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Milan have sold Reijnders and wish to do the same with Theo Hernandez, but Massimiliano Allegri want to keep Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan.

Milan Determined to Keep Leao and Maignan for Now

June 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have sold Tijjani Reijnders and wish to do the same with Theo Hernandez, but Massimiliano Allegri want to keep Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan, even though they are in demand. Bayern Munich and Chelsea are on the prowl.

Juventus came close to signing Ronald Araujo in January, but Barcelona reeled him in at the last second, convincing him to ink an extension.

Juventus Rumored to Be Out on Barcelona Defender

May 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Feyenoord, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Valencia

Juventus came close to signing Ronald Araujo in January, but Barcelona reeled him in at the last second, convincing him to ink an extension. The Bianconeri were ready to make a significant investment, and he was keen on joining them.

Kim Min-Jae hasn’t been superb at Bayern Munich and could leave in the summer, and Juventus are waiting in the wings.

Juventus Ready to Pounce on Bayern Munich Defender

April 25, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Kim Min-Jae hasn’t been superb at Bayern Munich and could leave should the team decide to go in another direction, and Juventus are waiting in the wings to potentially seize the opportunity. They are looking for a top player in the back.

Inter are reportedly among the teams keeping an eye on Joshua Kimmich, who’s undecided about renewing his Bayern Munich contract that runs out in June.

Juventus Join Race for Unsettled Bayern Munich Defender

April 19, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have emerged as potential suitors for unsettled Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae amid reports he could leave the club. Per several reports in Italy, the runaway Bundesliga leaders are open to selling the former Napoli ace in the coming months.

Napoli staved off a feeble attempt by Inter and will soon officialize the arrival of Alessandro Buongiorno. He’ll take the medicals early in the week.

Napoli’s Buongiorno Reveals Role Models in First Presser

July 30, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-signed Napoli stopper Alessandro Buongiorno has revealed the defenders he looks up to in a bid to elevate his game. Having completed his move from Torino, the 25-year-old becomes the Partenopei’s fourth permanent transfer of the season, after Rafa Marin, Leonardo Spinazzola and Matija Popovic.

Inter have three options to fill the hole opened up by Tajon Buchanan’s injury. The indication from Oaktree will be decisive

Inter Contemplating Multiple Ways to Address Rearguard

July 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter have three options to fill the hole opened up by Tajon Buchanan’s injury. The indication from Oaktree will be decisive in determining which direction they will take. Despite his role, they have elected to onboard a left-footed center-back.

Napoli will be on the prowl for a proper Kim Min-Jae heir in the summer and will kick the tires about the Korean defender himself

Inter Consider Audacious Move for Ex-Napoli Defender

July 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A champions Inter reportedly plot an audacious bid to lure Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae back to Italy. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via MiaSanMia, the Italians are enthusiastic about the prospect of signing the former Napoli star.

Napoli Tempted by Far-Fetched Reunion with Top Defender

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli will be on the prowl for a proper Kim Min-Jae heir in the summer and will kick the tires about the Korean defender himself, who has lost the starting job at Bayern Munich. His return is unlikely but not impossible.

Inter Keeping an Eye on Former Napoli Star Kim Min-Jae

March 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are in the market for a new defender and have earmarked a high-profile one, Kim Min-Jae, should Bayern Munich make him available. Stefan De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi are aging. The latter's future at the club is suddenly in peril.

With back-to-back games in the space of four weeks, Napoli prepare to get back into shape after tasting their first defeat of the season to Sarri's Lazio.

Where Did It All Go Wrong for Defending Champions Napoli?

November 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

When Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo climbed to the podium to lift the Scudetto last term, it was perhaps the most memorable outpouring of joy Serie A has witnessed in the 21st century. Inspired by the tactical ingenuity of Luciano Spalletti and the unmatched scoring prowess of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Partenopei steamrolled to their first league title in 33 years.

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season.

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Make Ballon d’Or Top Twenty

October 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season. The Azzurri duo received more votes than the main Inter star, Lautaro Martinez, who won the World Cup and reached the Champions League final.

Ursino laid bare on Fiorentina’s requirements, sensing a strong reinforcement in defence would provide Vincenzo Italiano with the leap in quality.

Ex-Crotone Director Tells Fiorentina: “Napoli Changed With Kim”

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Crotone, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sporting director Giuseppe Ursino, who was at the helm of Crotone for 17 years, laid bare on Fiorentina’s requirements, sensing a strong reinforcement in defence would provide Vincenzo Italiano with the leap in quality: "This team needs more balance, especially in defence."

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