Everton in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure for Manchester United. According to reputed journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the prodigious forward will be in Italy tomorrow to undergo his medical after I Bianconeri agreed on a loan deal with the Toffees.