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Inter Look to Reinvest Achraf Hakimi Money in Signing Sassuolo Forward

Juventus Identify Dybala Heir, Expected to Miss Out on Scamacca

February 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A

Juventus have reportedly identified the heir to Paulo Dybala in the Bianconeri jersey. The Argentine playmaker is bound to leave Allianz Stadium at the end of the season, when his contract expires.

Denzel Dumfries needed some time to adjust to Serie A, but he turned things around: “The last few months have been fun but intense."

Dumfries Candid About Early Struggles, Names Inter Model

February 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Denzel Dumfries needed some time to adjust to Serie A, but he turned things around: “The last few months have been fun but intense. Everything was new. Since the beginning, I tried to understand how to stay in such a big club. The PK against Juventus was the toughest moment, while the goal against Roma a watershed."

Milan had to settle with signing just Marko Lazetic in January and delayed the chase of multiple targets to the summer, when they will have a bigger budget.

Milan to Try Again to Snatch January Targets in the Summer

February 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan had to settle with signing just Marko Lazetic in January and delayed the chase of multiple targets to the summer. The Rossoneri did not have a big budget and were mostly looking for additions on loan with option to buy. The situation will change at the end of the season, when money will not be as tight.

AFCON 2021: Hosts Cameroon Well-Placed to Win Showpiece

February 2, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Africa Cup, Africa Cup 2019, Serie A

After dispatching The Gambia in the AFCON Quarter Finals, Cameroon now have it all to do against record winners Egypt in Thursday’s Semi-Final in Yaoundé.

Former Inter President Moratti on Zamparini, Recoba, and Mourinho

February 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Venezia

The former Nerazzurri president spoke on a number of topics, including the memories of a young on-loan Alvaro Recoba helping Zamparini-owned Venezia escape relegation in 1998/99, among other topics.

Fiorentina Chief Commisso Repels Vlahovic Transfer Criticism

February 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A

Vlahovic moved to Turin in a high-profile €80m deal that infuriated the Fiorentini, as they accused Commisso and Vlahovic of being greedy for the finances involved. Instead, the club president believes that the transfer operation was an excellent deal.

Behind the Failed Transfer of Nahitan Nandez at Juventus

February 1, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Cagliari, Calciomercato, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Despite seeming on the verge of leaving Cagliari multiple times during this past transfer market, Nahitan Nandez ultimately stayed put and remained in Sardinia. The Bianconeri wanted the Uruguay international on loan with an option to buy. They also proposed to add Brazilian youngster Kaio Jorge to the deal.

Juventus Line Up Two Azzurri Stars in Case Dybala Bolted

February 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

After a grand January, Juventus will shift their focus to a few contract extensions and will look to reach agreement with Paulo Dybala. The Bianconeri spent €95M in January, trailing only Newcastle across Europe. And they ready for more investments if the Argentinian star departs. They laid their eyes on two Italian attackers.

Cheap Defensive Alternatives Emerge for Milan in June

February 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Porto, Serie A

Milan failed to reinforce their defence this transfer window – the one position that seemed the most important to strengthen, especially given the absentees in the back for the Rossoneri.

Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino is stepping down and explained his reasoning in a letter to the teams. The official often clashed with a few sides over the handling of some matters.

Serie A Head Dal Pino Hands Over His Resignation Letter

February 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino is stepping down and explained his reasoning in a letter to the teams. The official often clashed with a few sides over the handling of some matters. He cited personal reasons as the main driving factor behind his decision, as he recently decided to move to California.

Calcio Pays Tribute to the Legacy of Ex-Palermo Patron Zamparini

February 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Palermo, Serie A, Venezia

Zamparini was well-known for his radical decision-making, especially regarding coaches, as Palermo sifted through a staggering 40 managerial changes during his period of directorship.

Napoli will have to replace Lorenzo Insigne next summer and see Adnan Januzaj as a strong candidate for the job. He has a few months left on his deal.

Napoli Interested in Real Sociedad Star on Expiring Contract

February 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Napoli will have to replace Lorenzo Insigne next summer and see Adnan Januzaj as a strong candidate for the job. The Partenopei do not plan to splurge, though. The Belgian attacker could be a bargain since he will be a free agent at the end of the season.