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Lecce Captain Hjulmand Leaves Italy to Join Portuguese Giants

August 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have agreed to terms to sign him, beating the likes of Italian hopefuls Fiorentina, Lazio, Roma, Atalanta and Juventus. Sporting were in talks to sign Hjulmand for quite a while.

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Lecce Agree Club-Record Sale of Key Midfielder

August 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce are on the verge of completing the biggest sale in the club's history as Morten Hjulmand prepares to join Sporting Lisbon. According to Fabrizio Romano, all parties have agreed upon the final details for the Danish midfielder's imminent switch to the Primeira Liga.

Milan aren’t done tweaking their midfield and laid eyes on Martin De Roon to fill in for the injured Ismael Bennacer and potentially replace Rade Krunic.

Milan Earmark Atalanta Veteran to Shore Up Midfield

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan aren’t done tweaking their midfield and laid eyes on Martin De Roon to fill in for the injured Ismael Bennacer and potentially replace Rade Krunic, who’s wanted by Fenerbahce. The Turkish club is insisting, but the teams are very distant on his valuation. The offer amounts to €5M.

Roma have already started laying the groundwork to sign Morten Hjulmand in the summer. Lecce turned down sizeable offers for him in January.

Lecce Captain Close in On Sporting Move

August 5, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce captain Morten Hjulmand is inches away from teaming up with Primeira Liga powerhouse Sporting Lisbon, states Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations between the clubs have reached the 'final stages,' with only the last details of personal terms left to be defined.

Lazio have come to terms with Daichi Kamada and are in advanced talks for Midtjylland’s Gustav Isaken. A full agreement is very near in both cases.

Lazio Finally on the Verge of Completing Two Signings

August 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Lazio have come to terms with Daichi Kamada and are in advanced talks for Midtjylland’s Gustav Isaksen. The agreement with the Japanese just needs to be finalized. He’ll be in town for the medicals soon. The Biancocelesti accepted the conditions set by his entourage. He'll sign a two-year contract.

Fenerbahce continue to track Rade Krunic, but they have worked more on the player’s side than with Milan. The Rossoneri have yet to receive an official bid.

Milan Trusted Backup Draws Interest from Fenerbahce

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rade Krunic has received a substantial offer from Fenerbahce, and Milan could sign off on his departure if the fee were proper. The midfielder has struck a deal on personal terms as he’d get a regular role and a pay hike. He’s under contract for two more years and earns €1.2M annually.

Hjulmand, who has been on the radar of several top Serie A outfits, has decided to continue his development further away in Portugal with Sporting.

Captain Hjulmand Nears Lecce Exit as Sporting Table Offer

July 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Lecce playmaker Morten Hjulmand is one step away from signing for Portuguese giants Sporting CP. The Danish midfielder, who has been on the radar of several top Serie A outfits including Roma, Atalanta, and Juventus, has decided to continue his development further away in Portugal.

Lazio might touch up their midfield in January, and Maurizio Sarri has indicated Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson as a priority target.

Bologna Ace Ferguson Excited to Continue Under Motta

July 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Scotland international Lewis Ferguson was expected to leave Bologna amid heightened interest from top clubs such as Napoli, Milan and Juventus, but his recent contract extension means he is a concrete part of Thiago Motta’s future plans. The Rangers academy product is excited to continue in the Rossoblù jersey.

New Reggina owner Manuele Ilari is anticipated to bring about changes depending upon the verdict of the club's exclusion from or inclusion in Serie B.

Six Serie A Sides Scout Ex-Inter Winger from Reggina

July 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Empoli, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Reggina, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

New Reggina owner Manuele Ilari is anticipated to bring about changes depending upon the verdict of the club's exclusion from or inclusion in Serie B, and a few names are expected to exit the Reggio Calabria outfit, including the Honduras forward.

Baroni Leaves Lecce to Lead Hellas Verona Dugout

June 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marco Baroni will sign as Hellas Verona’s new coach, after Lecce parted ways with the technician responsible for the side’s promotion to the top-tier to hire Roberto D'Aversa.

Milan had started to eye Pietro Terracciano for a backup role next season, but Fiorentina will not lose him for nothing as they extended his deal.

Fiorentina Scour Transfer Market for Terracciano Successor

June 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lecce, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, West Ham

The Viola have accelerated their search for a new goalkeeper in the transfer market, strengthening Terracciano’s exit links after a heartbreaking season where the club lost both the cup finals they were engaged in.

Lecce announced to have appointed Roberto D’Aversa as their new coach. The Salentini are partying ways with Marco Baroni.

Lecce Hand-Pick D’Aversa to Fill Their Bench Opening

June 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A

Lecce announced to have appointed Roberto D’Aversa as their new coach. The Salentini are partying ways with Marco Baroni. His contract is about to expire, and the parties didn’t come to an understanding to renew it. He’s now in talks with Verona, which relieved Marco Zaffaroni of his duties.

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