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Diogo Dalot was linked with a Serie A return for the umpteenth transfer market window in a row, but he ultimately extended his contract with Manchester United.

Roma Ready to Accelerate Their Pursuit of Manchester United Outcast

December 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are reportedly ready to accelerate their pursuit of Manchester United misfit Diogo Dalot in the upcoming January transfer window. Per Italian publication, Gazzetta dello Sport, the Giallorossi manager Jose Mourinho has informed the club's technical director Tiago Pinto over his intention to land the Portuguese full-back this winter.

Genoa vs Juventus Throwback: A Playoff for the UEFA Cup

December 4, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

For one season only, the capital of Italian football was not Milan or Turin. The 1990/91 Serie A campaign is remembered as the season when both Genoa clubs went above and beyond. Genoa ended their remarkable run at home against Juventus in a game that turned into an authentic playoff to grab a spot in the UEFA Cup.

Napoli vs Atalanta Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 16

December 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Saturday's Serie A action rounds off with a mouth-watering showdown between pacesetters Napoli and fourth-placed Atalanta at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Sat five points below the Partenopei going into this round, La Dea are aware a potential win in this top-four six-pointer would prove their title credentials.

Roma vs Inter Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 16

December 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Familiar foes are set to trade tackles in Saturday's blockbuster Serie A fixture as Roma and Inter go head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpico. It will be an emotional reunion for the Giallorossi head coach Jose Mourinho, who led the Nerazzurri to the famous triplet back in 2010.

Napoli Add Another Name to Shortlist for Left-Back Role

December 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Even though injuries are piling up for Napoli, their plans for January are unlikely to change. The Partenopei will at most sign a left-back or eventually replace those who leave. Now that Kalidou Koulibaly is out for a while, they probably will not sell Kostas Manolas to Olympiakos.

Badiashile and Omeragic on Milan Radar for Center Back Position

December 3, 2021 Neelabhra Roy AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan are looking at potential options at the back with Monaco's Benoit Badiashile and Zurich's Becir Omeragic catching their attention

Genoa Among Clubs Interested in Miranchuk Signature

December 3, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Atalanta, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Genoa are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Atalanta attacker Aleksei Miranchuk.

Milan Confirm Simon Kjaer Will Be Out for Six Months

December 3, 2021 Neelabhra Roy AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan have confirmed that Simon Kjaer has undergone surgery on his knee and will be out of action for six months.

Tottenham Interested in Signing Roma Star Zaniolo

December 3, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Roma star Nicolò Zaniolo. According to Corriere Dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Spurs manager Antonio Conte and sporting director Fabio Paratici are both admirers of the 22-year-old winger, who is waiting for a contract renewal from the Giallorossi.

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences.

Spalletti Confident Despite Injuries Before Atalanta Game

December 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti refused to dwell on the absences ahead of the clash with Atalanta: “We will choose among who is left. It is key to stay united and protect the squad. They have already proved that they care deeply about this team in difficult times."

No Surprises for Juventus on Dybala Extension Despite Delays

December 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala was rumored to have reached agreement for an extension with Juventus a few weeks back, but the official announcement has not arrived yet. Despite the recent turbulence and the poor season of the Bianconeri, there does not appear to be any issues.

Best XI of Serie A Round 15: Atalanta Boys Reaching Top Gear

December 3, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The winter season opened its curtains this week, meaning the fixture list for Serie A teams gets heavier and heavier with each matchday approaching the Christmas period. In Round 15, Italian football fans did not have the pleasure of seeing some of Serie A’s heavyweights go head-to-head, but at the end of the day even the less intriguing encounters produced some exciting results.