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Roma added Remo Freuler to their list of targets to strengthen the midfield. The Giallorossi have opened talks with the entourage of the Atalanta mainstay.

Roma Tracking Atalanta Centerpiece to Bolster the Midfield

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have added Remo Freuler to their long list of targets to strengthen the midfield. The Giallorossi have opened talks with the entourage of the Atalanta mainstay. They inquired about whether he has an interest in leaving Bergamo after seven years.

Dries Mertens has acknowledged that he’s indeed leaving Napoli after refusing to do so for a few weeks, even though his contract ran out on June 30th.

Mertens Waiting for Napoli Call on Contract Extension

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Dries Mertens is in the same situation as Lorenzo Insigne, as his contract with Napoli is up in a few months, but his extension is not getting as much fanfare. The player addressed it in an interview: “We will see about it because you have to be in two to reach an agreement."

Legendary Mazzola Backs Inzaghi to Join Exclusive List of Inter Managers

December 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

If Inzaghi does manage to win the Scudetto, he will join an exclusive club of three other managers to do so in their first season in charge of Inter.

Roma have already signed a midfielder, but a couple of exits could lead to another addition to the role. They remain in the race for Boubacar Kamara.

Manchester United Defy Milan and Juventus for OM Starlet

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Juventus have been after Olympique Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara for some time, and now they have to deal with a strong foe in Manchester United. Both teams could use a midfielder, but the 22-year-old does not appear to be a viable January due to his club's unwillingness to sell.

Serie A-linked Duo Omitted From Barcelona's La Liga Opener

Ex-Inter Midfielder Touted for Serie A Return from Barcelona

December 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A

It was at Anfield where he earned praise for scoring spectacular curling long rangers and the blitzing past defences with surgical close control.

Massimiliano Allegri previewed the Cagliari game: “It is a delicate one because of the upcoming vacations, but it will not be an easy tilt."

Allegri Addresses De Ligt and January Before Facing Cagliari

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Massimiliano Allegri previewed the Cagliari game: “It is a delicate one because of the upcoming vacations, and everybody is looking forward to getting some rest. But it matters a lot. The Sardinians do not deserve to be so low in the standings seeing their roster and especially their attack."

The final Serie A weekend before the Christmas break is over and teams will be looking to improve their positions ahead of the final fixture of 2021.

Best XI of Serie A Round 18: Five Star Performance from Inter

December 20, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Top 11, Udinese

The final Serie A weekend before the Christmas break is over and teams will be looking to improve their positions ahead of the final fixture of 2021 this midweek.

In Round 18, all eyes were on the key battle between …

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 18: Mourinho Outwits Gasperini

December 20, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Roma and Napoli both came away with valuable wins from their trips to the North, at the expense of their respective Lombardian hosts. These results allowed Inter to extend their lead at the top of the table to four points and officially crown themselves as the unofficial "Winter Champions". So let's check out all the tops and flops from Serie A round 18.

Inter Shortlist Serie A Shotstopper as Andre Onana Alternative

December 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Ajax, Barcelona, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

The Nerazzurri already have conducted advanced negotiations for Andre Onana, in spite of the recent developments linking Dragowski to Giuseppe Meazza.

Napoli plan to replace Kostas Manolas in January with another reliable defender. The Greek center-back secured a move back to Olympiacos last week

Napoli Searching For a Defender Following Manolas Farewell

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, everton, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli plan to replace Kostas Manolas with a reliable defender in January. The Greek center-back secured a move to Olympiacos last week, leaving the Partenopei short-handed in the back. The Partenopei can not spend much and are looking for somebody on loan with option to buy.

Porto Employ ‘Fortune-Teller’ Tactics Ahead of Lazio Encounter

December 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Lazio, Porto, Serie A

As Lazio play Porto in the Europa League Round of 32, an amazing revelation has emerged regarding the Portuguese club’s stance ahead of the tie.

Matthijs De Ligt might not stay at Juventus for the long haul, especially if they did not qualify for the Champions League, as suggested by Mino Raiola.

Raiola Hints at Matthijs De Ligt Departing Juventus

December 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matthijs De Ligt might not stay at Juventus for the long haul, especially if they did not qualify for the Champions League. His agent Mino Raiola stated that: “He is ready for the next step, and I believe he thinks it too.” The 22-year-old is under contract with the Old Lady until 2024.