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Serie A Clinches Fifth Champions League Representative

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season. Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing and a few English teams getting eliminated this week sealed the deal. The Italian championship is out of reach for the Premier League.

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, but he's more likely headed the Premier League or Germany in the summer.

Soulé Starting to Draw Interest from the Bundesliga

February 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia in the past window and has routinely been tipped to transfer to the Premier League, but he’s beginning to generate buzz in the Bundesliga as well. His entourage has recently reached out to an intermediary.

Milan were close to Serhou Guirassy in January, but they didn’t convince him to join. He’s more likely to head elsewhere in the summer.

Milan Transfer Market Derby Brewing for Stuttgart Revelation

November 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

A Milan transfer market derby is brewing for Stuttgart center-forward Serhou Guirassy, with both clubs taking active steps to mark their territory in the negotiation process. With 16 goals and 2 assists for Die Schwaben in 10 appearances this season, the former Rennes and Lille striker has been turning heads left and right across Europe.

A two-horse race is brewing up for Swiss talent Winsley Boteli, involving Juventus. The class of 2006 prodigy is presently the top scorer of Bundesliga U19.

Juventus Send Scouts to Watch ‘Gladbach Prodigy

November 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

A two-horse race is brewing up for Swiss talent Winsley Boteli, involving Juventus. The class of 2006 prodigy is presently the top scorer of the U19 Bundesliga, notching 12 goals in 10 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach. Juventus, led by Cristiano Giuntoli, have expressed interest in Boteli.

Milan will have to think about a succession plan up front sooner rather than later, considering Olivier Giroud’s age and could make a splash.

Milan Continuing to Monitor Top-Notch Bundesliga Talent

October 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

RB Leipzig's star-in-the-making Benjamin Sesko remains a profile closely followed by Milan following a flying start to life in Germany. According to Calciomercato, Rossoneri are keeping close tabs on the 20-year-old striker amid an ongoing pursuit of Olivier Giroud's long-term successor.

Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark, whereas the Premier League has almost reach thrice that amount in terms of expenditure.

Serie A Records Positive Transfer Balance Unlike Premier League

September 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the summer transfer window comes to a shut in most of the top markets worldwide, an astonishing number in terms of league expenditure has been marked by the Premier League, Other leagues, including the Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark.

Just one day after Genoa were reported to be interested in Diego Demme, Fiorentina have also emerged as a viable destination for the German midfielder.

Fiorentina Earmark Napoli Outcast and Genoa Target Demme

August 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just one day after Genoa were reported to be interested in Diego Demme, Fiorentina have also emerged as a viable destination for the German midfielder, despite the prospect of a swap already existing between Napoli and the Viola. Fiorentina will conduct extensive talks with the Partenopei.

Benjamin Pavard has completed his long-gestating transfer to Inter, as Bayern Munich finally greenlighted his departure after resisting his desire to move.

Inter Pursuit of Benjamin Pavard Handed Huge Boost by Thomas Tuchel

August 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Benjamin Pavard's bid to cut ties with Bayern Munich and continue his career in Serie A with Inter could soon come to fruition. According to the latest report from German outlet Bild, Thomas Tuchel has omitted the 27-year-old defender from his matchday squad against Augsburg.

Roma have reportedly found the striker they are looking for, as they are close to coming to terms with Bayer Leverkusen for Sardar Azmoun.

Roma Sign ‘Iranian Messi’ Sardar Azmoun on Season-Long Loan

August 26, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have announced the arrival of Iran international Sardar Azmoun from Bayer Leverkusen on loan with an option to buy. According to the official Twitter release, the 28-year-old will don the number 17 shirt.

Inter and Lazio have finalized the agreements to onboard Benjamin Pavard from Bayern Munich and Matteo Guendouzi from Olympique Marseille respectively.

Inter Receive Potentially Decisive Benjamin Pavard Boost

August 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard continues to flirt with Inter, hoping to force his move to Giuseppe Meazza. As spotted by Gazzetta dello Sport, the France international liked the Italians' Instagram post presenting tonight's game against Monza amid heated talks between the two clubs.

Inter Considering Pursuing Top Bayern Munich Defender

August 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are going big-game hunting in the back and have Benjamin Pavard in their sights to reinforce their rearguard. It’s not the first time they have been linked to the Frenchman. Manchester United are also chasing him this summer. The Nerazzurri added only Yann Aurel Bisseck to substitute for Milan Skriniar.

Union Berlin are the most recent suitors to emerge for Juventus icon Bonucci, but the Berlin natives now have competition from the Italian capital.

Union Berlin Target Bonucci Draws Enquiries from Italian Rivals

August 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

The relationship between Juventus icon Leonardo Bonucci and the Bianconeri management has turned sour, and it is no secret that the 36-year-old center-back will leave before the transfer window shuts close. Union Berlin are the most recent suitors to emerge for Bonucci’s services, but they have now competition.

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