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The teams tracking Raheem Sterling, for instance Roma and Napoli, won’t need to negotiate with Chelsea, as he has become a free agent.

Sterling Released from Chelsea amid Serie A Interest

January 29, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The teams tracking Raheem Sterling won’t need to negotiate with Chelsea, as he and the team have mutually agreed to part ways after he had been frozen for months, making him a free agent and a potential target for Roma and Napoli.

Milan and a few other Serie A teams are using the fact that the transfer market is still open to ship off some redundant players.

Milan and Other Teams Finalize Some Late Departures

September 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan and a few other Serie A teams are taking advantage of the fact that the transfer market is still open in some countries to ship off some redundant players. The Rossoneri recently sent Ismael Bennacer to Dinamo Zagreb on loan with an option to buy.

Giacomo Bonaventura was linked with a surprising move to Juventus in late January. The impetus also derived from his short-term contract.

Ex Fiorentina Star Set to Join Saudi Side Al-Shabab

August 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Milan and Fiorentina midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura is on the verge of penning a lucrative contract in the Middle East. According to Fabrizio Romano, the veteran playmaker has agreed to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab on a short-term deal and will switch to the desert as a free agent.

Yacine Adli got the call to replace Rade Krunic against Cagliari and had a solid performance on both ends in the 3-1 victory.

Milan Outcast Draws Saudi Interest, Doesn’t Want to Leave

July 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan outcast Yacine Adli has reportedly drawn 'concrete' interest from Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab, but the player doesn't fancy a move. According to Calciomercato, the Saudi Arabian giants have drawn up a €14 million offer for the Frenchman, yet the midfielder is reluctant to depart the Stadio San Siro.

Milan might have to make multiple moves in the midfield and have started tracking Johnny Cardoso to potentially further address it.

Milan Linked to Real Betis Midfielder as a Fallback

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan might have to make multiple moves in the midfield and have started tracking Johnny Cardoso to potentially further address it. The Rossoneri’s priorities continue to be Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic, but those chases haven’t advanced.

Napoli ended a secondary transfer saga right after deadline day in Saudi Arabia, as Matteo Politano has officially prolonged his contract until 2027.

Napoli Announce to Have Come to Terms with Politano

January 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli ended a secondary transfer saga right after deadline day in Saudi Arabia, as Matteo Politano has officially prolonged his contract until 2027. The winger was targeted by Al-Shabab in particular, which offered €7M annually for the next three seasons

Fresh off his Roma dismissal, José Mourinho has turned down the advances from Al Shabab, at least for the time being, as he’d like to take over Napoli.

Mourinho Rejects Saudi Offer, Sets Sights on Napoli Job

January 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Fresh off his Roma dismissal, José Mourinho has turned down the advances from Al Shabab, at least for the time being, as he’d like to take over Napoli next summer. His agent Jorge Mendes is on good terms with president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Al Shabab are making a serious attempt to lure Matteo Politano from Napoli, and the winger is thinking about it. The Saudi club offered €12M to the Azzurri.

Al Shabab Step Up Their Chase of Napoli Winger Politano

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

Al Shabab are making a serious attempt to lure Matteo Politano from Napoli, and the winger is thinking about it. The Saudi club offered €12M to the Azzurri. Instead, the attacker would earn €7M annually for three years. He has been one of their top performers so far.

Napoli Winger Politano Draws Attention of Saudi Side

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matteo Politano is having his best campaign since joining Napoli, but his future is uncertain since his contract expires in 2025. The talks to extend it haven’t advanced much. He’s receiving interest from Saudi Arabia and Al Shabab in particular. They are led by an Italian director, Domenico Teti.

The Inter plans to have a quiet January are likely to go pear-shaped, as Juan Cuadrado is seriously considering having Achilles surgery.

Inter Newcomer Snubbed Saudi Arabia Sirens to Join

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter disregarded past accidents during his time at Juventus to onboard Juan Cuadrado on a free move this summer. The Colombian took his time before picking his new team and fielded numerous offers. In the end, he took the most prestigious one, but not the richest.

Felipe Anderson alluded to the fact that he could sign an extension with Lazio in short order. The parties have been trying to come to terms for a while.

Lazio Ready to Prolong Contract of Felipe Anderson

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luis Alberto isn’t the only one whose renewal with Lazio is incoming, as Felipe Anderson is next in line to get a new contract. The winger drew interest from Saudi Arabia, Al Shabab in particular, but decided to stay put. They signed Yannick Carrasco instead.

Roma have earmarked Borna Sosa in the event they had the funds for another quality purchase after signing a midfielder and a striker.

Roma List Stuttgart Ace in Case They Lose Spinazzola

July 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Roma have earmarked Borna Sosa in the event they had the funds for another quality purchase after signing a midfielder and a striker. The role isn’t a priority at the moment. The scenario would change if Leonardo Spinazzola moved to Saudi Arabia. Al-Shabab has put forth a €10M bid.

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