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Fiorentina Continue to Pursue Genoa Ace Gudmundsson

February 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina will try to persuade Genoa to sell Albert Gudmundsson up until the final hours of the January window. Their offer has come short of the lofty request so far, but they haven’t concretely moved on to other options at this stage.

Milan bid farewell to Luka Romero on Monday, as the winger transferred to Almeria on loan. Several teams vied for him. The Spanish one won the race.

Milan Sorting the Future of Their Talented Youngsters

January 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan bid farewell to Luka Romero on Monday, as the winger transferred to Almeria on loan. Several teams vied for his services. The Spanish one won the race, besting primarily Boca Juniors. The Rossoneri didn’t want to concede any option to buy, which favored La Union.

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs and profits of their busy transfer market windows.

Atalanta Officialize the Numbers for Their Major Deals

December 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs of their busy transfer market windows. They were in the black for €3.85M, which is an achievement since Serie A sides usually bleed money. The session refers to the 2022/2023 season.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito and coach Maurizio Sarri don’t see eye-to-eye concerning the possible acquisitions of Hugo Lloris and Leonardo Bonucci.

Lazio Considering Spurs Legend for Backup Goalie Duties

August 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Despite some back and forth that slowed down the deal, Luis Maximiano is on the verge of joining Almeria. He’d head back to La Liga after just one season in Italian Capital. He was signed to be the new starter but lost the job to Ivan Provedel.

The arrival of Touré from Almeria and the departure of Hojlund to Manchester United marks the most trendsetting transfer window for Atalanta.

Atalanta Execute Nifty Business in Historic Transfer Window

August 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta have successfully put their record departure to paper, sealing Rasmus Hojlund’s exit as the club’s most profitable transfer in history. The Danish marksman’s departure to Manchester United in a five-year deal worth €85M including add-ons is worth the aggregate of the previous two-highest sales executed by the La Dea.

Atalanta missed out on Rodrigo Becao but are close to Isak Hien and El Bilal Touré. They will accelerate their pursuits after some exits.

Official: Atalanta Sign El-Bilal Toure

July 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta have officially unveiled El-Bilal Toure as the club's record signing. Amid growing speculation linking Rasmus Hojlund with a big-money move to Manchester United, La Dea have completed the most expensive deal in history.

Manchester United aren’t running unopposed for Rasmus Hojlund, as PSG are also after the budding star. The opening bid of the French champions is lower.

PSG Lodge Offer for Hojlund, Touré Set for Medicals

July 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Manchester United aren’t running unopposed for Rasmus Hojlund, as PSG are also after the budding star. The opening bid of the French champions is lower than their rivals and distant from Atalanta’s price tag, though. The Ligue 1 powerhouse has put forth a €50M proposal.

It has been a busy start of the week for Atalanta, which will bid farewell to Nice-bound Jeremie Boga and sign El Bilal Touré from Almeria.

Atalanta Address Attack with One Exit and One Addition

July 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

It has been a busy start of the week for Atalanta, which will bid farewell to Jeremie Boga and sign El Bilal Touré. They have quickly completed the negotiation with Nice concerning the winger. They’ll get €18M plus add-ons. They'll break a club record to onboard the Almeria starlet.

Atalanta Line Up Two Signings from Verona and Almeria

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Atalanta missed out on Rodrigo Becao, who will join Fenerbahce, but are close to Isak Hien and El Bilal Touré. They will accelerate their pursuits once they sell least one defender. Merih Demiral has been excluded from their pre-season retreat because he’s on his way out.

Toure is contracted with Almeria until the summer of 2028, making it imperative for Atalanta to succumb to the asking transfer price.

Atalanta Line Up Almeria Hotshot to Replace Hojlund

July 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Toure is contracted with Almeria until the summer of 2028, making it imperative for La Dea to succumb to the asking price, which is still lesser than his reported release clause of €40M. The Spanish outfit bought him for a paltry €8M a year ago from Stade Reims.

Fiorentina have set sights on Aster Vranckx, although the deal has slowed down significantly after seeming on the verge of going through before the weekend.

Milan Monitored Some Starlets in Recent U21 Fixture

March 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Milan head scout Geoffrey Moncada was in the stands for the recent friendly between Belgium and Japan U-21. The exec watched a few talents on the pitch, including one already in the Rossoneri roster, although he hasn’t played much this season, Aster Vranckx, who might be confirmed for next season.

Napoli are making progress in their chase of Azzedine Ounahi, but they have to fend off multiple other suitors. He'd join them in the summer.

Napoli Facing Surprising Foe in Race for Moroccan Star

January 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are making progress in their chase of Azzedine Ounahi, but they have to fend off multiple other suitors. Unlike different sides, the Partenopei would allow him to finish the season in Ligue 1, as Angers requested. But they have to be wary of the competition, including a rich Spanish minnow.

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