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Napoli are zeroing in on Benoit Badiashile to complete their defense, which won’t have Alessandro Buongiorno for a few months due to injury.

Napoli Currently Focused on Chelsea Castoff in the Back

July 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Marseille, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, West Ham Leave a comment

Napoli are zeroing in on Benoit Badiashile to complete their defense, which won’t have Alessandro Buongiorno for a few months because of a knee injury, while Sam Beukema is dealing with a tricky Achilles issue. The center-back opened the door to the destination.

Milan are set to focus on bolstering both their attack and their defense during the upcoming January window.

Report – Napoli Join Race to Sign In-Demand Lecce Starlet

July 26, 2026 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Napoli have reportedly added Lecce ace Tiago Gabriel to their shortlist as they aim to strengthen their defensive options. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Partenopei are set to rival Milan and Inter for the 21-year-old’s signature.

Napoli stood pat after Milan bested them for Mario Gila. However, Alessandro Buongiorno getting hurt might force them to change their mind.

Napoli Track Juventus & Chelsea Defenders After Injury

July 20, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli decided to stand pat after Milan bested them for Mario Gila. However, Alessandro Buongiorno getting hurt recently might force them to change their mind and bring in a new center-back. The center-back is set to consult a specialist because of a knee problem.

After putting their hands on Gonçalo Ramos, Milan will try to bolster their defense and their midfield next and are after Kerim Alajbegovic.

Milan Set to Focus on Three Further Positions Next

June 30, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

After putting their hands on Gonçalo Ramos, Milan will try to bolster their defense and their midfield next, and they are ready to enter the race for Kerim Alajbegovic, who’s continuing to turn heads with Bosnia in the World Cup

Three teams have yet to announce their next coach, nearly a month after the end of the Serie A season, but all the choices have been made.

Monza Choosing Juric Completes the Serie A Domino

June 19, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Lecce, Monza, Napoli, Serie A

Three teams have yet to announce their next coach, nearly a month after the end of the previous Serie A season, but all the choices have been made at this point. Monza were the final piece of the puzzle, as they have picked Ivan Juric to replace Paolo Bianco.

Christian Chivu paid a visit to the Inter HQ to finalize his extension. Milan met with Oliver Glasner and keep negotiating with Ralf Rangnick.

Inter Extend Chivu and More Serie A Coaching News

June 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Torino

Christian Chivu paid a visit to the Inter HQ in recent days to finalize his extension. Milan met with Oliver Glasner and keep negotiating with Ralf Rangnick. Bologna announced Domenico Tedesco, while Sassuolo, Torino, and Lecce are still looking.

Dusan Vlahovic is off to a tremendous start, but, even if he shines for the entire season, Juventus are highly unlikely to change their mind.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Lecce – Vlahovic Early Strike Saves Bianconeri

May 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Juventus squeezed past relegation-threatened Lecce in a dramatic game at Stadio Via del Mare to strengthen their position in the Serie A top-four race. Dusan Vlahovic inspired the Bianconeri to a narrow 1-0 victory in Apulia, extending their lead over fifth-placed Roma to four points, at least temporarily.

Serie A Preview: Lecce vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio Via del Mare is the venue as relegation-threatened Lecce and top-four chasing Juventus go head-to-head in a high-stakes Serie A fixture. Both sides desperately need points here to boost their late-season goals.

Milan have been keeping tabs on Mario Gila, as their director, Igli Tare, brought him to Italy back in the day, but they aren't alone.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid Rival Milan for Lazio Star

April 24, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Milan have been keeping tabs on Mario Gila for a few months, as their director, Igli Tare, brought him to Italy back in the day. Lazio will have a decision to make next summer. His contract runs out in 2027. He doesn’t seem inclined to pen an extension. They’d risk a Bosman exit if they stayed.

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Lecce – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Roma will look to return to winning ways when they take on Serie A minnows Lecce at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon. These are difficult times for the three-time Italian champions, with their European ambitions in limbo after a series of underwhelming results.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Lecce – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 14, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Lecce, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sets the stage for a ‘David vs Goliath’ clash between top-four hopefuls Napoli and relegation-battling Lecce. With only ten games left, the visitors find themselves in a precarious spot, sitting only three points clear of the bottom three.

Napoli will have the chance to scout their summer target Tiago Gabriel from up close in Saturday’s game versus Lecce.

Napoli Leading the Race to Onboard Lecce Starlet

March 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli will have the chance to scout Tiago Gabriel from up close in Saturday’s game versus Lecce. The defender is in their crosshairs. Several teams pursued him in January already, but the Salentini managed to retain him. Their director Pantaleo Corvino confirmed the Azzurri’s interest.

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