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Atalanta Forward Draws ‘Concrete’ Interest from Stuttgart

July 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

El Bilal Toure joined Atalanta only last summer, yet he could leave Serie A in the coming weeks after drawing inquiries from Stuttgart. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bundesliga giants have developed a 'concrete' interest in La Dea's most expensive acquisition.

Germany survived some hairy moments at Al Bayt Stadium to hold Spain to a 1-1 draw and throw their stuttering World Cup campaign a lifeline

Milan Line Up Shock Bid for Bundesliga Veteran

July 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A runners-up Milan are determined to acquire the services of a top-class center-forward in the coming weeks. As their search expands, the list of names grows larger, with Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fullkrug emerging as the latest candidate to replace Olivier Giroud.

Napoli will be on the prowl for a proper Kim Min-Jae heir in the summer and will kick the tires about the Korean defender himself

Inter Consider Audacious Move for Ex-Napoli Defender

July 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A champions Inter reportedly plot an audacious bid to lure Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae back to Italy. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via MiaSanMia, the Italians are enthusiastic about the prospect of signing the former Napoli star.

Napoli are rivaling Roma in the fray to sign Mats Hummels on a free. The Partenopei want multiple defensive reinforcements.

Scudetto Champions Inter Among Candidates to Sign Hummels

July 2, 2024 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Germany, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Mats Hummels left Borussia Dortmund earlier last month having played his final match for the club in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. The free agent is now a transfer target for several top clubs, with European dark horses Bayer Leverkusen and several Serie A sides emerging as potential destinations.

Calhanoglu once donned the red and black colors, but now a favorite among the Nerazzurri faithul, and playing a key role in eliminating Milan from the UCL.

Inter Furious as Star Player Goes Behind Their Back to Negotiate Exit

June 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A holders Inter are furious at Hakan Calhanoglu after finding out about secret negotiations between his entourage and Bayern Munich. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, clandestine talks between Gordon Stipic and the record-time German champions have caused fury within the Giuseppe Meazza hierarchy.

Inter lost a linchpin to the petrodollars last summer, Marcelo Brozovic, and Saudi Arabia targeted another one, Hakan Calhanoglu, but he resisted.

Inter Stalwart in ‘Advanced Talks’ With European Powerhouse

June 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter talisman Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly in advanced talks with Bayern Munich over a shock return to the Bundesliga. A story first broke by German outlet Bild received further confirmation from Turkish reporter Ibrahim Kirkayak, who spoke directly to the player in the build-up to Turkey's Euro 2024 encounter against Portugal.

A few people at Inter, including coach Simone Inzaghi, would like to keep Marko Arnautovic since he’s a locker-room leader and well-liked by everybody.

Inter Attempting to Find a Good Solution for Arnautovic

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

A few people at Inter, including coach Simone Inzaghi, would like to keep Marko Arnautovic since he’s a locker-room leader and well-liked by everybody. Despite multiple injuries, he still provided his contribution to their 20th title. However, his permanence wouldn't allow them to make moves.

Robin Gosens recounted his busy summer, when he left Inter to join Union Berlin: "Two things were clear to me. The odds of being a starter were low."

Bologna Plot Summer Swoop for Ex-Inter Flop

June 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Robin Gosens could be on the verge of an unexpected Serie A return after Bologna added him to their list of targets. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, new Rossoblu boss Vincenzo Italiano has given his go-ahead for the German wing-back's signing.

Next Napoli director Giovanni Manna contributed to the growth of Matias Soulé at Juventus in recent years, and the Partenopei plan to try to sign him.

Juventus Will Listen to Offers for Two Prodigious Youngsters

June 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bundesliga, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are determined to take Atalanta playmaker Teun Koopmeiners to Turin this summer. But it will require a substantial financial effort, and the Bianconeri hope to raise funds from two crucial sales, says Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Giovanni Albanese.

The representatives of Jonathan David were in Milan last week and, while the two local teams denied meeting with them, Napoli did.

Milan Next No. 9: Ranking the Top Candidates to Replace Olivier Giroud

June 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Stuttgart, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Milan fans are waiting for the summer with bated breath as the club embarks on the most comprehensive overhaul since the end of the Silvio Berlusconi era in 2017. After five years in charge, title-winning manager Stefano Pioli waved goodbye to San Siro on the final day of the 2023/24 season.

Preview: Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Serie A 3 comments

All roads lead to Dublin this Europa League campaign as Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen face each other in the grand final on Wednesday. Dublin Arena sets the stage for the 15th Europa League final, where the Bergamo outfit bids to become the first Serie A side to lift Europe's second-most prestigious title in the 21st century.

Milan have turned their attention to Benjamin Sesko in their search for a no.9 who would succeed Olivier Giroud, who will join Los Angeles FC.

Milan Dream Target Stacks Up Numbers Ahead of Summer Transfer

May 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Among a number of European strikers linked with Milan, one name tickles Rossoneri fans' imagination the most. It's not Bologna's rising star Joshua Zirkzee but RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko.

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