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Why Real Madrid Sold Their Fullbacks to Milan and Inter

January 1, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Theo Hernández and Achraf Hakimi were thought to be the next great full-back duo at Real Madrid. However, Los Blancos ended up selling the Frenchman to Milan in 2019, before allowing the Moroccan international to join their city rivals a year later. So why did the Spanish champions relinquish their two prize assets so easily? Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals the reasons.

Milan Want Backup for Kessié: Torino Man Targeted?

January 1, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Milan's quest for bolstering their midfield could reportedly trigger a Domino effect for the likes of Genoa and Torino. Soualiho Meïté has been at the heart of the Granata midfield since his arrival to Turin in 2018, but he would definitely jump at the opportunity to make a big career step-up and join the high flying Milan, while Krunic and Schone could also be on the move.

Graziano Pellè Linked to Two Top Serie A Teams and West Ham

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Graziano Pellè is looking for a new team as his contract with Shandong Luneng expires today and his agent recently offered him to Juventus, Inter and West Ham. The 35-year-old forward wants to return to Europe after four and a half seasons in China.

Atalanta Owner Slams the Door on Reconciliation with Papu Gomez

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Atalanta president Antonio Percassi did not leave much room for the possibility of mending fences with Alejandro Gomez in an interview, as the player remains frozen out following a spat with coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Cagliari Make Radja Nainggolan Return Official

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Cagliari officially announced the return of Radja Nainggolan on a season-long loan from Inter. The 32-year-old midfielder is at his third stint with the Sardinian club, where he debuted in Serie A in 2010. He has played just 45 minutes so far this season.

Inter Resume Pursuing an Old Target to Bolster the Attack

December 31, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter contacted the entourage of Roma’s striker Edin Dzeko in the last few days to let him know that they still consider him an ideal alternative to Romelu Lukaku, but they will need to get rid of Christian Eriksen before making a move.

Juventus Set to Beat Out the Competition for Genoa Starlet

December 30, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus are nearing an agreement with Genoa to acquire Nicolò Rovella, who will then stay at the Grifone on loan. The 19-year-old midfielder, who was on an expiring contract, will be evaluated €10M and will ink a five-year deal with the Bianconeri.

Juventus Prolong Rich Sponsorship on Front of Jersey

December 30, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus announced late on Tuesday to have agreed an extension of the Jeep sponsorship on the first team kit for the next three seasons, therefore through 2024. The deal is worth €45M per year plus bonuses related to the results, a €3M annual bump compared to the current contract.

The Three Best and Worst Players of Inter Season So Far

December 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It hasn't been an ideal start of the season for Conte's side, with another Champions League elimination, and some unconvincing domestic displays. Nonetheless the Italian tactician would be forgiven if he manages to oust Milan and Juventus en route to the club's first Scudetto in 11 years. So let's take a look at the top Inter performers so far in the season, as well as their flops.

Inter Will Not Be Big Spenders in January

December 30, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter held a summit yesterday with the entire management, coach Antonio Conte and president Steven Zhang and outlined the strategy for upcoming January window, where the mandate will be to limit the spending and possibly reduce the payroll.

Spanish Giants Swoop in on Arkadiusz Milik

December 30, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market 2 comments

After parting ways with Diego Costa, Atletico Madrid have made an offer to acquire Arkadiusz Milik and are currently negotiating the fee with Napoli. The Colchoneros have presented a €7/8M bid and are hoping president Aurelio De Laurentiis will lower his double-digit demands.

Nainggolan Reportedly Heading Back to Cagliari on Loan from Inter

December 29, 2020 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Radja Nainggolan is poised to return to Cagliari shortly as the club is nearing an agreement with Inter to have him back on loan, Gazzetta dello Sport and transfer market Gianluca di Marzio reported. The negotiation accelerated on Tuesday as …