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Roma Buy Time on Bonucci, Renato Sanches Closer to Exit

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin, West Ham

Roma is further weighing whether to sign Leonardo Bonucci considering the protest by their fans, while a second addition to their squad could hinge on Renato Sanches. The Giallorossi are seriously considering sending him back to PSG early because of his injuries.

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as a potentially affordable target.

Roma, Tottenham, and Liverpool Eye Brazilian Defender

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as an affordable target. There’s a €7M release clause in his contract. However, a few sides are after him, such as Feyenoord, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Liverpool.

After signing Matteo Gabbia and Pietro Terracciano, Milan might not be done adding to their defense and are keen on Radu Dragusin and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Chelsea and Italian Powerhouses Keep Tabs on Torino Ace

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Alessandro Buongiorno said no to Atalanta last summer and has continued to grow afterward, further raising his valuation. He and Torino could accept if a top team tendered a large at the end of the season. The center-back surely won’t lack high-profile suitors, for instance Juventus and Chelsea.

The arrival and confirmation of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench is going to affect the team's transfer market strategy.

Saudi Arabia Sides to Pursue Lukaku and Immobile Again

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Saudi Arabia didn’t manage to lure Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile last summer, but their clubs haven’t given up for good. They are preparing large bids to succeed in their purpose next summer. Chelsea have set a €42M price tag for their striker, who’s currently on loan at Roma.

Napoli are on the prowl for a new defender and have been offered Oumar Solet, but the negotiation to onboard him isn’t as advanced as some outlets suggest.

RB Salzburg Set Price Tag for Roma and Atalanta Target

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Oumar Solet recently mentioned his interest in moving to Roma and being coached by José Mourinho. The Giallorossi would have to make a decently-sized investment and beat out the competition to bring him in. Atalanta and Inter are keen on him too.

The Milan front office will have their work cut out for them to come to terms on a new contract with star goalie Mike Maignan.

Milan Far Off from Agreeing to New Maignan Contract

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The Milan hierarchy will have their work cut out for them to come to terms on a new contract with Mike Maignan. The goalkeeper earns €2.8M, which is a lot less than his top colleagues across Europe. His entourage has asked for a robust sum to re-up.

Roma have been hard at work to find a new defender, but they are set to welcome back one of their own before the start of the January window, Kumbulla.

Kumbulla Return Not Changing Roma Plans for January

November 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma have been hard at work to find a new defender, but they are set to welcome back one of their own before the start of the January window, Marash Kumbulla. The youngster returned to limited training on Tuesday. He could be ready to play in a month.

Benoit Badiashile was the most recent addition to the Milan shortlist for the defense following Pierre Kalulu’s thigh injury. The Frenchman just debuted.

A Few Factors Hindering Milan Attempt for Badiashile

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Benoit Badiashile was the most recent addition to the Milan shortlist for the defense following Pierre Kalulu’s major thigh injury. The Frenchman recently made his seasonal debut and had a few blunders against Newcastle United, as Chelsea lost 1-4. The Rossoneri want him on loan with an option to buy.

Napoli expect Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to stay put, but the negotiation to prolong his contract might be more challenging than expected.

Top English Teams Watched Kvaratskhelia with Georgia

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Four elite Premier League sides scouted Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the recent match between Georgia and Spain in Valladolid. Emissaries from Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle were in the stands for the latest Euro 2024 qualifier. The burgeoning interest puts pressure on Napoli.

Maurizio Sarri gave a brief speech to the players before handing over his resignation and leaving the Formello training center for good.

Sarri Has Hot Takes on His Time at Juventus and Chelsea

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Maurizio Sarri looked back at his season at Juventus and didn’t spare criticism to the Bianconeri’s hierarchy for their mentality at the time: “Everything was owed there. We just had to win the Champions League, but that was a corrupt message. Coming back to Italy was an error.”

Milan have added Benoit Badiashile to their list of options to shore up the defense in January. They were already interested in the past.

Milan Interested in Seldomly Deployed Chelsea Defender

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have added Benoit Badiashile to their list of options to shore up the defense in January. They were already interested in the past, like a few other Serie A outfits, but Chelsea outbid all the competitors with a €38M offer in early 2023. He has played just once this season.

Mourinho changed the face of Chelsea with his arrival in the 2004/05 season. Lampard has revealed the sadness him and fellow players felt when he left.

Lampard Reveals Devastation at Mourinho’s Chelsea Farewell

November 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

José Mourinho changed the face of Chelsea with his arrival in the 2004/05 season, leading the club into a golden era of success. Blues legend Frank Lampard has given his say on the ‘devastation’ him and fellow players felt when the Special One left the club to join Inter in 2008/09.

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