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Milan have gotten to work early to replace Mike Maignan, but their bid for Hugo Souza was turned down by Corinthians.

Milan Bid for Corinthians Goalkeeper Gets Rejected

December 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan have gotten to work early to replace Mike Maignan, as the hopes to re-up his contract remain slim, and could perhaps bring in his eventual heir early, but their first offer for one of the leading candidates, Hugo Souza, has been repelled.

Inter have concluded their relatively quick search for a new midfielder by landing Andy Diouf from Lens with a laser-quick negotiation.

Inter Pip Napoli to the Post to Sign Lens Midfielder

August 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lens, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have concluded their relatively quick search for a new midfielder by landing Andy Diouf from Lens with a laser-quick negotiation. The Frenchman will be in Milan for the medicals and the formalities on Friday.

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson.

Roma to Complete Two Additions, Miss Out on Rumored One

July 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson, who’s already in town for the medicals. Instead, Richard Rios won’t be coming and is headed to Benfica instead.

After a multi-month, if not longer, back-and-forth, Roma and Mile Svilar are ready to shake hands, quelling any concern about his future.

Roma to End the Svilar Saga, Zero In On a Few Additions

July 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a multi-month, if not longer, back-and-forth, Roma and Mile Svilar are ready to shake hands, quelling any concern about his future. The goalie will soon sign a new deal that will run until 2029. He’ll make €4M per year. The annoucement should be on Friday.

After multiple attempts, Juventus will nab one extra defender in January: Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle United. He’ll be their fourth January reinforcement.

Juventus to Add Kelly on Initial Loan from Newcastle

February 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After multiple attempts, Juventus will nab one extra defender in January: Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle United. He’ll be their fourth January reinforcement after Randal Kolo Muani, Renato Veiga, and Alberto Costa. The package could cost up to €20M.

Juventus reignited the talks to onboard Danso from Lens after Pierre Kalulu was diagnosed with a thigh injury that will sidelined him for a while.

Juventus Target Lens Star After Another Injury Blow

January 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli stated they were set on Wednesday, but the standpoint didn’t last long, as the Bianconeri were forced to dive back into the transfer market since they lost Pierre Kalulu for a while and reignited the talks to onboard Danso from Lens,

Inter had laid eyes on Juma Bah as part of their strategy to sign more youngsters, but Manchester City beat them to the punch.

Manchester City Undercut Inter Chase of La Liga Starlet

January 23, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lens, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter had laid eyes on Juma Bah as part of their strategy to sign more youngsters, but Manchester City beat them to the punch, although the way they did it irked Real Valladolid. He’ll activate his €6M release clause.

Roma are on the verge of signing Devyne Resch from Ajax and will also change their backup goalie, as Mathew Ryan could leave to play more.

Roma Line Up Their First Two January Acquisitions

January 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are on the verge of signing Devyne Resch from Ajax and will also change their backup goalie, as Mathew Ryan could leave to play more. The Giallorossi have lined up Pierluigi Gollini to succeed him. They have reached an agreement with Ajax.

Juventus were preparing for the final push in their pursuit of Ronald Araujo, but Barcelona managed to make the defender change his mind.

Juventus Regrouping After Major Setback in Araujo Chase

January 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lens, Ligue 1, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus were preparing for the final push in their pursuit of Ronald Araujo, but Barcelona managed to make the defender change his mind about leaving through their director Deco and offered him an improved proposal to renew his contract.

Juventus might have endured another major blow in the back, as Juan Cabal is feared to have suffered an ACL tear while practicing with Colombia.

Juventus Brace for Big Injury, Eye Man United Defender

November 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus might have endured another major blow in the back, as Juan Cabal is feared to have suffered an ACL tear while practicing with Colombia. The early reports from abroad are discouraging. He’ll take the tests quickly upon his return.

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé.

Inter Loanee Picks Up Season-Ending Injury in Ligue 1

October 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Lens, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Inter loanee Martin Satriano has succumbed to a horror injury and could miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament. Currently on loan at Lens, the 23-year-old suffered a season-ending injury during a scoreless draw against OGC Nice last weekend.

Roma are no longer signing Kevin Danso as he didn't pass his medicals and will onboard Tiago Djaló from Juventus instead, who was very available.

Roma to Add Juventus Misfit After Danso Deal Collapses

August 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are no longer signing Kevin Danso as he didn't pass his medicals and will onboard Tiago Djaló from Juventus instead, who was very available, provided there are no medical hiccups. The Giallorossi would have paid around €25M for the Austrian defender.

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