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While Napoli dropped out of the title race, they have almost sealed the Champions League qualification, which will foot their transfer market.

Napoli Searching For Midfielders in the Serie A Market

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

While Napoli are on the verge of dropping out of the title race, they have almost clinched the Champions League qualification, which will give them decent ammunition in the transfer market. They will have to make multiple moves in the summer.

Roma Financially Profit Off Champions League Qualification for Inter

April 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Dzeko was brought in by the Nerazzurri on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 to replace former striker Romelu Lukaku, taking advantage of which the ex-Wolfsburg striker has made his mark already, bagging 17 goals in 44 caps for the reigning Italian champions so far.

José Mourinho once again surprised with his selection and tactics in Inter-Roma, and his gamble fully paid off, benching Abraham and using Dybala instead.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 34: Inter Overwhelm Mourinho

April 26, 2022 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

In the two battles between the Milanese and the Romans, the northern city came out on top, as the epic Scudetto battle between of the crosstown rivals lives on, while Salernitana shocked the world by beating Fiorentina as they continue to tease an extraordinary escape. So here are the best and worst performers of the weekend in our tops and flops of Serie A round 34.

Pogba exits Manchester United after Juventus complete a transfer masterstroke by getting him back to Turin for free after selling him for €105M in 2016.

Juventus Trail Two European Heavyweights in Pogba Race

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba is poised to depart Manchester United for a second time, but his return to Juventus is unlikely. The midfielder will leave at the end of his expiring contract. Rather than the Bianconeri, Real Madrid and PSG are the frontrunners to capture him on a free transfer.

Milan Enter Transfer Race for Highly-Rated Manchester City Wing Wizard

April 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan’s presence only spices up the transfer race for the highly-rated winger, who is in the form of his life, bagging 23 goals and 8 assists in 42 appearances for the current English champions this season.

Francesco Acerbi has once again come under fire, and his Lazio stay might be coming to an end. The center-back had a baffling blunder against Milan.

Embattled Acerbi Hopeful for Inter Reunion with Inzaghi

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

Francesco Acerbi has once again come under fire, and his Lazio stay might be coming to an end. The center-back had a baffling blunder against Milan, gifting the opponents a late game-winner. He was pictured laughing after it, which drew the ire of the fans,

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, though.

Change in Milan Ownership Imminent as Investcorp Scheme 10-Year Plan

April 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Bahrain-based outfit Investcorp are to finalize the acquisition of the club by the end of the month from Elliott Management, given that there no obstacles in negotiating terms on Milan’s €1.1 billion valuation.

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the national team in Wembley."

Chiellini Announces Retirement from International Duties

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the Azzurri in Wembley, where I reached the peak of my international career. It will certainly be my last match with the them. It is time to let the youngsters play."

Sassuolo vs Juventus Player Ratings: Kean the Super-Sub

April 25, 2022 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

While the two sides appeared to have settled for a draw, Moise Kean played the super-sub role by snatching a late winner that puts the Old Lady on the cusp of Champions League qualification. So here are our player ratings for the encounter between Sassuolo and Juventus.

Real Madrid Tactician Ancelotti Praises Serie A Duel: “May Milan Win”

April 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan came from two goals down to oust Lazio 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico, a victory Ancelotti reflects upon, saying that there hasn’t been quite a tussle as the current one for the tittle for a long time.

Antonio Conte Points Out England Weak Spots Ahead of Euro 2020 Final

PSG Aim to Onboard Ex-Inter Manager Conte Despite Ligue 1 Success

April 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte’s departure from Spurs will arrive as a shock and moreover, reports indicate that that onboarding the Italian might pave way for the North London club to bring back Pochettino into their ranks.

Milan are scouring the market for a central midfielder and added Olympique Lyonnais’ Maxence Caqueret to their shortlist.

Milan Take an Interest in Olympique Lyonnais Midfielder

April 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan are scouring the market for a central midfielder and added Olympique Lyonnais’ Maxence Caqueret to their shortlist. The Rossoneri will lose Franck Kessié, who will join Barcelona on a free transfer. They are having trouble coming to terms with Renato Sanches.