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Inter Scramble to Find Onana Successor, Earmark Polish Prodigy

June 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter target Gugliemo Vicario is on the stroke of signing for Tottenham Hotspur. Nevertheless, they have three other concrete targets in the shortlist to succeed Andre Onana, and FC Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara is one of them.

Fiorentina Prepare to Lose Amrabat as European Giants Tussle

June 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The race to sign 2022 FIFA World Cup breakout star Sofyan Amrabat is on, as Fiorentina prepare for life after the Moroccan midfield ace departs this summer. With just one year remaining on his Viola deal, teams are cramming up to seal the deal for the 26-year-old.

Samuel Umtiti is enjoying a bounce-back campaign at Lecce and is drawing interest from fellow Serie A sides, especially Roma and Inter.

Inter Among Clubs Interested in Barcelona Outcast Umtiti

June 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

A mega-money offer is expectedly in the works to entice Lyon graduate Samuel Umtiti, who is equally leaning towards an adventure in the Middle East. Umtiti played an extremely pivotal role in helping Lecce stay afloat in Serie A.

Adrien Rabiot officially prolonged his contract with Juventus Tuesday night following an attempt to lure him away by Manchester United.

Juventus Ace Adrien Rabiot Offered to Barcelona

June 18, 2023 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Adrien Rabiot's career at Juventus is seemingly nearing an unsatisfying conclusion, with Barcelona emerging as his potential landing spot. Trustworthy Spanish journalist Gerard Romero delivered a major update on the Frenchman's future amid the Italians' faltering attempt to extend his contract.

Juventus and Barcelona have an agreement in principle for Franck Kessié, but the player is in no rush to depart and might prefer joining Tottenham.

Barcelona Set Price Tag on Inter Target Franck Kessie

June 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-crowned La Liga champions have slapped a €35m price tag on Franck Kessie amid growing interest from Inter. According to Spanish media outlet Sport, the Catalan heavyweights are open to letting the ex-Milan man leave this summer, but they are reluctant to do it for pennies.

Real Madrid do not pose a threat to Milan for Leao, as stated by tactician Carlo Ancelotti in an exclusive phone call to technical director Paolo Maldini.

Ancelotti Laments Milan Decision to Dismiss Maldini

June 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has termed Milan’s decision to bid goodbye to Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara as a sign of lack of respect and ungratefulness.

Some Inter emissaries were in the stands for the recent match between Empoli and Salernitana to take a close look at Boulaye Dia.

Dia in Demand as Salernitana Inch Closer to Permanent Move

June 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Boulaye Dia has significantly helped Salernitana earn top-flight safety this campaign - enroute to ending the season as the league’s third-highest goalscorer with 16 goals.

An unusual choice by José Mourinho played a big role in Roma nipping Juventus in the past round. The Portuguese gaffer decided to bench his strikers.

Mourinho: “History Doesn’t Win Matches, It’s a New Final”

May 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Sevilla have won the tournament on each previous occasion they have reached the final, and Mourinho will have the chance to upset the Rojiblancos’ quest for Europa League supremacy.

Theo Hernandez leads by example in the Rossoneri camp, having been handed the responsibility of vice-captain, second-in-command to captain Davide Calabria.

Theo in Transfer Triangle with Bayern and Real Madrid

May 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

In a stunning twist, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Milan find themselves in a captivating three-way transfer story. Bayern Munich’s interest in signing Theo Hernandez from the Rossoneri has been ignited by Los Merengues' keen eye on Alphonso Davies. The Italian side is on the lookout for a new left-back.

Milan have slowly gained interest in Real Madrid outcast Dani Ceballos. This is not the first time the Italian champions have been linked with him.

Unnamed Italian Club Make Move for Real Madrid Midfielder

May 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

The midfielder has been previously linked with moves to Inter and even Milan, but at the moment the unnamed Azzurri club remains in the dark. Real Betis and Atletico Madrid are two other contenders in line.

Barcelona are in line to beat the record achieved by Roma coach Mourinho in his debut season at Chelsea almost twenty years ago, in the 2004/05 campaign.

Xavi’s Barcelona Set to Break Mourinho Chelsea Record

May 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Mourinho, Serie A

Barcelona are on course to beat all clean sheet records set in Europe’s top-five leagues, with them sitting currently joint third among the 8 teams to have kept 23 or more in the 21st century. Top among the records list sits the one achieved by Roma coach José Mourinho at Chelsea.

Pau Torres was reportedly an option for Juventus and Napoli, but he won’t transfer to Italy, as he’s on the brink of joining Aston Villa.

Juventus Making Strides in Pursuit of Villarreal Star

May 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Juventus are inching ever closer to signing Villarreal defender Pau Torres, who has long been linked with the Bianconeri. The Spaniard undoubtedly first etched himself into the attention of the Bianconeri management during the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie, when he put in a tour de force performance.

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