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Will Serie A Clubs Avoid Sour End of the Zirkzee Saga?

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Joshua Zirkzee has been one of the main ingredients behind Bologna’s stellar campaign and is already the talk of the town in the transfer market. His career has been seesawing so far, but he seems fully on track to become a star now.

Aston Villa have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League and prepare to target a pair of Serie A aces, Joshua Zirkzee and Denzel Dumfries.

Aston Villa Expected to Pursue Bologna and Inter Stars

April 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Aston Villa have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League and are preparing for a lavish summer, where they’ll target a pair of Serie A aces, Joshua Zirkzee and Denzel Dumfries. The Premier League is likely to have five participants too.

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Bologna and mid-table Monza

Preview: Bologna vs Monza – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Bologna and mid-table Monza. Expectations are high around the home camp ahead of Saturday's clash as their pursuit of Champions League qualification depends on a positive result.

Juventus are more than just zeroing in on Thiago Motta to succeed Massimiliano Allegri in the dugout. The Bianconeri are likley to move on.

Juventus Rumored to Be in Advanced Talks with Motta

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are more than just zeroing in on Thiago Motta to succeed Massimiliano Allegri in the dugout. The Bianconeri righted the ship in the last couple of matches after a protracted rut. However, it’d be a surprise if they stuck with their present boss.

Massimiliano Allegri is losing supporters inside the club as Juventus keep slumping on the pitch, but it’s not yet certain the management will sack him

Max Allegri Tipped to Leave Juventus In The Summer

April 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A Leave a comment

Journalist Max Statman has taken stock of Massimiliano Allegri's future at Juventus amidst the club's rotten patch in Serie A. He believes the ex-Milan coach will sever ties with Bianconeri at the end of the season.

Inter are looking for a young defender and have laid eyes on Sam Beukema, who’s having a solid maiden Serie A season at Bologna.

Inter Take an Interest in Dependable Bologna Defender

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

Inter are looking for a young defender and have laid eyes on Sam Beukema, who’s having a solid maiden Serie A season at Bologna. The Nerazzurri like Alessandro Buongiorno a lot, but they are wary he might be too expensive.

Milan will have to spend big to purchase Joshua Zirkzee, and convincing Bologna to sell will be harder than persuading the player.

Milan Have a Leg Up on EPL Competition for Zirkzee

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan will have to spend big to purchase Joshua Zirkzee, and convincing Bologna to sell will be harder than persuading the player. The striker isn’t afraid of the pressure of San Siro and would like to continue in Serie A

Riccardo Calafiori has drawn the attention of the top clubs thanks to his great season at Bologna, where he developed into a top-shelf center-back.

Clause Cramps Sale of Spurs and Juventus Mark Calafiori

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Riccardo Calafiori has drawn the attention of the top clubs thanks to his great season at Bologna, where he developed into a top-shelf center-back after starring on the wing earlier in his career. On the other hand, it’ll take a significant sum to sign him.

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put.

Several Serie A Benches Set to Change at Season’s End

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put: Simone Inzaghi, Gian Piero Gasperini, and Igor Tudor, who recently took over Lazio. Stefano Pioli’s confirmation is gaining steam.

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, though.

Money Won’t Be a Problem for Milan in the Next Window

March 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, but it won’t be a necessity. The new Champions League will fetch €50M more on its own.

Juventus have been in a freefall ever since dropping points versus Empoli and losing Inter, de facto kissing goodbye to their Scudetto aspirations.

Three Likeliest Candidates to Replace Allegri at Juventus

March 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri has never regained his old fame since returning to Juventus in 2021 after his glorious first stint at the Allianz Stadium. Perceived as a potential savior following the club's decline under Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, the 56-year-old has done quite the opposite.

Bayern Munich have a big say in the future of Joshua Zirkzee, but there’s little traction concerning his return, which is a big assist for Milan.

Bayern Munich Not Biggest Threat to Milan for Zirkzee

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Bayern Munich have a big say in the future of Joshua Zirkzee thanks to a €40M release clause, but there’s little traction concerning his return, which is a big assist for Milan and other suitors. The Dutchman isn’t enthused by the prospect of going back

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