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Despite the large sum received for Khvicha Kvaratshkelia, Napoli haven’t been able to bring in a replacement in a short amount of time

Napoli Keep Trying for Garnacho, Eye Fresh Fallbacks

January 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Despite the large sum received for Khvicha Kvaratshkelia, Napoli haven’t been able to bring in a replacement in a short amount of time and might ultimately settle with a flier, postponing a major signing to the summer.

Milan have lost Malick Thiaw for the foreseeable future due to a serious thigh injury, but they won’t bring in a free agent to compensate for his absence.

Official: Jan-Carlo Simic Joins Anderlecht from Milan

July 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Anderlecht have exchanged paperwork for highly-rated 19-year-old defender Jan-Carlo Simic to continue his career in Belgium. Despite the youngster's burgeoning talent, the Serie A runners-up have shockingly opted for a sale, earning €3 million plus 20% of a future resale from his exit.

Anderlecht Contact Milan to Ask About Prodigious Defender

July 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Belgian giants Anderlecht have reportedly contacted Milan to gather information about prodigious defender Jan-Carlo Simic. Italian journalist Matteo Moretto claims the clubs have held exploratory talks over the possibility of the youngster moving to the Jupiler Pro League to gain experience.

Napoli will focus on the midfield after fixing their defense and have set sights on Belgium. They have shortlisted Ekkelenkamp and Stroeykens.

Napoli Ponder Multiple Belgian Pro League Prospects

July 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli will focus on the midfield after fixing their defense and have set sights on Belgium to address the role. They have shortlisted Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Mario Stroeykens in particular. They are also eyeing striker George Ilenikhena.

Roma were given the chance to add two goalkeepers for cheap this summer, but they ultimately decided to stick with Rui Patricio despite his uneven start.

Roma Passed on Opportunity to Sign Two Aging Goalies

September 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma were given the chance to add two goalkeepers for cheap this summer, but they ultimately decided to stick with Rui Patricio despite his uneven start. In particular, the Giallorossi were offered Hugo Lloris and Kasper Schmeichel. The Tottenham icon ultimately stayed put despite advanced talks with Lazio.

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Inter Scout Anderlecht Defensive Prodigy Ahead of Skriniar Exit

January 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

With Milan Skriniar and Stefan De Vrij both on expiring deals, Inter have started to take a look at defenders that could possibly replace them in the future.

Inter Director Spotted Scouting Defenders in Spain

October 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sevilla, Transfer Market, Udinese, Valencia

With Milan Skriniar and Stefan De Vrij both on expiring deals, Inter have started to take a look at defenders that could possibly replace them in the future. Their director Piero Ausilio recently spent time in Spain to watch some options first-hand. The exec attended Sevilla-Valencia.

Serie A is well-represented in the 2022 edition of the Golden Boy, which just cut down its list from 80 to 40 candidates.

Juventus and Roma Starlets Make Golden Boy Shortlist

September 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Leeds United, Liverpool, PSG, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Udinese

Serie A is well-represented in the 2022 edition of the Golden Boy, which just cut down its list from 80 to 40 candidates. Though, the seven players currently starring in Italy that made it past the penultimate step aren’t among the frontrunners considering the stacked pool.

Roma are hard at work to part ways with the remaining outcasts left on the roster in the final two days of the summer window.

Roma Scrambling to Offload More Outcasts in Final Days

August 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma are hard at work to part ways with the remaining outcasts left on the roster in the final moments of the summer window. They had finally reached agreement with Fulham for Justin Kluivert, but the move has collapsed. The winger doesn’t fit the criteria to get a work permit in England.

Fiorentina center-forward Christian Kouamé is set to leave the club once again following last season’s loan spell at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League.

Fiorentina Ponder Offloading Backup Striker Kouamé

August 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Fiorentina center-forward Christian Kouamé is set to leave the club once again following last season’s loan spell at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League. The Ivorian was surprisingly chosen by Vincenzo Italiano to start the Viola’s Serie A opener against Cremonese, but might soon leave, given their need to offload a few players.

Inter youth product Esposito feels like young Italian players hesitate a lot to head out abroad and experience a new playing field given their comfort zone.

Inter Starlet Esposito: “Playing Abroad Is a Great Thing”

June 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter youth product Esposito feels like young Italian players hesitate a lot to head out abroad and experience a new playing field given their comfort zone. He has ventured elsewhere since then in search of game time and doesn’t regret his decision.

Coach Max Allegri will evaluate his options for Vlahovic's deputy at Juventus, bringing loanee Giacomo Vrioni into the spotlight after a goal-laden season.

Allegri Mulls Austrian League Topscorer as Vlahovic Deputy

June 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Coach Max Allegri will evaluate his options at hand instead of looking elsewhere for Vlahovic's deputy at Juventus, and this brings Italian-born striker Giacomo Vrioni into the spotlight. The former Juventus U23 striker shined while on loan to WSG Tirol.

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