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“Tutti in 4 giorni” headlines Corriere Fiorentino. Juventus, Tottenham and Atletico are all suitors for Milenkovic, but a contact renewal is still possible.

West Ham United and Fiorentina ‘Optimistic’ About Nikola Milenkovic’s Deal

August 7, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Talks between West Ham United and Fiorentina over Nikola Milenkovic's long-awaited switch to the Premier League are reportedly well underway. According to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol, both sides are 'optimistic' about completing the deal on short notice.

Lazio Closing in on Signing Filip Kostic From Eintracht Frankfurt

August 7, 2021 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio have reportedly made decisive progress towards agreeing Filip Kostic's loan move with Eintracht Frankfurt. According to Il Messaggero (via LazioNews24), talks between the clubs are in an advanced stage, with the Biancocelesti confident of getting the deal over the line.

James Rodriguez Urges Leo Messi to Join Cristiano Ronaldo

August 7, 2021 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Everton star playmaker James Rodriguez has urged departing Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to team up with his arch-nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus. During his live stream on Twitch, the Colombian admitted he would like to see the two best players of our time sharing the pitch at the Allianz Stadium.

Inter Identified Duvan Zapata as Romelu Lukaku’s Heir but There Is a Catch

August 7, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter will switch their attention towards Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata if Romelu Lukaku ends up joining Chelsea in the summer transfer window. According to TuttoSport (via SempreInter), the reigning Serie A champions have identified the ex-Napoli marksman as the perfect long-term replacement for the Belgium international.

Cristian Romero First Words as Tottenham Hotspur Player

August 7, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

A long-running transfer saga involving Christian Romero's move from Atalanta to Tottenham Hotspur reached its conclusion yesterday. Spurs completed the centre-back's season-long loan signing with an obligation to buy on Friday.

The Calcio Parody: Inter Welcome Inzaghi with Messi “Gift”

August 7, 2021 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, The Calcio Parody

The off-season is almost over folks, and the Cult of Calcio proudly announces the launch of the second season of your less-than-favorite series, the Calcio Parody. We'll take you live to the club's headquarters to see how the newly appointed Simone Inzaghi is faring at his new home, whilst he's being welcomed by CEO Giuseppe Marotta, and of course the president himself.

Genoa Reinforce Strike Force with former Chievo Youth Product

August 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Genoa, Serie A

Caleb Ekuban will move to Genoa from Trabzonspor after upsetting the Turkish Super Lig club with his sudden departure.

Lazio Challenging Milan in Pursuit of Atalanta Disgruntled Star

August 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio are operating slowly in the summer window as they need to sell Joaquin Correa to finance some purchases. While they are pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt's Filip Kostic, Josip Ilicic is a more realistic and cheap option for their front-line. But Milan are currently in the lead to sign the Atalanta attacker, though.

Gianluca Busio Player Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

August 6, 2021 Hoon Jin Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, The Scouting App, Uncategorized, Venezia

Gianluca Busio is set to join Venezia coming from Sporting Kansas City. At the tender age of 19, Busio has 61 senior appearances for Sporting KC thus far, and became the third youngest player to start a match in Major League Soccer.

Roma signing Dybala might arrive as a surprise, but for the ones following director Tiago Pinto since his Benfica days, it is bound to be less stupefying.

Pipe Dream or Possible Target: Can Any Serie A Club Realistically Land Messi?

August 6, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

As soon as the Messi announcement was made, the speculations regarding the Argentine's future began to circulate. Unsurprisingly, Italian sides were an afterthought for the media. So, realistically speaking, can anyone in Serie A make for a serious contender in the race for Messi?

OFFICIAL: Atalanta Sign Demiral from Juventus to Replace Romero

August 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Atalanta have landed their primary target to replace Cristian Romero. They have officially acquired Merih Demiral from Juventus. The move paves the way for the departure of Cristian Romero, who has already flown to London to complete his €55M move to Tottenham.

Duvan Zapata returned from a thigh strain against Cagliari, but he subbed off quickly with a more severe injury, and he will not be back soon.

Inter to Focus Economic Effort on Just One Striker with Lukaku Profit

August 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter expect Chelsea to soon make the final push to acquire Romelu Lukaku. The Nerazzurri appear resigned to losing the Belgian star. They have shifted their focus to finding a proper replacement. They will re-invest the sum in one new center-forward, but they could add a second if they could get him on loan.