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The stunning developments at Milan will have immediate effects on a few negotiations and their transfer market plans, but not on their dugout.

How the Milan Strategy Will Change After Recent Events

June 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The stunning developments at Milan will have immediate effects on a few negotiations and the transfer market plans, but not on their dugout. Stefano Pioli was blindsided by Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara’s ousting. The ownership signaled their its in him, and he'll remain the coach.

Roma have quickly started to address their attack following the unfortunate news of Tammy Abraham’s ACL tear. Andrea Belotti's option was picked up.

Roma Start Making Moves to Bolster Their Frontline

June 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Roma have quickly started to address their attack following the unfortunate news of Tammy Abraham’s ACL tear. The option to extend Andrea Belotti’s contract till 2025 has been automatically picked up despite a subpar campaign. In addition, the Giallorossi have opened talks with Spezia for M’Bala Nzola.

Inter could be in the market for a wingback in January, and they are keeping tabs on Pasquale Mazzocchi for the role if Robin Gosens leave.

Mazzocchi on the Radars of Juve, Milan and Bologna

June 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Salernitana right-back Pasquale Mazzocchi is a player in demand, having put in impressive performances for the Salerno-based outfit this season. Naturally, he has attracted the eyes of fellow Italian heavyweights due to his prowess on the right flank.

Milan are looking to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic with another veteran and have zeroed in on Marko Arnautovic. The contacts have been ongoing for a few weeks.

Bologna Set High Price Tag for Milan-Linked Arnautovic

June 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan are looking to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic with another veteran and have zeroed in on Marko Arnautovic. The contacts with the player have been ongoing for a few weeks. However, they will have to convince Bologna to sell. He's coming off an injury-riddled season.

Luis Enrique has been indicated as the primary candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti in the Napoli dugout. However, the parties are distant.

De Laurentiis Laments Problems in Luis Enrique Pursuit

May 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Luis Enrique has been indicated as the primary candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti in the Napoli dugout. However, the parties struggled to come to an understanding. President Aurelio De Laurentiis declared that the coach was probably headed elsewhere: "He wants to go to the Premier League."

Most verdicts have been issued in the 2022/2023 season, but a couple will come down to the final Serie A matchday and perhaps afterward.

What Will Be at Stake in the Final Serie A Matchday

May 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Spezia, Torino

Most verdicts have been issued in the 2022/2023 season, but a couple will come down to the final Serie A matchday and perhaps afterward. The penultimate round set the top four thanks to Inter and Milan’s victories over Atalanta and Juventus. Spezia and Verona will fight from afar to avoid relegation.

Luis Enrique is aware of Milan’s stature on the European level, with PSG set to take on the seven-time UCL winners in a highly-anticipated clash in Paris.

Napoli Test the Waters for a Few Potential Managers

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Brighton, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Napoli were blindsided by Luciano Spalletti’s decision to leave but will have a few weeks to identify their next coach. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has inquired about a few options and is evaluating the pros and cons of each. The president wouldn't mind bringing in a foreign gaffer.

Luciano Spalletti is the new Italy coach, succeeding Roberto Mancini on the Azzurri’s bench after the former gaffer’s sudden and tumultuous exit.

Napoli Start Actively Seeking a Spalletti Replacement

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Luciano Spalletti stopped short of announcing his departure from Napoli, but he heavily alluded to it, and the club is looking for a new coach. The gaffer claimed that the decision had been made and that the team would make it official at a later time.

Roma Player Ratings vs Bologna: No One Shines in Dull Draw

May 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Bologna and Roma shared the spoils in an uneventful 0-0 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday evening. Arguably one of the worst games in the 2022/23 Serie A season saw a feisty tussle in the midfield without many scoring chances.

Massimiliano Allegri indicated Marko Arnautovic as an ideal deputy for Dusan Vlahovic, but Bologna do not want to sell him, to Juventus or any other side.

Milan Eye Bologna’s Arnautovic as Alternative Striker

May 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Arnautovic is affordable, experienced and reliable – three factors might prove to be the deciding factor for Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara to start negotiations.

Portugal tried to convince José Mourinho, but they will probably come up empty-handed. The Special One is leaning toward refusing the proposal.

Mourinho: “No Reason to Celebrate Leverkusen Win, It’s Still Half-Time”

May 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho praised his men for their mental toughness and desire against Leverkusen, citing them as players with a sense of responsibility on big nights as such.

Before diving into the upcoming transfer market window, several Serie A sides will have to address their front offices and hire new execs.

Multiple Teams to Be Involved in Carousel of Directors

May 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Before diving into the upcoming transfer market window, several Serie A sides will have to address their front offices. Cristiano Giuntoli is expected to join Juventus, although he has some offers from the Premier League too, and Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis could put up a fight.

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