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Christopher Nkunku had his first really convincing display since joining Milan just before the start of the January window.

Milan Striker Shows Up as Pressure Was Mounting

December 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Christopher Nkunku had his first really convincing display since joining Milan just before the start of the January window. The rumors had started percolating, but the Rossoneri were in a tricky spot with him after investing €37M last summer.

Federico Chiesa turned down the opportunity to depart Liverpool after deadline day. Besiktas and some Saudi teams have been tracking him.

Chiesa Staying at Liverpool Despite Some Late Offers

September 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa turned down the opportunity to depart Liverpool after deadline day. Besiktas and some Saudi teams have been tracking him recently. The winger has never been particularly eager to flee Anfield. His call didn’t change after the Champions League exclusion.

Roma have sealed the deal for Leon Bailey, while Jadon Sancho requires some more convincing, as he has other offers.

Roma Land Their First Winger, Keep Seeking Another

August 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Marseille, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have sealed the deal for Leon Bailey, while Jadon Sancho requires some more convincing. He’s taking his time since he has other offers on the table. The Giallorossi will bring in the Aston Villa star on loan with an initial €2/3M fee and a €22M option to buy. Gian Piero Gasperini wants more pacey attackers.

Inter are likely done acquiring new players without parting ways with some of their own. They are shopping Mehdi Taremi.

Inter Eager to Offload Veteran, Identify New Priority

July 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Como, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter are likely done acquiring new players without parting ways with some of their own. They are shopping Mehdi Taremi and would like to replace him with a different type of attacker, an inventive no.10. Fulham, Besiktas, and a Qatari club have shown interest.

Roma avoided losing a regular to comply with their Financial Fair Play settlement, but did make a big sale, sending Tammy Abraham to Besiktas.

Roma Contain the Damage Sales-Wise Before FFP Deadline

July 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma managed to avoid losing a regular to comply with their Financial Fair Play settlement, but did make a relevant sale, sending Tammy Abraham to Besiktas. His departure, coupled with Leandro Paredes’ return to Boca Juniors, will suffice

Ciro Immobile could be back in Serie A in the summer, and his entourage has put out feelers in particular to Inter given their uncertainty up front and his connection with Simone Inzaghi.

Lazio Icon Trying to Engineer Summer Transfer to Inter

April 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Ciro Immobile could be back in Serie A in the summer, and his entourage has put out feelers in particular to Inter given their uncertainty up front and his connection with Simone Inzaghi. The two teamed up for a few years at Lazio.

Federico Chiesa posted a picture with the Juventus jersey on Instagram, which might be an indication of his desire to stay in Turin.

Juventus Winger Reluctant to Move to Turkey Amid Besiktas Links

August 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

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.

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