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Juventus Winger Reluctant to Move to Turkey Amid Besiktas Links

August 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus castaway Federico Chiesa has attracted interest from numerous European clubs, including Turkish powerhouse Besiktas. However, the player's agent, Fali Ramadani, is adamant the Italy international will not move to the Super Lig under any circumstances.

Federico Chiesa practiced for the first time under new Juventus coach Thiago Motta on Monday. The two discussed about his role if he stayed.

Not Much Changed for Chiesa After Meeting with Motta

July 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa practiced for the first time under new Juventus coach Thiago Motta on Monday. The two discussed about his role if he stayed. The scenario stays the same, as the coach doesn’t consider him central to his schemes.

Juventus must collect more funds to raise their bid for Teun Koopmeiners and wish Federico Chiesa made his decision sooner rather than later.

Juventus Star Federico Chiesa Approached by Turkish Powerhouse

July 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa's future at Juventus has been among the major talking points this summer, with the player's prospects in Turin still in limbo. According to Mirko Di Natale, Turkish giants Besiktas have inquired about the Italy international amid talks the 26-year-old is ready to wave goodbye to the Allianz Stadium.

Milan are attempting to offload a few outcasts in addition to being busy arranging new additions. Alexis Saelemaekers could be the most profitable piece.

Milan Engaged in Talks to Get Rid of Multiple Misfits

July 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are attempting to offload a few outcasts in addition to being busy arranging new signings. Alexis Saelemaekers could be the most profitable piece following a solid loan spell at Bologna. Leicester City tabled a bid to bring him in.

Ciro Immobile has progressively lost prominence this season, and new Lazio coach Igor Tudor gave Taty Castellanos the nod over him versus Juventus.

Official: Ciro Immobile Leaves Lazio for Besiktas

July 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ciro Immobile has officially joined Besiktas from Lazio on a two-year deal, the Turkish giants confirmed on X on Saturday. After eight years at the Stadio Olimpico, the 34-year-old center-forward leaves Serie A to open a new chapter of his illustrious career.

Lazio and Ciro Immobile are in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa, where they’ll debut against Inter in the semi-final on Friday.

Lazio Talisman Set to Join Besiktas

July 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite Claudio Lotito's faint effort to shut down speculation about Ciro Immobile's future, the long-serving veteran is on the verge of leaving Lazio. Per Fabrizio Romano, Turkish giants Besiktas will announce the Italian center-forward's signing on Thursday.

Lazio Chief Dismisses Besiktas Advances for Iconic Immobile

July 9, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

Lazio captain Ciro Immobile has reportedly been presented with a significant offer by Besiktas despite having two more seasons left on his current contract. However, club president Claudio Lotito dismissed any links between the Biancocelesti marksman and the Turkish club.

Renato Sanches will return to the squad list for Roma-Cagliari after a month on the shelf, but it’s not certain he’ll finish the season in Italy.

Besiktas Keep Pursuing Roma Loanee Renato Sanches

February 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Renato Sanches will return to the squad list for Roma-Cagliari after a month on the shelf with an ankle sprain, but it’s not yet certain he’ll finish the season in the Italian capital. Besiktas are after him. The transfer market closes on February 9th in Turkey.

Roma wish to end their January by signing Tommaso Baldanzi from Empoli, but they need to part ways with a few players first.

Roma Clearing the Deck for Final Push for Baldanzi

January 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma wish to end their January by signing Tommaso Baldanzi from Empoli, but they need to part ways with a few players first. Andrea Belotti and Marash Kumbulla are close to leaving. Instead, the exits of Zeki Celik and Renato Sanches aren’t as imminent.

Roma can’t sign new players until they offload some of their own. Given the restrictions and Financial Fair Play limitations, they had just a €1.5M budget.

Roma Working on Departures to Foot Another Signing

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma can’t sign new players until they offload some of their own. Given their financial restrictions and Financial Fair Play limitations, they had just a €1.5M budget for January without risking new fines. They used most of it to bring in Dean Huijsen.

Roma plan to replace Renato Sanches once they find a solution for him, and they have earmarked Oriol Romeu as a potential new addition.

Roma Show Preliminary Interest in Barcelona Midfielder

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma plan to replace Renato Sanches once they find a solution for him, and they have earmarked Oriol Romeu as a potential new addition. He has progressively fallen out of favor this season. The Giallorossi can only sign somebody on loan.

Roma are on the prowl for another defender after onboarding Dean Huijsen and are interested in Caglar Soyuncu. He has been on their radar in the past.

Roma Lay Eyes on Experienced Atletico Madrid Defender

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are on the prowl for another defender after onboarding Dean Huijsen and are interested in Caglar Soyuncu. He has been on their radar in the past. Atletico Madrid won the race to sign him on a Bosman move last summer.

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