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Roma to Add Youngster Dahl, Shortlist New Right-Back

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma are about to complete their third summer acquisition, as they have reached an agreement with Djurgarden to sign Samuel Dahl. They’ll pay about €4M for the talent. He’s replacing Leonardo Spinazzola and will pair up with Angelino.

Juventus and Aston Villa are making headway in the deal that could see Douglas Luiz transfer to Turin. The two sides are getting close,

Official: Juventus Sign Douglas Luiz on Five-Year Contract

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus announced Sunday that Douglas Luiz has become Thiago Motta's first signing since taking charge of the club this summer. The Brazil international has put pen to paper on a five-year contract until June 30, 2029.

Milan have been searching for the right Theo Hernandez backup for a few years and have set sights on Luca Pellegrini, who's on loan from Juventus.

Milan Interested in Lazio Deputy Fullback Pellegrini

June 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, West Ham

Milan have been searching for the right Theo Hernandez backup for a few years and have set sights on Luca Pellegrini. He hasn’t been a regular at Lazio due to a few injuries. The Biancocelesti signed him on an 18-month loan with an obligation to buy from Juventus.

Milan are have laid eyes on two Premier League players, Emerson Royal and Sofyan Amrabat, in their early search for reinforcements.

Tottenham Defender Flattered by Milan Interest & Wants Transfer

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Departing Tottenham Hotspur right-back Emerson Royal has publicly expressed his admiration for Milan amid speculation linking the Rossoneri with the 25-year-old. He has also confirmed there are ongoing negotiations between the clubs.

Juventus and Aston Villa couldn’t convince, so the deal centered around Douglas Luiz will have a different structure and include Enzo Barrenechea.

Juventus Starlet Set to Agree Personal Terms with Aston Villa

June 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Aston Villa, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Aston Villa are determined to close out a protracted swap deal involving Douglas Luiz and two Bianconeri players. According to Fabrizio Romano, Enzo Barrenechea is about to agree on contract terms with the Premier League club, which would unlock the deal to bring the Brazilian star to Serie A.

Juventus and Aston Villa Closing In on a Different Swap

June 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus and Aston Villa couldn’t get Weston McKennie to lower his demands, so the deal centered around Douglas Luiz will have a different structure and include Enzo Barrenechea. The two sides need to complete the trade by June 30th for financial reasons.

Even though his recent remarks hinted at staying, the Inter brass continue to operate as if Denzel Dumfries will leave this summer and are after Matty Cash.

Inter Eye Milan Target to Potentially Replace Dumfries

June 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Even though his recent remarks hinted at an extension with Inter, the brass continue to operate as if Denzel Dumfries will depart this summer and have taken an interest in Matty Cash, who has been recently linked to Milan as well.

Juventus have lofty plans for their midfield but also a lot of balls in the air. The future of Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot at the club is uncertain.

Douglas Luiz Transfer to Juventus at Risk Due to McKennie’s Greediness

June 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Aston Villa, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Pessimism starts to creep in as Weston McKennie looks hellbent on making Douglas Luiz's switch from Aston Villa to Juventus collapse. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the United States international's wage demands have blown the Birmingham side out of the water, throwing the whole deal into doubt.

Juventus need a little more time to complete the swap with Aston Villa involving Douglas Luiz, and they’ll focus on Teun Koopmeiners next.

Juventus Grand Plans to Bolster Midfield Unchanged

June 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus need a little more time to complete the swap with Aston Villa involving Douglas Luiz, and they’ll focus on Teun Koopmeiners next. The Bianconeri have been chasing after the Dutchman since January and wish to seal the deal relatively quickly.

Inter are ready to cash in on Valentin Carboni, who’s being tracked by a few teams in Italy and abroad. He's about to play in Copa America.

Multiple Clubs Circling Highly Promising Inter Attacker

June 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter are ready to cash in on Valentin Carboni, who’s being tracked by a few teams in Italy and abroad. He has made the cut over Paulo Dybala and will participate in the upcoming Copa America with Argentina. He has tallied 2 goals and 4 assists last season.

Atalanta Take Concrete Steps to Bring Italian Winger Back to Serie A

June 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Galatasaray, Serie A, Transfer Market

Shortly after the news of Nicolo Zaniolo's imminent exit from Galatasaray hit the surface, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Atalanta have established contact with the player's camp. The former Italy international will be available for a reasonable price this summer as the Super Lig champions named an affordable €15 million asking price.

Juventus and Liverpool have Teun Koopmeiners in their crosshairs, but it’s far from certain they’ll be able to convince Atalanta to give him up.

Juventus Retain Interest in Serie A Star Despite Imminent Luiz Arrival

June 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are reportedly on the cusp of agreeing upon a complex swap deal with Aston Villa and bringing Douglas Luiz to Serie A. However, the Brazilian's likely arrival will not deter the Turin heavyweights from pursuing the signature of Atalanta talisman Teun Koopmeiners.

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