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Bournemouth Loanee Traoré Unlikely to Stay at Napoli

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Hamed Traoré has had seesawing performances since joining Napoli in January and hasn’t done enough to justify picking up his €25M option to buy, at least at this stage. The Partenopei opted for this formula to evaluate him properly,

Cristhian Mosquera has been recently attached to Inter, but their crosstown rivals are keeping an eye on him too ahead of a prospective summer pursuit.

Milan Accompany Inter in Interest for Valencia Prodigy

March 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Valencia

Cristhian Mosquera has been recently attached to Inter, but their crosstown rivals are keeping an eye on him too ahead of a prospective summer pursuit. The Rossoneri have been plagued by injuries at the position this campaign and will probably bid farewell to Simon Kjaer.

Juventus continue to work on the Teun Koopmeiners deal, especially after his recent declarations. However, they are unlikely to meet Atalanta's request.

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 will hunt for a left-footed midfielder to substitute for Alex Sandro. His contract is up at the end of the season and won’t be renewed.

Juventus Earmark Bosman Pair to Succeed Aging Defender

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will hunt for a left-footed midfielder to substitute for Alex Sandro. His contract is up at the end of the season and won’t be renewed. He hasn’t been a regular this season. The Bianconeri, despite adding Tiago Djaló, will need a new piece.

Milan ultimately didn’t sign a new defender in January but their search hasn’t ended, and they are tracking Lloyd Kelly and Maxime Lacroix for the summer.

Milan to Prioritize Bournemouth and Wolfsburg Defenders

February 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Milan ultimately didn’t sign a new defender in January but their search hasn’t ended, and they are tracking Lloyd Kelly and Maxime Lacroix for the summer. The Rossoneri will likely elect not to retain Simon Kjaer, who’s on an expiring contract.

With an hour and a half left in the window, Milan aren’t engaged in serious talks for another defender and will likely settle with bringing back Gabbia.

Milan Not Close to Any Defender, Keener on Bosman Deals

February 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

With an hour and a half left in the window, Milan aren’t engaged in serious talks for another defender and will likely settle with bringing back Matteo Gabbia and onboarding Filippo Terracciano from Verona, who plays fullback. They have been attached to numerous options.

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis was appalled by yet another very lackluster performance by his team versus Empoli and wants big changes.

Traoré Formally Completes Napoli Switch, Ngonge Next Up

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Hamed Traoré is officially a new Napoli player, and Cyril Ngonge will be one soon. The club deposited the contract of the former at the League’s office. The soon-to-be former Verona attacker will take the medicals on Thursday.

Hamed Traoré is primed to be the second Napoli addition in January after Pasquale Mazzocchi. Only the signature is missing before the announcement.

Hamed Traoré All Set to Join Napoli Following Medicals

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Hamed Traoré is primed to be the second Napoli addition in January after Pasquale Mazzocchi. Only the signature is missing before the announcement. He flew to Italy for the medical tests on Tuesday. He’ll join from Bournemouth on a loan with an option.

Napoli want multiple midfielders and are in talks to onboard Hamed Traoré and Orel Mangala following the issues in the Samardzic deal.

Napoli Advancing Steadily for Bournemouth Outcast

January 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli want multiple midfielders and are in talks to onboard Hamed Traoré and Orel Mangala. The delays in the negotiation with Lazar Samardzic prompted them to seek other options. The prospective new signings aren’t mutually exclusive given their traits and costs.

Matteo Politano mulled a proposal from Saudi team Al Shabab, but he’s poised to reject it and stay at Napoli. He and the club have rekindled their talks.

Politano Poised to Snub Saudi Offer to Stay at Napoli

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matteo Politano mulled a proposal from Saudi team Al Shabab, but he’s poised to reject it and stay at Napoli. He and the club have rekindled the negotiation to extend his contract, and the outcome will likely be positive. He had been sceptical about leving.

Milan have been tracking Juan Miranda and Lloyd Kelly, but they’ll probably wait until they are out of contract to sign them.

Milan Unwilling to Spend Early for Two Future Signings

January 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have been tracking Juan Miranda and Lloyd Kelly, but they’ll probably wait until they are out of contract to sign them, as they don’t want to spend for them in January. Both players are on expiring deals and would aid them immediately.

Hamed Junior Traoré hasn’t found as much room as he expected in the Premier League and could head back to Serie A in January.

Top Italian Teams Line Up to Bring Back Hamed Traoré

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Hamed Junior Traoré hasn’t found as much room as he expected in the Premier League and could return to Italy in January. Lazio, Milan, Napoli, and Fiorentina are the first clubs rumored to be keen on the midfielder. All the suitors could use a new piece.

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