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Juventus are open to selling Weston McKennie in January, but only for a sizeable fee that would help their finances and bankroll an addition.

Weston McKennie Dishes on Pirlo, Juventus and Personal Goals

February 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Weston McKennie opened up about his upbringing and his aspirations at Juventus in an interview: "Moving to Italy taught me a lot tactically, as it really is a chess game here. My next objective is to score ten goals in a season, and I think I can manage. It was a dream come true to join a great club."

Theo Hernandez Snubs Chelsea and PSG to Stick with Milan Until 2027

February 9, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A

Technical director Paolo Maldini has long known to be a fan of Hernandez, since the Frenchman’s days in the Spanish capital, now taking the step forward to secure his services for a few more years than initially slated.

Following Inter's impressive 2-0 victory over Roma, Inzaghi praised Inter in the press conference for bouncing back after their 2-1 defeat to Milan.

Inzaghi Praises Resilient Inter After Victory Over Roma

February 9, 2022 Julian Faustini Coppa Italia, Inter, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

After Inter's disappointing loss Milan over the weekend in the Derby di Milano, the Nerazzurri have managed to demonstrate resiliency as they spoiled Jose Mourinho's return to the San Siro in a convincing 2-0 victory over the Giallorossi. Following Inter's impressive performance at the Stadio San Siro, Inzaghi spoke to SportMediaset and highly praised La Beneamata for bouncing back after a heart-breaking defeat against Milan.

Inzaghi needed to see a reaction from Inter after their shocking derby loss and the Coppa Italia Quarter Final bout with Roma offered a chance for redeem

Inter vs Roma 2-0: Nerazzurri Bounce Back After Shocking Derby Loss

February 8, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Simone Inzaghi needed to see a reaction from Inter after their shocking loss in the Derby di Milano and their Coppa Italia Quarter Final bout with Roma offered a prompt chance for redeem. The Nerazzurri got the job done with a lightning-fast opener from Edin Dzeko and a spectacular screamer from Alexis Sanchez.

Sampdoria lost Manolo Gabbiadini for the rest of the season due to injury and quickly replaced him with Sebastian Giovinco.

Sampdoria Poised to Bring Former MLS Star Back to Serie A

February 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Sampdoria lost Manolo Gabbiadini for the rest of the season due to injury and quickly replaced him with Sebastian Giovinco. The striker suffered a torn ACL in the most recent game versus Sassuolo, and he will undergo surgery soon. The ex-Juventus attacker most recently played in Saudi Arabia.

Despite the confidence recently displayed by president Claudio Lotito, it is uncertain that Maurizio Sarri will remain the Lazio coach next season.

Maurizio Sarri Rips “Unsportsmanlike” Coppa Italia Format

February 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri voiced his malcontent for the Coppa Italia format. The Biancocelesti will face Milan tomorrow: “Both teams approach the match in good form. They just won the Derby, which could fuel them. We prevailed in an important game too. This cup clearly aims to televise some sides instead of others."

Best XI of Serie A Round 24: Giroud Wins It For Milan

February 8, 2022 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Juventus, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Top 11

A two-week break finally came to an end last weekend as Serie A teams were back in full action to begin the final stages of the season.

In Round 24, the 14-day football famine was ended with the biggest match …

After yet another intense fixture within this season's Round of 16 if the Coppa D'Italia, Inter have prevailed over Empoli at the San Siro.

Lega Serie A Sanction Inzaghi, Bastoni and Martinez for Milan Derby Antics

February 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Milan wing-back Hernandez received a late red card for a cynical challenge on Dumfries moments before the end of the match, prompting manager Inzaghi and the Inter staff to erupt out of anger.

Giorgio Chiellini suffered another muscular injury and will sit out multiple critical matches. The defender subbed off with 20 minutes to go versus Verona.

Juventus Veteran Defender to Miss a Few Games Due to Injury

February 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Villareal

Giorgio Chiellini suffered another muscular injury and will sit out some critical matches. The defender subbed off with 20 minutes to go versus Verona. The club announced that he sustained a low-grade left calf strain earlier today. He is expected to be out for at least three weeks.

Stefano Pioli is ready to face Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. The coach looked back at what brought them this far.

Milan and Stefano Pioli on the Same Page About the Future

February 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Stefano Pioli waxed poetic on Milan and is ready to commit long-term. “My position goes beyond my contract. I feel good here, I have a great relationship with the executives, and we work in unison.” The club reportedly share the same sentiment and the parties will negotiate a new contract at the end of the season.

José Mourinho talked to the press before facing Milan and discussed the Maitland-Niles deal, their transfer market strategyy and COVID-19.

Materazzi Expects Mourinho’s San Siro Return to be ‘Particularly Exciting’

February 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Roma, Serie A

Roma visit San Siro in the quarter-final of the Coppa Italia, as Inter prepare for the second of their four high-profile encounters, having just arrived on the back of their loss in Derby di Milano.

The mega sale of Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City could be one of the next confirmed piece of news in the Serie A transfer market

AFCON Winner Koulibaly Offered Contract Renewal Deal by Napoli

February 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

As an integral member of Luciano Spalletti’s side, the center-back is expected to stay in the south of Italy. However, nothing is set in concrete at the moment, given a trail of clubs keeping close tabs on the African champion.