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Uncertain Future for Roma Star, Juventus and Inter Waiting in the Wings

July 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Edin Dzeko was among the players that unveiled the new Roma kit yesterday. If he stayed, it would be his sixth season with the Giallorossi. It is not clear yet whether that will be the case. Juventus and Inter could consider him as a last-minute option for their attacks.

A European Champion and the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has come a long way since being a prodigy at Milan

Gianluigi Donnarumma Player Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

July 14, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Euro 2020, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, The Scouting App

A European Champion and the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has come a long way since being a prodigy at Milan. As he prepares to move to PSG, there is no doubt that he will be the man between the sticks for the long term in Paris.

Like his former teammate Rodrigo De Paul, Nahuel Molina is headed to Atletico Madrid. After a long negotiation, the clubs have come to terms.

Inter Have New Plan B If Arsenal Do Not Budge on Bellerin Loan Deal

July 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Hector Bellerin has agreed to personal terms with Inter and is eager to join. However, the negotiation between the two clubs started on the wrong foot. Arsenal have shut the door on the possibility of letting him leave on an initial loan. PSV's Denzel Dumfries is rather expensive as well, so Udinese's Nahuel Molina has emerged as a viable alternative.

Torino offered €10M plus €2M in bonuses to lure Vlasic from the London outfit, with the player himself hellbent on leaving the Hammers forever.

Milan Identify Top Two Targets to Take Over Number 10 Position

July 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are serious in their pursuit of Nikola Vlasic, although the early talks with CSKA Moscow have not gone well. The Rossoneri have been linked to several options to replace Hakan Calhanoglu. The feeling is that the choice will be between the Croatian international and Marcel Sabitzer.

OFFICIAL: Roma Purchase Goalie Rui Patricio from Wolverhampton

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma have secured their new starting goalkeeper by acquiring Rui Patricio from Wolverhampton. The Giallorossi quickly identified him as the top target for the position after appointing José Mourinho and paid €11.5M. Patricio spent the last three years in the Premier League and has been a long-time starter for Portugal, contributing to two international trophies.

Barcelona are eyeing Serie A to bolster their defense next summer, and Matthijs De Ligt and Kalidou Koulibaly are highly-placed in their shortlist.

Everton Latest Premier League Club Interested in Napoli Ace Defender

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, everton, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

The top English sides have alternatively pursued Kalidou Koulibaly over the years, with no luck. Everton are trying to buy him from Napoli this summer, although they start from a low evaluation. They are trying to exploit his relationship with Rafa Benitez to facilitate the negotiation. Everton think that the Senegalese international is worth €41M, and the Azzurri have rejected significantly richer offers in the past.

Inter Join Atletico Madrid in Race to Sign Highly-Rated Flamengo Starlet

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have reached out to the representatives of 20-year-old striker Rodrigo Muniz. The Italian club asked about his intentions since he is on the radar of multiple clubs. Flamengo have been informed of their interest. Al Nasr were in advanced talks to acquire the youngster, but their pursuit hit a snag as other sides swooped in.

To find out the reasons behind the Italy success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of their performances throughout the tournament

Tactical Analysis: Italy’s Possession-Based Football at Euro 2020

July 13, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Azzurri Triumph, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Tactical Analysis

After the Azzurri missed out on the last World Cup, Roberto Mancini has completely revamped the way Italy play, replacing the old-school catenaccio with an exciting brand of possession-based football. To find out the reasons behind Italy’s success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of the Azzurri’s performances throughout the tournament.

Leeds United Closing In on Cagliari Dynamo Ahead of Serie A Sides

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Leeds United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Leeds United have been after Nahitan Nandez for weeks and are set to accelerate now that the competition is over. Director Victor Orta has flown to Italy to work on the deal. The 25-year-old midfielder has a €36M release clause in his contract, but the English club would prefer to dilute the payment. Cagliari have rejected their initial offer, but the player is pushing to move and the two presidents have a strong relationship.

Three Players Who Could Solve Italy’s Center Forward Problem

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, The Azzurri

Italy triumphed in the Euro, so complaining about the roster or strategic moves is merely nitpicking. The Azzurri were thoroughly deserving, as they always appeared in control. Yet, there is a problem Roberto Mancini needs to fix: The center-forward. Given how much Italy create, their path would have been easier with better production from such position. Can they really find a suitable solution in time for the 2022 World Cup?

Four Players That Napoli Should Add to Spalletti’s Squad Next Season

July 13, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Last season, Napoli were at the cusp of Champions League qualification, but eventually fell short. Unsurprisingly, Gennaro Gattuso was sacked following this major disappointment, as the club decided to install a true veteran on their deck. After two years on the shelf, Luciano Spalletti returns to management, and will lead the southerners' charge next season.

Behind Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 triumph at the helm of Italy, lies the story of a golden generation of Sampdoria players

The Sampdoria Golden Generation Behind Mancini’s Euro 2020 Triumph

July 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sampdoria, Serie A

Wembley took something important away from them, and Wembley gave it back. Behind Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 triumph at the helm of Italy, there is the story of a golden generation of Sampdoria players who narrowly missed the chance to make history in European football but were paid back with interest.