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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.

Orel Mangala has landed on the radar of Napoli and Juventus, which are looking for midfield reinforcements. He could arrive on loan.

Napoli Lead Juventus for Nottingham Forest Midfielder

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Orel Mangala has landed on the radar of Napoli and Juventus, which are looking for midfield reinforcements. The Belgian would like a new experience after playing at Nottingham Forest for a few seasons, His side is open to letting him leave on loan.

Napoli had set up the arrival of Nehuen Perez from Udinese, but they might now stand pat as a result of a late U-turn about the Argentine and Leo Ostigard.

Napoli Find Some Alternatives to Their Primary Targets

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Despite a robust attempt, Napoli are on the verge of missing out on Radu Dragusin, and they have identified Nehuen Perez as a possible fallback, while they are tracking Manu Koné to bolster their midfield. Tottenham are in the homestretch of the negotiation.

Lazio have officially onboarded Niccolò Rovella from Juventus but might not stop and have Matteo Guendozi and Mats Wieffer in their crosshairs.

Lazio Weighing Further Moves to Shore Up Their Midfield

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Marassi, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Lazio have officially onboarded Niccolò Rovella from Juventus, but they might not stop there in the midfield and have Matteo Guendozi and Mats Wieffer in their crosshairs next. They’ll bring in another option, especially should they sell Toma Basic. The Frenchman reportedly intrigues them most.

Roma vs Fiorentina: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

January 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Sunday's Serie A action rounds off at the Stadio Olimpico with a handsomely-looking clash between Roma and Fiorentina. A battle for the European spots is heating up and neither side can settle for anything less than three points.

Fiorentina are inches away from signing Hellas Verona midfield ace Antonin Barak. The midfielder was linked to a host of clubs earlier, including Milan.

Fiorentina Set to Bag Signature of Verona Talisman

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

Fiorentina are inches away from confirming the signing of Hellas Verona midfield ace Antonin Barak. The Czech international was left out by coach Gabriele Cioffi for Verona’s 1-1 draw against Bologna, further reinforcing links with the Viola. Talks are at an advanced stage between the two parties.

Fiorentina plot to add a technical midfield to their ranks and have zeroed in on Verona’s Antonin Barak and Empoli’s Nedim Bajrami for the role.

Fiorentina Going After Verona and Empoli Playmakers

August 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Fiorentina plot to add a technical midfield to their ranks and have zeroed in on Verona’s Antonin Barak and Empoli’s Nedim Bajrami for the role. Signing either would require a pretty sizeable investment. The result of the upcoming European Conference League playoff will potentially be key in accelerating the talks.

While it’s not yet sure who their starting goalkeeper will be, Napoli have found their next back-up in veteran Salvatore Sirigu.

Napoli Sign New Goalie, Begin Assessing Midfielders

August 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Villarreal

While it’s not yet sure who their starting goalkeeper will be, Napoli have found their next back-up in Salvatore Sirigu. He was out of contact after his spell at Genoa. He has taken the medicals and will sign a one-year contract with an option.

Napoli have recently extended the contracts of Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka, and their midfield partner Piotr Zielinski is next in line.

Napoli Eye Spurs Outcast as West Ham Target Zielinski

July 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

West Ham are making a serious effort to acquire Piotr Zielinski from Napoli. They are looking to bend their resistance by showering them with money. The player himself has some reservations, as he would miss out on Champions League.

Napoli used to be one of the least physical sides in the league, especially up front and among the Scudetto contenders, but that is changing.

Napoli Plotting to Add More Physical Players to Squad

May 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Napoli used to be one of the least physical sides in the league, especially up front and among the Scudetto contenders. They relied on a false-nine under Maurizio Sarri. The trend changed with Osimhen and Anguissa and the club will continue on such path.

While Napoli dropped out of the title race, they have almost sealed the Champions League qualification, which will foot their transfer market.

Napoli Searching For Midfielders in the Serie A Market

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

While Napoli are on the verge of dropping out of the title race, they have almost clinched the Champions League qualification, which will give them decent ammunition in the transfer market. They will have to make multiple moves in the summer.

Roma vs Verona 2-2: Teenage Substitutes Salvage Point for Giallorossi

February 19, 2022 Neelabhra Roy Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Verona held Roma to a 2-2 draw in what was an entertaining and dramatic encounter at the Stadio Olimpico

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