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Lazio have long set their sights on Alessio Romagnoli, but they have not come to terms with him just yet. His contract with Milan expires in June.

Milan and Barcelona to Look Into Swap Between Out-of-Favor Defenders

June 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The Milan management want to avoid losing further players for free, as happened with Gianluigi Donnarumma. Alessio Romagnoli has a year left on his contract and would like to stay, but he will need to pen an extension in the next few weeks. If he did not, he could be shipped to Barcelona in a swap with Junior Firpo, as the deal would fit the technical needs of both sides. The Spanish left-back is keen on leaving to get more playing time.

Inter Start Lining Up Replacements for Hakimi and Perisic on the Wings

June 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter have yet to accept any offer for Achraf Hakimi and Ivan Perisic, but they are already looking at possible options to fill the voids on the flanks. The agents of Emerson Royal were spotted at their headquarters, and they have been linked to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Filip Kostic and Real Madrid’s Alvaro Odriozola. The first two options could move for €20/25M. Hakimi is being pursued by PSG and Chelsea, which have not met the asking price.

Juventus Give Lukewarm Response After Being Offered Barcelona Star

June 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Antoine Griezmann has not fully lived to expectations since moving to Barcelona and could be on his way out after the addition of Sergio Aguero. President Joan Laporta recently proposed the striker to Juventus, which took note and tabled the discussion for a later time. Considering his giant salary, he would likely be taken in consideration only if Cristiano Ronaldo and/or Paulo Dybala leave the Bianconeri this summer.

Bayern Munich are in the market for a striker since they didn’t replace Robert Lewandowski, and Lautaro Martinez has been mentioned as a potential target.

Lautaro Martinez Agent Fuels Barcelona and Other Suitors’ Hopes

June 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez openly stated that he plans to stay at Inter, but the situation could always change until he signs a new deal. His new agent Alejandro Camano announced in an interview that they would not put pen-to-paper soon. The representative said that anybody would like to play for Barcelona, but that nothing is going on at the moment. Chelsea and Atletico Madrid would also be interested if he were allowed to leave.

Napoli have elected not to field Fabian Ruiz while the negotiation with PSG is ongoing. However, his departure doesn’t seem imminent just yet.

Barcelona and Real Madrid to Monitor Napoli Midfielder During Euro

June 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fabian Ruiz is primed for a pivotal summer as a strong Euro could open him the doors to Real Madrid or Barcelona. His contract with Napoli expires in 2023 with a low €1.5M salary, and the extension talks have gone nowhere thus far. President Aurelio De Laurentiis is open to cashing in on him under the right circumstances, but he will demand at least €50M. Both Spanish giants are looking to add new pieces to their midfields.

Calhanoglu to Reconsider Milan Offer, Tonali Poised to Be Bought Out

June 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Brescia, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Hakan Calhanoglu has not received strong offers besides the Al-Duhail one and is now contemplating accepting the previous Milan proposal. The Turk initially rejected €4M annual wages as he was looking for more. In the meantime, the club has reached an agreement with Brescia to acquire Sandro Tonali permanently. They got a €10M discount between the fee and the bonuses by tweaking the deal and inserting a youngster.

Gianluigi Donnarumma Nearing Agreement to Join PSG on a Free

June 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The Gianluigi Donnarumma saga is set to soon come to an end as the goalkeeper has reportedly agreed to terms with PSG. The French club outbid the other contenders by offering a five-year, €60M contract, with €12M annual wages, plus add-ons. Juventus and Barcelona were in the race but never proposed a deal as rich. Milan decided to move on in late May and signed Mike Maignan from Lille to replace him between the sticks.

Barcelona to Eye Roma Linchpin If Wijnaldum Snubbed Them for PSG

June 7, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Barcelona are interested in Lorenzo Pellegrini as a plan B in case they missed out on Georginio Wijnaldum, as likely. The Blaugrana have long seemed poised to land the former Liverpool midfielder on a free transfer, but the French club hijacked the deal at the last minute. They will turn the attention to the Roma star once that will be confirmed. Pellegrini is not under contract long-term with the Giallorossi and has a low release clause.

Donnarumma Closer to PSG as Szczesny Denies Buzz of Juventus Exit

June 7, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Donnarumma might play the Euro as a free agent, as no team has offered him the contract he is looking for yet. Mino Raiola recently met with PSG to address also other matters. The French club currently leads the race and could decide to meet his demands, even though they are satisfied with Keylor Navas. In the meantime, Wojciech Szczesny stated that he has not had any talks with Juventus about a possible departure.

Barcelona Eye Three Juventus Stars in Miralem Pjanic Swap Deal

June 6, 2021 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Barcelona and Juventus have reportedly opened talks over Miralem Pjanic's return to Turin, with the Catalans interested in three Bianconeri stars. As reported by the Daily Express, Matthijs de Ligt, Alex Sandro, and Rodrigo Bentancur are potential counterparts in a deal that would see the 31-year-old come back to Italy.

Barcelona Join Race for Outgoing Milan Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu

June 6, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Barcelona, Serie A, Transfer Market

Barcelona have established contact with outgoing AC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu, particularly in light of Georginio Wijnaldum's sudden change of heart. As reported by Barca Universal, cash-strapped Catalan heavyweights are trying to convince the Turkey international to join the club when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Barcelona, Juventus, PSG – What’s the Best Option for Donnarumma?

June 3, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Since making his debut at the tender age of 16, Gianluigi Donnarumma cemented himself as one of the best rising goalkeepers in the world, and has been a stalwart for Milan ever since. Nonetheless, his relationship with the club and its fans had always been a complicating one, marred by several contractual standoffs.

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