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Juventus have acted swiftly to replace Matthijs De Ligt, as they struck a deal with Torino for Gleison Bremer. The defender seemed destined to Inter.

Bremer Drops Hint About His Preference for the Future

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market

Bremer weighed on a few Serie A opponents and his future in an interview, indicating that he has a precise tactical preference in picking his next home. “Virgil Van Dijk is the best in the world, while Kalidou Koulibaly is the top defender in Italy. I see myself as the hardest-working one."

Samir Handanovic could re-up with Inter even though they will bring in André Onana. The goalkeeper hinted that he would continue with the Nerazzurri.

Samir Handanovic Increasingly Likely to Remain at Inter

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Samir Handanovic could ink a new contract and stay at Inter even though the club has already signed André Onana. The management and the player are closer to coming to terms than in previous months, when their respective stances had stiffened up.

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri had their first meeting earlier this week to discuss their transfer market strategies for the summer.

Juventus Plot to Focus on Three Roles in the Transfer Market

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri had their first meeting to discuss their transfer market strategies for the summer earlier this week. The directors and the coach are in constant communication, but they opted for a proper sit-down to discuss the main priorities.

Roma are setting the table for a few extensions and recently had a meeting with the agent of Bryan Cristante. His contract runs through 2024.

Milan and Juventus Keep Close Tabs on Roma Contract Rebel

April 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Although the 27-year-old midfield ace has two more years left on his Giallorossi contract, both the player and the club are at loggerheads regarding a contract renewal deal that will see Cristante earn double of what he currently does.

Stefan De Vrij scored a historic win in the courtrooms over his previous representatives, the Sports Entertainment Group.

De Vrij Gets Revenge on Former Agents over Malicious Deal

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Stefan De Vrij scored a historic win over his previous representatives in the courtrooms. The Sports Entertainment Group, which arranged his move to Inter in 2018, was found guilty of an illicit commission in Amsterdam. They were not forthcoming about their agreement with the Nerazzurri.

Former Marseille Talisman Reveals Failed Milan Negotiations in 2020/21

April 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

The World Cup winner was agonizingly close to becoming a Rossoneri player in the summer of 2021, but instead chose to cross the Atlantic to join Mexican club Tigres.

Dries Mertens has acknowledged that he’s indeed leaving Napoli after refusing to do so for a few weeks, even though his contract ran out on June 30th.

Lazio Considering Going After Napoli Staple to Address Need

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Lazio will have to find another backup for Ciro Immobile in the summer, and they have shown interest in Dries Mertens. The Napoli mainstay will be out of contract at the end of the season, but Partenopei have an automatic option to extend his expiring deal.

Torino Shortlist Roma Talent to Replace Inter-Bound Bremer

April 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Torino coach Ivan Juric spent two years at Hellas Verona from June 2019 to May 2021, coinciding his stay in the 2019/20 season with Kumbulla’s emergence as a new talent.

Sassuolo risk being pillaged by the top teams in the next transfer market window. Their CEO Giovanni Carnevali commented the rumors

Sassuolo CEO Addresses Transfer Market Buzz on Their Jewels

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Sassuolo risk being pillaged by the top teams in the next transfer market window. Their CEO Giovanni Carnevali commented the rumors, starting with Giacomo Raspadori’s links to Juventus. He also weighed in on Gianluca Scamacca, Maxime Lopez, Davide Frattesi, Domenico Berardi and Hamed Traorè.

Amid their ongoing underwhelming start, Lazio have been proposed Igor Tudor should they decide to sack Sarri but turned it down.

Hellas Verona Tactician Igor Tudor Expects ‘Super Difficult’ Inter

April 7, 2022 Akhil Fisher Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Croatian coach Igor Tudor is eagerly anticipating his side’s clash against Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza on the weekend. Hellas Verona arrive on the back of a narrow 1-0 victory over Genoa, as do Inter, with the same scoreline over Juventus.

It’s a busy day for Napoli, which announced Giovanni Simeone, while Tanguy Ndombélé and Giacomo Raspadori took the medicals in Rome.

Juventus in Advanced Talks with Sassuolo Starlet for Summer Move

April 7, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus seek to take advantage of the positive relationship with Sassuolo, having recently onboarded central midfielder Manuel Locatelli from their ranks. Max Allegri envisions a different Bianconeri side by reinforcing the attack line with young talents.

Juventus are seeking a new left-back as they wish to move on from Alex Sandro. The veteran is under contract until 2023, and they prefer cashing in on him.

Juventus Actively Looking for Their Next Starting Left-Back

April 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are seeking a new left-back as they wish to move on from Alex Sandro. The veteran is under contract until 2023, and they prefer cashing in on him, at least moderately, rather than facing the risk of losing him for nothing. They are eyeing a Chelsea pair and more foreign targets.