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Bologna midfield prodigy Mattias Svanberg has the eyes of top club on him, but it is Napoli who are making advances despite the differences in valuation.

Inter Join Tottenham and Milan in Race for Bologna Starlet

January 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Inter are among the teams keeping tabs on Bologna midfielder Mattias Svanberg. He has recently been rumored to be on Tottenham and Milan's radar as well. The Felsinei will soon have a key meeting with his agent to discuss an extension, since he has only 18 months left on his contract.

Fiorentina are on the brink of reaching an agreement to acquire Krzysztof Piatek. They are finalizing the terms of the deal with Hertha Berlin.

Fiorentina in Advanced Talks to Bring Piatek Back to Italy

January 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina are on the brink of reaching an agreement to acquire Krzysztof Piatek. They are finalizing the terms of the deal with Hertha Berlin. The Viola will bring him in on loan with option to buy. It does not appear the addition will affect the short-term future of Dusan Vlahovic.

Roma have opened talks with Porto to sign Sergio Oliveira on loan. The Giallorossi have been searching for a midfielder since last summer, and he was already among the options.

Roma Make Move for Porto Veteran to Shore Up Midfield

January 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have opened talks with Porto to sign Sergio Oliveira on loan. The Giallorossi have been searching for a midfielder since last summer, and he was already among the options. The clubs are discussing a loan with option to buy. Fiorentina had unsuccessfully pursued him last summer.

Four Serie A matches will not take place today because of COVID-19. Salernitana, Udinese, Bologna and Torino are dealing with team-wide outbreaks.

Serie A Not Stopping Despite COVID-19 Surge, Tweaks Rules

January 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A

Four Serie A matches will not take place today because of COVID-19. Salernitana, Udinese, Bologna and Torino are dealing with team-wide outbreaks. Verona, Sassuolo, Milan and Napoli have had multiple recent cases. The League council reunited yesterday and decided to forge ahead with no postponements.

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 20 Expected Lineups – COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc

January 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Udinese, Venezia

It has been a rough start of 2022 for Serie A, with COVID-19 hitting most sides. The League is hell-bent on not postponing matches, and so the slate is untouched so far. The decisions by the local health authorities loom on multiple matches. Milan and Roma will collide, while Juventus will host Napoli.

Juventus vs Napoli Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 20

January 5, 2022 Julian Faustini Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The return of the Serie A on Thursday concludes with a captivating fixture as fifth-place Juventus prepare to host fourth-place Napoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Here is a preview of the fixture between the two Serie A giants along with the predicted starting lineups.

Inter and Juventus were reportedly on the trail on of Ramy Bensebaini in previous months, but Borussia Dortmund are currently in the lead to capture him.

Inter Interested in Signing Borussia Moenchengladbach Duo

January 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matthias Ginter is not the only Borussia Moenchengladbach player Inter are after. They are eyeing also Ramy Bensebaini, whom they consider a quality alternative to their other targets for the left flank. Under the right circumstances, they could make a move to sign him in January already.

Milan vs Roma Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 20

January 5, 2022 Julian Faustini AC Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Serie A resumes back in action with an exhilarating fixture Thursday evening as sixth-placed Roma are set to face off against second-place Milan at the historical Stadio San Siro. Without further ado, it's time to preview the exciting clash and dive into the the expected lineups of both teams.

Milan plan to follow up the recent meeting with the agents of Randal Kolo Muani with an offer to sign him from Nantes in January.

Milan Accelerate Their Interest in Nantes Center-Forward

January 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan plan to follow up the recent meeting with the agents of Randal Kolo Muani with an offer to sign him from Nantes in January. The Rossoneri had primarily set their sights on him for a Bosman move at the end of the season, but other sides are after him as well, which could speed up the timetable.

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

Mourinho Drops Transfer Market Hints Ahead of Milan Clash

January 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

José Mourinho talked to the press before facing Milan and discussed the Maitland-Niles deal, their transfer market strategy and COVID-19. The Portuguese gaffer was asked whether there are some sides he would not coach and updated on the status of Patricio and Pellegrini.

Coach Massimiliano Allegri touched on a few topics before the clash with Napoli and addressed the future of Alvaro Morata.

Allegri Says Morata Will Stay in Presser Before Napoli Match

January 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Coach Massimiliano Allegri touched on a few topics before the clash with Napoli. He addressed the future of Alvaro Morata: “He will not leave and will stay with great enthusiasm." The gaffer ruled out Leonardo Bonucci and shared his opinion on the January transfer market window.

Dusan Vlahovic seemed to offer an opening to signing a new deal with Fiorentina in his most recent remarks, but the club is not buying it.

Fiorentina Dismiss Vlahovic Overture, Start Seeking Heir

January 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dusan Vlahovic seemed to offer an opening to signing a new deal with Fiorentina in his most recent remarks, but the club is not buying it. The Viola management are well aware that he will not extend his contract and will depart next summer and has started to look for an adequate replacement.