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Arsenal Defender Addresses Lingering Ties to Milan

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jakub Kiwior welcomed the links to Roma and Milan but suggested that he wasn’t close to departing and touted the Premier League in an interview: “It’s the best championship in the world in my mind. The most important difference is the pace of play."

Juventus and Inter will have an extra long season in 2024/2025, as the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from mid-June to mid-July.

Giuntoli Talks Vlahovic, Rabiot, and Juventus Targets

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Cristiano Giuntoli confirmed that Juventus weren’t close to completing any purchase at this stage and stated that they might not do anything transfer market-wise due to lack of sound opportunities. He also addressed Dusan Vlahovic's Arsenal links and Adrien Rabiot's contract.

A few top Serie A sides have expressed interest in Takehiro Tomiyasu, but their chances of successfully luring him from Arsenal are close to none.

Arsenal Not Entertaining the Departure of Tomiyasu

January 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

A few top Serie A sides have expressed interest in Takehiro Tomiyasu, but their chances of successfully luring him from Arsenal are close to none. The defender is very appreciated by coach Mikel Arteta and isn’t on his way out, on loan or permanently.

Despite Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli’s suspensions, Juventus won’t sign a new midfielder pronto but will rather take their time.

Juventus Currently Not Close to Adding Any Midfielder

January 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Despite Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli’s suspensions, Juventus won’t sign a new midfielder pronto but will rather take their time. Kalvin Phillips and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are reportedly two concrete targets. Their brass hasn’t accelerated because Massimiliano Allegri isn’t fully sold.

Juventus are going after some established names to replenish their midfield, but they are also keeping tabs on Charlie Patino

Juventus Keen on Arsenal Starlet, Contemplate Swap

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are going after some established names to replenish their midfield, but they are also keeping tabs on Charlie Patino, who’s presently at Swansea on loan from Arsenal. He has posted 3 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances in the Championship.

Napoli are in the early stages of searching for a new center-back, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is the latest addition to their wish list.

Napoli Reportedly Take an Interest in Arsenal Defender

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli are in the early stages of searching for a new center-back, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is the latest addition to their wish list. The Japanese international has rarely been a consistent starter since transferring to the Premier League. Natan will be out for six weeks.

Napoli are weighing adding a defender in January and have earmarked two names being pursued by Milan too, Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kiwior.

Napoli and Milan Vying for Same Premier League Targets

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are weighing adding a defender in January considering Natan’s struggles so far, and they have earmarked two names being pursued by Milan too, Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kiwior. As is the case for the Rossoneri, they want the former on loan from Barcelona.

Boulaye Dia, who almost left last summer, is a candidate to depart Salernitana and is reportedly drawing interest from Arsenal.

Arsenal Interested in Under Fire Salernitana Attacker

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Salernitana president Danilo Iervolino lashed out at the team for their poor results in an incendiary presser on Thursday, vowing to sell those who no longer want to stay. The primary candidate is Boulaye Dia, who almost left last summer and is drawing interest from Arsenal.

The late U-turn about Leonardo Bonucci forces Roma to revisit their alternative defensive targets, but they haven’t zeroed in on one at this stage.

Mourinho Likely to Get His Wish During January Window

December 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monza, Premier League, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho is clamoring for a new defender, and his request is likely going to be fulfilled, even though the Roma execs haven’t zeroed in on one candidate yet. The Special One cast more doubts on the return of Chis Smalling from a patellar tendon injury.

Jakub Kiwior welcomed the links to Roma and Milan but suggested that he wasn’t close to departing and touted the Premier League in an interview.

Milan Whittle Down Target List to Address Defense

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan have been attached to several names to bolster their defense in January, but they have reportedly reduced the pool to just a pair of options, at least for the time being. The easiest one would be the return of Matteo Gabbia from Villarreal, where he's spending the season on loan.

Arsenal and Liverpool Keeping Tabs on Juventus Talent

December 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus could resort to selling some youngsters to raise money, and they have received a few injuries for Kenan Yildiz. Matias Soulé and Samuel Iling-Junior have also drawn interest from foreign clubs. The Bianconeri could decide to cash in on one or two talents to foot their additions

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis made a surprise announcement over the weekend, stating that the renewal of Victor Osimhen was in its final stages.

Osimhen Closer to Extension but Sale Chatter Lingers

December 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis made a surprise announcement over the weekend, stating that the renewal of Victor Osimhen was in its final stages and that only the signature was missing. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the striker will stay put for the long haul.

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