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Napoli Attached to a Pair of Serie A Forwards as Well

January 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli will be one of the most active sides in Serie A, as openly declared by president Aurelio De Laurentiis. The acquisition of Pasquale Mazzocchi will be announced soon. Instead, the Lazar Samardzic deal needs more work both with the player’s camp and Udinese.

The penultimate round of 2023 left many scars across Serie A. Milan’s Fikayo Tomori suffered the most serious physical problem.

Several Serie A Stars Injured in Most Recent Matchday

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The penultimate round of 2023 left many scars across Serie A. Milan’s Fikayo Tomori suffered the most serious physical problem. He sustained a myotendinous lesion of the right biceps femoris. He won’t need surgery but could be out for a couple of months.

Boulaye Dia, who almost left last summer, is a candidate to depart Salernitana and is reportedly drawing interest from Arsenal.

Arsenal Interested in Under Fire Salernitana Attacker

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Salernitana president Danilo Iervolino lashed out at the team for their poor results in an incendiary presser on Thursday, vowing to sell those who no longer want to stay. The primary candidate is Boulaye Dia, who almost left last summer and is drawing interest from Arsenal.

Despite some late drama stemming from an offer from Wolverhampton, Salernitana retained Boulaye Dia last summer, but the problem will return.

Salernitana to Endure Transfer Saga Again in January

November 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolverhampton

Despite some late drama stemming from an offer from Wolverhampton, Salernitana retained Boulaye Dia last summer. The parties managed to mend fences afterward, as the Senegalese star wanted to move to the Premier League. The bid, a loan with an option to buy, fell well short of their request.

The international break has been a cause of concern for multiple clubs, but most of the latest physical injuries suffered by Serie A aces are mild.

Salernitana vs Cagliari 2-2: Dia Rescues Draw on Inzaghi’s Debut

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A basement boys Salernitana and Cagliari shared the spoils in a breathtaking 2-2 draw at Stadio Arechi. Filippo Inzaghi's debut didn't go according to plan, as Granata had to fight back twice to salvage a point.

Former long-time goalie and current Salernitana sporting director Morgan De Sanctis met with Milan executives Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara.

Salernitana Handed Huge Boost Ahead of Torino Clash

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Salernitana, Serie A

Salernitana frontman Boulaye Dia was seemingly unsatisfied with the way the summer transfer window panned out, as he was eager to make a change. After registering a goal in his first two Serie A appearances this season, he left Campania for international duty with Senegal a fortnight ago.

Most of the Recent Injuries to Serie A Stars Are Minor

September 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The international break has been a cause of concern for multiple clubs, but most of the latest physical injuries suffered by Serie A aces are mild. Federico Chiesa could be present in Saturday’s clash with Lazio as his tests came back clean. Maignan and Hernandez are good to go.

Things have turned sour for Dia, who will endure a pay cut after Salernitana director De Sanctis hit out at both the player and Wolves for their approach.

Salernitana Sanction Dia with Pay Cut Post Wolves Saga

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market, Wolverhampton

Boulaye Dia was expected to leave Salernitana during the transfer window, as Wolverhampton Wanderers, among other clubs, displayed interest. However, things have turned sour for the Senegalese, who is set to endure a pay cut after Salernitana sporting director Morgan De Sanctis hit out at both the player and Wolves.

Roma vs Salernitana: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

August 18, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Jose Mourinho's third season at Roma begins against Salernitana, the same as it did the last year. The only difference is that I Giallorssi will enjoy the home comforts of the iconic Stadio Olimpico this time. The hosts wouldn't mind replicating last season's opening-day 1-0 win on Sunday.

Dia Release Clause Expires, Fiorentina & Co. on High Alert

July 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, everton, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dia is in pole position to replace Arthur Cabral at Fiorentina, but Milan and Everton are active in the transfer race as well. Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio have also emerged as a potential destination for the Salernitana striker.

Atalanta are mulling to use the Rasmus Hojlund windfall for more major moves and reportedly set sights on Domenico Berardi and Gianluca Scamacca.

Milan Propose Long-Shot Swap Deal to Sign Scamacca

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Milan tried to kill two birds with one stone by offering Divock Origi to West Ham for Gianluca Scamacca. However, the suggestion doesn’t seem viable. The Belgian, who has a long-term contract, doesn’t want to leave. Moreover, the Irons plan to recoup at least part of their investment.

Transfer deadline day is here, and Sofyan Amrabat is still without a concrete agreement with Manchester United or any other suitor for that matter.

Fiorentina CEO Dishes on a Few Transfer Market Topics

July 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Fiorentina haven’t been particularly active at the start of the window despite being linked to a few players. Their CEO Joe Barone commented on their strategy to the press: “We are very prepared and already have a competitive roster. We’ll address our biggest needs, but there’s not a deadline."

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