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Power Ranking All Serie A Clubs Ahead of the New Season

August 12, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Even though the transfer session can still provide some unexpected twists and turns between now and the end of the month, it's time embarrass ourselves by handing our own predictions for the final table ahead of the first kickoff, which will obviously be proven wrong come May.

Carlo Ancelotti is looking forward to the beginning of the new season, especially Serie A. He thinks Roma have strengthened leaps and bounds under Mourinho.

Ancelotti Praises Roma and Mourinho, Pictures Serie A Season

August 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Fresh from his UEFA Super Cup win against Eintracht Frankfurt, Carlo Ancelotti is looking forward to the beginning of the new European season, especially the Serie A. He believes that his former club Roma have strengthened leaps and bounds under Mourinho this summer transfer window.

Juventus furthered the contacts for Memphis Depay in the last few days, but his arrival is not imminent. The parties are close to an agreement.

Juventus Concoct Kean Swap as Depay Talks Continue

August 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus furthered the contacts for Memphis Depay, but they might have to wait to bring in the striker. The parties are closing in on an agreement from an economic standpoint. But the attacker asked for a few days to better evaluate the landscape and weigh his options.

Inter unveiled their new jersey in the Gae Aulenti square in Milan Thursday, and a few of their stars took the floor, with Lukaku being the most vocal.

Lecce vs Inter Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 1

August 12, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

The 2022/23 Serie A campaign gets underway on Saturday as last season's runners-up Inter take a trip to Stadio Via del Mare to meet newly-promoted Lecce. After surrendering the Scudetto to arch-rivals Milan in 2021/22, the Nerazzurri are hellbent on reclaiming domestic supremacy this term.

Inter will not spend much for a new defender if Milan Skriniar stays, and Francesco Acerbi has resurfaced as a solution to add depth to the rearguard.

Inter Focusing on Three Names for Final Summer Move

August 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter will not spend much for a new defender with Milan Skriniar staying, and Francesco Acerbi has resurfaced as a readymade solution to add depth to the rearguard. The Nerazzurri will try to sign Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund for cheap first, but the odds of succeeding are slim.

Stefano Pioli previewed the upcoming Milan season and discussed a few of his players in an interview, starting with Charles De Ketelaere.

Milan vs Udinese Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 1

August 12, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Udinese

Defending champions Milan will take on last season's bottom-half strugglers Udinese in a curtain-raising 2022/23 Serie A fixture at San Siro. Saturday's encounter in Lombardy marks the beginning of Rossoneri's bid to win back-to-back league crowns for the first time in the 21st century.

Two-time Scudetto winner Claudio Garella has passed away today at age 67 due to a heart condition. The goalkeeper starred in two legendary campaigns.

Iconic Verona and Napoli Goalie Garella Passes Away

August 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A

Two-time Scudetto winner Claudio Garella has passed away today at age 67 due to a heart condition. The goalkeeper starred in two of the most legendary campaigns in the history of Serie A, with Verona in 1984/1985 and with Diego Armando Maradona’s Napoli two years later.

Sandro Tonali is officially a Newcastle United player. The Premier League had struck a deal with Milan a while back but had to wait to finalize it.

Milan Ace Tonali Unfazed by Serie A Chatter Ahead of New Season

August 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan midfield ace Sandro Tonali is unfazed by the chatter ahead of the new Serie A season. Many have regarded Inter and Juventus to be frontrunners for the next Scudetto title. However, the Brescia youth product is least interested in predictions.

Napoli and Sassuolo have reduced the gap in their valuations of Giacomo Raspadori, while Keylor Navas has become the frontrunner for the goal.

Napoli Get Closer to Sassuolo Starlet and to PSG Goalie

August 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, PSG, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli and Sassuolo have reduced the gap in their valuations of Giacomo Raspadori, but further talks are necessary to strike a deal, while Keylor Navas has become the frontrunner over Kepa Arrizabalaga to be the next starting goalkeeper. The negotiation with PSG for Fabian Ruiz is continuing at a slow pace.

Club Brugge director Vincent Mannaert has spilled the beans on the extensive talks that saw De Ketelaere leave his boyhood club for the Milan shirt.

Club Brugge CEO Reveals Details Behind De Ketelaere Deal

August 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Charles De Ketelaere joined Milan after a transfer saga that extended over the summer. Club Brugge director Vincent Mannaert has spilled the beans on the extensive negotiations that eventually saw the talented playmaker leave his boyhood club for the prestigious Rossoneri shirt.

Eintracht Frankfurt didn’t have to look far to find a replacement for Kostic, as it will come directly from Juventus, as Luca Pellegrini will join on loan.

Juventus Fullback Set to Move to Eintracht Frankfurt

August 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Eintracht Frankfurt didn’t have to look far to find a replacement for Filip Kostic, as it will come directly from Juventus: Luca Pellegrini will take the medicals later today. He will join on a straight loan, and the clubs and his camp are ironing out the final details.

PSG Return for Milan Talent Leao But Man United Star is Priority

August 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

PSG are ready to return for Portuguese talent Rafael Leao after having pursued him earlier in the summer. Regardless, Milan do not want to sell their prized possession and in turn want to offer him a contract extension.