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Inter Attached to Future Attempt for Pricey Lens Star

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have been pipped at the post by Juventus for Tiago Djaló, whom they fully planned to add for free to their aging defense next season. They’ll have to look elsewhere to insert some fresh energy. They are keeping tabs on Facundo Medina.

Napoli are expected to zero in on Konstantinos Mavropanos after Lille officialized Kevin Danso’s extension with a teasing video.

Napoli to Focus on Stuttgart Staple After Lens Mockery

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Napoli are expected to zero in on Konstantinos Mavropanos after Lille officialized Kevin Danso’s extension. The Ligue 1 side blatantly teased the Partenopei in the video announcing the new contract of the defender. The jibe by Le Sang et Or testifies that the attempt for the Austrian international was serious.

Napoli reportedly put forth an offer for Kevin Danso, but they were unable to match Lens’ price tag. The defender is negotiating an extension.

Napoli Handed Transfer Blow Concerning Lens Staple

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Napoli reportedly put forth an offer for Kevin Danso, but they were unable to match Lens’ price tag. The defender is negotiating an extension with his new club, which would definitely force them to look elsewhere to find a replacement for Kim Min-Jae. Konstantinos Mavropanos is high on their wish list.

Napoli have reportedly made the first concrete offer to replace Kim Min-Jae, as they bid for Kevin Danso, who's been suggested by Rudi Garcia.

Napoli Put Forth Bid for Highly-Rated Lens Defender

July 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli have reportedly made the first concrete offer to replace Kim Min-Jae, as they bid for Kevin Danso. Coach Rudi Garcia is reportedly a proponent of the signing as he closely followed the defender during his time in Ligue 1. The Partenopei proposed €22M,

Fiorentina and Napoli are chasing after Josip Sutalo, but their offers have fallen short of Dinamo Zagreb’s valuation. Ajax are after him too.

Napoli Down to Five Options in Search for New Defender

July 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Liga, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market, Wolfsburg, Wolverhampton

Napoli plan to take their time to find a defender to fill Kim Min-Jae’s large boots. Despite the windfall deriving from his departure, the Partenopei are unlikely to shell out an overly large fee for the newcomer. Robin Le Normand is no longer a target because he’s too expensive.

Napoli can kick their search for a new center-back into high gear and have resumed pursuing one of their early targets for the role, Lens’ Kevin Danso.

Napoli Touted to Reignite Interest in Top Lens Defender

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli can kick their search for a new center-back into high gear with a €50M check deriving from the sale of Kim Min-Jae to Bayern Munich in their pockets, and they have resumed pursuing one of their early targets for the role, Lens’ Kevin Danso.

Atalanta will meet again with the representatives of Charles De Ketelaere to further discuss his arrival after some issues.

Milan Bust Favors Permanence Despite Incoming Offers

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Charles De Ketelaere is available for the right offer after just one year at Milan. At this stage, nobody has come close to his valuation. Moreover, the player would like to stay put to redeem himself. Aston Villa, RB Leipzig, Lens, and especially PSV Eindhoven have laid eyes on him.

Milan are monitoring a few strikers for the summer when they’ll have to intervene, and they are keying on is Lois Openda.

Milan Reignite Interest in Lois Openda

June 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Following a busted attempt to sign Marcus Thuram, out-of-sorts Serie A giants Milan have rekindled their interest in Lens goal-getter Lois Openda. As revealed by Corriere dello Sport (via PianetaMilan), the Belgium international is again on the Rossoneri radar as Stefano Pioli craves a new striker.

Giorgio Scalvini will be highly coveted come next summer, but the budding defender isn’t concerned with the rumors, as he's committed to Atalanta.

Scalvini the Frontrunner to Replace Min-jae at Napoli

June 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several names have been linked to the Partenopei, but it is Atalanta prodigy Giorgio Scalvini leading the line. However, he is not the only one, as Garcia has a Lens talent on his radar.

Leipzig Set to Beat Milan in the Race for Lens’ Openda

June 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have been dealt a huge blow in their search for a striker, as Lens forward Lois Openda is set to move to Germany following an impressive year leading the line at the north French club.

Milan have been looking for a buyer for Divock Origi all summer, but his departure isn't imminent despite the short time left in the window.

Milan Preparing to Massively Overhaul Their Roster

May 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

It’s not yet known who will lead the transfer market for Milan, but they are set to significantly reshape their squad next summer in any case. Most of the players that have flopped this season will leave. The management will have to restore their depth, which has been almost non-existent in 2022/2023.

Manchester United are said to be the most likely destination for Napoli star Kim Min-Jae, as they are prepared to activate his release clause in early July.

Napoli Star Agent Quiets Manchester United Chatter

May 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Manchester United are said to be the most likely destination for Napoli star Kim Min-Jae, as they are prepared to activate his release clause in early July. However, his camp pumped the brakes in an interview: “It’s not true. We aren’t in a hurry to decide his future.”

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