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Milan tried to accelerate to plug one of their holes, but they got pipped at the post for left-back Archie Brown.

Milan Regrouping Following Some Transfer Market Blows

July 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan tried to accelerate to plug one of their holes, but they got pipped at the post for left-back Archie Brown. They had agreed to his valuation with Gent, about €8/9M, but so did Fenerbahce. In the end, their competitors were more persuasive.

Milan are on the prowl for multiple fullbacks since they didn’t retain Kyle Walker, Theo Hernandez will soon formally join Al-Hilal.

Milan Going After Multiple Fullbacks Following Exits

July 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are on the prowl for multiple fullbacks considering that they didn’t retain Kyle Walker, Theo Hernandez will soon formally join Al-Hilal for €25M, and Emerson Royal is also for sale. The Rossoneri have missed out on Maxim De Cuyper.

Igor Tudor asked the Juventus front office to bring in one or two new wing-backs to better exploit his scheme.

Juventus Eye Lazio and Fiorentina Aces to Bolster Wings

June 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Girona, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Igor Tudor made do with the players he had at his disposal in his schematic change after replacing Thiago Motta, but he asked the Juventus front office to bring in one or two new wing-backs to better exploit his 3-4-2-1 tactic.

Juventus have identified three Spanish players who could shore up their squad: Miguel Gutierrez, Yeremay Hernandez, and David Mella.

Juventus Take an Interest in Three Spanish Players

May 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus have set their sights on Spain ahead of the summer, identifying a few players who could shore up their squad or replenish it after some possible exits: Miguel Gutierrez, Yeremay Hernandez, and David Mella.

Artem Dovbyk could be a one-and-done at Roma, as the team isn’t completely satisfied with his performances, and Girona tested the water.

Girona Probe Reunion with Up-and-Down Roma Forward

May 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Artem Dovbyk could be a one-and-done at Roma, as the team isn’t completely satisfied with his performances despite his okay numbers, and Girona have tested the waters about his return. The Ukrainian marksman has bagged 16 goals.

Agent Federico Pastorello dished on the January window and the future of a few of his clients like De Vrij, Acerbi, Meret, Reis, and Arthur.

Agent Provides Updates on Acerbi, De Vrij, and Meret

February 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Agent Federico Pastorello dished on the January window and the future of a few of his clients: “There’s no real negotiation with Inter, as they have the faculty of extending their contract by a certain date. Meret wishs to stay."

Milan have set sights on Kyle Walker, who wants to leave Manchester City to try an experience abroad. They'd have to pick one between him and Rashford.

Kyle Walker Could Make His Milan Debut Sooner Than Expected

January 23, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan suffered an injury blow in last night's nail-biting 1-0 home win against Girona in the penultimate Champions League round. Brazilian right-back Emerson Royal limped off the field less than five minutes into the game.

Barcelona are keeping an eye on what’s going on between Rafael Leao and Milan, as the star has been deployed from the bench often.

Milan Player Ratings vs Girona: Leao Launches Rossoneri into Top 8

January 22, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, Player Ratings, Serie A

It wasn't pretty, yet Milan saw off Girona 1-0 at the San Siro to sneak into the top eight of the Champions League's league phase. Rafael Leao netted a first-half winner to inspire his side to a crucial victory in Europe.

Wednesday's UEFA Champions League encounter between Milan and Girona at the San Siro has all the makings of a 'make or break' clash for the home side

UEFA Champions League Preview: Milan vs Girona – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

January 22, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Wednesday's UEFA Champions League encounter between Milan and Girona at the San Siro has all the makings of a 'make or break' clash for the home side. Under Sergio Conceicao for the first time in Europe's most prestigious club competition, the hosts seek amends for another dismal Serie A result.

Napoli have shortlisted more midfielders besides Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay at this stage and set sights on Mandela Keita and Ivan Martin.

Napoli Obliged to Expand Their Search for a Midfielder

August 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli have shortlisted more options as they haven’t been able to come to terms for Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay at this stage and have set sights on Antwerp’s Mandela Keita and Girona’s Ivan Martin. There's competition for the former.

Roma have formally announced the acquisition of Artem Dovbyk after overtaking Atletico Madrid at the last corner and reaching an agreement with Girona.

Roma Complete Blockbuster Dovbyk Signing from Girona

August 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have formally announced the acquisition of Artem Dovbyk after overtaking Atletico Madrid at the last corner and reaching an agreement with Girona. The marksman will cost them up to €38.5M considering the €30.5M fee, €5.5M add-ons, and a 10 percent resale clause.

Girona Target Lazio Striker to Replace Artem Dovbyk

August 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio could fall victim to Artem Dovbyk's impending transfer to Roma, with Girona earmarking Taty Castellanos as the Ukrainian's heir in Catalonia. According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, last season's La Liga surprise package will turn to the Argentine striker once they cash in on their most prolific player.

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