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Koulibaly, Lukaku and Onana at the Heart of Inter-Chelsea Talks

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio is expected to fly ou to London this week to strike talks with the Boehly-led Chelsea management, with Koulibaly and Lukaku at the forefront of negotiations. On the other hand, Chelsea will look to include Andre Onana as a makeweight from the Nerazzurri.

The opening bid by Manchester United to lure André Onana was lower than what requested by Inter, but the negotiation will continue in the next few days.

Inter to Play Hardball with Chelsea on Onana and Lukaku

June 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Chelsea will soon meet to discuss a few players, Romelu Lukaku and André Onana in particular. The Blues are seeking a new starting goalie, but, despite the good relationship between the two sides, they will have to pay up to sign the Cameroonian international.

André Onana had some traveling issues and couldn’t fly to England to complete his transfer to Manchester United on Tuesday, but he'll do it soon enough.

Inter and Chelsea Schedule New Round of Negotiations

June 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter and Chelsea will have a summit shortly after the Champions League to discuss a few players. The Blues are keen on André Onana, but the Nerazzurri demand a hefty fee to let him go after just one season. Conversely, the Serie A giants wish to keep ahold of Romelu Lukaku.

The switch from Napoli to Chelsea hasn’t gone well for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Blues finished in the middle of the table following a confusing season.

Chelsea Defender Would Welcome Reunion with Napoli

May 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The switch from Napoli to Chelsea hasn’t gone well for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Blues finished in the middle of the table following a confusing season, while the Azzurri won the title after 33 years. The defender regrets the transfer and would like to come back.

Juventus tried to lure Kalidou Koulibaly, who was on his way out from Napoli, last summer, but the Azzurri and the player rebuffed them.

Juventus Keen on Former Napoli Star Who Snubbed Them

April 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus tried to lure Kalidou Koulibaly, who was on his way out from Napoli, last summer, but the Azzurri and the player rebuffed them. He eventually joined Chelsea, but his spell in England isn’t going too well. Massimiliano Allegri is a huge fan and still wishes to sign him.

Italian veteran manager Fabio Capello has given his opinion as to why Kalidou Koulibaly has floundered in his initial days in the blue of Chelsea.

Juventus Given Hope of Landing Long-Term Target Koulibaly

December 25, 2022 Marko Vrakela Chelsea, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus could end up signing long-term target Kalidou Koulibaly after all, as Chelsea reportedly contemplate the prospect of cutting him loose this winter. As claimed by Calciomercato, the Blues have found the Senegal international's performances unsatisfying and are willing to negotiate his sale as early as January.

Senegal secured their spot in the knockouts after they defeated Ecuador 2-1 thanks to a second half winner by captain Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegal Player Ratings vs Ecuador: Captain Koulibaly Books Last 16 Spot

November 29, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Ecuador, Player Ratings, Senegal, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

20 years after they last reached the last 16, Senegal secured their spot in the knockouts after they defeated Ecuador 2-1 thanks to a second half winner by captain Kalidou Koulibaly. In a carnival atmosphere at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Senegal and Ecuador went head-to-head to determine their fate in Qatar. So, here's our Senegal player ratings as they beat Ecuador in the final matchday of Group A.

As per Napoli president De Laurentiis, Barcelona never stood a chance to sign Koulibaly, even before Chelsea snatched him for a large offer.

Ex-Napoli Star Koulibaly: “I Couldn’t Wear Juventus Shirt Out of Faith”

November 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite not getting his Chelsea career to the best of starts, ex-Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly has defended his move to the Premier League following a summer transfer window filled with reports surrounding a potential move within Italy.

Chelsea Star Discusses Start and Departure from Napoli

October 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Kalidou Koulibaly hasn’t had an impressive start at Chelsea after joining from Napoli. Freshly appointed Graham Potter benched him in his first two matches at the helm. The gaffer motivated it by saying he preferred relying on players who knew the environment better. The Senegalese star revisited the situation and his transfer.

Koulibaly Struggles Attributed to ‘Speed’ of Premier League

September 5, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italian veteran manager Fabio Capello has given his opinion as to why Kalidou Koulibaly has floundered in his initial days at the Stamford Bridge. The ex-Napoli stopper shifted clubs after a summer saga filled with speculation that linked him to a host of other clubs, but he chose Chelsea in the end.

The Truth Behind Chelsea Besting Barcelona in Koulibaly Race

July 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Kalidou Koulibaly transfer saga came to a close earlier this month after Premier League heavyweights Chelsea struck a blockbuster deal to onboard him for €40M, amid interest from a host of clubs including Juventus and Barcelona.

Koulibaly had the chance to join Chelsea six years ago but eventually joined them this window. The ex-Napoli man left Italy after registering 317 caps.

Koulibaly on Chelsea Move: “Time for a New Challenge”

July 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Kalidou Koulibaly had the chance to move to Chelsea six years ago but eventually joined them this transfer window on a four-year deal. The ex-Napoli man left Serie A after eight seasons and 317 appearances in the sky-blue colors.

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