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Lucas Paquetá has been outcasted by Stefano Pioli, and now Lyon are showing an interest in the midfielder. But would Milan be foolish to let him go?

Lucas Paquetá to Lyon – Would Milan Be Foolish to Let Him Go?

September 10, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lyon, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Lucas Paquetá has been outcasted by Stefano Pioli, and now Lyon are showing an interest in the midfielder. But would Milan be foolish to let him go? The Brazilian arrived in Milan two years ago now. Joining from Flamengo, his arrivals excited a lot of fans, but two seasons on, and it looks as though the 23-year-old could be about to find a new home.

…and Tonali Asked Gattuso: “Can I Take Your Shirt Number at Milan?”

September 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

As it turns out, Gennaro Gattuso was the childhood idol of Sandro Tonali as the by-now-former Brescia playmaker started to make his way into the world of football. And now that Tonali is officially a Milan player he will inherit the iconic number 8 jersey of Gattuso. The fun thing is, Tonali called the current Napoli coach and asked him for his permission to do so.

In Round 2 of the Nations League, it was the Cristiano Ronaldo show in Stockholm as the Juventus ace scored a brace to get to 101 goals for Portugal

Nations League Round Two Recap: Cristiano Ronaldo Does It Again!

September 9, 2020 Awais Khan Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Nations League

The second round of the Nations League saw Cristiano Ronaldo stealing the stage but there was much more that happened both on and off the pitch. The international break ended just like it began, unable to answer how the coronavirus pandemic can be managed in football. Kylian Mbappé was the notable casualty of national duty, though he will soon return to action.

Atalanta secured the services of Aleksey Miranchuk from Lokomotiv Moscow, adding the attacking midfielder to reduce reliance on Alejandro Gomez

How Miranchuk Can Help Atalanta Reduce Reliance on Gomez

September 9, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Atalanta secured the services of Aleksey Miranchuk from Lokomotiv Moscow, adding the attacking midfielder to reduce reliance on Alejandro Gomez. El Papu is an ever-present figure for La Dea. He is the gear that keeps Gasperini’s mechanics ticking. The pint-sized Argentine has not had time for a break and it showed as the 2019-20 season came to a close.

Brahim Diaz joined Milan on loan from Real Madrid

Player Analysis: How Will Brahim Diaz Fit In at Milan

September 8, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Milan recently completed the signing of Brahim Diaz on loan from Real Madrid. His arrival at San Siro represents something of a coup for the Italians who seem eager to build on the form they showcased in the latter stages of the 2019-20 campaign. The 21-year-old is now at a stage of his career where regular football is going to be a crucial part of his development.

Nicoló Zaniolo surrered an ACL injury during the match between Italy and the Netherlands

Stay Strong, Zaniolo, and Think of Roberto Baggio!

September 8, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Life must not always be easy at 21 for an up-and-coming football star like Nicoló Zaniolo, especially when luck doesn’t seem to be on your side and keeps making you prone to injury. The Roma winger suffered a complete tear to the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee during Monday’s Nations League match between the Azzurri and the Netherlands.

The transfer of Arturo Vidal to Inter is expected to be finalized soon. The Chilean will thus reunite with is former coach Antonio Conte

Arturo Vidal Reunion With Conte Will Make Inter Serious Challengers

September 8, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

All things going well, Arturo Vidal is expected to be an Inter player this week and be reunited with his former coach Antonio Conte. As per Italian daily newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, the Chilean midfielder could even be in Milan today or tomorrow to complete his move. But why exactly did Conte go all out for a player whose peak years seem to be past him?

Netherlands – Italy Player Ratings: A Superb Display by Spinazzola

September 7, 2020 Michel Sakr FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, The Azzurre, The Azzurri

After the disappointing draw at home against Bosnia, Italy bounced back immediately with a precious away win in the Netherlands. Managing to dominate most of the match, Roberto Mancini's men could have scored on many occasions, but eventually had to survive a late Oranje flurry and preserve a well-deserved 1-0 victory. Here are our Azzurri player ratings from tonight's game.

A lone goal by Nicoló Barella helped Italy beat Netherlands in the Nations League

Italy Beat Netherlands But Zaniolo Injury Keeps Mancini Anxious

September 7, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, Netherlands, The Azzurri

If Roberto Mancini was looking for some answers from Italy from their Nations League second test against the Netherlands, he got some positive ones. The Azzurri beat the Oranje 1-0 thanks to a Nicoló Barella header but Italy's convincing win was tainted by Nicoló Zaniolo's knee injury. The Roma starlet had to leave the pitch in the first half on a suspected torn ACL.

It was surprising to see Juve seal a move for USA international Weston McKennie, so here's what the young American can bring to and learn at Juventus

Player Analysis: The Learning Curve of Weston McKennie at Juventus

September 7, 2020 Taimoor Khan Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

It was rather surprising to see Juventus seal a move for USA international Weston McKennie. The young midfielder arrives in Turin as one of the brightest young talents in American football – pardon, soccer. The loan spell at Juventus might not result in McKennie playing regularly but it would prove to be a great learning curve and help define better his true role.

Saint-Etienne's Denis Bouanga is a wanted man and Atalanta now seem to be leading the race to sign him

Atalanta Front-Runners for Denis Bouanga as Milan Get Distracted

September 7, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Saint-Etienne's Denis Bouanga is a wanted man. Up to five clubs have been touted with an interest in him this summer, but who's leading the race? All of Milan, Atalanta, and Roma have been linked with the Gabon international. Milan and Roma were the only Serie A outfits at first, but now Atalanta have been touted with an interest, and they might just win this one.

The mega sale of Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City could be one of the next confirmed piece of news in the Serie A transfer market

Serie A Transfer Market Roundup – Latest News From September 6

September 6, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Welcome to a new edition of our Transfer Market Roundup, where we keep you updated with all the news of the Italian calciomercato. Luis Suarez's possible move to Juventus remains the biggest transfer market news in the peninsula, but the mega sale of Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City is also said to be close to be completed.