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Inter Need to Step Up Their Efforts to Acquire Bento

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have Bento at the top of their wish list for the summer since they won’t activate their option to keep Emil Audero. Rather than another pure backup, they’d like to onboard somebody who could take over the position from Yann Sommer.

Christian Pulisic quickly proved to be worth the investment and has been a day-one starter and a weapon for Milan after toiling away at Chelsea.

Milan Already Mulling Extending the Contract of Pulisic

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Christian Pulisic quickly proved to be worth the investment and has been a day-one starter and a weapon for Milan, bouncing back from his underwhelming final seasons at Chelsea. He bagged his tenth Serie A goal against Lecce.

Milan are searching for a new center-back and striker and could revisit two of their old targets, Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile and Lille’s Jonathan David.

Milan Might Reconsider Chelsea Defender and Lille Star

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are searching for a new center-back and a new striker and are ready to revisit two of their old targets in those roles, Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile and Lille’s Jonathan Lille. They are on great terms with both sides.

Napoli risk going from the Scudetto to missing out on any European competition. They are currently eighth in the standings after losing to Atalanta.

Napoli Might See Impressive Streak Come to an End

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli risk going from the Scudetto to missing out on any European competition. They are currently eighth in the standings following an awful showing versus Atalanta. They have collected just two points in the last three rounds.

Despite the costs and challenges of putting together a permanent transfer, Romelu Lukaku would like to stay at Roma. He joined on loan last summer

Lukaku Wishes to Extend Roma Stay Past Ongoing Loan

March 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, MLS, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite the costs and challenges of putting together a permanent transfer, Romelu Lukaku would like to stay at Roma. He joined on loan last summer. The Giallorossi might have a gentleman’s agreement with Chelsea, but the sum would still be high

Raoul Bellanova coronated his superb campaign with Torino with his Italy debut on Sunday. The Granata scooped him up for €7M.

Chelsea and Manchester United After Torino Wingback

March 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Raoul Bellanova coronated his superb campaign with Torino with his Italy debut on Sunday. The Granata scooped him up for €7M from Cagliari after Inter passed on their option to buy. They are set to turn a profit on him if they want to.

February 22, 2010 was the day of José Mourinho’s iconic “handcuffs” gesture as he came up with one of the most bizarre antics from his first Serie A stint

What’s Next for Roma Refuge Jose Mourinho?

March 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Former Roma manager Jose Mourinho has no intention of taking a lengthy break from management despite only recently leaving his post at the Stadio Olimpico. Giallorossi sacked the self-proclaimed 'Special One' in the wake of a thumping 3-1 defeat at Milan in mid-January, appointing club legend Daniele De Rossi as his successor.

Milan want enormous fees to part ways with Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan, but they need to step up their efforts to renew their contracts.

Milan Far Away from Resolutions in Talks with Top Duo

March 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan want enormous fees to part ways with Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan, but they need to step up their efforts to renew their contracts if they want to ensure they’ll stay put for a few years. Both are tied to the until 2026.

The recent zing by Francesco Totti is unlikely to impact Paulo Dybala’s future at Roma, also because they already have plenty of balls in the air up front.

Roma Facing Major Uncertainty Regarding Their Attack

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The recent zing by Francesco Totti is unlikely to impact Paulo Dybala’s future at Roma, also because they already have plenty of balls in the air up front. None of the other strikers will be part of next year’s squad for sure.

Pierre Kalulu is back on the shelf with another significant injury, and Milan are growing concerned. He previously missed four months due to a tendon tear.

Milan Mull Old Targets to Replace Oft-Injured Defender

March 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Pierre Kalulu is back on the shelf with another significant injury, and Milan are growing concerned. He previously missed four months due to a tendon tear in his thigh. Since he hasn’t been reliable, the Rossoneri might cash in on him.

Simone Inzaghi is likely to continue with Inter even though some major Premier League clubs have inquired about him. He's due for a new deal.

Inzaghi Buying Time on Inter Contract as Interest Grows

March 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Simone Inzaghi is likely to continue with Inter even though some major Premier League clubs have inquired about him. He’ll have to pen a new contract to ensure that happens since he’s tied to the Nerazzurri only until 2025.

Inter and Simone Inzaghi are putting the finishing touches on a contract renewal that will see the coach commit to the team potentially until 2027.

Premier League Giants and Barcelona Eye Simone Inzaghi

February 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Simone Inzaghi has been one of the main driving forces behind Inter’s success this campaign. His good work hasn’t gone unnoticed abroad. Multiple top Premier League sides will have coaching changes. He’ll be on their radar if he doesn’t extend his Inter contract.

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