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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.

Milan Linked to CSKA Pricey Star, Expected to Complete Two Deals Soon

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Transfer Market

Milan are operating on multiple tables, but their search for a new no.10 has not yet kicked into high gear. They have reportedly inquired about Nikola Vlasic for the role. However, CSKA Moscow have put a €30M price tag on the talented midfielder. The sum could scare away the Rossoneri, who would prefer doing the deal on loan. The Rossoneri are likely to welcome Olivier Giroud and Fodé Ballo-Touré in the next few days.

The image of Gianluigi Donnarumma calmly standing up and walking away after saving the decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 Final left the world puzzled

“I Didn’t Realize We Won” – Donnarumma Explains His Non-Celebration

July 13, 2021 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A

The image of Gianluigi Donnarumma calmly standing up and walking away after saving Bukayo Saka's decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 Final left the football world puzzled. But, as the goalkeeper himself explain, he didn't celebrate immediately because he didn't realize he had just made the decisive save.

Roma Offered Manchester United Reserve to Fill Hole at Left-Back

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Roma are seeking a left-back that could replace Leonardo Spinazzola adequately until he returns. They have been linked to a number of options, and the top one is Ramy Bensebaini, but Borussia Moenchengladbach slapped want €30M. An intermediary recently proposed Alex Telles, who has not played much at Manchester United last season and is already familiar with Serie A. The Giallorossi could try to add him on loan.

Locatelli: “Juventus Is a Great Club, I Am Pleased About Their Interest”

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manuel Locatelli openly addressed the possible move to Juventus for the first time yesterday. He touched on it during the Euro celebration in Rome. Despite the rumors, the two clubs met just once, without going into details, during the tournament to avoid distractions. "I have not really thought about the transfer market yet. Juventus is a great club, I am pleased about their interest; I always said that. We will see what happens now."

Juventus Short-List Torino and Roma Veterans for Reserve Position

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Juventus, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Juventus are working on the fringes of the roster. They have to find a new backup goalkeeper since Gianluigi Buffon left and joined Parma. Mattia Perin would be a readymade option, but their preferred solution would be to sell him on a permanent deal. If it happened, Salvatore Sirigu would be the top name for the job. He is set to leave Torino but has other suitors. Antonio Mirante, who is a home-grown product, is also on the radar.

UPDATED: De Paul Officially Leaves Udinese to Join Atletico Madrid

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Udinese

Rodrigo De Paul has departed from Italy and Udinese and to move to Atletico Madrid. The parties waited for the end of Copa America, but the move had been finalized weeks ago. The Friulani accepted a €35M bid plus add-ons, close to their €40M request. Instead, the Serie A clubs did not seriously push to acquire him this summer because of his price tag. De Paul has accumulated over 184 appearances with the Zebrette.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been the talk of a great deal of transfer reports and rumors over the past couple of seasons, which his agent Kezman addressed.

Lazio Powerhouse Once Again Rebuffs Interest from European Giants

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been on the radar on the radar of the top European clubs for years. However, nobody has ever matched the price tag slapped on him by Lazio. It looks like it will not happen this summer either, as the midfielder hopes to stay long-term. “I feel like I am a leader now. This is my sixth season at Lazio, and I wish to have many more". While he is poised to remain with the club, Luis Alberto is still away from the team.

Roberto Mancini Thrilled as Italy Cruise to Euro 2020 Knock-Outs with 100% Record

How Mancini Revived a Fallen Nation: Five Key Aspects Behind Italy’s Triumph

July 12, 2021 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

The 13th of November 2017 - the Italian national team hit rock bottom after failing to advance to the World Cup following a playoff defeat at the hands of Sweden. Less than four years later, Roberto Mancini led Italy towards its most spectacular triumph since 2006, after emerging victorious in front of a shell-shocked English crowd at the infamous Wembley stadium.