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Antonio Conte visited Turin during the Winter break, not to touch base with Juventus but to spend time with his family. He's discussing a new contract.

Ex-Inter Hero Antonio Conte Awarded Best Serie A Manager in 2020/21

April 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Tottenham

Conte’s accomplishment with Inter last season was heralded with great fanaticism by the Nerazzurri faithful as the Italian led the club to their first Scudetto championship since the treble days of Jose Mourinho in 2009/10.

Italy legend Luca Toni believes Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku possesses the will of a ‘great champions’ and that he would be welcome back at Inter.

Lukaku Return to Inter Still a Long-Shot Despite His Wishes

April 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku would welcome a move back to Inter. However, the reunion is unlikely to happen due to several factors. Still, the striker is sending constant messages to the club to try to find a solution to overcome the obstacles, especially the formula and his massive wages.

Manchester United Lead Milan Giants in Race for Uruguayan Starlet

April 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Apart from West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Brighton and Hove Albion and Aston Villa are all interested in the young striker. Manchester United are also considered to be leading the race for Nunez, as per The Telegraph.

Top 10 Serie A Revelations this Season – Including Roma Teenager

April 1, 2022 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

One of the most exciting factors about the beautiful game is the discovery of new talent who emerge out of nowhere and become pillars for their clubs. Therefore, it's now time to take a closer look at the Top 10 revelations of the 2021/22 Serie A season.

Milan are preparing for a busy summer, where they will be active in the transfer market. They are set to get a cash infusion from previous moves.

Milan Set to Get Transfer Market Boost from Former Misfits

April 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan are preparing for a busy summer, where they will be active in the transfer market. While winning the Scudetto would have a significant windfall, they will likely receive a decent cash infusion from fringe moves. They could get up to €20M from players not currently on the roster.

Roma have identified Gonçalo Guedes as the right piece to their frontline, and they have serious ammunition to facilitate the negotiation with Valencia.

Roma Step Up Their Interest in Highly-Rated Valencia Forward

April 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market, Valencia

Roma have identified Gonçalo Guedes as the right piece for their frontline. They have serious ammunition to facilitate the negotiation with Valencia. The winger has one year left on his deal and will not extend it. While his price tag is significant, the Giallorossi have a few aspects going in their favor.

Chelsea Legend Terry Remembers Antonio Conte with Great Fondness

April 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Premier League, Serie A

The Chelsea icon remembers Conte with great fondness, despite him leaving his boyhood club at the end of the 2016/17 season after Chelsea won their sixth and most recent Premier League.

Ivorian ace Franck Kessie will finally say goodbye to Milan after leading the midfield line for five straight years, registering 224 caps for the Rossoneri.

Busquets Welcomes Kessié to Barcelona, Milan Pursuing Heir

April 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

While Barcelona have not officially announced the signing of Franck Kessié, it is no secret that he will join on a Bosman move. The midfielder reportedly already penned his new contract last week. President Joan Laporta hinted at it, while Sergio Busquets was more explicit.

Andrea Cambiaso will be a hot commodity in the summer, and Napoli will be among the contenders. He has just one year left on his contract with Genoa.

Agent Corroborates Napoli Interest in Genoa Young Fullback

March 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Andrea Cambiaso will be a hot commodity in the summer, and Napoli will be among the contenders. He has just one year left on his contract with Genoa. Therefore, his evaluation remains low despite an impressive first season in Serie A. His agent confirmed the buzz in an interview.

Saturday's Serie A encounter between Lazio and Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico will offer the hosts an opportunity to redeem themselves to the fans

Lazio vs Sassuolo Preview and Prediction – Serie A Round 31

March 31, 2022 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Sassuolo

Saturday's Serie A encounter between Lazio and Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico will offer the hosts an opportunity to redeem themselves to the fans. Mauricio Sarri's men succumbed to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Roma on the stroke of March's international break, casting further doubt on their top-six credentials.

Tammy Abraham is drawing significant interest from the Premier League, but Roma have no intention of letting him go and he is keen on staying.

Return to England on the Cards for Abraham Following Manchester Interest

March 31, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

The fact that Chelsea can re-buy him for much less the year after might tempt Roma to offload their performing star in the summer, especially with the financial implications due to pandemic-related losses that has marred the capital club.

Juventus won’t have Danilo, who suffered a thigh strain while on international duties, and Federico Chiesa remains iffy for Sunday’s clash with Milan.

Allegri Confirms Real Madrid Links Before Juventus Comeback

March 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Massimiliano Allegri was about to take over Real Madrid before Andrea Agnelli talked him into returning to Juventus after a two-year hiatus: “I needed such break, which went well, COVID-19 aside. I had done 18 seasons as a player and 16 as a gaffer without catching my breath.”