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Lautaro Martinez held a press conference after returning to practice following the World Cup, commenting on the Argentina triumph and Inter.

Lautaro Martinez Agent Quiets Incessant Transfer Buzz

May 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez is once again drawing plenty of interest, but his agent does not foresee him moving: “Sometimes the press talks about his departure. However, he is fully focusing on Inter, on winning the title and preparing for the World Cup."

Fiorentina signed two strikers in January, Krzysztof Piatek and Arthur Cabral, but they have not ceased tracking Augustin Alvarez.

Serie A Heavyweights Tag Uruguay Talent for Summer Move

May 3, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market, Uruguay

The 20-year-old’s contract at his youth club expires in the summer of 2024, but it is likely that one of Milan, Inter or Fiorentina might snap him up before the end of this year.

Milan met with part of the Rafael Leao camp Tuesday. Still, the summit was inconclusive at best. The renewal is far from imminent.

Milan Quickly Turn Down Opening PSG Offer for Leao

May 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao has been the most consistent Milan attacker this season. He is drawing interest, but the club is ready to re-engage in the extension talks to make sure he stays put. His legal battle with Sporting CP and the Investcorp takeover have slowed things down.

Bryan Cristante has some important suitors and is clamoring for an extension, but Roma plan for him to be part of the squad next season.

Roma Working to Keep Cristante amid Transfer Chatter

May 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Bryan Cristante has some important suitors and is clamoring for an extension, but Roma plan for him to be part of the squad next season. The midfielder has earned the trust of José Mourinho, who considers him untouchable.

Ancelotti has taken account of the illegal betting case that has rocked calcio, with Tonali, Fagioli and Zaniolo all in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

From Parma to Real Madrid: Ranking Carlo Ancelotti Coaching Tenures

May 3, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, everton, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Carlo Ancelotti his coaching career as an assistant for Arrigo Sacchi who was in charge of the Italian national team at the time, before enjoying a successful spell at Serie B side Reggiana. Ancelotti then got his first major gig at Parma, and the rest as they say, is history. So let's rank the 62-year-old's major coaching tenures, based on the success found at each club.

Milinkovic-Savic’s Agent Rubbishes Transfer Reports Talks: “It’s Great Fake News”

May 3, 2022 Akhil Fisher Lazio, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Having been continually linked with a departure from Lazio, especially to the Red Devils and the Parisians, Milinkovic-Savic has been popping up in British, French and Italian reports every now and then.

Cagliari have officially sacked Walter Mazzarri and promoted Primavera coach Alessandro Agostini. The Sardinians pulled the same move as Venezia.

Cagliari Pick Youth Coach Agostini to Replace Mazzarri

May 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Cagliari have officially sacked Walter Mazzarri and promoted Primavera coach Alessandro Agostini. The Sardinians pulled the same move as Venezia, which elevated Andrea Soncin to substitute Paolo Zanetti last week. It is their second coaching change of the season.

With a lengthy second half of the season underway, Chelsea are eager to bolster their squad depth as they monitor Inter's Croatian wing-back, Ivan Perisic.

Inter Set to Extend Veteran Wingback’s Stay Despite Turkish Offer

May 3, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

His contract at Inter expires at the end of the season, and the club will have to act fast to offer a renewal deal in order to wade off interest from interested clubs.

Leonardo Bonucci addressed the 2021-2022 campaign for Juventus: “There is some regret because we dropped a lot of points."

Bonucci Discusses His Milan Transfer, Vlahovic and More

May 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Leonardo Bonucci addressed the 2021-2022 campaign for Juventus: “There is some regret because we dropped a lot of points. We could have been in the running for the Scudetto with just two or three more. Mistakes can happen during a transitional phase."

Lautaro Martinez has gotten out of a scoring slump in the last and paced Inter against Spezia and the Coppa Italia Derby.

Arsenal Accentuate Interest in Inter Marksman Martinez

May 3, 2022 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Inter, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Il Toro’s departure would undoubtedly bring in the required finances into Inter’s coffers, but the uncertainty of the player and the club’s stance on the matter remains.

Fiorentina have been held back by the blunders of their goalkeepers in recent fixtures, and the management will attempt to bring in a new starter.

Fiorentina Show Interest in Three Italian Goalkeepers

May 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Fiorentina have been held back by the blunders of their goalkeepers in recent fixtures, and the management will attempt to bring in a new starter in the summer. Bartlomiej Dragowski and Pietro Terracciano had key errors in the clashes with Juventus and Milan.

In 1995, Carlo Ancelotti, aged 36, started his managerial career at Serie B side Reggiana. He led the Granata to an immediate promotion to the top-flight

The Carlo Ancelotti Early Coaching Days at Reggiana

May 3, 2022 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In the summer of 1995, Carlo Ancelotti, aged 36, started his managerial career at Serie B side Reggiana. He led the Granata to an immediate promotion to the top-flight, but not before coming close to getting the boot only two months into his first job.