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Adding an attacker is next on the agenda for Roma, and they are tracking Claudio Echeverri, who hasn’t starred regularly at Manchester City.

Roma Open Talks to Onboard Manchester City Starlet

July 30, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester City, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Adding an attacker is next on the agenda for Roma, and they have set their sights on Claudio Echeverri, who hasn’t starred regularly since moving from River Plate to Manchester City. The formula is the main obstacle. The Giallorossi want to have a chance to keep the talent.

Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had zeroed in on him.

Roma to Finalize Wesley Coup with an Assist from Milan

July 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had been focusing on him all summer long and persuaded Flamengo. The capital club will shell out €25M plus €5M add-ons. Flamengo replaced him with Emerson Royal.

Napoli plot to onboard two dynamic wingers to join David Neres and Matteo Politano and are going back to the well.

Napoli Linked Again to Lazio and Liverpool Wingers

June 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli plot to onboard two dynamic wingers to join David Neres and Matteo Politano and are going back to the well and assessing familiar targets like Matteo Zaccagni, Federico Chiesa, Noa Lang, and Igor Paixao.

Roma Concretely Interested in Dynamic Twente Star

May 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Feyenoord, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma are a lot keener than Inter in Sem Steijn, but they’ll have to act quickly because other sides, especially Feyenoord, are already working to acquire him from Twente. A few Bundesliga teams have inquired as well.

Napoli will try again to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and are scouring the market to find candidates with the right characteristics.

Napoli Eager to Add Some More Creativity to Their Squad

April 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli will try again to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and are scouring the market to find candidates with the right characteristics that wouldn’t necessarily break the bank. Some intermediaries suggested Alvaro Montoro, who has just turned 18.

Roma are setting the stage for an intense summer, and they share some early targets with Napoli: Lorenzo Lucca, Igor Paixao, and Oumar Solet.

Roma Ready to Challenge Napoli for Multiple Targets

April 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Roma are setting the stage for another intense summer, and they share some early targets with Napoli, especially Lorenzo Lucca, Igor Paixao, and Oumar Solet. Their director Florent Ghisolfi recently reached out to multiple agents.

Paixao has landed on the Napoli radar thanks to his great performances this season. His agent Edson Toninello commented on the matter.

Napoli Open Talks for Feyenoord Star Igor Paixao

March 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela Feyenoord, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli and Feyenoord have reportedly held preliminary talks over Igor Paixao's potential summer transfer to Serie A. According to Calciomercato, the Scudetto hopefuls have tested the waters for the sought-after forward.

Napoli will shore up their squad in multiple roles next summer and have started to track Yukinari Sugawara for the right-back one.

Napoli Mull Targeting Southampton Defender Next Summer

March 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli will shore up their squad in multiple roles next summer and have started to track Yukinari Sugawara for the right-back one. He might be on the move following Southampton’s relegation. He'd be a deputy for them.

Napoli have added two more names to their wish list to shore up the attack in the summer: Antoine Semenyo and Igor Paixao.

Napoli Keeping Tabs on Bournemouth and Feyenoord Stars

March 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli have added two more names to their wish list to shore up the attack in the summer: Antoine Semenyo and Igor Paixao. They are both having an excellent season and are likely to wind up in a top team sooner rather than later.

Milan bid farewell to Stefano Pioli and two charismatic veterans, Olivier Giroud and Simon Kjaer, and two of them anointed Mike Maignan as a leader.

Milan Player Ratings vs Feyenoord: Felix & Pavlovic Only Shining Lights

February 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, Feyenoord, International Football, Serie A 2 comments

Milan offered their fans another disjointed performance as Feyenoord pulled off a gutsy 1-0 win at De Kuip. As a result, Sergio Conceicao's charges head into the return leg of this Champions League knockout playoff tie chasing a narrow deficit.

Atalanta could end their window by adding another versatile attacker and have approached Napoli for Giacomo Raspadori. La Dea has €20/25M to spend.

Atalanta Take an Interest in Napoli and Roma Forwards

August 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta could end their window by adding another versatile attacker and have approached Napoli for Giacomo Raspadori. La Dea has set aside €20/25M for an addition. The counterparty’s decision is up in the air at this point.

Paulo Dybala is off to a splendid start at Roma. He has managed to stay healthy and has logged three goals and two assists in seven matches.

Roma Player Ratings vs Feyenoord: Giallorossi Storm Into Semi-Finals

April 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma and Feyenoord played out one of the most enthralling matches in this season's Europa League as the Italians reached the semi-finals after extra time. Following a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Rotterdam last week, the Giallorossi pulled off a stunning 4-1 home win to progress as 4-2 aggregate winners.

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