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Saudi Arabia Sides to Pursue Lukaku and Immobile Again

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Saudi Arabia didn’t manage to lure Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile last summer, but their clubs haven’t given up for good. They are preparing large bids to succeed in their purpose next summer. Chelsea have set a €42M price tag for their striker, who’s currently on loan at Roma.

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis jumped the gun a little when he claimed that they were about to shake hands with Victor Osimhen but not by a lot.

Napoli Not Out of the Woods Regarding Osimhen Situation

September 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen hit the net as Napoli breezed to a healthy 4-1 win over Udinese on Wednesday, but he wasn’t exactly the picture of happiness after scoring and while subbing off in the second half. The recent controversies are weighing on him and could affect his future.

Following the massive point deduction, Juventus face an uphill battle to qualify for a continental cup for 2023/2024, but many players are expected to stay.

Mitrovic Reveals Efforts to Convince Vlahovic to Leave Juventus for Saudi Arabia

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Fulham talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic has confessed he tried to convince Juventus superstar Dusan Vlahovic to join him in the Saudi Pro League. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport (page 23), the prolific striker admitted he talked to his international colleague about the prospect of a reunion in the Middle East.

After a long negotiation, Serie A clubs have decided to confirm the status quo regarding TV rights, accepting an offer from DAZN and Sky.

Napoli President Derides Saudi Offer for Their Top Star

September 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli and Aurelio De Laurentiis held on to Victor Osimhen in the summer despite the determined advances from Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal in particular seemed close to snapping up the Nigerian star midway through the winter window. They reportedly tendered €40M per year to the player.

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Verratti Agrees Saudi Move Amid Man United and Bayern Interest

August 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Al Ahli have reportedly entered the picture to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti. The Italian midfield ace, who is free to leave the French capital this summer, was linked with potential moves to Al-Hilal or Roma last month.

Hakan Calhanoglu was once again instrumental to his team’s success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against RB Salzburg. He confirmed two trends.

Inter Standout Midfield to Rebuff Potential Saudi Arabia Approach

August 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu could reportedly join a small group of European stars to stay immune to the charms of Saudi Arabia's petrodollars. Today's print edition of Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908, claims the ex-Milan playmaker has no interest in swapping Europe for the Middle East.

A new controversy has hit Napoli, as Victor Osimhen has deleted almost all the Napoli references and pictures from his social media pages.

Napoli Close to Tying Osimhen Down to New Deal

August 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen is ready to pledge his long-term future to Napoli despite attracting interest from Europe's big guns and Saudi Arabia's loaded sides. According to Il Matino (via Tuttomercatoweb), the Nigeria international has agreed to pen a new deal at the Diego Maradona Stadium.

Napoli wouldn’t look far if they sold Victor Osimhen to Al-Hilal, as Jonathan David has long been tapped as the heir apparent of the Nigerian star.

Napoli to Track Familiar Target if Osimhen Departs

August 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli wouldn’t look far if they sold Victor Osimhen to Al-Hilal, as Jonathan David has long been tapped as the heir apparent of the Nigerian star, as it happened at Lille. They have an agreement in principle with him, but that doesn’t necessarily mean their striker is any closer to leaving.

Al-Hilal Keep Courting Napoli Star with Large Offers

August 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal have vigorously set sights on Victor Osimhen after getting rejected by Kylian Mbappé. Their chase has yet to break through, but it’s unrelenting. Their latest offer to the player was €40M per year. He’d reunite with Kalidou Koulibaly and join Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The striker isn’t wobbling yet.

With back-to-back games in the space of four weeks, Napoli prepare to get back into shape after tasting their first defeat of the season to Sarri's Lazio.

Napoli Boss Garcia Touches Base Amid Osimhen Saga

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia has tagged the offers arriving from Saudi Arabia for striker Victor Osimhen as ‘indecent,’ just days after Al-Hilal upped their interest. The Saudi Arabian outfit, who recently signed Malcom, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly bid a contract worth a whopping €50M net per season.

The prospective blockbuster swap between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku has quickly gone backward after the recent chatter.

Al-Hilal Prepare Monstrous Contract Offer for Napoli Talisman

August 5, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal won't accept no for an answer, as it seems. Despite being rejected twice in quick succession, the Saudi Pro League giants have prepared a new attempt to prise Victor Osimhen away from Napoli. As per renowned journalist Ben Jacobs, they've readied a mouth-watering contract package worth £1m-per-week to lure the Nigerian to the Middle East.

Oma Akatugba, a close friend of Victor Osimhen, stated that the marksman will look for a way out following the two Tik Tok videos deriding him.

Al-Hilal Continue to Pursue Osimhen Amid Renewal Talks

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal have put forth another mammoth bid to lure Victor Osimhen after getting rebuffed in previous weeks. The ace and Napoli don’t intend to accept, but they can end any speculation only by agreeing to a new contract, which hasn’t happened yet despite the chatter.

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