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Milan Moved for Italy Star, Manchester United Keen

October 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan kicked the tires on several options to find a high-profile striker last summer, including Mateo Retegui, who indeed left Atalanta, but to head to Al-Qadsiah. Instead, the Rossoneri settled for Christopher Nkunku, who isn’t a pure no.9.

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The future of Moise Kean has been the subject of constant speculation because of his €52M release clause, but the deadline passed.

Kean Quiets the Buzz About His Possible Fiorentina Exit

July 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The future of Moise Kean has been the subject of constant speculation because of his €52M release clause. The deadline to activate was July 15th. While a pair of Saudi teams might have pulled the trigger, he shut the door at that destination. He implied he's staying.

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After a few tries, Al-Qadsiah have managed to lure a Serie A star to Saudi Arabia, reaching an agreement with Atalanta and Mateo Retegui.

Atalanta Star Retegui Poised for Al-Qadsiah Switch

July 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a few tries, Al-Qadsiah have managed to lure a Serie A star to Saudi Arabia, as they have reached an agreement with Atalanta and Mateo Retegui. They almost landed Paulo Dybala last year, while they had been courting Moise Kean before pivoting.

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Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, and Atalanta and Milan jumped in.

Napoli, Milan, and Atalanta in the Mix for Udinese Star

July 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, which exposes them to other sides’ interferences with their pursuit, as Milan and Atalanta have joined in.

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Frank Anguissa was rumored to leave Napoli in the months leading up to the transfer market, but he might end up staying.

Anguissa Changing His Mind About Departing Napoli

June 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Frank Anguissa was rumored to leave Napoli in the months leading up to the transfer market, but it didn’t happen in the first summer window, and it might not happen after all. In particular, Al-Qadsiah tracked him, but the deal wasn't close.

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There wasn’t much momentum about Ismael Bennacer transferring to Saudi Arabia, and, in fact, things didn’t change on their deadline day.

Milan to Reinstate Bennacer, Rabiot Turns Down Offer

September 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

There wasn’t much momentum about Ismael Bennacer transferring to Saudi Arabia, and, in fact, things didn’t change on their deadline day. He hasn’t received interest from Turkey, where the market ends in ten days. He’s fully expected to stay.

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Milan have tabled their offer for Adrien Rabiot, but he hasn’t answered, and they won't wait as Roma are going after Manu Koné too.

Milan and Roma Continue to Duel for ‘Gladbach Star

August 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Milan have tabled their offer for Adrien Rabiot, but he hasn’t given a firm answer, and they are unlikely to wait much longer, also because they face competition from Roma for their other main target Manu Koné.

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Paulo Dybala commented on his decision to turn down the offer from Al-Qadsiah talking to various outlets following the disappointing loss to Empoli.

Dybala Opens Up About His Decision to Stay Put at Roma

August 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala commented on his decision to turn down the offer from Al-Qadsiah talking to various outlets following the disappointing loss to Empoli in the second Serie A round: "I put many things on the table to come to my decision."

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Paulo Dybala had already said his goodbyes to his teamamtes and the fans before he decided not to join Al-Qadsiah after all.

Dybala Changes His Mind About Leaving at the Last Moment

August 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala had already said goodbye to his teammates after Thursday’s practice and the fans waiting for him outside the Trigoria training center before he decided not to join Al-Qadsiah after all. He passed on a massive three-year, €75M contract.

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After much deliberation, Paulo Dybala has agreed to the massive proposal coming from Al-Qadsiah. The deal has moved to the negotiation between clubs.

Dybala Accepts Huge Contract Offered by Al-Qadsiah

August 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

After much deliberation, Paulo Dybala has agreed to the massive proposal coming from Al-Qadsiah. The deal has moved to the negotiation between clubs to decide the fee, which won’t be nearly as rich as the wages of player.

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Roma have been offered Memphis Depay, who’s still searching for a new home deep into the summer. He left Atletico Madrid as a free agent in June.

Depay Emerges as an Option to Round Out the Roma Attack

August 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Porto, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have been offered Memphis Depay, who’s still searching for a new home deep into the summer. He left Atletico Madrid as a free agent in June. He’s training in Monte Carlo these days, and his entourage is proposing him to a few sides.

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Milan would bring in another midfielder if they offloaded some of their current ones and recently had some contacts for Silvano Vos.

Milan Add Touted Dutch Talent to Shortlist of Targets

August 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Calciomercato, Como, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan would bring in another midfielder if they offloaded some of their current ones, and Manu Koné isn’t the only name in their crosshairs, as they recently had some contacts with Ajax for Silvano Vos. The Dutch team values their starlet €10M.

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