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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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roma failed to beat Athletic Bilbao in their UEFA Europa League opener, but Paulo Dybala's withdrawal at halftime overshadowed the result.

Inter Tipped to Eye Dybala if Al-Qadsiah Move Collapses

August 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala hasn’t decided whether to take Al-Qadsiah’s offer and, while unlikely to sign him, Inter are keeping tabs on the situation to potentially swoop in at the last second. La Joya is conferring with his wife and his mother.

This week will be crucial for the future of Paulo Dybala, as Al-Qadsiah keep making strides, and Roma are tempted to take the offer.

Roma Shorlist Replacement for Dybala as Talks Continue

August 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

This week will be crucial for the future of Paulo Dybala, as Al-Qadsiah keep making strides, and Roma are tempted to take the offer given the large savings generated by his departure. La Joya isn’t too thrilled about going to Saudi Arabia.

Milan might not be done adding despite recently onboarding Youssouf Fofana, as they are still keen on Manu Koné, but they need Bennacer to leave.

Sale of Bennacer Key to Unlock Major Signing by Milan

August 19, 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

Milan might not be done adding despite recently onboarding Youssouf Fofana, as they are still keen on Manu Koné, who was believed to be a fallback to the Frenchman, but they’ll have to sell Ismael Bennacer to open up one spot in the role.

Paulo Dybala is more seriously considering a move to Saudi Arabia after rejecting an opening offer last week. He's thinking about it.

Al-Qadsiah Continue to Chase After Roma Star Dybala

August 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala is more seriously considering a move to Saudi Arabia after rejecting an opening offer last week. His agent Carlos Novel met with Al-Qadsiah after getting the go-ahead to do so from Roma. No decision has been made.

In addition to the recent rumors about the Saudi Pro League, Paulo Dybala playing just 15 minutes in the last friendly against Everton caused a ruckus.

Dybala Moving to Saudi Arabia Gains a Little Momentum

August 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

In addition to the recent rumors about the Saudi Pro League, Paulo Dybala playing just 15 minutes off the bench in the last friendly against Everton caused a ruckus at Roma. PIF, which controls various sides, has put a very large two-year contract on the table.

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