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Ademola Lookman and Ederson are grabbing the headlines at Atalanta ahead of the summer window, but Isak Hien will also have deep-pocketed suitors.

Atalanta Ace Tracked by Inter, Atletico Madrid, and PSG

April 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Ademola Lookman and Ederson are grabbing the headlines at Atalanta ahead of the summer window, but Isak Hien will also have deep-pocketed suitors. The Bergamaschi will need to decide whether to record another ‘plusvalenza’ or keep him.

Juventus have tried to sign David Hancko a couple of times and will do it again but don't have the inside track to snap him up.

Juventus Losing Ground in Race for Feyenoord Defender

April 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Feyenoord, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have tried to sign David Hancko a couple of times in the past and especially last January when they needed men in the back. They couldn’t convince Feyenoord to do the deal and don't have the inside track for the future.

Alvaro Morata quickly left Milan just six months after joining, although he’ll be under contract with them until Galatasaray exercise their option to buy,

Morata Regrets Milan Move, Wants to Stay at Galatasaray

March 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Alvaro Morata quickly left Milan just six months after joining, although he’ll be under contract with them until Galatasaray exercise their option to buy, which could happen next January or in June 2026. He's happy in Turkey.

Andrea Berta has no shortage of suitors after leaving Atletico Madrid, including Roma and Milan, but Arsenal are in the lead to put him under contract.

Milan and Roma-Linked Official Close to Joining Arsenal

March 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Andrea Berta has no shortage of suitors after leaving Atletico Madrid, including Roma and Milan, but Arsenal are in the lead to put him under contract to succeed Edu with a one-year delay. He has spent 13 years in Spain.

Sam Beukema will be highly sought after in the summer, and Chelsea joined the long list of admirers, sending some emissaries to watch the recent Milan tilt.

Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Monitoring Bologna Star

March 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Sam Beukema will be highly sought after in the summer, and Chelsea joined the long list of admirers, sending some emissaries to watch the recent tilt versus Milan. Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Inter had done the same in previous weeks.

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.

After a late change of heart about Fabio Paratici, Milan plot to make an attempt to poach Tony D’Amico from Atalanta.

Milan Reportedly Eye Top-Notch Director to Fill Opening

January 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan haven’t completely turned things around despite hiring Sergio Conceiçao and they might soon undo a pair of summer deals to have some ammo to spend. The owner is adamant about qualifying for the Champions League.

Like most teams, Napoli have filled their list and need to proceed one in, one out, unless they decide to address their needs with U-22 players.

Napoli Eye Past Target, Will Need to Fiddle with Lists

January 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Like most teams, Napoli have filled their list and need to proceed one in, one out, unless they decide to address their needs with U-22 players, which don’t need to be counted in Serie A. Danilo will ideally take Micheal Folorunsho's spot.

Juventus are testing the waters for Milan Skriniar, who’s not playing much at PSG, ahead of January, when they’ll bring in a new defender.

Juventus Face Stiff Competition from Atletico Madrid for Top Defensive Target

December 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atletico Madrid, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have joined Juventus in a fierce transfer battle for Paris Saint-Germain wantaway star Milan Skriniar. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Los Colchoneros identified the former Inter captain as a cost-effective signing to address their defensive shortcomings.

Simone Inzaghi received the Premio Scopigno for his achievements with Inter last year and took stock of the first part of the season.

Diego Simeone Waxes Lyrical about Inter Boss Simone Inzaghi

December 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atletico Madrid, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has named Inter among the top three European teams, alongside Barcelona and Manchester City. During his recent interview with Telemundo Deportes via Calciomercato, Simeone highlighted Inter's meteoric rise to the continent's elite under Simone Inzaghi.

The teams searching for a striker will have to look elsewhere because Jonathan David won’t transfer in January despite his expiring contract.

Milan Rekindle Their Interest on Highly-Coveted David

October 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are ready to join the busy race for Jonathan David, who has several suitors across Europe ahead of a likely Bosman transfer next summer. Juventus and Inter are after him too, along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Samuel Chukwueze had a promising preseason but didn’t confirm his improvements once Serie A started. He’s been quickly tossed to the side

Struggling Milan Winger Might Be Put on Sale in January

October 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, West Ham

Samuel Chukwueze had a promising preseason but didn’t confirm his improvements once Serie A started. He’s been quickly tossed to the side after getting a pair of starts early. Paulo Fonseca has preferred fielding Tammy Abraham and Alvaro Morata together.

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