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Milan Set Large but Not Humungous Budget for Striker

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have been canvassing the market for a new no.9 and, regardless of other moves, they are ready to spend about €50M for a young and prolific center-forward. If it happens, it’ll be the most expensive striker in the history of the club.

Juventus might pull the plug early on Timothy Weah, as his maiden Serie A season has been disappointing, and have earmarked Tiago Santos as his replacement.

Juventus Take an Interest in Yet Another Lille Player

April 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus might pull the plug early on Timothy Weah, as his maiden Serie A season has been disappointing, and have earmarked Tiago Santos as his replacement. The USMNT staple received a rare start in the recent Cagliari game but flattered to deceive.

The representatives of Jonathan David were in Milan last week and, while the two local teams denied meeting with them, Napoli did.

Napoli Move Ahead of Milan in Race for Top Striker

April 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A champions Napoli have reportedly overtaken fierce rivals Milan in the race to sign in-demand Lille forward Jonathan David. Per Calciomercato, Partenopei held showdown talks with the player's camp just the other day to convince the Canada international to choose the Maradona Stadium as his next destination.

Napoli Making Progress in Pursuit of Lille Ace David

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The representatives of Jonathan David were in Milan last week and, while the two local teams denied meeting with them, Napoli did, more specifically their next sporting director Giovanni Manna, who has already stopped working for Juventus.

Inter are considering bolstering their attack but aren’t plotting a major shift and aren’t tracking Jonathan David, as some reports suggest.

Inter Not Planning Thuram Sale nor Pursuing Lille Ace

April 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter are considering bolstering their attack but aren’t plotting a major shift and aren’t tracking Jonathan David, as some reports suggest. Such a move would be related to the departure of Marcus Thuram, but there have been no hints of that.

Juventus are expected to overhaul their wings in the summer and have inserted Edon Zhegrova in their shortlist. The 25-year-old is having a stellar season.

Juventus Take an Interest in Productive Lille Attacker

April 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are expected to overhaul their wings in the summer and have inserted Edon Zhegrova in their shortlist. The 25-year-old is having a stellar season. Director Cristiano Giuntoli completed his only two permanent signings, Weah and Djaló, from Lille.

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis was appalled by yet another very lackluster performance by his team versus Empoli and wants big changes.

Napoli Patron Passes the Buck on Dubious Osimhen Deal

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was questioned for an hour in Rome amid the investigation into financing fraud resulting from the acquisition of Victor Osimhen back in the day. The valuation of the striker was increased because four relatively unknown players transferred to Lille.

Milan are searching for a new center-back and striker and could revisit two of their old targets, Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile and Lille’s Jonathan David.

Milan Might Reconsider Chelsea Defender and Lille Star

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are searching for a new center-back and a new striker and are ready to revisit two of their old targets in those roles, Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile and Lille’s Jonathan Lille. They are on great terms with both sides.

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, though.

Money Won’t Be a Problem for Milan in the Next Window

March 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, but it won’t be a necessity. The new Champions League will fetch €50M more on its own.

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan.

Sporting CP Revive Lawsuit Against Leao and Lille

February 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan, which helped them seal the deal with their star, who didn’t want to ink a renewal before settling the dispute.

Juventus officialized the acquisition of Tiago Djaló on Monday night, and more details have emerged. The Bianconeri confirmed to have paid €3.6M.

Juventus Had to Sweat Out the Djaló Deal Until the End

January 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus officialized the acquisition of Tiago Djaló on Monday night, and more details have emerged. The Bianconeri confirmed to have paid €3.6M, plus €2.6M prospective add-ons, and €1.5M commissions. They opted to shell out up to €7.7M rather than participating in a bidding war.

Juventus are about to complete their first and perhaps only January purchase, as Tiago Djaló arrived in Turin on Sunday night and took the medicals.

Juventus Formally Confirm the Signing of Tiago Djaló

January 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have completed their first and perhaps only January purchase, as Tiago Djaló arrived in Turin on Sunday night and took the medicals, as the club confirmed through his social channels. He has signed a two-year contract with an option.

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