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Inter Midfielder back to EPL? Leicester, Spurs and Arsenal Linked

January 22, 2021 Michel Sakr Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After 12 miserable months in Italy, Christian Eriksen is desperate for a new adventure that would re-launch his career. Tottenham could be willing to offer him an escape route. Nonetheless, the Spurs are not the only club from North London who's interested in Eriksen, as Arsenal and Leicester are reportedly in the race as well.

Juventus Transfer Target Prefers move to Real Madrid or Barcelona

January 22, 2021 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus are known to be keen admirers of Lyon's Houssem Aouar but, for one reason or another, Fabio Paratici and company have struggled to come up with a serious assault on the creative midfielder. Apparently, things are about to get even more complicated for the Italian champions.

Paolo Del Pino and Luigi De Siervo Confirmed as Heads of Serie A

January 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Paolo Del Pino has been re-elected as the president of Serie A, but he will decide whether to formally accept the position next week, while Luigi De Siervo has been confirmed as CEO right away with the support of 15 teams out of 20. Del Pino received just enough to clear the quorum in the second round of votes.

West Ham Made Initial Approach for Cagliari Striker

January 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

West Ham have shown some interest in Giovanni Simeone, however they have only proposed a €1M season-long loan with an option to buy. Leonardo Pavoletti is considered more likely to leave and could be replaced by Simone Zaza, who would reunite with Eusebio Di Francesco.

Arkadiusz Milik About to Join Olympique Marseille

January 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Arkadiusz Milik is set to finalize his transfer to Olympique Marseille as he is flying out to have the medicals today. The two clubs have reached agreement on an initial 18-month loan with an €8M obligation to buy plus €4M bonuses and the player will ink a contract until 2025 and will make over €4M per year.

Juventus – Napoli Player Ratings: Szczęsny Secures the Super Cup

January 21, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Super Cup

The Scudetto holders took on the Coppa Italia winners in Italian Super Cup. After a forgettable first half, the Bianconeri entered with a better attitude after the break. Ronaldo was the man to open the scoring, and Morata added the second in the last second, as the Old Lady lifted the trophy thanks to a 2-0 victory. So here are our player ratings for the clash between Juventus and Napoli.

Roma Executives Mulling Over Immediate Coaching Change

January 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Paulo Fonseca has been confirmed Roma's bench, but the turnaround will have to start quickly in the upcoming rematch with Spezia, as the management is seriously considering making a coaching chance in the near future. Managers Gombar and Zubiria have been sacked for the technical error.

Ronaldo Breaks Scoring Drought as Juventus Conquer Italian Super Cup

January 20, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Super Cup

It took so long to see Napoli and Juventus facing each other this season - following the notorious drama of their cancelled Serie A game in September. The long wait didn't necessarily produce a spectacular match in the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday night, though Juventus legitimized their 2-0 win with a dominating second period after a dull and goalless first half.

Udinese and Atalanta Cancel Out Each Other at Stadio Friuli

January 20, 2021 Awais Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese

Atalanta stretched their unbeaten run to 12 games in all competitions with a 1-1 draw against Udinese in the replay of a cancelled game from Round 10. Luca Gotti’s Little Zebras counted their lucky stars as they withstood pressure from Gian Piero Gasperini’s men and came out. They are without a win in eight games but will take home the point to show for their efforts.

Juventus Making Incremental Progress on Gianluca Scamacca Deal

January 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus and Sassuolo are set to meet again later today to discuss the possible transfer of Gianluca Scamacca, as the Supercup versus Napoli will be played at Mapei Stadium, The two sides have reportedly agreed on his €20M+ evaluation, but not yet on the formula.

Fiorentina Close to Landing Russian Attacker

January 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Fiorentina have stepped up their efforts to sign Aleksandar Kokorin from Spartak Moscow and the negotiation is nearing a positive outcome. The Viola offered €5M and are waiting for the Russian side to give their final greenlight, while the player would get €1.7M per year.

Milan Seal the Deal for Chelsea Defender Fikayo Tomori

January 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Fikayo Tomori will be the third addition made by Milan in the January window as the club has reached agreement with Chelsea on the formula of the transfer which, between the initial fee and the option to buy, will be worth a total of €30M.