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Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line.

Napoli Taking a Look at Verona, Chelsea and Roma Stars

January 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line. The two sides are both keen on Hellas Verona’s Giovane. However, Atalanta and Lazio are eyeing him too.

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard.

Roma Strike Out in First Attempt to Snap Up Zirkzee

December 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard. Plus, their valuation of the player is robust even though he has struggled for the most part since moving to England.

After a challenging stretch, Evan Ferguson had a potential breakout performance carrying Roma against Celtic.

Roma Loanee Resurfaces Just at the Right Time

December 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a challenging stretch, Evan Ferguson had a potential breakout performance midweek against Celtic Glasgow in the UEFA Europa League, scoring a brace and powering Roma to a key victory. The youngster had a good start, but then fell out of favor following an ankle injury.

Fresh rumors from Argentina have linked Paulo Dybala to Boca Juniors, with his former Roma teammate Leandro Paredes as the leading proponent.

Roma Stalwart Dybala Attached Again to Boca Juniors

December 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Fresh rumors from Argentina have linked Paulo Dybala to Boca Juniors ahead of January, with his former Roma teammate Leandro Paredes as the leading proponent of the operation. The deal is considered unlikely for the next window, but it could happen in June.

Roma have had decent success even though their strikers have sputtered so far, but they are planning to address the issue in January.

Roma Preparing for a Deep Mid-Season Offensive Overhaul

October 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have had decent success even though their strikers have sputtered so far, but they are planning to address the issue in January. Both Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson could leave. Gian Piero Gasperini has preferred using Paulo Dybala lately.

Revitalizing Teun Koopmeiners after a very paltry season is one of the first points on the agenda of Juventus coach Igor Tudor.

Juventus to Switch Roles to Two Struggling Midfielders

August 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Revitalizing Teun Koopmeiners after a very paltry season is one of the first points on the agenda of Juventus coach Igor Tudor. The boss is ready to move him to a more defensive role to try to get him going. Instead, Douglas Luiz is poised to make the opposite move.

Despite their front office shake-up, Juventus remain very interested in bringing Sandro Tonali back to Serie A, but he's untouchable.

Newcastle United Star Tonali Still Juventus Pipe Dream

August 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Despite their front office shake-up, Juventus remain very interested in bringing Sandro Tonali back to Serie A and have put together a large package to lure him, but their attempt will most likely be in vain once again. The Old Lady is willing to offer a blockbuster trade.

Milan have handpicked Pervis Estupinan to replace Theo Hernandez at left-back. They are in advanced talks with Brighton.

Milan Choose Estupinan, Stalling at Right-Back

July 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Wolverhampton

Milan have handpicked Pervis Estupinan to replace Theo Hernandez at left-back. They are in advanced talks with Brighton. The Premier League side initially asked for €20M, but the final fee will be slightly lower. The teams are finalizing the fixed sum and the add-ons.

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson.

Roma to Complete Two Additions, Miss Out on Rumored One

July 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson, who’s already in town for the medicals. Instead, Richard Rios won’t be coming and is headed to Benfica instead.

It’s been a mixed bag for Milan early in the summer, as they sold Theo Hernandez, which was totally expected, and Tijjani Reijnders.

Ranking the Priorities for Milan in the Summer Window

July 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Newcastle United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

It’s been a mixed bag for Milan early in the summer, as they sold Theo Hernandez, which was totally expected, and Tijjani Reijnders, which, while the fee was a bit low but fine, came out of the blue since he had renewed his contract not too long ago.

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are challenging.

Roma Determined to Land Highly-Rated Duo from Brazil

July 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are proving to be quite challenging. On the other hand, they quickly reached an agreement with the two players, who are happy to join.

Inter are likely done acquiring new players without parting ways with some of their own. They are shopping Mehdi Taremi.

Inter Eager to Offload Veteran, Identify New Priority

July 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Como, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter are likely done acquiring new players without parting ways with some of their own. They are shopping Mehdi Taremi and would like to replace him with a different type of attacker, an inventive no.10. Fulham, Besiktas, and a Qatari club have shown interest.

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