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Aston Villa and Dortmund Most Keen on Juventus Duo

April 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Shortly after the pivotal call on their bench, Juventus will have to sort out the future of their top youngsters, especially Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen. They haven’t decided one way or the other, and their boss will have a say.

Some major foreign clubs are eyeing Francesco Camarda, who has yet to sign his first pro contract with Milan, but it's a matter of time.

Milan Trying to Fend Off Interest in Prodigious Striker

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Some major clubs are eyeing Francesco Camarda, who has yet to sign his first pro contract with Milan. Manchester City, PSG, Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund have reached out to his entourage. However, the Rossoneri believe nothing strange will happen.

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, but he's more likely headed the Premier League or Germany in the summer.

Soulé Starting to Draw Interest from the Bundesliga

February 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia in the past window and has routinely been tipped to transfer to the Premier League, but he’s beginning to generate buzz in the Bundesliga as well. His entourage has recently reached out to an intermediary.

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and opened talks.

Napoli, Sevilla, and Inter Involved in Midfield Triangle

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and have opened talks with Leicester City and Sevilla, where he’s currently on loan. They are getting an assist from Inter.

Napoli are in the later stages of the Lazar Samardzic and Pasquale Mazzocchi deals, but they won’t stop there in the midfield.

Napoli Close to Two Signings, Keep Working for More

January 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese, West Ham

Napoli are in the later stages of the Lazar Samardzic and Pasquale Mazzocchi deals, but they won’t stop there in the midfield, as they won’t have Frank Anguissa for a while due to AFCON. The Partenopei are mulling more physical options.

Inter have commenced searching for a new option on the wings, as Juan Cuadrado will soon have surgery to address a lingering Achilles injury.

Inter Start Shortlisting Possible Cuadrado Replacements

December 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Monza, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have commenced searching for a new option on the wings, as Juan Cuadrado will soon have surgery to address a lingering Achilles injury. Director Ausilio confirmed: “The whole technical area will begin thinking about something because we haven’t yet. We'll evaluate whom to sign."

Milan are slated to recover some pieces during the break, but they won't have Samuel Chukwueze for the upcoming string of matches.

Milan Player Ratings vs Dortmund: Giroud’s Miss Comes Back to Haunt Rossoneri

November 28, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Milan succumbed to a nightmarish 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's crunch Champions League encounter at the San Siro. Though there's still a mathematical chance for Rossoneri to qualify for the knockout stages, they'll need a miracle to make it out of Group F.

Milan were outclassed 1-3 by Borussia Dortmund but can still harbor some dim hopes of advancing to the next stage of the Champions League

Milan vs Dortmund 1-3: Qualification Chances Hang by a Thread

November 28, 2023 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

With an ear to what was going on at the Parc des Princes between PSG and Newcastle United, Milan faced Borussia Dortmund at the San Siro in the penultimate Champions League Group Stage round. The Rossoneri were outclassed 1-3 but can still harbor some dim hopes of advancing to the next stage.

Preview: Milan vs Borussia Dortmund – Make or Break for Rossoneri

November 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

It's crunch time in the Champions League 'group of death' as Milan and Borussia Dortmund go head-to-head at the San Siro. Tuesday's showdown at the San Siro has all the makings of a 'make or break' fixture as only three points separate top from bottom in an evenly-poised Group F.

Rafael Leao is promoting his book ‘Smile’ and has expressed his intention to stay at Milan for years to come in an interview.

Milan Star Set to Stay out for Borussia Dortmund Game

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A

After squeaking past Fiorentina, Milan have started preparing for the pivotal Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund, where they’ll have to make do without Rafael Leao again. The star winger has remained sidelined in practice to open the week. There’s some hope he’ll return versus Frosinone during the weekend.

Milan helped themselves by knocking off PSG midweek, while the result between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United earlier in the day was less than ideal.

Milan Seize Control of Their Own Destiny in the UCL

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan helped themselves by knocking off PSG midweek, while the result between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United earlier in the day was less than ideal. With two matchdays to go in the Champions League’s group of death, every team is still alive. The Rossoneri would advance with two wins.

Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ departure.

Inter and Borussia Dortmund Also Tracking Samardzic

November 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus wouldn’t run unopposed for Lazar Samardzic, as Inter and Borussia Dortmund would be keen too if Udinese decided to negotiate his departure. Their director Federico Balzaretti stated he would finish the season in Friuli two days ago. What happened in the summer hasn’t dissuaded the Nerazzurri.

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