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Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Champions League Final Preview & Line-ups

May 27, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spanish Football

Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool will meet La Liga champions Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday 28 May at the Stade de France, Paris. Six-time winners Liverpool and 13-time winners Real Madrid will go head-to-head in a repeat of the 2018 Champions League final. So, let's delve into our preview here as we take a look at the history between the two sides, their routes to the final and predicted line-ups.

Juventus are seeking new pieces to shore up their midfield and have opened contacts for Enzo Fernandez, who fully broke out this season.

Juventus Set Sights on River Plate Midfield Sensation

May 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus are seeking new pieces to shore up their midfield and have opened contacts for Enzo Fernandez. The River Plate youngster has fully broken out this season. He has a €20M release clause in his contract, with taxes adding €5M to the fee.

Milan director Paolo Maldini admitted the difficulties but urged to avoid panicking following the large defeat to Lazio Tuesday.

Maldini Spills the Beans on Ibrahimovic, Leao and Origi

May 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan director Paolo Maldini offered candid remarks after the Scudetto: “We did not play with speed and technique this time, but with the right mindset and my values. The common denominator was the passion for Milan and football.”

Amid Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala’s farewells from Juventus, Federico Bernardeschi was a forgotten figure, but he is leaving too and Napoli are keen.

Napoli Finalize Two Signings, Lay Eyes on Bernardeschi

May 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Amid the publicity of Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala’s farewells from Juventus, Federico Bernardeschi was a forgotten figure, as he is also leaving the club after five seasons of service come June, Napoli have touched base with his agent.

Fiorentina center-forward Christian Kouamé is set to leave the club once again following last season’s loan spell at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League.

Fiorentina and Atalanta Considering Swap of Loanees

May 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Fiorentina and Atalanta are in the early stages of discussing a swap to address each other’s needs. The Viola are in the hunt for a new starting goalkeeper. Instead, the Bergamaschi are always willing to add to their frontline.

‘Flying Dutchman’ Robin Van Persie was a joy to watch at his fruitful best, registering unforgettable stints across Europe.

Dutch Legend Van Persie Reveals Lost Serie A Opportunity

May 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Netherlands, Serie A, Transfer Market

‘Flying Dutchman’ Robin Van Persie was a joy to watch at his fruitful best, registering unforgettable stints across Europe – from Arsenal and Manchester United to Feyenoord and Fenerbahce. He disclosed that he was close to moving to Serie A.

Inter were recently offered Henrikh Mkhitaryan by his agents. They quickly followed it up with a competitive contract offer.

Inter Currently Seen as Frontrunners for Roma Veteran

May 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Inter were recently offered Henrikh Mkhitaryan by his agents. They quickly followed it up with a competitive contract offer. Roma trail in the race despite José Mourinho’s plea to keep the veteran, who had a large role during the season.

With Dries Mertens in a contractual limbo regarding his future, Napoli have turned their attention to Udinese ace Gerard Deulofeu.

Napoli Interested in Acquiring Udinese Star Deulofeu

May 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

With Dries Mertens in a contractual limbo and Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri hot on his ex-player’s trail to lure him to the Stadio Olimpico, Napoli have already begun shortlisting candidates to replace the Belgian veteran, such as Gerard Deulofeu.

Atalanta youth product Mario Carnesecchi has made all the waves in the books of Lazio, after an impressive push to Serie A with Cremonese last season.

Lazio Keen on Purchasing Budding Atalanta Goalkeeper

May 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Lazio are in the market for a new starting goalkeeper, and Marco Carnesecchi has surpassed the other options on their shortlist. Thomas Strakosha will depart at the end of his expiring contract. The Biancocelesti have cast a wide net to fill the void.

Juventus are looking for somebody who could back up Dusan Vlahovic and have laid their eyes on Olivier Giroud for the position.

Juventus Coach Allegri Asks for Milan Veteran Giroud

May 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Despite signing Serbian talent Dusan Vlahovic in the winter transfer window, Juventus are looking for more reinforcements to boost the frontline and want a striker to act as the former Fiorentina man’s number two, a role that would suit Olivier Giroud.

Gleison Bremer will be a hot commodity in the summer, but his price tag might not spike due to a release clause in his revised contract.

Inter and Tottenham Target Has Future Release Clause

May 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Gleison Bremer will be a hot commodity in the summer, but his price tag might not spike due to a release clause in his revised contract. It does not come into effect in the upcoming window, but it could still have an impact on his fee.

Al-Hilal have lodged a large offer for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and he and the club are seriously mulling it. The Saudi club has met Lazio’s price tag.

Brozovic, Milinkovic-Savic or Tonali: Who Is the Top Serie A Midfielder?

May 26, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

After witnessing one of the most thrilling campaigns in recent memory, the Cult of Calcio is paying homage for the best performers in every playing position. In the third installment, we pick the best midfielder in Serie A this season, and truth to be told, the choice is anything but easy.