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Eintracht Frankfurt Closing In on Signing Milan Winger

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt are tightening the noose on Milan's Jens Petter Hauge after tabling the first official bid for the Norwegian. According to Calciomercato, the winger's adventure at the San Siro could be coming to a premature end this summer, with the Germans pushing hard to close the deal with the Rossoneri.

Official: Cengiz Under Joins Marseille on Season-Long Loan

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique de Marseille have completed the loan signing of Roma forward Cengiz Under with an option to make it permanent next summer. The French club has confirmed via the official website that they found an agreement with the Italian side over the winger's temporary move to Ligue 1.

Cristiano Ronaldo Agent Puts Pressure on Juventus over New Deal

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Cristiano Ronaldo's representative Jorge Mendes has asked Juventus powerbrokers to extend his client's contract to 2023. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via The Sun), the Portuguese super-agent wants to prolong the forward's future in Turin despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.

Barcelona Hand Inter and Juventus Massive Miralem Pjanic Transfer Boost

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Juventus could embroil in a transfer battle for Miralem Pjanic after Barcelona decided to sever ties with the Bosnian. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants are ready to offload the midfielder without receiving a compensation fee as they look to trim the squad down.

Sampdoria to Stick to Their Valuation of Mikkel Damsgaard Amid Juventus Links

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sampdoria will stick to their €25m valuation of sought-after winger Mikkel Damsgaard amid speculations about Milan, Inter, and Juventus' interest. As reported by Calciomercato (via JuveFC.com), the Blucerchiati are looking to make a substantial profit from the youngster's sale after forking out just €6m to bring him from Nordsjaelland last summer.

Milan Eye Up Summer Move for Real Madrid Fringe Playmaker

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Real Madrid outcast Isco Alarcon has emerged as another potential candidate to replace Hakan Calhanoglu at Milan. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via ManagingMadrid), the Rossoneri are entertaining the prospect of rescuing the Spaniard from his two-year misery in La Liga.

England Boss Gareth Southgate Hails Four Unexpected Stars Following Ukraine Clash

July 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela England, Euro 2020, Ukraine

England boss Gareth Southgate has hailed four unsung Three Lions players following an overwhelming 4-0 victory over Ukraine in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. After finishing fourth at the 2018 World Cup, England have reached the semi-finals in their second consecutive major tournament appearance in an emphatic fashion.

Report: Juventus Well Ahead of Arsenal in Transfer Race for Italian Metronome

July 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Juventus, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

In-demand Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli has made up his mind on his future amid growing interest from Juventus and Arsenal. Famous journalist Fabrizio Romano insists the Italian is ready to turn down a foreign approach to secure a move to Turin as the transfer looks imminent.

Against Ukraine, England met little opposition and for the first time in this tournament, Gareth Southgate's men were allowed to run riot and score goals

Fortune Favors Southgate’s England as They Make Light Work of Ukraine

July 3, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A

Is this the best England squad we've since in the Euro since 1996, or, perhaps the luckiest? Well, it's really a combination of the two. Against Ukraine, they met little opposition and for the first time in this tournament, Gareth Southgate's men were allowed to run riot and score goals seemingly at will against opposition merely happy to have reached this stage.

There wasn't much left in the tank for either them or Czech Republic, but the Danes managed to edge their opponents and reach the tournament's Semi Finals

Exhausted Denmark Defeat Czech Republic to Reach Euro Semi Finals

July 3, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A

This is not anything Denmark would have believed possible. Yet, with the hardship of losing their top player in only the first game of Euro 2020, the Danes have proven resilient. There wasn't much left in the tank for either them or Czech Republic, but the Danes managed to edge their opponents and reach the tournament's Semi Finals.

Wantaway Barcelona Playmaker Offered to Milan by His Agent

July 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Barcelona, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Super-agent Kia Joorabchian has offered his client Philippe Coutinho to Milan, with another loan deal for the Barcelona outcast on the cards. According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (via Daily Mail), the Brazilian could arrive at the San Siro on a season-long loan following an injury-ravaged season at Camp Nou.

Five Players That Juventus Should Sign in This Summer Transfer Market

July 3, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Whilst the Bianconeri definitely need some reinforcements, Cherubini admitted that it's going to be a rather quiet summer in Turin. So while the arrivals of the likes of Paul Pogba, Robin Gosens and Dusan Vlahovic could be mere pipe dreams at the moment, here are five realistic targets that Juventus should buy.