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Napoli need to cut down their squad to add another midfielder but are close to selling one outcast, as Parma are after Gianluca Gaetano.

Napoli Close In on Two Sales to Unlock New Signings

August 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli need to cut down their squad to add another midfielder but are close to selling one outcast, as Parma have jumped ahead of the queue for Gianluca Gaetano. Cagliari have been trying to bring him back permanently after a sound loan spell.

Napoli recently bid adieu to Jesper Lindstrom and have identified David Neres as an ideal replacement for the Danish attacker.

Napoli Interested in Pacey Benfica Winger Who Wants out

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli recently bid adieu to Jesper Lindstrom and have identified David Neres as an ideal replacement for the Danish attacker. The speedster is reportedly unsettled and seeks a new challenge. The Partenopei will try to take advantage of the situation.

Everton set sights on Jesper Lindstrom a few days ago, and the negotiation with Napoli concerning a loan progressed nicely.

Everton Nearing Acquisition of Lindstrom from Napoli

July 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Everton set sights on Jesper Lindstrom a few days ago, and the negotiation between the two clubs progressed nicely. They have reached an agreement in principle on the formula and the figures of the deal. He'd transfer on an initial loan.

Juventus are on the prowl for wingers and are going after Mason Greenwood, who’s heading back to Manchester United after a successful loan spell at Getafe.

Juventus Advance in Chase of Manchester United Outcast

June 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus are on the prowl for wingers and are going after Mason Greenwood, who’s heading back to Manchester United after a successful loan spell at Getafe following his legal issues. The Madrid-based team is trying to retain him.

Roma will have revolving doors up front this summer and are pondering some cost-effective purchases such as Rafa Silva, Jamie Leweling, and Michy Batshuayi.

Roma Eyeing Benfica, Fenerbahce, and Stuttgart Forwards

May 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma will have revolving doors up front this summer and are pondering some cost-effective purchases such as Rafa Silva, Jamie Leweling, and Michy Batshuayi. The Giallorossi are unlikely to keep Romelu Lukaku and have a few uncertain situations behind him as well.

Arthur had a convincing first half of the season at Fiorentina on loan from Juventus, but his form has dipped in the last couple of months.

Fiorentina Loanee Arthur Slated to Return to Juventus

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Arthur had a convincing first half of the season at Fiorentina, but his form has dipped in the last couple of months. The Viola have already decided they won’t keep him at the conditions set last summer window. They have communicated the choice to his camp.

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini.

Juventus Keep in Contact with Fallback Midfield Targets

February 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini. They have plotted one investment in the role, but they don’t know whether Rabiot and Alcaraz will stay.

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him.

Roma to Miss Out on Long-Time Target Marcos Leonardo

January 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him. Santos’ relegation hasn’t impacted the valuation of the talent, as the offer isn't higher their previous one.

Real Madrid will be in the market for a new center-back in January, and they have laid eyes on Giorgio Scalvini, among others.

Atalanta Starlet Reportedly Lands on Real Madrid Radar

December 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Real Madrid will be in the market for a new center-back in January, and they have laid eyes on Giorgio Scalvini, among others. They just lost David Alaba to a major knee injury. Eder Militao endured the same faith at the beginning of the season.

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup.

Top Serie A Sides Join Fray for River Plate Prodigy

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup. He had a hat-trick versus Brazil. A host of suitors have already lined up ahead of the next transfer windows, with Real Madrid leading the race.

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica, which he could have played with the Italian side.

Inter Moved On from Benfica Hero Over Excessive Demand

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica despite dominating and creating several clear-cut chances. La Beneamata had the Ukrainian prodigy atop their preferences to replace André Onana last summer. He personally favored them over other destinations.

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, watching two mids.

Juventus Exec Scouts Two Benfica Mids in Inter Outing

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, taking down notes surrounding two of the visiting side’s midfielders. The ex-Napoli executive made the most of the opportunity to scout two of Benfica’s central mids.

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