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Did Milan Do Well to Sign Olivier Giroud? The Pros and Cons

July 19, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

On Saturday, Milan officially announced the signing of Olivier Giroud from Chelsea. The 34-year-old had been previously linked with the Rossoneri's rivals - Inter and Juventus - but directors Paulo Maldini and Ricky Massara managed to put the deal over the finish line, securing a backup option for their main striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Inter Considering Reunion with Former Player to Bolster Their Attack

July 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are monitoring Balde Keita as a possible cheap addition if they parted ways with one of their backups. The versatile attacker is coming off a decent season at Sampdoria and has familiarity with the club and the coach. His agent met with the management late last week. He is set to move from Monaco once again and a low offer would be enough to get him.

Napoli Reportedly Turned Down Manchester United Bid for Star Defender

July 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United keep eyeing Serie A for a new defender, but, as it happened with Cristian Romero, their first bid was rejected. The Red Devils laid their eyes on Kalidou Koulibaly, but Napoli are unwilling to lower their price tag. The English giants offered €30M for the Senegalese international, who is in limbo, but the Partenopei want way more.

Roma Make Progress on Matias Vina, Start Tracking Two Pricey Wingers

July 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are focusing their efforts on Matias Vina to fill the void opened by the injury of Leonardo Spinazzola. They have made an offer to Palmeiras, but they need to raise it to seal the deal. After finding a new left-back, the Giallorossi might add a winger. Porto's Luis DIaz and Borussia Moenchengladbach's Marcus Thuram are on their radar, but they are expensive.

Juventus Consider Loan Move for PSG Midfielder

Juventus Considering Loan Move for PSG Midfielder

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have reportedly earmarked Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes as a replacement for injury-troubled Arthur Melo. As per La Reppublica, the Serie A giants are entertaining the prospect of bringing the Argentine on a season-long loan.

Roma Yet to Find Agreement with Arsenal for Granit Xhaka

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Granit Xhaka's long-awaited move from Arsenal to Roma is all but a foregone conclusion as the Gunners continue to play hardball on the player's price tag. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Premier League giants insist on their €20million valuation while the Giallorossi hope to bring down the price.

Inter’s Pursuit of Alex Telles Hinges on Ivan Perisic Future

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter's pursuit of Manchester United's Alex Telles has taken a backseat as they want to understand Ivan Perisic's future first. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via SempreInter), the Nerazzurri will make a decision on launching a bid for the Brazilian once they receive an update from the Croat.

Juventus Remain in Race for In-Demand Houssem Aouar

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus reportedly remain firmly in contention for the signing of sought-after Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar. However, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Liverpool are ready to challenge the Bianconeri for the Frenchman, TUTTOmercatoWEB reports.

Official: Milan complete signing of Fode Ballo-Toure from Monaco

OFFICIAL: Milan Complete Signing of Fodé Ballo-Touré from Monaco

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have officially announced the signing of prodigious left-back Fodé Ballo-Touré from Monaco. After weeks of negotiations, the Rossoneri have confirmed the signing of the Senegalese starlet via the club's official website.

Milan Accelerate Interest in Wantaway Serie A Playmaker

July 18, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have stepped up their interest in wantaway Lazio playmaker Luis Alberto, offering Rafael Leao to the Rome outfit in a like-for-like swap deal. After turning up late for the Biancocelesti pre-season retreat, the Spaniard's future at the Stadio Olimpico is up in the air (via MilanLive).

New to the list of great Italian defenders in the making is Inter left-sided Federico Dimarco who did very well in the Nerazzurri's first summer outing

Player Analysis: Federico Dimarco, One That Inter Should Keep

July 18, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Analysis, Serie A

New to the list of great Italian defenders in the making is Inter left-sided Federico Dimarco who did very well in the Nerazzurri's first summer outing against Lugano on Saturday. Although a left-back by nature, the 23-year-old Italian has been an integral part of Verona's back three system the past season.

The Top 10 Club Songs and Anthems in Serie A and Italian Football

July 18, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Top 10

In the honor of the songs and anthems that filled us with so much enthusiasm and emotions over the years, we decided to put a list together containing the Top 10 tracks in Serie A (as well as entries from Serie B), even though this list isn't enough to include all of the great tracks composed over the decades.