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Arsenal Challenging Juventus in Race to Sign Italy Standout Midfielder

July 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have a serious competitor in their pursuit of Manuel Locatelli. The news came directly from Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali. “We have received offers from abroad as well, one from Arsenal, which are in the lead because theirs is the only official bid we got so far.” “Maybe the showcase of the Euro will help us get other offers, €40M may no longer be enough to acquire him. The talks with Juventus have just started."

Milan Identify New Left-Back Target After Missing Out on Junior Firpo

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan will have to continue searching for a new left-back as Junior Firpo is likely to move to Leeds. The latest name suggested to serve as Theo Hernandez's backup is Groningen’s Gabriel Gudmundsson, who would be relatively cheap. The Rossoneri had been tracking the Barcelona defender for some time, but they wanted him only on loan. Milan are not the only teams interested in the 22-year-old Swedish defender though.

Fiorentina Bounce Back from Gattuso Fiasco, Officially Appoint Italiano

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Spezia

Fiorentina have placated the turmoil caused by the abrupt departure of Gennaro Gattuso with a quality hiring. Vincenzo Italiano has officially inked a two-year contract, with an optional third season. The manager himself paid the €1M release clause of his previous deal with Spezia.

Juventus to Consider Internal Options to Fill Backup Positions for Cheap

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Juventus need a new backup goalie and left-back, but the solutions might already be in-house. Mattia Perin and Luca Pellegrini have returned to Turin after loan spells, with different fortunes, in Genoa. Coach Massimiliano Allegri will evaluate them during the pre-season camp.

Sorting Through Milan Search for a Suitable Calhanoglu Replacement

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

The Milan management are not pulling their hair out for losing Hakan Calhanoglu. However, that does not mean that his loss is insignificant, technically speaking. The laundry list of names to replace him has reached a ridiculous length, with some certainly more believable than others.

Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland

Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.

Manchester United Offered Ronaldo Lowered Contract, Juventus on Hold

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

With his Euro finishing early, Juventus do not wait for too long to know the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. The club is likely to meet his agent Jorge Mendes soon. They have not received offers, but the situation could change quickly if the star wanted to leave. The rumors about an extension have been denied, while Manchester United approached him proposing half of his current €31M wages. PSG and Real Madrid instead are in no rush.

Atalanta Beat the Competition and Find Their New Starting Goalkeeper

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Atalanta are one step away from completing one of the richest acquisitions of their history. They have reached an agreement with Udinese for Juan Musso. The Bergamaschi have offered €20M to seal the deal. The transfer should be completed once he will be back from Copa America. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini often voiced some discontent about his options for the role last season. Pierluigi Gollini will be on the move in the summer.

Sweden bowed out of the competition after succumbing to defeat against Ukraine whose manager Andriy Shevchenko is slowly, but steadily delivering

Fined for Being Boring! Ukraine Defeat Sweden in Last Round of 16 Game

June 30, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Sweden, Ukraine

One of the most successful mid-sized teams in Europe, Sweden were also one of the most tedious seen at Euro 2020. On Tuesday night, they bowed out of the competition after succumbing to defeat against Ukraine whose manager Andriy Shevchenko is slowly, but steadily delivering.

England vs. Germany is one of the biggest derbies in international football. Tonight, they found themselves with nothing left to hide behind. England won!

Germany Relive 1966 Tragedy as England Claim Quarter-Finals Spot

June 29, 2021 Eduard Banulescu England, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Germany

England versus Germany is one of the biggest derbies in international football. Tonight, just like too scraggy boxers in a ring, the teams found themselves with nothing left to hide behind. England won! And, if 1966, 1990, or 1996 are any indicators, this will be a nation-uniting result.

Salernitana in Trouble as FA Asks to Amend Trust for Serie A Admission

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A

The Italian Football Association (FIGC) has rejected the first solution to solve the problem of the Salernitana ownership. Half of its shares belong to Lazio president Claudio Lotito through his son, which is no longer lawful with both teams now in Serie A. They have until Saturday to fix the problems. Otherwise, they risk being excluded from the League. The two controlling companies are looking to bide time before selling the team.

Juventus Midfielder Changes His Mind but the Club Eyes a Replacement

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aaron Ramsey is widely considered the most likely Juventus midfielder to leave in the summer. The player himself hinted at a departure, citing his struggles in Turin. However, his entourage recently made it known that he would like to stay and work again under Massimiliano Allegri. He would be tough to move because of his salary, In the meantime, the Bianconeri are among the teams tracking Renato Sanches, who has a €30M price tag.