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Potential Cuadrado Surgery to Modify Inter Strategy

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The Inter plans to have a quiet January are likely to go pear-shaped, as Juan Cuadrado is seriously considering having Achilles surgery, forcing them to search for a new man on the right wing. They might not necessarily add a wingback since they could use Matteo Darmian in such a role permanently.

Milan have been often tipped to pursue Jonathan David despite Lille’s resistance, but they might have to foot their plans with a sale.

Milan Might Need to Sell Before Spending in January

December 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have been often tipped to pursue Jonathan David despite Lille’s resistance. While there are no doubts about their interest, they need to raise money to go after him in January. Despite his declining price tag, his valuation remains high, especially since they hadn’t planned to do much.

Milan were close to Serhou Guirassy in January, but they didn’t convince him to join. He’s more likely to head elsewhere in the summer.

Milan Exec Visits Germany to Speak with Guirassy Camp

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan want new pieces on both ends, and their director Geoffrey Moncada recently traveled to Germany to talk with the entourage of Serhou Guirassy. He’s one of their options to bolster their attack, which has been in trouble without Olivier Giroud. Luka Jovic is coming off his first convincing showing.

Inter are in pole position to sign Tiago Djaló in June but, Juventus and Atletico Madrid could open talks with Lille to add him for a small fee in January.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid Eyeing Up Inter Target

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are in pole position to sign Tiago Djaló in June, but the January window could upset their apple cart, as Juventus and Atletico Madrid could open talks with Lille to onboard him for a small fee. The French side might settle since he won't stay.

Inter exec Piero Ausilio stated that they didn’t like the January window but they’ll only pay attention to the potential opportunities that could emerge.

Inter Contemplating Just a Pair of Moves for January

December 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter exec Piero Ausilio stated that they didn’t like the January window but they’ll only pay attention to the potential opportunities that could emerge and perhaps loan out a couple of players. The Nerazzurri won’t spend much but are open to a pair of additions.

Leonardo Spinazzola has been occasionally tipped to leave Roma in January since his contract expires at the end of the season,

Spinazzola Agent Not Pressuring Roma for New Contract

November 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Leonardo Spinazzola has been occasionally tipped to leave Roma in January since his contract expires at the end of the season, but he appears to be willing to play out the final year of his deal without rushing a decision about his future.

Inter are confident Tiago Djaló will pick them among the suitors tussling to onboard him in a Bosman move. They have been pursuing him for well over a year.

Inter Need to Clear One Obstacle to Sign Young Defender

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are confident Tiago Djaló will pick them among the suitors tussling to onboard him in a Bosman move. They have been pursuing him for well over a year, before he suffered an ACL tear that has sidelined him for months. His arrival doesn't hinge on other moves.

Okafor suffered a thigh strain while playing with Switzerland, forcing Pioli to revise his initial ideas for the upcoming tilt between Milan and Fiorentina.

New Injury Upsets Milan Boss’ Plans Against Fiorentina

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Noah Okafor suffered a thigh strain while playing with Switzerland, forcing Stefano Pioli to revise his plans for the upcoming Fiorentina tilt. The striker picked up a right biceps femoris lesion. The manager will have just Luka Jovic as an option for the no.9 role.

Milan have been tipped to go after a few strikers to have a more credible Olivier Giroud deputy. Their plans for the position aren’t yet set in stone.

Milan Not a Lock to Acquire a New Striker in January

November 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Milan have been tipped to go after a few strikers to have a more credible Olivier Giroud deputy. While they have shortlisted multiple options, their plans for the position aren’t yet set in stone. They might put pedal to the medal only if they advanced in the Champions League.

Juan Miranda has long been expected to join Milan in a Bosman move, but things might have changed in recent weeks due to a few new developments.

Milan Likely to Complete Multiple Deals in January

November 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Liga, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are expected to be very busy in January to amend their previous mistakes and remedy their ongoing sticky patch. The Rossoneri will try to sign a new striker and they won’t stop there. Jonathan David and Serhou Guirassy are the leading candidates, but there are some difficulties in both cases.

Jonathan David is enduring a rough start to the season, which might favor Milan, perhaps in January already. He has scored just twice so far.

Milan To Trying Exploiting Poor Form of Lille Striker

November 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jonathan David is enduring a rough start to the season, which might favor Milan, perhaps in January already. The Lille star has been atop their wish list for the position for a couple of years. His dry spell, on top of his contractual situation, should lower his price tag.

Inter Laying Foundation for Another Bosman Deal

November 11, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sought-after Lille defender Tiago Djalo could reportedly become the latest free agent to join Inter upon the expiry of his contract. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italians have already laid the groundwork for the 23-year-old's arrival on a Bosman deal at the end of the season.

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