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Amir Rrahmani has been called up by Kosovo for a Euro qualifier against Israel that will take place on the same day as Empoli-Napoli.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Bologna: Disjointed Partenopei Falter Again

November 9, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli slumped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Bologna in their last Serie A match before November's international break. More than the result, the visitors' performance at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara raised serious concerns about their Scudetto hopes.

Napoli are sprinting to acquire Sam Beukema, while Inter and Roma are in on Jhon Lucumi. The two situations are intertwined.

Napoli, Inter, and Roma Tussling for Bologna Defenders

June 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli are sprinting to acquire Sam Beukema, while Inter and Roma are in on Jhon Lucumi. The two situations are intertwined since Bologna don’t want to lose both their starters in the same summer. The former is flattered by the courtship.

Milan plot to significantly change their defense after a challenging campaign. In the upper echelon of Serie A, only Lazio have conceded more.

Milan Ponder Significant Summer Defensive Shake-Up

May 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan plot to massively change their defense after a challenging campaign. In the upper echelon of Serie A, only Lazio have conceded more. They had two separate coaches on their bench, but they haven’t turned the corner.

Inter have two Bologna defenders on their radar, Sam Beukema and Jhon Lucumi, and after seeing them from up close in the recent clash.

Inter Impressed with Unheralded Bologna Center-Back

April 23, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Inter have two Bologna defenders on their radar, Sam Beukema and Jhon Lucumi, and after seeing them from up close in the recent clash between the two sides, the latter has gained a lot of fans in their management and front office.

Atalanta have Jhon Lucumì in their crosshairs to bolster their rearguard in January, but they’ll have to empty their coffers to sway Bologna.

Barcelona Set Sights on In-Demand Bologna Defender

April 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Bologna, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sought-after Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi has emerged as a concrete target for Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Spanish outlet Diario AS, runaway La Liga leaders have earmarked the Colombian star as a summer objective.

Despite Francesco Acerbi missing extended time, Inter aren’t in a rush to add a new defender and are laying the foundation for some summer additions.

Inter Working More for the Future Than for the Present

January 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Despite Francesco Acerbi missing extended time, Inter aren’t in a rush to add a new defender and are laying the foundation for some summer additions rather than January ones. They have set sights on a Bologna pair to touch up the rearguard.

Despite the help of his agent Jorge Mendes, Juventus and Milan didn’t persuade Benfica to sell Antonio Silva in January. He won't be cheap in the summer.

Super-Agent Willing to Help Juventus Sign Top Defensive Talent

December 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Benfica, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Serie A heavyweights Juventus are in the market for a new center-back after losing Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal to long-term injuries. According to Calciomercato, Benfica starlet Antonio Silva could reinforce Thiago Motta's defensive options in January.

Juan Cabal going down with a major knee injury forces Juventus to change their plans and seek a lefty in the back. Jhon Lucumi has joined the shortlist.

Juventus Eye Bologna Star but His Departure is Unlikely

November 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juan Cabal going down with a major knee injury forces Juventus to change their plans and seek a lefty in the back, and Jhon Lucumì is the latest defender attached to them for such a purpose, but Bologna want to keep him.

Milan would acquire another defender if Newcastle United tabled a very substantial bid for Malick Thiaw. They have lost a few other deputies.

Milan Would Further Add in the Back if Thiaw Departed

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan would acquire another defender if Newcastle United tabled a very substantial bid for Malick Thiaw. They have also lost deputies Simon Kjaer, Jan-Carlo Simic, and Mattia Caldara in the role. Marco Pellegrino is on his way out too.

Atalanta Favor Bologna Staple in Search for a Defender

November 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta have Jhon Lucumì in their crosshairs to bolster their rearguard in January, but they’ll have to empty their coffers to sway Bologna. The Colombian international has slightly fallen out of favor after an injury, as Riccardo Calafiori surpassed him in the defensive pecking order.

Atalanta intend to add a new defender in January after striking out in the summer. They have earmarked a Serie A trio with different price tags.

Atalanta Hunting for January Defensive Reinforcements

November 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Atalanta intend to add a new defender in January after striking out in the summer. They have earmarked a Serie A trio with different price tags and outlooks. They are keen on Verona’s Isak Hien and Diego Coppola and Bologna’s Jhon Lucumì, They came close to signing the Swede in the past.

Bologna Rejoice as Backline Staple Returns Ahead of Lazio Visit

November 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A One comment

10 competitive games unbeaten, Bologna have been doing really well under Thiago Motta of late, most recently ousting Hellas Verona out of the Coppa Italia second round with a 2-0 victory. Defensively, the Rossoblù have been close to perfect, keeping five clean sheets in their last eight encounters.

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