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Things have gone from bad to worse in the Roma attack, as, after Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk got hurt as well.

Another Injury to Speed Up Roma Transfer Market Plans

November 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Things have gone from bad to worse in the Roma attack, as, after Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk got hurt as well. The center-forward will miss four-to-six weeks due to a left biceps femoris injury. The Giallorossi were already plotting to add a striker in January.

The international break led to the usual dings and bruises, fortunately without major injuries, but also allowed some Serie A stars to heal.

Injury Round-Up Ahead of Serie A Resumption After the Break

September 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The international break led to the usual dings and bruises, fortunately without major injuries, but also allowed some players previously on the mend to recover as Serie A is primed for its first busy stretch of the season. Francisco Conceiçao returned from Portugal with a minor thigh problem.

Artem Dovbyk said he would stay at Roma after the arrival of Gasperini, but that’s not necessarily the case, and he's been offered to Roma.

Milan Among Teams Linked to Roma Center-Forward

July 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Villarreal, West Ham

Artem Dovbyk said he would stay at Roma shortly after the arrival of Gian Piero Gasperini, but that’s not necessarily the case and, among other clubs, he’s been proposed to Milan by intermediaries. The Rossoneri are indeed looking for a striker but won't splurge.

Juventus will be in the market for a new elite striker in the summer, even though Dusan Vlahovic has resumed starting.

Juventus to Cast a Wide Net to Find a New Marksman

April 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus will be in the market for a new elite striker in the summer. Even though Dusan Vlahovic has resumed starting, there have been no advancements in his extension talks. The plan is to sell him in July after the Club World Cup.

Atalanta have barely been able to field Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca this campaign, as the two suffered different season-ending injuries.

Atalanta Lose Two Cornerstones for the Rest of the Year

February 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta have barely been able to field Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca this campaign, as the two suffered different season-ending injuries shortly after returning from ACL tears. The defender had a relapse of a shoulder injury.

Napoli owner De Laurentiis would like to open a new multi-year cycle with the right man in the dugout and plans to attempt to lure Gian Piero Gasperini.

Gian Piero Gasperini Proud of Atalanta Achievements in 2024

December 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini hits at potential winter reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window. Gasperini talked to the media following a 1-1 draw at Lazio on Saturday evening.

Atalanta and Inter aren’t close to coming to terms regarding the transfer of Ademola Lookman, but La Dea is starting to consider Chiesa.

Atalanta Eye Manchester United and Liverpool Misfits

December 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Atalanta are starting to consider adding a striker in January, as Mateo Retegui will be sidelined for a while and Gianluca Scamacca needs time to return from his ACL tear. Gian Piero Gasperini has other solutions but wouldn't mind a no.9.

Atalanta suddenly need an established striker to substitute for Gianluca Scamacca and have Tammy Abraham and Mateo Retegui on their radar.

Official: Mateo Retegui Pens 4-Year Contract at Atalanta

August 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Genoa, Serie A, Transfer Market

Europa League winners Atalanta have announced the official deal with Genoa for Mateo Retegui's big-money move to Bergamo. The 25-year-old center-forward underwent medical on Thursday morning before putting pen to paper on a four-year contract.

Atalanta Eye Milan Target and Genoa Star to Plug Hole

August 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta suddenly need an established striker to substitute for Gianluca Scamacca and have Tammy Abraham and Mateo Retegui on their radar. The Englishman has been put up for sale by Roma, which are waiting for the right offer.

Gianluca Scamacca suffering an ACL tear in a friendly is inevitably going to affect Atalanta in the final month of the window.

Atalanta Regrouping Following Terrible Injury News

August 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Gianluca Scamacca suffering an ACL tear in a friendly is inevitably going to affect Atalanta in the final month of the window. They remain interested in Nico Gonzalez, but a new center-forward is a bigger need now. Juventus could exploit that.

As feared, Gianluca Scamacca will have to skip a few games due to a thigh injury. The Atalanta marksman has been diagnosed with a first-degree lesion.

Atalanta Striker Picks Up Nasty Injury Against Parma

August 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A

Atalanta suffered a dismal 4-1 defeat to Parma in Sunday's pre-season friendly at the Tardini Stadium, but the result wasn't the only problem for La Dea. Star striker Gianluca Scamacca picked up a severe knee injury at the start of the second half and could face a lengthy spell in the treatment room.

Luciano Spalletti will issue his provisional Italy squad on Thursday and then cut it down to 26 men by June 7th. Only a few doubts remain.

Italy Set to Undergo Huge Lineup Changes Against Croatia

June 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti is willing to make numerous alterations to his starting lineup in a 'make or break' Euro 2024 clash against Croatia. Gli Azzurri will take on the 2022 World Cup bronze medalists at RB Leipzig's Red Bull Arena in two days, with their hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.

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