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Despite recently acquiring half of the shares of Atalanta, Stephen Pagliuca is part of a consortium that is trying to acquire Chelsea.

Pagliuca Committed to Atalanta amid Attempt to Buy Chelsea

April 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Despite recently acquiring half of the shares of Atalanta, Stephen Pagliuca is part of a consortium that is trying to buy Chelsea. The CEO of Bain Capital stated that the pursuit does not change the agreement with La Dea. However, the UEFA bylaws raise some questions.

Maurizio Sarri has clear ideas about how to shore up his Lazio squad. He is clamoring for reinforcements in multiple roles.

Sarri Wishful to Bring Some of His Former Players to Lazio

April 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Maurizio Sarri has clear ideas about how to shore up his Lazio squad. He is clamoring for reinforcements in multiple roles, even more so if the Biancocelesti sold Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The club would not necessarily splurge on the transfer market even if that happened.

Luka Modric is our man of the match for the second leg encounter between Real Madrid and Atalanta - player ratings

Italy Icon Praises ‘Extraordinary Footballer’ Modric After Chelsea Heroics

April 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Italy, Real Madrid

Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero was in the press box for Sky Sport Italia to cover Real Madrid’s 2nd leg encounter against Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Juventus are facing another foe in their attempt to retain Alvaro Morata, as Arsenal made an offer for him to Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal Interject Morata Talks Between Juventus and Atleti

April 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus are facing another foe in their attempt to retain Alvaro Morata, as Arsenal made an offer to Atletico Madrid. Barcelona had tried to lure him in January and continue to monitor the situation. The Bianconeri have a €35M option to buy him out, but want to spend less.

Legendary Ronaldo Recalls Failed Milan Stint: “Incredible Experience Anyway”

April 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

By the time Ronaldo made it to Milan in 2006/07, he was nearing the end of his glittering career due recurring injuries hampering his progress.

It appears to be just a matter of time until Napoli finalize the acquisition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite his transfer to Dinamo Batumi.

Napoli Rumored to Have Almost Completed Kvaratskhelia Deal

April 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

It appears to be just a matter of time until Napoli finalize the acquisition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. His transfer from Rubin Kazan to Dinamo Batumi has not affected their pursuit. He has reportedly already agreed to his next contract and taken the medicals in an undisclosed location.

Eintracht Frankfurt All But Confirm Permanent Transfer for Milan Loanee

April 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Hauge arrived from Norwegian giants Bodo/Glimt in the summer of 2020 before playing just one season in the Rossoneri colours, where he amassed 5 goals in 24 appearances.

Inter director Piero Ausilio answered a few transfer market-related questions after attending a charity event to support Ukraine.

Inter Exec Ausilio Embarks on Madrid Mission to Test Waters

April 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Inter director Piero Ausilio is currently in Madrid for the return legs of the Champions League quarter-finals and to tend to some transfer market matters. He was on the stands Real-Chelsea yesterday and will watch Atletico-Manchester City today.

It is the defense that Inter need to replenish, and their transfer market shortcomings have forced them to aim at Fiorentina stopper Nikola Milenkovic.

Milan to Shoot for Fiorentina Defender as Botman Links Linger

April 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

The Partizan Belgrade youth product is reportedly in a mismatch of terms with the Florence giants and with his contract expiring in the summer of 2023, it would make sense for Fiorentina to cash in on his services instead of seeing him leave for free at the end of next campaign.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will be one of the protagonists of the summer, and it is not a guarantee he will leave Serie A, as Juventus are after him too.

Milinkovic-Savic Would Reportedly Welcome Move to Juventus

April 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will be one of the protagonists of the summer, and it is not a guarantee he will leave Serie A, as Juventus are among the contenders. His time at Lazio appears to be coming to an end after seven years. A couple of factors play in the Bianconeri's favor.

Milan Set Sights on Lille Winger Dubbed ‘Messi of the Balkans’

April 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Dubbed as the ‘Messi of the Balkans’, the Kosovo international moved to northern France from Swiss giants FC Basel in the January transfer window for a €7m transfer fee. Lille brought him in to replace now Fiorentina froward Jonathan Ikone.

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

Sampdoria’s Mikkel Damsgaard Close to Coming Back

April 13, 2022 Nicholas Lori Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Mikkel Damsgaard is undoubtedly one of the top players in the Sampdoria squad. However, the youngster has been unable to prove his worth this year, due to a physical problem that has accompanied him since the beginning of the season.