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Juventus Regroup After Early Transfer Market Blows

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will have to seek alternative targets after Lewis Ferguson’s ACL tear and Felipe Anderson’s surprising move to Palmeiras. The Bianconeri were confident the Lazio winger would have joined them. However, the leaked rumors about them might have contributed to his choice.

Inter outcast Stefano Sensi didn’t transfer to Leicester City despite a month-long courtship and an agreement between the two clubs.

Leicester City Unable to Complete Sensi Acquisition

February 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Stefano Sensi didn’t move to Leicester City despite a month-long courtship and an agreement between the two clubs. The player had traveled to England on deadline day and passed the medicals, but the transfer collapsed for different reasons.

Inter have de facto sealed the deal to sign Mehdi Taremi in a Bosman move. A recent meeting with his camp was productive.

Inter Inform Porto of Ongoing Negotiation with Taremi

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have de facto sealed the deal to sign Mehdi Taremi in a Bosman move. A recent meeting with his camp was productive. They have formally communicated to Porto to be in talks with the striker, as permitted by the rulebook.

Inter will likely bid farewell to another midfielder after partying ways with Lucien Agoumé, as Stefano Sensi is very close to Leicester City.

Inter Outcast Expected to Join Leicester City Soon

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have been quiet on the transfer market after completing the Buchanan deal and will mostly work around the fringes in the homestretch. They will likely bid farewell to another midfielder after partying ways with Agoumé, as Stefano Sensi is very close to Leicester City

Inter are unlikely to change their attack in January, but they would be ready if Alexis Sanchez decided to give in to the Saudi sirens.

Inter Earmark Chelsea and Manchester United Strikers

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Inter are unlikely to change their attack in January, but they would be ready if Alexis Sanchez gave in to the Saudi sirens. They can’t sign Mehdi Taremi at the moment. They are keeping tabs on two Premier League strikers, Armando Broja and Anthony Martial

Lazar Samardzic was on the brink of joining Inter last summer. He took the medicals and spent a few days in a hotel in Milan.

Napoli Continue Negotiating for Double Midfield Swoop

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market, Udinese

The Lazar Samardzic deal has taken longer than anticipated after a swift move by Napoli at the end of December. Unlike what happened with Inter, the acquisition isn’t in jeopardy. Almost everything has been ironed out on his personal terms.

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and opened talks.

Napoli, Sevilla, and Inter Involved in Midfield Triangle

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and have opened talks with Leicester City and Sevilla, where he’s currently on loan. They are getting an assist from Inter.

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward.

Atalanta Willing to Spend Good Sum for a New Defender

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Valencia

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward. Rafael Toloi and José Luis Palomino have missed a good chunk of the season due to muscular problems.

Milan are currently focusing on Patson Daka and Antonio Sanabria in their wide-ranging search for a new reliable center-forward.

Milan in Talks for Leicester City and Torino Strikers

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan are currently focusing on Patson Daka and Antonio Sanabria in their wide-ranging search for a new striker. While they have one open slot, the fact that the former is an extra-EU player risks complicating the proceedings due to the increased bureaucracy that comes with that.

Since Marko Arnautovic hasn’t panned out so far and has missed most games due to injury, Inter have been linked. with a January attempt for Mehdi Taremi.

Milan Seek Alternatives after Taremi Talks Collapse

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Milan won’t sign Mehdi Taremi but fully plan to find a new striker on deadline day. The Rossoneri made strides in the talks with Porto. Though, the deal fell through over issues on personal terms. The striker reportedly changed his intermediary midway through the negotiation, revising the conditions.

French defensive midfielder Maxime Lopez, who was once on Roma's radar, has expressed his satisfaction of signing for Fiorentina, on loan from Sassuolo.

Inter Pursuing Sassuolo Maestro and More Midfielders

August 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After splurging on Benjamin Pavard, Inter are concocting further moves and are pursuing multiple midfielders. They are considering bringing in two new pieces. On top of adding a physical option, they could sign a deputy regista and loan out Kristjan Asllani. They have opened talks with Sassuolo for Maxime Lopez.

Nicolas Gonzalez reflected on the disappointment of missing the World Cup due to injury, his Fiorentina spell, and more in an interview.

Fiorentina Set Price Tag on Brentford Target Nico Gonzalez

August 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina have set a price tag upon winger Nicolas Gonzalez, who has been scouted by several clubs from Italy and abroad, with English sides Brentford, Leicester City, and Everton having shown the most interest. Offers above the €30M mark have already been tendered by two of the aforementioned clubs.

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