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Can Milan Beat the Odds and Land the New Ajax Jewel?

February 5, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Soualiho Meïté, Mario Mandzukic and Fikayo Tomori have all arrived last month to bolster Stefano Pioli's squad. However, Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are apparently still high on the youth revolution, and therefore Milan are tracking another young sensation in Brian Brobbey.

Samir Handanovic could re-up with Inter even though they will bring in André Onana. The goalkeeper hinted that he would continue with the Nerazzurri.

Inter Lining Up Goalkeeper Heirs to Samir Handanovic

February 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter are pondering whether or not to stick with Samir Handanovic past the current season and the officials have begun looking at possible replacements, with Juan Musso as the frontrunner and Alessio Cragno, Alex Meret and Marco Silvestri making the list.

Milan After Palmeiras and Olympique Marseille Stars

February 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan have already begun working ahead of the summer transfer window and are eyeing Palmeiras left-back Matias Vina as they plan to add another option behind Theo Hernandez and are extremely interested in Florian Thauvin, who is set to leave Olympique Marseille for free.

Juventus Considering Cristiano Ronaldo Extension

February 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus would like to add one more year to the contract of Cristiano Ronaldo, which would push its expiration date to 2023. The matter, which would also offer some financial relief, is at his early stages in the talks between Fabio Paratici and Jorge Mendes.

Federico Chiesa has come a long way from his early days as a Juventus winger. Here's a tactical analysis of his star-making season at Juventus

Federico Chiesa, the Man Who’s Beating the Odds at Juventus

February 4, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Trends

Federico Chiesa has come a long way from his days of hot-footing it down the wings at the Artemio Franchi. In recent years, he's earned a transfer to Juventus, has outperformed many of the Italian wonder kids he grew up with.

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram.

Azzurri Legend Early Favorite to Succeed Roberto Mancini

February 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

The FIGC president Gabriele Gravina, who is poised to be re-elected shortly, would like Roberto Mancini to stay on Italy’s bench past the 2022 World Cup. However, he is starting to consider possible replacements if the current coach does leave as announced and Fabio Cannavaro is atop of the list.

Surprise Italian Team Planning to Make a Run at Franck Ribery

February 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie B

The contract of Franck Ribery with Fiorentina expires in June of 2021 and, while an extension with the Viola is not out of the question, the ambitious Monza is plotting to sign him as a free agent if they get promoted. The Brianzoli are currently in second place in Serie B.

Edin Dzeko and Paulo Fonseca Clear the Air After Roma Skirmish

February 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Edin Dzeko and Paulo Fonseca held a meeting today to the discuss the events that caused a fracture between the two and its result was positive as the striker is set to resume being part of the squad after being disciplined in the last two games.

Serie A Teams Re-Submit UEFA Lists for European Competitions

February 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus, Atalanta, Lazio, Milan, Roma and Napoli, which will soon resume playing in Champions and Europa League, have officially submitted their UEFA lists after the end of the January window, with some notable exclusions due to the limits related to home-grown players.

Maurizio Sarri Rebuffs Olympique Marseille Job

February 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Olympique Marseille reached out to Maurizio Sarri after the shocking resignations of Andre Villas Boas, but the former Juventus boss is not interested in taking over a team in the middle of the season. He remains under contract with the Bianconeri.

"Pazza Inter" let Juventus come from behind and record a 1-2 win in the first leg of the Coppa Italia Semi Final with a Cristiano Ronaldo brace

Inter Madness Delivers Coppa Italia Semis First Leg to Juventus

February 2, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

"Pazza" Inter showcased another sample of their madness on Tuesday night as they let Juventus come from behind and record a 1-2 win in the first leg of the Coppa Italia Semi Final. Inter took an early lead with Lautaro Martinez, but two defensive blunders from Ashley Young and Alessandro Bastoni enabled Cristiano Ronaldo to bag a brace.

Roberto Mancini to Leave Italy After 2022 World Cup

February 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini does not intend to stay on Italy’s bench past the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as he plans to return at the helm of a team: "National teams have only a handful of matches on the schedule and after a while you grow tired of staying at home."