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Juventus might tweak their wings in the next window, with Gent’s Archie Brown and Monza’s Samuele Birindelli touted as the early options.

Juventus Earmark Gent and Monza Wingbacks for the Summer

March 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus might tweak their wings in the next window and have started shortlisting options, with Gent’s Archie Brown and Monza’s Samuele Birindelli touted as the early ones. The former has also been proposed to Milan by some intermediaries.

Rafael Leao is promoting his book ‘Smile’ and has expressed his intention to stay at Milan for years to come in an interview.

Leao Vows to Be Loyal to Milan and Lauds Ibrahimovic

March 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao is promoting his book ‘Smile’ and has expressed his intention to stay at Milan for years to come in an interview: “My future is here. I have four years left on my contract. The team helped me during a very difficult situation."

Despite the arrival of Mehdi Taremi, Alexis Sanchez still has a shot to stay at Inter. The coaching staff and the execs have appreciated his contribution.

Inter Veteran Not Necessarily a Lock to Leave the Team

March 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Despite the arrival of Mehdi Taremi, Alexis Sanchez still has a shot to stay at Inter. The coaching staff and the execs have appreciated his contribution when called upon. He has stepped up while Marcus Thuram was missing.

Preview: Inter vs Genoa – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The curtain drops on Serie A Gameweek 27 as Inter and Genoa go head-to-head at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Monday. It'll be another chance for Nerazzurri to seal Juventus' fate in the title race and cement a second star on the jersey.

If Juventus change their coach, it won’t be because Allegri steps down to try something new. He and his agent Giovanni Branchini clearly alluded to that.

Allegri Not Going to Leave Juventus of His Own Volition

March 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

If Juventus change their coach, it won’t be because Massimiliano Allegri steps down to try something new. The manager and his agent Giovanni Branchini clearly alluded to that. The gaffer is wanted in Saudi Arabia but will wait for the Bianconeri's call.

Arda Guler hasn’t had a great first season at Real Madrid and might leave on loan, with Milan tipped to be one of the possible destinations.

Real Madrid Reportedly Offer Turkish Prodigy to Milan

March 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Arda Guler hasn’t had a great first season at Real Madrid, and his team is considering loaning him out, with Milan tipped to be one of the possible destinations. Los Galacticos did the same thing with Brahim Diaz with good results.

The long-awaited return of Domenico Berardi from a meniscus tear lasted just an hour due to a right Achilles tendon tear.

Sassuolo and Azzurri Star Berardi Suffers Brutal Injury

March 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

The long-awaited return of Domenico Berardi from a meniscus tear lasted just an hour. He went down in a heap early in the second half against Verona after planting his foot awkwardly. He was quickly diagnosed with a right Achilles tendon tear.

Nobody would be happier than Aurelio De Laurentiis if Francesco Calzona righted the ship and earned his confirmation on the Napoli bench

Napoli On the Right Trajectory Insists Calzona

March 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Francesco Calzona outplayed the most accomplished Serie A manager on Sunday night as Napoli squeaked past Juventus 2-1 at home. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giacomo Raspadori inspired Partenopei to their second consecutive win under their new manager following a 6-1 rout of Sassuolo in midweek league action.

Juventus will experience their second trophy-less campaign in a row but Massimiliano Allegri appears to be relatively safe.

Max Allegri Satisfied with Juventus Performance in Napoli Loss

March 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Massimiliano Allegri maintains he's satisfied with tonight's performance, even though his profligate Juventus side slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Napoli. Federico Chiesa's goal wasn't enough, as goals from Khivcha Kvaratskhelia and Giacomo Raspadori condemned Bianconeri to a fifth winless Serie A game in their last six.

Juventus are trying to come to terms with two of their own, Federico Chiesa and Wojciech Szczesny, before diving head-first into the transfer market.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Napoli: Chiesa and Szczesny Late Heroics Not Enough

March 3, 2024 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A

Federico Chiesa restored parity late in the second half, but the Partenopei took the lead once more when Giacomo Raspadori pounced on the rebound when Wojciech Szczesny denied Victor Osimhen from the spot. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who suffered a harsh 1-2 defeat at the hands of Napoli despite a courageous effort.

Giacomo Raspadori broke a weird spell with his gem against Milan, as he was the first to score on a direct free kick this season.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Juventus: Raspadori Sinks Old Lady

March 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli handed runaway Serie A leaders Inter crucial help on Sunday night, claiming a late 2-1 home win against second-placed Juventus. Days after their first league triumph under new manager Francesco Calzona, Partenopei took another significant step to recovering their European qualification hopes.

Paul Pogba has made an appearance in the Juventus’ group chat following the win over Lecce, which catapulted the Bianconeri to the top of the table.

Juventus Boss Max Allegri Heartbroken After Paul Pogba Ban

March 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces a lengthy four-year spell on the sidelines after being found guilty of breaching doping rules. Tests showed elevated levels of testosterone in his system, but no one expected such a Draconian punishment, least of all Bianconeri boss Massimiliano Allegri.