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Juventus rejected the first Arsenal offer for Arthur, but they set the conditions for his departure. The Gunners originally suggested only a six-month loan.

Juventus Midfield Outcast Arthur Headed to Liverpool

September 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Arthur have found a solution on deadline day, as he’s transferring to Liverpool on a season-long loan. The midfielder has been available for the entire summer, although he never seemed close to leaving until Thursday. Valencia was the only other team to make serious advances.

Calhanoglu once donned the red and black colors, but now a favorite among the Nerazzurri faithul, and playing a key role in eliminating Milan from the UCL.

Newcastle Expected to Make Last Ditch Effort for Inter Star

September 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newcastle United could make a last-ditch attempt to lure Inter ace midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu from under Simone Inzaghi’s nose. The Magpies have shortlisted the ex-Milan man to cap off their transfer dealings this summer, having already added four permanent transfers to their squad. The Nerazzurri are unlikely to sell.

Roma will have to make do without Marash Kumbulla and Stephan El Shaarawy for a month, and they are to replace them in the transfer market.

Roma Dealt Double Injury Blow, Quiet on Transfer Market

September 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Valencia

Roma will have to make do without Marash Kumbulla and Stephan El Shaarawy for a month, and they are unlikely to bring in replacements from the transfer market. The two backups picked up thigh strains during the recent romp against Monza. The Giallorossi probably won't make any late addition.

Empoli and Fiorentina have been in talks for a few days to try setting up a multi-player deal, but both sides have changed terms and players.

Empoli and Fiorentina Bicker over Deadline Day Swaps

September 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Empoli and Fiorentina have been in talks for a few days to try setting up a multi-player deal, but both sides have changed the pieces and terms on the table, making it more unlikely. The Viola have removed Christian Kouamé from the negotiation. Nedim Bajrami has significantly fewer chances of transferring.

PSG boss Christophe Galtier, who has previously expressed his admiration for the Milan Skriniar, reiterated his intention of signing the Slovak defender.

PSG Boss Galtier Mantains Hopes of Skriniar Transfer from Inter

September 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

After Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-0 win at Toulouse yesterday, coach Christophe Galtier was quizzed regarding his opinion on the club’s pursuit of Inter ace Milan Skriniar. The coach, who has previously expressed his admiration for the center-back, reiterated his intention of signing the Slovak defender despite Inter's opposition.

Milan will complete two deals on deadline day, as they will sign Aster Vranckx, whom they tracked for a few days, and Sergino Dest.

Milan to Finalize Signings from Wolfsburg and Barcelona

September 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Milan will complete two deals on deadline day, as they will bring in Aster Vranckx, whom they tracked for a few days, and Sergino Dest following a quick agreement with Barcelona. They targeted the fullback as Alessandro Florenzi got hurt versus Sassuolo and is going to be out for a while.

Alba is clearly not impressed with how Barcelona contacted Inter without his knowledge for a loan move, only for it to crash down hours before deadline.

Inter Deny Loan Agreement for Barcelona Wingback Alba

September 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter have denied any loan agreement being struck for Jordi Alba, The Nerazzurri sources stated that no advances have taken place between the two parties for the veteran fullback. He was offered to them in light of Robin Gosens' possible departure, but they didn't come to terms with Bayer Leverkusen.

Juventus are plotting to bolster their management at the end of the season, and they have shown interest in Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.

Napoli Director Puts Cristiano Ronaldo Buzz to Rest

September 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli doesn’t expect any coup de theatre on deadline day regarding Cristiano Ronaldo and Keylor Navas. The executive outright denied any serious approach for the Portuguese star. His agent Jorge Mendes reportedly tried to bring him back to Italy through a blockbuster deal involving Victor Osimhen.

Arkadiusz Milik scored his first Juventus goal in the Bianconeri's game against Spezia, which Massimiliano Allegri's band easily won by a 2-0 score

Juventus vs Spezia 2-0: Milik Scores in His Bianconeri Debut

August 31, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Spezia

Juventus welcomed Arkadiusz Milik but lost Wojciech Szczesny: those were the main takeaways from the Bianconeri's game against Spezia in Serie A round 4, which Massimiliano Allegri's band easily won by a 2-0 score.

Napoli couldn't break the Lecce wall on Wednesday night and were forced to accept their second draw in a raw in the Serie A mid-week round

Napoli vs Lecce 1-1: Second Draw in a Row for the Partenopei

August 31, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Lecce, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli couldn't break the Lecce wall on Wednesday night as they were forced to their second draw in a row. The Partenopei took the lead with Elif Elmas after Alex Meret had denied Lorenzo Colombo from the penalty spot. However, the Milan youth academy product redeemed himself with a phenomenal strike to set the score at 1-1.

The attempt by Bayer Leverkusen to sign Robin Gosens from Inter was apparently short-lived. The two sides didn’t reach an agreement.

Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Fail to Agree on Gosens Deal

August 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The attempt by Bayer Leverkusen to sign Robin Gosens from Inter was apparently short-lived. The two sides didn’t reach an agreement. Their director Simon Rolfes stated that they were no longer interested: He’s not a topic of conversation for us, and we don’t intend to acquire him.”

Leicester City could depart with Dennis Praet, following the versatile midfielder’s links with Torino, where he spent 2021/22 on loan.

Torino Want Leicester City Ace Praet on Another Loan Stint

August 31, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leicester, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Leicester City could depart with Dennis Praet, following the versatile midfielder’s links with Torino, where he spent 2021/22 on loan. The Belgian marked his stint with 2 goals from 24 appearances for the Granata last campaign, despite missing the best part of three months with a serious foot injury before returning to Leicester.