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Fiorentina Chief Reveals Summer Attempt to Sign Barcelona Outcast

September 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade has opened up on the club's busted attempt to sign Vitor Roque from Barcelona during the summer transfer window. Prade admitted that La Viola tried to lure the Brazilian forward to Tuscany, only to be blown out of the water by the Catalan side's stratospheric demands.

Inter Inquired About Bayer Leverkusen Star Defender

September 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have added a high-profile option to their list of Bosman targets, as they have started tracking Jonathan Tah, who announced that he wouldn’t renew his expiring contract with Bayer Leverkusen. The Nerazzurri quickly touched base.

Ex Barcelona Ace Opens Up on Decision to Join Como

September 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Como, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Ex-Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto admits he refused numerous offers from the Premier League to link up with Como this summer. The versatile midfielder insists he has joined the Serie A newcomers out of respect for club manager Cesc Fabregas.

Despite showing interest, Barcelona haven’t tabled a bid for Federico Chiesa, giving Liverpool a window of opportunity to complete the deal.

Liverpool Making Strides in Their Pursuit of Chiesa

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite showing interest, Barcelona haven’t tabled a bid for Federico Chiesa, giving Liverpool a window of opportunity to complete the deal. Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli had dinner with his agent Fali Ramadani on Monday.

Liverpool Star Rivaling Barcelona in Race to Add Chiesa

August 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Federico Chiesa has attracted another high-profile suitor as, after the interest coming from Barcelona, Liverpool are also testing the waters. The player is keen on either destination. The Blaugrana have some issues with their lists.

Milan had already let it be known informally that Rafael Leao wasn’t going anywhere this summer. CEO Giorgio Furlani doubled down on it.

Milan Confirm Stance on Leao, Expect Improvements

August 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan had already let it be known informally that Rafael Leao wasn’t going anywhere this summer. CEO Giorgio Furlani doubled down on that in a slightly heated exchange about Barcelona: “No. Zero possibility. He will stay for sure, 100 percent.”

Juventus will need to raise their offer to snap up Nico Gonzalez, but they are now engaged in direct conversations with Fiorentina.

Juventus May End Up Tweaking Their Plans for the Wings

August 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester United, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus will need to raise their offer to snap up Nico Gonzalez, but they are now engaged in direct conversations with Fiorentina after agents and intermediaries handled the early portion of the talks. Fiorentina demand more than €30M.

Recent rumors from Spain suggested Barcelona was keen on Rafael Leao and was preparing an offer, but Milan have every intention of keeping their ace.

Milan Star Not Going to Leave Despite Barcelona Chatter

August 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Recent rumors from Spain suggested Barcelona was keen on Rafael Leao and was preparing an offer, but Milan have every intention of keeping their ace, especially with so little time left in the transfer market window. The winger had a €175M release clause.

Federico Chiesa is in limbo, as there have been no openings about his return to the squad or a renewal, but Barcelona might eye him soon enough.

Chiesa Might Have Found a Destination He Actually Likes

August 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa is in limbo, as there have been no openings about his return to the squad or a renewal, and he’s not particularly close to any side, although his entourage is trying to convince Barcelona to go after him,

Inter are keen on the two latest young defenders to land in their crosshairs, Mika Faye and Tomas Palacios, but they aren't alone.

Inter Met with Large Request for Barcelona Defender

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are indeed keen on the two latest young defenders to land in their crosshairs, Mika Faye and Tomas Palacios. However, it’s a lot easier to snap up the Argentine due to Barcelona’s sizeable demands for their talent.

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

Lazio Agree Loan Fee to Onboard Salernitana Talisman

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

After days of negotiations between Lazio and Boulaye Dia, the highly-rated Salernitana center-forward is on the cusp of linking up with Marco Baroni's squad. According to Calciomercato, Lazio's persistence in talks with Dia's representatives has come to fruition, with the parties finding a crucial breakthrough on Wednesday.

The Inter management have laid eyes on two more talents, Tomas Palacios and Mikayil Faye, since the other ones they are tracking are all quite pricey.

Inter Set Sights on Barcelona and Talleres Prodigies

August 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Coach Simone Inzaghi made it clear that he expects the brass to bring in a new defender before deadline day. The Inter management have laid eyes on two more talents, Tomas Palacios and Mikayil Faye, since the other ones they are tracking are pricey.

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