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PSG Seek Milan Target to Replace Real Madrid-Bound Mbappe

February 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, PSG, Serie A

The name in contention for a move to the French capital is Amine Gouiri – a highly-rated French talent who is also on the radar of Milan, according to reports from France and Italy (via Le10Sport).

Juventus were dealt a bitter blow after Gianluca Mancini’s blistering 53rd minute strike proved to make a difference and hand Roma all three points.

Moise Kean Tipped to Depart Juventus Again in the Summer

February 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Moise Kean has not had much success in his second stint at Juventus, and the arrival of Dusan Vlahovic does not help. He has played less than 700 minutes and has not fully exploited them, scoring just 3 goals. The Bianconeri signed him on a two-year loan from Everton after Cristiano Ronaldo left.

Juventus are already planning their pre-season phase that is scheduled to take place after the culmination of the ongoing UEFA Nations League tournament.

Super League Trio Invite Milan for Pre-Season Friendlies in America

February 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Juventus, Real Madrid

A handful of European Super League ‘rebels’ want to arrange a series of friendlies in the United States before the start of the 2022/23 season, according to reports from ESPN. The preseason tournament is being planned by the main teams who first shelled interest in the highly-controversial Super League.

Serie A Round 26 Inter Sassuolo Scamacca

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 26: The Peasants Revolt

February 21, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

By the end of the season, if we're going to lack back and identify the most unusual weekend in the Serie A campaign, then round 26 should at the very least make it to the shortlist. So let's discuss the action while we identify the best and worst performers of the the weekend in our Tops and Flops from Serie A round 26.

With Kylian Mbappé out of their hands, at least for the moment, Real Madrid have turned their sights toward Milan’s very own forward ace, Rafael Leao.

Milan Striker Scores Major Judicial Victory in Past Case

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Rafael Leao will not have to pay a hefty fine to Sporting CP for terminating his contract and joining Lille for free in 2018. The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne sentenced that the French club should disburse €20M instead, overruling previous decisions. The Milan striker had been found guilty in previous degrees.

Despite having to go through the playoffs, Roberto Mancini is confident Italy will make it to the World Cup and maybe even win it.

Italy Coach Mancini: “Difficult Times Brings the Best Out of Us”

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Italy still need to qualify for the tournament, though. In next month’s play-offs, they first have to overcome North Macedonia, before going on to face the winner of the match between Turkey and Portugal to qualify for the big stage.

As it had become apparent for a while, Juventus will not activate their option to buy Alvaro Morata. He will head back to Atletico Madrid.

Morata “Happy” at Juventus but Barcelona Still an Option

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus will try to retain Alvaro Morata at the end of the season, but Barcelona remain in the mix for him after making a serious attempt in January. However, the Blaugrana need to come to terms with Atletico Madrid. The Bianconeri will ask for a significant discount on their option to buy him out.

Curva Nord Voice Support for Shaky Inter: “No Discouragement, No Fear”

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

The Giuseppe Meazza was overcome with insecurity as Francesco Forneau blew the final whistle. However, Inter ultras in the Curva Nord continued to cheer Simone Inzaghi’s men with without reservation.

Cagliari vs Napoli Official Lineups – Serie A Round 26

February 21, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Cagliari, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Cagliari vs Napoli clash will take place in 30 minutes at the Unipol Domus. Despite the difference between the two teams in terms of points, the challenge is on. The Casteddu are looking for a victory which has been missing for more than a month, their last game won was against Bologna on the 11th on January.

Milan are open to keeping Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but not at his current salary. They have already offered him a new deal, but he will not answer soon.

Milan Proposed Massively Reduced Contract to Aging Star

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan are open to keeping Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but not at his current salary. They have already offered him a new deal, although they do not expect to get an answer soon. They have been in talks with him and his entourage since before the end of the January window. They proposed a steep pay cut to retain until 2023.

Massimiliano Allegri addressed the first leg against Villarreal: “It is not an easy Round of 16, and we have 50 percent chances of advancing."

Juventus Not Clear Favorites versus Villarreal, Says Allegri

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Villareal

Massimiliano Allegri addressed the first leg against Villarreal: “It is not an easy Round of 16, and we have 50 percent chances of advancing. They are in good form like us. They are experienced and have a competent coach. We will have to pay attention to details and create favorable episodes. We will need to be patient and ordinate."

Five Strikers Who Failed to Shine Outside of Serie A

February 21, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Cassano argued that the career path of Fiorentina's new signing Krzysztof Piatek demonstrates the weakening level of Serie A. The Pole found some success in the past with Genoa and Milan, before struggling for goals at Hertha Berlin. But his since his January return to Serie A, the 26-year-old striker has managed to score on four occasions. Does he have a point?