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Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard.

Roma Strike Out in First Attempt to Snap Up Zirkzee

December 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard. Plus, their valuation of the player is robust even though he has struggled for the most part since moving to England.

The international break led to the usual dings and bruises, fortunately without major injuries, but also allowed some Serie A stars to heal.

Injury Round-Up Ahead of Serie A Resumption After the Break

September 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The international break led to the usual dings and bruises, fortunately without major injuries, but also allowed some players previously on the mend to recover as Serie A is primed for its first busy stretch of the season. Francisco Conceiçao returned from Portugal with a minor thigh problem.

Fiorentina Wondering Whether to Retain Gudmundsson

February 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Fiorentina won the Albert Gudmundsson sweepstakes last summer, besting especially Inter, but the attacker has had a rough season, not performing at the same level as in his Genoa days and missing extended time due to injury.

As Serie A is about to start a busy stretch, it’s time to put a pin on the summer session and take stock of the most glaring flops and the biggest bargains.

The Three Worst and Best Deals of the Summer in Serie A

October 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market

Just as Serie A is about to embark on a busy stretch that could shape up the rest of the season, it’s time to put a pin on the summer session and take stock of the most glaring flops and the biggest bargains.

Milan postponed their tricky renewals until after the summer but will address the Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan situations one way or the other soon.

Milan Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Theo Shoots Fonseca in the Foot

October 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan relinquished a three-match winning run in Serie A with a strange 2-1 defeat against Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Paulo Fonseca's side squandered a penalty on either side of halftime in another self-destructive performance.

Fiorentina wasted little time to find a new coach after a mutual split with Vincenzo Italiano, as they quickly came to terms with Raffaele Palladino.

Raffaele Palladino Relieved as Fiorentina Fight Back to End Winless Run

September 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

It took new Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino five matchdays into the 2024/25 Serie A season to get off the mark. La Viola fought back from a halftime deficit to see off Lazio 2-1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday early afternoon.

Despite some new injuries, most Serie A teams will be in better shape once Serie A resumes this weekend. Juventus will have back a threesome.

Several Serie A Stars Returning in the Upcoming Round

September 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Despite some new injuries, most Serie A teams will be in better shape once Serie A resumes this weekend. Juventus will welcome back Timothy Weah, Khephren Thuram, and youngster Vasilije Adzic, who missed time with thigh strains.

Genoa are holding keys in this stretch of the window. Their search for a suitable replacement is instrumental in the departure of Albert Gudmundsson.

Done Deal: Fiorentina Schedule Albert Gudmundsson Medical

August 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Genoa, Serie A, Transfer Market

Albert Gudmundsson's long-rumored switch from Genoa to Fiorentina has become a mere formality, with the deal approaching the finish line. According to Fabrizio Romano, La Viola have booked a medical date for the Iceland international.

Genoa couldn't have hoped for a more challenging task at the start of their second consecutive Serie A campaign than a home clash against holders Inter

Preview: Genoa vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Genoa couldn't have hoped for a more challenging task at the start of their second consecutive Serie A campaign than a home clash against reigning holders Inter. Saturday's clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris gets the 2024/25 league season in Italy underway, with the visitors seeking a winning start to their Scudetto defense.

Inter haven’t abandoned hope of signing Albert Gudmundsson despite their execs’ remarks about him and Fiorentina making strides to onboard him.

Inter Not Entirely Out of the Race for Gudmundsson Yet

August 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter haven’t abandoned hope of signing Albert Gudmundsson despite their execs’ remarks about him and Fiorentina making strides to onboard him in recent days. Genoa are tracking several strikers but haven’t found a replacement yet.

Juventus are going full-steam ahead in their pursuit of Nico Gonzalez and want to seal the deal this week before the opener.

Juventus Advancing in Negotiations to Land Two Wingers

August 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus are going full-steam ahead in their pursuit of Nico Gonzalez and want to seal the deal this week before the opener. Their director Cristiano Giuntoli didn’t follow the team to Goteborg due to key meetings with Atalanta and Fiorentina.

Napoli are evaluating whether to sign a midfielder in January since they’ll lose Frank Anguissa for a month due to AFCON.

Genoa In Talks with Marseille to Sign Gudmundsson’s Replacement

August 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Transfer Market

Genoa and Olympique Marseille could soon complete another deal after the Griffins earmarked Amin Harit as an ideal replacement for outgoing Albert Gudmundsson. According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations between the two clubs are underway, with Alberto Gilardino's side vying for a loan with an option to buy formula.

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