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Ex-Napoli coach Rafael Benitez believes Scudetto contenders will find it hard to usurp the Inter and Juventus, with a special mention for champions Milan.

Benitez Believes Inter and Juventus Are Superior to Milan

August 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Ex-Inter and Napoli coach Rafael Benitez believes Scudetto contenders will find it hard to usurp the Milan duo, with the Rossoneri and Nerazzurri claiming each of the last two league titles. The Spaniard also thinks it would be half-witted to not consider the other big teams in the run for the championship, especially Juventus.

Napoli will need to replenish the midfield if Fabian Ruiz does join PSG, and they have expressed interest in Tanguy Ndombélé.

Napoli Latest Serie A Team Linked to Tottenham Reject

August 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Napoli will need to replenish the midfield if Fabian Ruiz does join PSG as rumored, and they have expressed interest in Tanguy Ndombélé. The Frenchman is back at Tottenham following a six-month loan spell at Olympique Lyonnais.

Sampdoria have parted ways with Danish talent Mikkel Damsgaard, with Premier League outfit Brentford snapping up his services on a five-year deal.

Sampdoria Sell Danish Talent Damsgaard to Brentford

August 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sampdoria have parted ways with Danish talent Mikkel Damsgaard, with Premier League outfit Brentford snapping up his services on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old passed the medicals and put pen to paper Wednesday.

The negotiation with Eintracht Frankfurt went into overtime, but Juventus managed to reach full agreement and Filip Kostic landed in Turin earlier today.

Juventus Finalize Pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt Ace

August 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The negotiation with Eintracht Frankfurt went into overtime, but Juventus reached full agreement and Filip Kostic landed in Turin earlier today for the formalities. The Bianconeri didn’t get much of a discount despite his short-term contract.

Serie A is about to lose two more talented youngsters to the Premier League as Damsgaard will join Brentford, while Udogie is close to Tottenham.

Tottenham Strike Udinese Jackpot with Udogie Transfer

August 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

The Hellas Verona youth product will be loaned back to Udinese for the 2022/23 campaign before joining Antonio Conte at Tottenham the next season.

Juventus needed to make a decision on Nicolò Fagioli this summer, and they did, as they announced yesterday to have prolonged his contract until 2026.

Fagioli Extends Contract, Juventus Weigh Other Starlets

August 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus needed to make a decision on Nicolò Fagioli before the end of the summer, and indeed they did, as they announced Wednesday to have prolonged his contract until 2026. He will be part of the roster for the 2022/2023 season.

October 20, 1985, marked an ideal passing of the Scudetto baton as Napoli received Verona at the San Paolo Stadium and disposed of them by a 5-0 score

Napoli vs Verona Throwback: The Marvelous Maradona Lob

August 11, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Hellas Verona, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

October 20, 1985, marked an ideal passing of the Scudetto baton as Napoli received Verona at the San Paolo Stadium and disposed of them by a sensational 5-0 score. Five different players made it to the scoresheet as Maradona grabbed the lion’s share with two assists and a goal that is still remembered as one of the finest ever seen in Serie A.

Spezia have completed the transfer of goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski from Fiorentina on a permanent deal, both clubs have confirmed.

Spezia Lure Goalie Dragowski Permanently from Fiorentina

August 10, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Spezia have completed the transfer of goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski from Fiorentina on a permanent deal, both clubs have confirmed. The ex-Viola shotstopper’s move to Liguria was delayed multiple times due to a few problems.

Some recent reports from England indicated that Arsenal are after Sandro Tonali and that coach Mikel Arteta indicated him as a priority signing for the final few weeks of the window.

Arsenal Not Close to Tonali, Milan Eye Gunners Backup

August 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Some recent reports from England indicated that Arsenal are after Sandro Tonali and that coach Mikel Arteta indicated him as a priority signing for the final few weeks of the window. The Gunners have been busy and have added six new players.

Roma and Nicolò Zaniolo are unlikely to agree to an extension anytime soon, which fuels speculations about a possible January exit.

Mourinho Halted Zaniolo Move to Tottenham at 11th Hour

August 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Nicolò Zaniolo was closer to joining Tottenham than imagined, but José Mourinho stepped in and convinced him to stay. His spiel seems to have broken through because the attacker is apparently off the market and will discuss a new contract.

Napoli Season Preview Serie A 2022/23 Luciano Spalletti

Serie A 2022/23 Season Preview and Predictions: Napoli

August 10, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie A 2022-2023, Tactical Trends

Ahead of the start of the Serie A 2022/23 season, we preview Napoli after a strong campaign last term saw Luciano Spalletti and his side finish in third and go through their pre-season form, transfers in and out, predicted line-up, one to watch and their season target. So, let's take a look at Napoli's 2022/23 season preview and predictions.

Nikola Milenkovic subbed off early against Juventus and will have to sit out multiple matches because of a relatively minor thigh injury.

Fiorentina Reject Arsenal Amid Milenkovic Renewal Talks

August 10, 2022 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter and Juventus target Nikola Milenkovic is a wanted man, and not only in Italy, as Arsenal are eyeing him too, according to the latest reports. However, Fiorentina have rejected the Gunners' opening bid for the big Serbian.