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Milan are oriented to splurge to fortify their defense and have singled out Gonçalo Inacio and Virgil van Dijk on their shortlist.

Milan Linked to Liverpool and Sporting CP Cornerstones

July 2, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are oriented to splurge to fortify their defense and have singled out Gonçalo Inacio on their shortlist, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pushing to make an attempt to convince Virgil van Dijk, although the difficulties abound in that case.

After putting their hands on Gonçalo Ramos, Milan will try to bolster their defense and their midfield next and are after Kerim Alajbegovic.

Milan Set to Focus on Three Further Positions Next

June 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

After putting their hands on Gonçalo Ramos, Milan will try to bolster their defense and their midfield next, and they are ready to enter the race for Kerim Alajbegovic, who’s continuing to turn heads with Bosnia in the World Cup

Napoli haven’t been very active early in the summer, despite trying to set up at least a pair of early acquisitions.

Napoli Waiting to Cut Down Their Squad Before Adding

June 29, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli haven’t been very active early in the summer, despite trying to set up at least a pair of early acquisitions, because they have to evaluate who’s a keeper and a goner in their large squad. In the meantime, Massimiliano Allegri appears to have sorted out his issues with Milan.

Napoli are still waiting for Massimiliano Allegri to get out of his Milan contract, but they are getting to work on the transfer market.

Napoli Attempting to Set Up Four Priority Acquisitions

June 10, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are still waiting for Massimiliano Allegri to get out of his Milan contract so they can formalize his arrival, but they are already getting to work on the transfer market. They might not continue with the dualism between Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Alex Meret between the sticks.

While Napoli anticipate Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, and Stanislav Lobotka staying put, Frank Anguissa could end his sojourn.

Napoli Mainstay Tipped to Be at Serious Risk of Fleeing

April 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, Udinese

While Napoli anticipate Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, and Stanislav Lobotka staying put, Frank Anguissa could end his sojourn at the club in the summer, after he almost left in the previous two. The midfielder was reeled in late by Antonio Conte.

Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future.

Napoli Going After Benfica Star, Rival Roma for Talent

April 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future, and, whether or not Antonio Conte will still be with them, the management is looking for some youngsters to shore up the squad.

Juventus have long been preparing to go after Bernardo Silva, who’ll depart Manchester City on a Bosman move.

Juventus Sketch Out Their First Offer for Bernardo Silva

March 20, 2026 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester City, MLS, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus have long been preparing to go after Bernardo Silva, who’ll depart Manchester City on a Bosman move. They have sent out their first proposal following his team’s UEFA Champions League elimination. The Bianconeri are willing to go over the top to convince the Portuguese star.

Leon Bailey has left Roma, boarding his flight back to Birmingham on Tuesday, and the club is tracking another Tottenham player, Mathys Tel.

Roma Send Bailey Back, Lay Eyes on Tottenham Pair

January 21, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Leon Bailey has left Roma, boarding his flight back to Birmingham on Tuesday, and the hierarchy is tracking another Tottenham player to replace him, Mathys Tel, who has just been excluded from the UEFA Champions League squad.

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only recent Napoli addition potentially on his way out, as Noa Lang could depart too in January.

Napoli Could Quickly Part Ways with Two Recent Newcomers

January 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only summer Napoli newcomer potentially on his way out in January, as Noa Lang could depart too. The winger hasn’t totally convinced Antonio Conte, despite a recent run of starts, and has some suitors in Turkey.

Juventus have started to kick the tires on Bernardo Silva, who has entered the final year of his contract and could leave Manchester City.

Juventus Explore Adding Manchester City Ace on a Bosman Move

September 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus have started to kick the tires on Bernardo Silva, who has entered the final year of his contract and could decide to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. At this stage, he’s not actively discussing a renewal with his current team.

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson.

Roma to Complete Two Additions, Miss Out on Rumored One

July 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson, who’s already in town for the medicals. Instead, Richard Rios won’t be coming and is headed to Benfica instead.

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are challenging.

Roma Determined to Land Highly-Rated Duo from Brazil

July 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are proving to be quite challenging. On the other hand, they quickly reached an agreement with the two players, who are happy to join.

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