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Two Juventus Stars Left Out of Brest Friendly, Sales Looking Imminent

August 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus manager Thiago Motta has omitted star winger Federico Chiesa from his squad for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Brest. According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Bologna boss hasn't called up Tiago Djalo either, suggesting the Portuguese defender could be on the move in the coming weeks.

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé.

Inter Closing In on Three Exits to Trim Their Squad

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé. They are inching closer to permanent moves to the teams that had them on loan last season, Brest and Sevilla.

Davide Frattesi hasn’t had the prominent role he perhaps hoped for in his first Inter season, but he doesn’t regret the choice he made last summer.

Inter Reject Juventus Approach for Star Midfielder

July 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A champions Inter have reportedly knocked back Juventus' approach for Italy international Davide Frattesi. According to Gazzetta dello Sport's report, the reigning Scudetto holders refused to discuss the 24-year-old's exit, as Simone Inzaghi sees the versatile midfielder as a vital component of his set-up.

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years.

How Milan Will Line Up with Fonseca on Their Bench

May 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years. Zlatan Ibrahimovic recently posted a picture with 4-3-3 on his social media accounts.

Bologna have set sights on Lilian Brassier ahead of the summer and made strides to beat the competition. Their director Sartori has already met his camp.

Bologna Open Talks for Former Milan Defensive Target

May 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Bologna have set sights on Lilian Brassier ahead of the summer and made strides to beat the competition. Their director Giovanni Sartori has already had a meeting with his entourage to gather intel about the terms to sign him.

Simon Kjaer has only three more months on his contract with Milan, and the management appears to have made up his mind about moving on from him.

Kjaer Increasingly Likely to Leave Milan in the Summer

March 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg

Simon Kjaer has only three more months on his contract with Milan, and the management appears to have made up their mind about moving on from him. He has played more than expected this campaign due to simultaneous injuries.

Milan will keep trying to add Merih Demiral, but their search for a new defender might come up empty-handed despite testing the waters for multiple players.

Milan Running Out of Time to Bring In a New Defender

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan will keep trying to add Merih Demiral, but their search for a new defender might come up empty-handed despite testing the waters for multiple players. They want the Turk on a simple loan from Al-Ahli. The Saudi club isn’t keen on doing the deal that way.

Milan have added a new name to the shortlist to shore up their defense, Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo. They opened talks with his camp.

Milan Track Fulham Defender, Keep Tabs on a Few More

January 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Milan have added a new name to the shortlist to shore up their defense, Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo. They opened talks with his camp. His contract expires at the end of the campaign. Director Geoffrey Moncada reached out to his brother and agent.

Bayern Munich have earmarked Theo Hernandez as a potential substitute for Alphonso Davis, who might join Real Madrid in the summer.

Milan Face Risk of Coming Up Empty-Handed Defensively

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan have been rebuffed by Torino for Alessandro Buongiorno, and they might stay as is despite the links to less expensive defenders. They have been tracking primarily Tanguy Nianzou Kouassi and Lilian Brassier, Stefano Pioli reiterated his request in a presser.

Napoli are hard at work to find a new defender, and the latest addition to their wish list is Trevoh Chalobah, among others.

Chelsea Misfit Fallback Target for the Napoli Backline

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli are hard at work to find a new defender, and the latest addition to their wish list is Trevoh Chalobah. They have so far been rebuffed for their top targets Nehuen Perez and Lucas Martinez Quarta. Instead, Radu Dragusin moved to Tottenham.

Milan tested the waters for a pair of expensive acquisitions, but Lilian Brassier is the defender who’s the closest to them for the time being.

Brest Linchpin Frontrunner to Replenish Milan Defense

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan tested the waters for a pair of expensive acquisitions, but Lilian Brassier is the defender who’s the closest to them for the time being. He’s on the radar of a few French teams, but he’d pick the Rossoneri if given the chance.

Milan are currently focusing on three names to bolster their roster, Brest’s Lilian Brassier, Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, and Verona’s Filippo Terracciano.

Milan Negotiating to Onboard Trio of Touted Youngsters

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are currently focusing on three names to bolster their roster, Brest’s Lilian Brassier, Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, and Verona’s Filippo Terracciano. All three are keen on joining them, but the Rossoneri are having trouble coming to terms with their teams.

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