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Artem Dovbyk and Santiago Gimenez have struggled to get going this year, and Milan and Roma coudl re-discuss their previous trade idea.

Milan and Roma Strikers’ Swap Still on the Table

November 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Artem Dovbyk and Santiago Gimenez have struggled to get going this campaign, and neither is a regular starter if their respective frontlines are whole, so the idea of a trade between Roma and Milan could resurface in January after it almost came together last summer

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Roma – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Stadio San Siro sets the stage for a mouth-watering Serie A showdown between early Scudetto contenders Milan and Roma. With only three points separating the sides before the kick-off, the hosts can leapfrog their familiar foes with a win here.

Santiago Gimenez’s effort isn’t lacking, but Milan are very concerned with his lack of scoring. He hasn’t hit the net in ten hours.

Milan List Touted Strasbourg and Midtjylland Starlets

October 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, MLS, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Santiago Gimenez’s effort isn’t lacking, but Milan are very concerned with his lack of scoring. He hasn’t hit the net in ten hours of game time. They are weighing investing again to shore up their frontline after spending €37M for Christopher Nkunku.

Roma have had decent success even though their strikers have sputtered so far, but they are planning to address the issue in January.

Roma Preparing for a Deep Mid-Season Offensive Overhaul

October 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have had decent success even though their strikers have sputtered so far, but they are planning to address the issue in January. Both Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson could leave. Gian Piero Gasperini has preferred using Paulo Dybala lately.

Federico Balzaretti will soon formally return to Roma as an exec and said his piece about the future of Paulo Dybala amid the Galatasaray chatter.

Roma Player Ratings vs Inter: Wasteful Giallorossi Brutally Punished

October 19, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Roma suffered their second defeat of the 2025/26 Serie A season as Inter pulled off a narrow 1-0 win in Saturday’s classic at the Stadio Olimpico. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side slumped to their fifth consecutive home loss to the Nerazzurri, dropping to third in the table.

Roma tried until the end to tweak their squad but were unable to complete any deal on deadline day, leading to some in-house tension.

Roma Come Up Empty-Handed Despite a Few Late Attempts

September 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma tried until the end to tweak their squad but were unable to complete any deal on deadline day. The way the final weeks of the window were handled generated some tensions between Gian Piero Gasperini and director Frederic Massara.

In a very quick deal for their standards, Milan have come to terms with Chelsea to onboard Christopher Nkunku.

Milan Primed to Sign Nkunku, Target Dovbyk Next

August 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

In a very quick deal for their standards, Milan have come to terms with Chelsea to onboard Christopher Nkunku, who has already reached Italy for the medicals. They’ll shell out €38M plus add-ons. He moved to Chelsea for €65M two years ago after a great run with RB Leipzig.

Atalanta kicked off a late domino of strikers in Serie A, while Milan and Napoli have zeroed in on their preferred options.

Milan and Napoli Liven Up the Strikers’ Carousel

August 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Leeds United, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Atalanta kicked off a late domino of strikers in Serie A that will reshape a few frontlines, while Milan and Napoli have zeroed in on their preferred options. After tracking multiple men throughout the summer, the Rossoneri went back to a dated idea and are very close to landing Victor Boniface.

Romelu Lukaku suffered a severe thigh injury in the final friendly before the start of the season, and Napoli must shift their focus.

Napoli Forced to Scramble after Massive Lukaku Blow

August 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Manchester United, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku suffered a severe thigh injury in the final friendly before the start of the season, and Napoli must shift their focus to finding a new striker since he’ll be sidelined for a long while. The Belgian international sustained a high-grade right rectus femoris lesion.

Roma keep canvassing the market for an offensive weapon, and they have probed Leon Bailey, who’ll likely leave Aston Villa this summer.

Roma Negotiating to Bring In Aston Villa Forward

August 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma keep canvassing the market for an offensive weapon, and they have probed Leon Bailey, who’ll likely leave Aston Villa this summer. He’s wanted by multiple sides and will soon make his decision. They are proposing an initial loan with an option to buy.

Artem Dovbyk said he would stay at Roma after the arrival of Gasperini, but that’s not necessarily the case, and he's been offered to Roma.

Milan Among Teams Linked to Roma Center-Forward

July 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Villarreal, West Ham

Artem Dovbyk said he would stay at Roma shortly after the arrival of Gian Piero Gasperini, but that’s not necessarily the case and, among other clubs, he’s been proposed to Milan by intermediaries. The Rossoneri are indeed looking for a striker but won't splurge.

Milan have been focusing on the midfield early but plan to sign another highly-rated striker despite investing in Santiago Gimenez.

Milan Think Big for Their Possible New Center-Forward

July 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan have been focusing on the midfield early but plan to sign another highly-rated striker despite spending €30M for Santiago Gimenez in January. They have several top-notch names on their radar, although they are all difficult targets.

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