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Juventus Ponder Options to Zhuzh Up Their Defense

March 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus will make some changes to their defense in the summer. They are very keen on Riccardo Calafiori, but he’s pricey. Bologna will be in a much better position to keep their cornerstones should they qualify for the Champions League.

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

Coveted Thiago Motta Solely Focused on Bologna for Now

March 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Thiago Motta will be the belle of the ball of the next coaching carousel considering Bologna’s scintillating performances. The coach kept his options open by not agreeing to a new contract before the start of the season. His agent Canovi weighed in.

Joshua Zirkzee delivered again the Atalanta game, fueling the rumors about his future, which goes through Bayern Munich considering their buy-back clause.

Bayern Munich Exec Coy About Bringing Back Milan Target

March 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Joshua Zirkzee delivered again the Atalanta game, burying a PK, further fueling the rumors about his future, which goes through Bayern Munich considering their €40M buy-back clause. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was quizzed about it: "New director Eberl will decide."

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini.

Juventus Keep in Contact with Fallback Midfield Targets

February 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini. They have plotted one investment in the role, but they don’t know whether Rabiot and Alcaraz will stay.

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.

Milan and Bayern Munich Embroiled in Multiple Sagas

February 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan aren’t too concerned about Bayern Munich eyeing Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan, but they might have to go through them to sign their top offensive target Joshua Zirkzee. The Bavarians have €40M clause to bring back the Dutchman.

Paulo Dybala is improving and is likely to be present against Empoli after the break. He didn’t leave for international duties

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 26: Astonishing Dybala, Unstoppable Inter

February 28, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

While Inter continue to march towards an inevitable Scudetto triumph, their supposed challengers are still faltering, putting a premature end to a title race that peaked way too early. So let's recap the most captivating action of Serie A Round 26 in our latest edition of the Tops and Flops series.

Thiago Motta is leading Bologna to a tremendous season and is inevitably drawing the attention of the top European clubs.

Thiago Motta Keeping an Open Mind While Interest Grows

February 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Porto, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Thiago Motta is leading Bologna to a tremendous season and is inevitably drawing the attention of the top European clubs. The fact that his contract runs out at the end of the season works in his favor. the Felsinei will do the best their best to keep him.

Inter sold Giovanni Fabbian to Bologna for a relatively low sum considering the potential he had shown in Serie B already.

Inter Managed to Retain Control of Bologna Starlet

February 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter sold Giovanni Fabbian to Bologna for a relatively low sum considering the potential he had shown in Serie B already. On the other hand, they have inserted a buyback clause in the deal, which will be valid from the summer of 2025.

As initially suspected, Marcus Thuram will miss some time, but he’s not at risk for the return leg of the Champions League clash versus Atletico Madrid.

Inter Breath Sigh of Relief About Injured Superstar

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

As initially suspected, Marcus Thuram will miss some time, but he’s not at risk for the return leg of the Champions League clash versus Atletico Madrid. The ace has been diagnosed with an adductor elongation that will cost him two or three games.

Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy.

Top Milan and Juventus Targets Keen but Costs Are Lofty

February 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy and aren’t necessarily pining to go abroad. However, it’ll be challenging to come to terms with Bologna and Atalanta.

Juventus have been tipped to go after Riccardo Calafiori, who has been superb since joining Bologna. However, they’d have to empty their coffers to get him.

Bologna Want Big Bid for Juventus Target, Man United Eye Ace

February 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have been tipped to go after Riccardo Calafiori, who has been superb since joining Bologna. However, they’d have to empty their coffers to get him. The Rossoblù have set a €30M price tag. The Bianconeri might receive a large offer for Gleison Bremer.

Joshua Zirkzee is one of the main names in the Milan crosshairs ahead of the summer and might be easier to sign than other targets.

Serie A Spotlight: Inter Galloping Toward Scudetto, Milan Beat Themselves & More

February 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Inter, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

We're looking to the back of another breathtaking weekend in Serie A, and it's time to take stock of the highlight moments of Gameweek 25. From Inter's statement win against rock-bottom Salernitana to Milan's ludicrous performance against Monza, we'll walk you through the most telling storylines.

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