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Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet.

Napoli Newcomer Reaping Rewards of Transfer Decision

September 5, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli newcomer Min-Jae Kim played a vital role in Napoli’s 2-1 comeback win over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring his side’s first goal before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put up a Man of the Match performance to hand Luciano Spalletti all three points. The Azzurri pipped Rennes at the post to sign him.

With the takeover process now complete and the summer window in the books, Milan will concretely re-engage the talks to extend the contract of Rafael Leao.

Milan to Face Thorny Extension Talks with Star Attacker

September 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With the takeover process now complete and the summer window in the books, Milan will concretely re-engage the talks to extend the contract of Rafael Leao. His present one will expire in 2024, forcing the Rossoneri to act sooner rather than later. The negotiation will not be quick.

New PSG signing Nuno Mendes, who was signed from Sporting this window following his loan spell, has taken note of the challenge Juventus will present.

PSG Prodigy Mendes Previews Clash Against ‘Great Team’ Juventus

September 5, 2022 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

New Paris Saint-Germain signing Nuno Mendes, who was signed from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window following his loan spell, has taken note of the challenge Juventus will present in the UEFA Champions League group day opener. He will make his ninth continental appearance against the Bianconeri.

Bologna will have an all-hands meeting to discuss the future of Sinisa Mihajlovic today. The brass of the club was fuming following the tie Spezia.

Bologna Management Pondering Early Coaching Change

September 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Bologna will have an all-hands meeting to discuss the future of Sinisa Mihajlovic today. The brass of the club was fuming following the tie Spezia. The Felsinei have yet to win a game after five rounds. They had also drawn against Salernitana and Verona. They have shortlisted three possible replacements.

After missing the past two games, including the Derby with Milan, Romelu Lukaku will have to sit out a few more to recover from a thigh injury.

Lukaku Set to Miss More Fixtures with Thigh Injury

September 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

After missing the past two games, Romelu Lukaku will have to sit out a few more to recover from a thigh injury. After he got hurt, the Nerazzurri had announced he would be re-evaluated in a week. He will undergo further exams in Belgium shortly, where he will spend some time.

After the unfortunate events of last season's finale, Spezia targeted Napoli with ugly chants again during the Bologna game.

Spezia Fans Target Napoli with Ugly Chants in Bologna Clash

September 5, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Stadio Alberto Picco in La Spezia was the site of unfortunate events on the final matchday of the 2021/22 season, as Napoli cruised to a 3-0 victory amid scenes of chaos between sets of fans. The Aquilotti faithful have continued the chants even without the presence of the Azzurri on the pitch.

Roma Boss Jose Mourinho Makes Jokes Following Udinese Collapse

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese

High-flying Udinese dismantled Jose Mourinho's Roma 4-0 at the Dacia Arena to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to four matches. In the meantime, the Giallorossi suffered their first league defeat of the season at the worst possible moment.

Shocker in Serie A! Udinese inflicted José Mourinho one of the most brutal defeats in his career as the Bianconeri dismantled Roma 4-0 at the Dacia Arena

Udinese vs Roma 4-0: Brutal Reality Check for Mourinho and Co

September 4, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Udinese

Shocker in the Serie A! Udinese inflicted José Mourinho one of the most brutal defeats in his career as the Bianconeri dismantled Roma 4-0 on Sunday night. The Friulani thus reached the Giallorossi in the third place of the league table, courtesy of a magnificent poker signed by Destiny Udogie, Lazar Samardzic, Roberto Pereyra, and Sandi Lovric.

Three Points from Serie A Round Five: Leao Confirms MVP Credentials

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It's been another exciting weekend in Serie A as we take a look at the three most significant takeaways from matchday five. AC won the Milan derby, Juventus looked faceless again, while Sassuolo are no longer a shadow of their former selves.

Milan rejoiced for Inter slipping up in Wednesday’s make-up game, as they are now in control of the title race with four rounds to go.

Inter CEO Marotta Delighted for Milan Skriniar’s Stay

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter CEO Beppe Marotta insists he is delighted about keeping hold of star defender Milan Skriniar despite Paris Saint-Germain's utmost effort to take him away from Serie A. The Slovakia international was PSG's top defensive target in the summer, but the defending Ligue 1 champions have failed to get the deal over the line.

It has been one hell of a day in Serie A as after weeks of low-scoring, uninspiring fixtures, Italian clubs rediscovered their scoring prowess

Serie A Saturday Action Recap: Napoli Come from Behind

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It has been one hell of a day in Serie A as after weeks of low-scoring, uninspiring fixtures, Italian clubs rediscovered their scoring prowess. Not all of them, though, with Juventus continuing to play under every expectation early in the season.

Rafael Leao scored a brace in Milan's exciting 3-2 victory in the season's first installment of the Derby della Madonnina

Milan vs Inter Player Ratings: Rafael Leao Nets Two in Thriller

September 3, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Rafael Leao stole the show in Milan's thrilling 3-2 victory over Inter in the Derby della Madonnina. With the rest of Milan's attack playing at a high level, the reigning MVP netted a brace, obliterating the visitors' disorganized backline. Few Nerazzurri players had quality performances, with Marcelo Brozovic being one of the club's few bright spots.