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Negotiation Between Milan and Gianluigi Donnarumma at an Impasse

March 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

With just 98 days left on the contract, the stalemate between Milan and Mino Raiola, the agent of Gianluigi Donnarumma, continues. The parties have been trying to find a solution for months, but the last offer has not been received well. It is likely they will meet again in short order.

Player Analysis: Alessio Cragno, Cagliari’s Potential Savior

March 24, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Cagliari, Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Scouting App

26-year-old Alessio Cragno has been Cagliari’s number one choice shot-stopper for the last fours seasons. Although the Islanders from Sardinia have been struggling this season and are currently involved in the relegation fight, Cragno has been one of their better performers.

Alvaro Morata was on the brink of leaving Juventus in January. Barcelona, and especially coach Xavi, pushed to sign him. He stayed, and things have changed.

“Cristiano Ronaldo Happy at Juventus,” Believes Alvaro Morata

March 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

While the reports about Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid are intensifying, Alvaro Morata stated that the star teammate is fine at Juventus. The Spanish striker weighed in on multiple topics in an interview on a Spanish radio show.

Tottenham and Milan Eyeing Lille Goalkeeper Mike Maignan

March 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Milan are confident they will eventually reach agreement with Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose contract ends in June. However, they are monitoring other goalkeepers as a precaution and they are intrigued by Mike Maignan. Tottenham are also interested in the player.

Cesare Prandelli Resigns, Fiorentina Turn Back to Giuseppe Iachini

March 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Cesare Prandelli has surprisingly decided to step down from his position as coach of Fiorentina. The club has officially recalled previous manager Giuseppe Iachini to finish the season before looking at other options in the summer. The former manager hinted at retirement and mental health issues in his farewell letter.

The Calcio Parody: Former Milan Merry Company Reunite at Monza

March 23, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, The Calcio Parody

For the next, much-awaited episode of The Calcio Parody, we'll go live inside ambitious Monza's headquarters (do they have one?!) where owner Silvio Berlusconi and his CEO (AKA henchman) Adriano Galliani will be presenting coach Cristian Brocchi with their latest signings...

Juventus Begin Considering Coaching Candidates To Replace Pirlo

March 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

While Andrea Pirlo will have a couple of months to save his job, Juventus have started looking at potential candidates for the future if the current coach does not turn it around. A return of Massimiliano Allegri would reportedly be easiest solution. The other options on the table are Gian Piero Gasperini, Simone Inzaghi and Luciano Spalletti.

Milan Officially Miss Out on Two Reported Transfer Market Targets

March 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

For different reasons, Mohamad Simakan and Otavio will not join Milan this summer despite their previous interest. The defender has been officially acquired by RB Leipzig from Strasbourg, while the attacking midfielder has extended his contract with Porto.

International Players Cleared as Inter COVID Outbreak Dies Down

March 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

The COVID outbreak at Inter has relented as there have been no new cases in the squad since last Thursday. Therefore, the local health officials have given the greenlight to foreign players to answer to the call-up of their respective national teams.

Juventus Rule Out Sudden Changes and Deny Locker Room Drama

March 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Juventus will not make immediate decisions after the stunning loss versus Benevento. The club denied a summit at the highest level to decide the future and also the reports about some yells and insults between players following Sunday's faux-pas.

The Best XI of Serie A Round 28: Milan Players Dominate the List

March 22, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Crotone, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11, Uncategorized

The most anticipated match of Serie A Round 28 saw Napoli cruising to a much needed 2-0 win over Roma whilst Benevento caused the biggest upset of the weekend by beating the defending champions Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. Here we take a look at the best statistical XI of Serie A Round 27 in collaboration with FotMob.

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 Interested in CSKA Moscow’s Playmaker Nikola Vlasic

March 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Milan have added a new name to the list of potential targets for their future front-line as they have inquired with CSKA Moscow about Nikola Vlasic. The 23-year-old Croatian midfielder has tallied ten goals and five assists 21 appearances in Russian League this season.