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Champions League Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Milan – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Champions League, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

BayArena forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Milan. The two European heavyweights meet for the first time on Tuesday following a contrasting start to their continental campaigns.

It has been a busy start of the week for Atalanta, which will bid farewell to Nice-bound Jeremie Boga and sign El Bilal Touré from Almeria.

Official: Stuttgart Sign El Bilal Toure from Atalanta

August 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Bundesliga giants VfB Stuttgart have announced the arrival of injury-prone center-forward El Bilal Toure from Atalanta. Last season's Champions League qualifiers welcomed the 22-year-old striker aboard on Friday but refused to disclose the terms of the agreement with La Dea.

Atalanta Agree Sale of Overpaid Flop El Bilal Toure

August 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Atalanta and Stuttgart have reportedly reached a verbal agreement for El Bilal Toure to continue his career in the Bundesliga. According to Fabrizio Romano, La Dea will receive around €18 million for the club-record signing, with the player ready to pen a five-year contract at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Hakan Calhanoglu was once again instrumental to his team’s success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against RB Salzburg. He confirmed two trends.

Inter Star Hakan Calhanoglu Addresses Earlier Exit Talks

August 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter star midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has finally opened up on rumors linking him with a switch to Bayern Munich earlier this summer. In an interview with Sky Sports, as reported by Calciomercato, the Turkey international rubbished speculation he tried to force his way out of Giuseppe Meazza.

Weston McKennie is tipped to stay put at Juventus after one foot out the door for the second summer in a row. He was frozen out early.

Juventus Bust Attracts Interest from Several Bundesliga Clubs

August 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bundesliga, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Weston McKennie has fallen out of favor at Juventus and could be in line for a return to the Bundesliga amid the emerging interest from Germany. According to Sky Sports Deutschland transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, several teams in the German top flight are keen to bring the United States international back to his stomping ground this summer.

Juventus have other priorities, but they plan to address their wings in a major way after selling Matias Soulé and potentially offloading Federico Chiesa.

Juventus Shockingly Call Off Adeyemi Pursuit

August 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

In a shocking turn of events, Serie A giants Juventus have walked away from talks with Borussia Dortmund for Karim Adeyemi. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Bundesliga side's substantial demands have blown the Italian powerhouse out of the water.

Inter Unwilling to Listen to Offers for Prodigious Defender

August 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite receiving inquiries from the Premier League and Bundesliga, reigning Scudetto holders Inter have deemed Yann Bisseck unsellable. According to Gazzetta dello Sport's recent report, the Serie A giants have dismissed all offers for their in-demand young gun as Simone Inzaghi sees him as a valuable component of his defensive set-up.

Juventus Make Significant Progress in Karim Adeyemi Talks

August 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Free-spending Serie A heavyweights Juventus have taken a potentially crucial step in their quest to sign Borussia Dortmund starlet Karim Adeyemi. According to TMW, the prodigious forward has agreed to join the Bianconeri on a five-year contract worth €3.5m net per season plus add-ons.

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."

Torino Intensify Talks to Sign Former Inter Defender

July 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Perennial Serie A strugglers Torino are determined to sign Union Berlin left-back Robin Gosens after parting ways with former captain Ricardo Rodriguez. According to TMW, Granata sporting director Davide Vagnati launched the opening offer worth €5 million plus €1m in add-ons for the ex-Inter flop, but the Germans deemed it insufficient.

Atalanta missed out on Rodrigo Becao but are close to Isak Hien and El Bilal Touré. They will accelerate their pursuits after some exits.

Atalanta Forward Draws ‘Concrete’ Interest from Stuttgart

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

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

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

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.

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