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Juventus Face Giant Threat in Improbable Attempt to Bring Back Pogba

July 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Juventus, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite completing few rich deals, PSG are not done spending and are ready to launch their bid to acquire Paul Pogba. The French club has opened talks with his entourage to inquire about the possible transfer. The 28-year-old midfielder is reportedly open to a move to France. Real Madrid are also chasing after him and could propose a swap with Raphael Varane. Instead, a return to Juventus is considered highly unlikely.

Milan will probably have to pick a new captain ahead of next season, and Sandro Tonali is the early favorite in the clubhouse.

Milan Seal the Deal for Two Returns, Reject Eintracht Offer for Youngster

July 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brescia, Calciomercato, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan have managed to keep two of their own, as Sandro Tonali and Brahim Diaz will remain with the team next season. The two youngsters were on loan from Brescia and Real Madrid in the past campaign. The Rossoneri negotiated at length with both sides, but they have finally come to terms. The duo should be present for the start of the pre-season camp on July 8th. In the meantime, Eintracht Frankfurt is after Jens-Petter Hauge.

Three Realistic Options Land on Roma Radar to Replace Spinazzola

July 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Finding a left-back has become the priority for Roma due to Leonardo Spinazzola’s major injury. New candidates are emerging by the day. The Giallorossi are now eyeing Borussia Moenchengladbach’s Ramy Bensebaini, Lille’s Reinildo Mandava, and Benfica’s Alejandro Grimaldo. Bensebaini has a considerable price tag, while Reinildo would likely be easier to get because he has just one year left on the contract with his club.

Euro 2020 Players to Watch: Matteo Pessina Analysis from The Scouting App

July 6, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Atalanta, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Scouting App

Stefano Sensi's injury has (re) opened the doors of the national team to Matteo Pessina. For the Atalanta midfielder, Euro 2020 is the culmination of a high-profile season, with important performances that highlighted his exponential growth.

Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini is heavily touted for a Major League Soccer transfer at Los Angeles FC after announcing his departure from the Bianconeri.

Juventus Set to Announce Two Extensions Soon, Working on Two More

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Giorgio Chiellini is currently a free agent as his contract with Juventus expired, but he will stay put and re-up for one more season. Furthermore, three players whose deals are up in 2022 are likely to get extensions: Juan Cuadrado, Federico Bernardeschi, and Paulo Dybala. The Colombian dynamo will push the expiration date to 2023, while La Joya is likely to accept a three-year, €30M extension recently offered by the club.

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down.

Mancini Backs Immobile, Praises His Center-Backs Ahead of Spain Clash

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italy, Spain

After Luis Enrique, also Roberto Mancini held a pre-game presser before the semi final against Spain. “There are optimal conditions inside this national team, the relations are great. We must play a tremendous game to reach the final. Some tension is normal in the lead-up, but then you have to make as few mistakes as possible. Immobile is a Golden Shoe recipient, often the most criticized player ends up deciding a tournament."

Discovering New Players at Euro 2020 – Powered by The Scouting App

July 5, 2021 Akhil Fisher Austria, Denmark, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Netherlands, Serie A, The Scouting App, Wales

Euro 2020 has so far been a roller coaster ride with loads of young talent and expert veteran presence on the pitch. As the tournament braces for the Semi-Finals, The Scouting App has collated a list of young prodigies who have the potential to reach heights in their respective careers.

Luis Enrique on Italy: “They Use a Spanish Style, It Will Be Entertaining”

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italy, Spain

Luis Enrique previewed the semi final versus Italy in an interview: “They have a Spanish style, which makes the game very difficult, but also spectacular. They play nice football, they like to have possession and press well. It will be an entertaining and intense game. The two teams are similar. We must be at the top of our game in every minute. We must always adhere to our principles and never let our guard down. I am sure we will manage."

Euro 2020 Semi Finals – Predictions and Probable Lineups

July 5, 2021 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain

After finding out the four teams that will compete in the Semi finals, Euro 2020 has now reached its last hurdles. Spain had to rely on lady luck to overcome the Switzerland in penalties, whilst Italy earned their place with an impressive win over Belgium. Denmark's magical campaign continues, and England completed the foursome after dismantling Ukraine.

Lazio Closing in on Reunion with West Ham Outcast, Eye Multiple Deals

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Lazio will soon welcome back Felipe Anderson. The player recently posted the team’s colors on Instagram to confirm the rumors. They are set to sign Elseid Hysaj on a free transfer from Napoli as well. They are working on multiple targets for the midfield, in particular Bordeaux's Basic and Olympique Marseille's Kamara, but they face competition. They are discussing the sale of Joaquin Correa primarily with PSG and Tottenham.

Roma Seeking New Left-Back, Real Madrid and Chelsea Players Linked

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Leonardo Spinazzola will miss the first chunk of the season due to an Achilles tear, leaving Roma without their starting left-back. The Giallorossi have begun looking for a replacement and are eyeing multiple candidates. The most expensive ones are Chelsea's Emerson and Marcos Alonso, while Marcelo is a far-fetched option, despite Mourinho's intervention. Dimarco, Biraghi and Dijks have also been short-listed and are easier to obtain.

Milan Need Major Help from Ajax Captain to Pull Off Unlikely Acquisition

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan offered Dusan Tadic a sizeable contract, but Ajax have no intention of letting him go. Director Marc Overmars stated: "He is not for sale this summer. We started something beautiful with him three years ago, and he is too important to us." The Rossoneri need the player to openly push to leave to have chances to acquire him. They offered him to almost double his contract and see him as an ideal piece to add to their front-line.