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Napoli Linked to Versatile Budding Boca Junior Starlet

October 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are reportedly one of the teams keen on emerging Argentinian midfielder Kevin Zenon, who has a relatively low release clause for now. Newcastle United, Tottenham, Brighton, and Olympique Lyonnais are also in the mix.

Maurizio Sarri missed out on the recent coaching carousel but is ready to get back on the horse: “Even without football, I still smoke too much."

Sarri Eyes Return, Revisits Seesawing Spell at Juventus

September 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Boca Juniors, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Maurizio Sarri missed out on the recent coaching carousel but is ready to get back on the horse: “Unfortunately, even without football, I still smoke too much. The desire to return on the pitch has increased with the start of the season."

The Roma owners are no strangers to coups de theatre, and they did it again, announcing that Daniele De Rossi will stay on the bench going forward.

Roma in Pole Position to Sign In-Demand Boca Juniors Center-Back

July 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A giants Roma have established themselves as frontrunners in the race to sign Boca Juniors defender Nicolas Valentini. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Daniele De Rossi wants a reunion with the Argentine rearguard to address Giallorossi's defensive shortcomings.

Inter intend to confirm their entire defense and isn’t plotting any expensive reinforcement at the position. They’d rather splurge on the other end.

Inter Don’t Have Any Grand Plans to Bolster Defense

April 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter intend to confirm their entire defense and isn’t plotting any expensive reinforcement at the position. They’d rather splurge on the other end. If there’s an opportunity to increase their depth for cheap, they’ll seize it. A proper investment has been postponed.

Nicolas Valentini will be a hot commodity in the summer, as he has decided to leave Boca Juniors on a free, and Inter are among his most determined suitors.

Inter Keen on Potentially Cheap Boca Juniors Defender

April 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Nicolas Valentini will be a hot commodity in the summer, as he has decided to leave Boca Juniors on a free, and Inter are among his most determined suitors. Their deputy director Dario Baccin scouted him a few times during his trips to South America.

Milan have been proposed a pair of La Liga players, Mario Hermoso and Ez Abde, but are unlikely to act on it due to different reasons.

Milan Likely to Snub La Liga Pair Despite Whispers

April 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have been proposed a pair of La Liga players, Mario Hermoso and Ez Abde, but are unlikely to act on it. The defender's agent is offering his client, who’ll be out of contract in June, to a few teams. The Rossoneri perfer younger options.

Fiorentina and Milan have received strong reports from their scouts about Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez. The Viola could be particularly keen.

Fiorentina and Milan Linked to Boca Juniors Midfielder

March 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Fiorentina and Milan have received strong reports from their scouts about Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez. The Viola could be particularly keen since they have several moving pieces at the position. The 21-year-old has turned heads primarily for his stamina and vision.

The rough season of Nicolò Casale could push Lazio to seek a defender in January, with two names already landing on their radar.

Lazio Begin Searching for a New Defender for January

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Nicolò Casale is quickly back on the mend after missing a few matches in October and November because of a right adductor strain. He had returned in the Derby. The rough season of the former Verona center-back could push Lazio to seek a defender in January.

With very few holes in the current squad, Inter have the luxury of long-term planning and are monitoring a few central defenders such as Nicolas Valentini.

Inter Scout Up-and-Coming Boca Juniors Defender

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

With very few holes in the current squad, Inter have the luxury of long-term planning and are monitoring a few central defenders, for instance, Boca Juniors’ Nicolas Valentini. Deputy director Dario Baccin watched him in person during a recent trip to South America. He has appeared in 37 matches this season

Inter are concerned with Juan Cuadrado’s slow recovery from an Achilles tendon injury, and they have earmarked Agustin Giay for the position.

Inter Take an Interest in Promising Argentine Wingback

November 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are concerned with Juan Cuadrado’s slow recovery from an Achilles tendon injury, and they have earmarked Agustin Giay for the position. He has featured in 40 matches this season after shaking off a major ankle sprain. the Argentine has a €6M price tag. His contract expires in 2025.

Milan have some very young talent in their crosshair to strengthen the midfield and are keeping an eye on Ezequiel Fernandez.

Milan Reportedly Scout Budding Boca Juniors Midfielder

October 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have some very young talent in their crosshair to strengthen the midfield and, on top of Assan Ouedraogo, they are keeping an eye on Ezequiel Fernandez. He’s more experienced than the German prodigy and stars as a pivot for Boca Juniors. The Rossoneri appreciate him in particular his personality.

Milan didn’t address their left-back position after Ballo-Touré left, but they might do it in the future, and Juan Miranda is one of their top targets.

Milan Further Talks to Onboard Fullback on a Free Move

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan didn’t address their left-back position after the departure of Fodé Ballo-Touré, but they might do it in the future, and Juan Miranda is one of their top targets. The contract of the Spaniard expires at the end of the season. They are keen on onboarding him on a free transfer.

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