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Milan Ace Could Be Part of Improbable Goalies’ Carousel

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Valencia Leave a comment

Mike Maignan could be part of a stunning merry-go-round of goalkeepers that could be triggered by Ederson leaving Manchester City. Al-Nassr gave up the chase and signed former Inter target Bento. Al-Ittihad are after him now.

Roma have zeroed in on three players, Lorenz Assignon, Matias Soulé, and Youssef En-Nesyri to fortify their squad at every level.

Roma Focusing on Three Targets to Shore Up Roster

July 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Rennes, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have zeroed in on three players, Lorenz Assignon, Matias Soulé, and Youssef En-Nesyri to fortify their squad at every level and are stepping up their efforts to acquire them. The first two aren’t easy to sign but they are both very keen on joining.

Houssem Aouar and Nicola Zalewski exited Friday’s loss to Milan due to muscular injuries, but they could be present once Serie A resumes in two weeks.

Done Deal: Roma Sell Houssem Aouar to Al-Ittihad

July 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma and Al-Ittihad have shaken hands over a €12 million deal as Houssem Aouar packs his bags and switches to Saudi Arabia. According to Gianluca Di Marzio's latest update, the parties have ironed out the final details, with the versatile midfielder set to continue his career in the Middle East.

Roma Close to Offloading Midfield Flop to Saudi Arabia

July 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Houssem Aouar's underwhelming season-long stint at Roma could soon come to an unceremonious end, with the Giallorossi looking to offload the Algerian flop. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Italians are on the verge of selling their underachieving midfielder to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad.

Stefano Pioli was on the verge of taking over Al-Ittihad, but the hiring slowed down significantly. It's now unlikely due to issues inside the team.

Pioli No Longer Expected to Join Al-Ittihad over Turmoil

July 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Stefano Pioli was on the verge of taking over Al-Ittihad, but the hiring slowed down significantly. It's now unlikely due to issues inside the team. Reports from France suggested Karim Benzema vetoed it, but that was unconfirmed.

Inter barged into the talks between Napoli, Torino, and Alessandro Buongiorno also because Stefan De Vrij is being targeted by Al-Ittihad.

Al-Ittihad Start Pursuing Inter Stalwart De Vrij

July 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter barged into the talks between Napoli, Torino, and Alessandro Buongiorno also because Stefan De Vrij is being targeted by Al-Ittihad. The deal is in its early stages. It remains to be seen whether it will go on.

Stefano Pioli and Al-Ittihad are putting the finishing touches on the three-year contract that will see the coach move to Saudi Arabia.

Pioli Could Be Instrumental for Milan Star’s Departure

July 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Stefano Pioli and Al-Ittihad are putting the finishing touches on the three-year contract that will see the coach move to Saudi Arabia. The former Milan boss will become the highest-paid boss at a club level. Though, his wages won’t be as exorbitant.

Stefano Pioli has found a new perch after being let go by Milan, as he’ll move to Saudi Arabia to take over Al-Ittihad, replacing Marcelo Gallardo.

Former Milan Manager Pioli Headed to Saudi Arabia

July 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A Leave a comment

Stefano Pioli has found a new perch after being let go by Milan, as he’ll move to Saudi Arabia to take over Al-Ittihad. He’ll sign a three-year contract and replace Marcelo Gallardo. His new side finished 5th in the past campaign.

Marcelo Gallardo was reportedly one of the early options for Milan to replace Stefano Pioli. The biggest obstacle to hiring him is about to be removed.

Milan Add Argentine Icon to Their Shortlist of Options

May 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, River Plate, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Marcelo Gallardo was reportedly one of Milan's early options to replace Stefano Pioli. The biggest obstacle to hiring him is about to be removed. He’s negotiating a contract rescission with Al-Ittihad since his spell there hasn’t gone well.

Al-Ittihad are ready to cover Matias Soulé and Juventus with gold, but the youngster has declined the offer. He wants to finish the season with Frosinone.

Juventus Gem Soulé Turns Down Rich Bid from Al-Ittihad

January 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Al-Ittihad are ready to cover Matias Soulé and Juventus with gold, but the youngster has declined the offer, at least for now. He wants to finish the season with Frosinone. The Saudi side is coached by Argentinian icon Marcelo Gallardo.

Moise Kean is likely to get his wish to leave Juventus and join Atletico Madrid, which were the top destination in his mind.

Juventus Striker Kean Very Close to Atletico Madrid

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, MLS, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Moise Kean is likely to get his wish and join Atletico Madrid, which were the top destination in his mind, but he might have to wait a little for the deal to go through. The negotiation could be sealed next week

Alexis Sanchez wouldn’t mind continuing his Inter return past this season, but Inter will wait to make the call on his future.

Inter Star Could Reunite With Marcelo Brozovic in Saudi Arabia

December 24, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

After brokering Marcelo Brozovic's switch to Al-Ittihad last summer, Inter could meet the Saudi Pro League giants at the negotiating table again in January. As per FCInterNews, new Al-Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo has requested the signing of veteran forward Alexis Sanchez.

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