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Italians in the EPL: Emerson Wonder Strike Guides West Ham to Victory

February 26, 2024 Jack Harding Arsenal, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, West Ham

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford to earn a well-needed three points at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, Jorginho earned a rare start playing 90 minutes in Arsenal's 4-1 win at home to Newcastle.

Lazio continue to make inroads, both on and off the pitch, as they prepare to star in UCL and challenge for the Scudetto title next season.

Sarri and Lazio Execs Tare and Lotito Bury the Hatchet

July 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Igli Tare seemed on the brink of leaving Lazio a week ago after a public spat with president Claudio Lotito and due to simmering tensions with coach Maurizio Sarri. However, the ensuing flurry of acquisitions smoothed things over.

All May Not Be Lost for Napoli Just Yet This Transfer Window

August 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

Napoli are on a mission to revamp their squad after President De Laurentiis hinted at the fact that they had only a few days to sort their problems out.

Roma Seeking New Left-Back, Real Madrid and Chelsea Players Linked

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Leonardo Spinazzola will miss the first chunk of the season due to an Achilles tear, leaving Roma without their starting left-back. The Giallorossi have begun looking for a replacement and are eyeing multiple candidates. The most expensive ones are Chelsea's Emerson and Marcos Alonso, while Marcelo is a far-fetched option, despite Mourinho's intervention. Dimarco, Biraghi and Dijks have also been short-listed and are easier to obtain.

Napoli to Battle West Ham for Barcelona Defender

December 18, 2020 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Napoli have been in the hunt for a new left-back since last summer, with several players like Regulion and Emerson all being linked with a move to Southern Italy. However, none of the Partenopei targets ended up arriving, and Napoli are now set to launch another assault during the January market, and have identified Barcelona's Junior Firpo as a possible candidate for the role.

David Alaba to Italy? Who Should Juventus Buy at Left-Back?

November 16, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Even before the official kick-off to the 2020-2021 season, an obvious weak point was detected within the Juventus squad. With Alex Sandro out with an injury, the club had to promote Gianluca Frabotta from the U-23 squad. But for a club that inspires to reach the top, emergency backups are simply unacceptable, and thus Juventus need to act fast to secure the left-back position.

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