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Some reports from Spain linked Barcelona to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but there are no hints concerning his summer departure at this stage.

Napoli Unbothered by Barcelona Eyeing Kvaratskhelia

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Some reports from Spain linked Barcelona to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but there are no hints concerning his summer departure at this stage. Napoli want to keep him and make him their top star since they’ll likely lose Victor Osimhen.

Despite already securing the arrival of Mehdi Taremi on a free transfer, Inter have reportedly laid eyes on Albert Gudmundsson and Giacomo Raspadori.

Genoa Want a Very Lofty Sum for In-Demand Attacker

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, West Ham

Albert Gudmundsson was one of the main characters of the January window especially due to Fiorentina’s late bid to sign him. Genoa turned down every offer as they believe they’ll be able to earn as much as they demand in the summer.

Despite their interest and the frequent links, Juventus aren’t close to snapping up Felipe Anderson on a Bosman deal. They had a meeting lately.

Juventus Not Going All-Out to Onboard Felipe Anderson

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Despite their interest and the frequent links, Juventus aren’t close to snapping up Felipe Anderson on a Bosman deal. Lazio’s chances of keeping ahold of their winger are rapidly increasing. The Bianconeri touched base with his camp lately. They didn’t match his request.

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

February 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A Gameweek 25 kicks off on Friday as Inter and Salernitana trade tackles at Giuseppe Meazza in contrasting moods. A 'David vs Goliath' clash in Lombardy has all the makings of a 'one-sided' affair as Nerazzurri bid to extend their lead at the table's summit against the division's basement boys.

Inter closed the last six months of 2023 in the black by €22M thanks to vastly superior income compared to previous seasons.

Inter Lean on Good Financial Situation to Bolster Squad

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have been in the weeds economically speaking for a few years in the recent past and have been particularly attentive to their payroll, but that’s no longer the case, as evidenced by the Bosman acquisitions of Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zielinski.

Milan have been attached to a few young strikers to either succeed or join Olivier Giroud up front next season, but Joshua Zirkzee stays at the top.

Milan Keep Prioritizing Zirkzee in New Striker’s Search

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have been attached to a few young strikers to either succeed or join Olivier Giroud up front next season, but Joshua Zirkzee stays at the top of their preferences. They intend to make a robust attempt to sign him

Juventus will hunt for a left-footed midfielder to substitute for Alex Sandro. His contract is up at the end of the season and won’t be renewed.

Juventus Earmark Bosman Pair to Succeed Aging Defender

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will hunt for a left-footed midfielder to substitute for Alex Sandro. His contract is up at the end of the season and won’t be renewed. He hasn’t been a regular this season. The Bianconeri, despite adding Tiago Djaló, will need a new piece.

Kylian Mbappé communicated his decision to leave at the end of the season to PSG yesterday. He’ll depart at the end of his contract.

PSG to Pursue Serie A Stars to Replace Outbound Mbappé

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Kylian Mbappé communicated his decision to leave at the end of the season to PSG yesterday. He’ll depart as his contract runs out, but the team will be well-armed with cash considering how much they’ll save. the French champions will target the top Serie A aces

Ruben Loftus-Cheek won’t be available for the next two games, but his injury isn’t too severe, and he should easily recover during the international break.

Milan Player Ratings vs Rennes: Ruben’s Cheek-y Display Too Hot to Handle

February 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, Player Ratings, Serie A

Free-flowing Milan tore Rennes apart in a one-sided first leg of their Europa League knockout playoff tie at Stadio San Siro. Stefano Pioli's side went on a rampage to demolish the French outfit 3-0 and put one foot into the round of 16.

Despite the costs and challenges of putting together a permanent transfer, Romelu Lukaku would like to stay at Roma. He joined on loan last summer

Roma Player Ratings vs Feyenoord: Lukaku Leaves Tie on Knife-Edge

February 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

Roma hauled back a halftime deficit to draw 1-1 with Feyenoord in the first leg of their evenly-poised Europa League knockout playoff tie. Daniele De Rossi's side put on a resilient performance at the iconic De Kuip to set themselves in a decent position to crash the Dutch outfit out of European competition for the third season on the spin.

Napoli will need to cut costs if they can’t qualify for the Champions League. Several players will be put on the market to go with a cheaper roster.

Napoli Likely to Offload Several Players with No UCL

February 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli will need to cut costs if they can’t qualify for the Champions League. Several players will be put on the market to go with a cheaper and younger roster. They currently have a seven-point deficit from Atalanta and Bologna, who share the fourth position.

Torino refused to sell Alessandro Buongiorno in January, but it’ll be tough to resist in the summer. Milan pursued him insistently but offered so-so swaps.

Torino Set Rich Price Tag for Milan-Linked Buongiorno

February 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino refused to sell Alessandro Buongiorno in January, but it’ll be tough to resist in the summer. Milan pursued him insistently but offered swaps that didn’t really entice the counterparty. The Rossoneri tendered €20M plus Lorenzo Colombo and/or Tommaso Pobega.