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Bologna Finalize Talks to Sign Swedish Talent Karlsson

August 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna are inches away from adding Swedish left winger Jesper Karlsson into their ranks after heightened contacts between the two clubs, beating the likes of Lazio and Fiorentina in the transfer race. Final talks are underway to definitively close the deal. He'll be their second signing from AZ:

Milan recently acquired AZ midfielder Reijnders as their sixth signing of the season, and the Dutchman himself believes it wasn’t a tough decision.

Milan Signing Reijnders Reveals ‘Impossible’ Barça Move

July 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Netherlands, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan recently confirmed the acquisition of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as their sixth signing of the season, and the Dutchman himself believes it wasn’t a tough decision to choose the Rossoneri over other suitors.

Lazio are set to speed up on the transfer market, but they’ll have to pick which player to sign. They can put under contract just one more extra-EU.

Lazio Forced to Select Among Their Extra-EU Targets

July 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio are poised to speed up on the transfer market, but they’ll have to pick and choose which player to sign. They can put under contract just one more extra-EU player after acquiring Taty Castellanos. They have multiple ones in their sights. They could get an assist from the Olympic Committee.

Tijjani Reijnders touched down in Milan Monday night and proceeded with the medicals and the signature on the contract with his new team.

Milan Officially Confirm Reijnders Deal with AZ Alkmaar

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Tijjani Reijnders touched down in Milan Monday night and proceeded with the medicals and the signature on the contract with his new team in the next two days: “Coming here was easy. I said yes after the first call. My dream is to win the Scudetto and the Champions League.”

Tijjani Reijnders Set for Milan Medical

July 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are about to complete another summer soap opera as they prepare to announce the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar. According to Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, the Dutch midfielder will undergo medical checks on Tuesday.

Milan Edging Closer to Signing Top Midfield Target

July 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

A long-running soap opera involving Tijjani Reijnders' move from AZ Alkmaar to Milan is nearing its conclusion. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says the parties are optimistic about an agreement as they prepare for the final round of talks.

Milan could have a slightly different tactic in the upcoming season, leaning more on 4-3-3 and less frequently on 4-2-3-1, although it’ll remain an option.

Milan Tipped to Tweak Their Standard Scheme Next Season

July 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan could have a slightly different tactic in the upcoming season, leaning more on 4-3-3 and less frequently on 4-2-3-1, although it’ll remain an option. Coach Stefano Pioli hinted at it in the first presser of the season and has been rehearsing it in the early stages of the summer preparation.

Lazio are close to acquiring Milos Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar, although some work remains to be done in the talks between clubs for the transfer to materialize.

Lazio Zero In on AZ Alkmaar Talent for the Left Flank

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio are close to acquiring Milos Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar, although some work remains to be done in the talks between clubs for the transfer to materialize. The fullback has reached an agreement on personal terms with the Biancocelesti. The gap between offer and request isn't too wide.

Milan On The Cusp of Landing Major Midfield Target

July 8, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, AZ Alkmaar, Serie A, Transfer Market

Negotiations between Milan and AZ Alkmaar over Tijjani Reijnders' switch to San Siro are 'progressing quickly,' according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Dutchman has become a concrete target for the Rossoneri following Sandro Tonali's blockbuster move to Newcastle United.

Luis Alberto has put to rest the uncertainty about the future by penning a renewal till 2027 and has progressively won over Maurizio Sarri.

Lazio Star Luis Alberto Reach Agreement on an Extension

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luis Alberto has rejected a lucrative bid from Saudi Arabia and will stay at Lazio, likely for years to come. The parties have struck a deal to prolong his contract until 2027. While the future of his fellow midfield ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is uncertain, he’ll continue to serve his key role.

Milan Concretely Negotiating for AZ Alkmaar Midfielder

July 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are eager to put their hands on Tijjani Reijnders, whom they have been pursuing for the past couple of weeks to substitute Sandro Tonali. The Rossoneri have opened talks with AZ Alkmaar. The midfielder is very keen on the destination. Instead, Davide Frattesi is close to Inter.

Lazio have been rebuffed for Marcos Leonardo and pivoting toward different options like New York City’s Taty Castellanos and Basel’s Zeki Amdouni.

Lazio List More Candidates to Serve as Deputy Striker

July 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The first Lazio offers for Marcos Leonardo were rebuffed by Santos, and the Biancocelesti are pivoting toward different options like New York City’s Taty Castellanos and Basel’s Zeki Amdouni. The Brazilian side is no longer in a rush to sell after cashing in on Angelo, who will join Chelsea for €18M.

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