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De Laurentiis Being Inquired over Financial Misconducts

September 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rome’s DA office has opened an investigation on Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis with the accusation of accounting fraud. The matter is tied to the acquisition of Victor Osimhen from Lille in 2020. They just received the paperwork from their Neapolitans colleagues. The president's holding company is based there.

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.

Inter Plot to Challenge Milan in Race to Sign Lille Ace

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

Milan are already positioning themselves to lure Jonathan David from Lille next summer, but they aren’t alone in that regard, as Inter are keen on him too. Les Dogues managed to repel the advances of the biggest clubs in Europe this summer by setting a €60/70M valuation.

Amid their frantic search for a new striker, Milan made a final attempt for Jonathan David. They proposed a loan but were repelled.

Lille Superstar to Stay atop Milan Offensive Wish List

September 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Amid their frantic search for a new striker, Milan made a final attempt for Jonathan David. Since they used up their budget, they proposed a loan, and Lille quickly repelled them. They wound up signing Luka Jovic on a free transfer from Fiorentina. He'll stay their top target.

Napoli wouldn’t look far if they sold Victor Osimhen to Al-Hilal, as Jonathan David has long been tapped as the heir apparent of the Nigerian star.

Milan Consider Future Swoop for Ligue 1 Striker After Late Bid Faltered

September 3, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

The summer transfer window is now behind us, but the unrevealed developments are coming to light. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan made a late attempt to lure Jonathan David away from Lille and secure a viable alternative to the aging Olivier Giroud.

Only recently did reports emerge of Kouamé nearing an extension with Fiorentina, but his future is still in the blue following enquiries from Ligue 1 clubs.

Lille Take Lead in Talks for Fiorentina Outcast Kouamé

August 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Only recently did reports emerge of Christian Kouamé nearing a contract extension with Fiorentina, but his future is still in the blue following enquiries from Ligue 1 clubs. After Nantes and Nice, Clermont came into the picture to sign the 25-year-old, but yet another club has accelerated their efforts to sign Kouamé.

Inter might be able to offload Joaquin Correa after all, paving the way for the return of Alexis Sanchez. The Argentine isn’t so keen on departing.

Inter Outcast Correa Beginning to Generate Interest

August 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liga, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Inter might be able to offload Joaquin Correa after all, paving the way for the return of Alexis Sanchez. The Argentine isn’t so keen on departing but he’s starting to realize that he wouldn’t play much if he stayed. Simone Inzaghi sent him a message during the opener.

Napoli are keeping tabs on a few options should Hirving Lozano leave or be excluded from the technical plans for this season.

Napoli Eyeing Foursome to Eventually Address Right Wing

August 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are keeping tabs on a few options should Hirving Lozano leave or be excluded from the technical plans for this season. Johan Bakayoko and Jasper Lindstrom aren’t the only attackers on their radar for such an eventuality. The PSV speedster and the Eintracht Frankfurt attacker have matching price tags.

Napoli to Track Familiar Target if Osimhen Departs

August 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli wouldn’t look far if they sold Victor Osimhen to Al-Hilal, as Jonathan David has long been tapped as the heir apparent of the Nigerian star, as it happened at Lille. They have an agreement in principle with him, but that doesn’t necessarily mean their striker is any closer to leaving.

Tiago Djaló has an agreement in place to join Inter in a Bosman move at the end of the season, but Juventus are trying to top their Derby d’Italia rivals.

Inter Interested in Signing Lille Defender for Cheap

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

Inter have reignited their pursuit of Tiago Djaló, who was on their radar in the past. They haven’t targeted him this summer because he’s rehabbing an ACL tear. He tore it in March and will return later this year. The Nerazzurri are eyeing him for January or a Bosman move in 2024.

Napoli have Lille's Jonathan David at the top of their wish list to potentially replace Victor Osimhen last summer. They are also eyeing Szymanski.

Juventus Set Sights on Another Lille Ace

July 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are scouring the market for a new center-forward amid a faltering pursuit of outgoing Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Lille star Jonathan David has emerged as a number one alternative.

Inter are zeroing in on Folarin Balogun after Atalanta stole Gianluca Scamacca from under their nose, but Simone Inzaghi prefers adding a pure no.9.

Milan Keeping Tabs on Arsenal and Lille Forwards Too

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have been offered Mehdi Taremi and are tracking Alvaro Morata, but they also have loftier targets for their attack, such as Jonathan David and Folarin Balogun. On the other hand, the duo is very expensive. The Iranian striker has been proposed to the Rossoneri and Roma by his agents.

Juventus are waiting for offers for Vlahovic and have shortlisted Jonathan David to substitute him. The departure of the Serb would mend their finances.

Juventus Earmark Pricey Lille Star for Their Attack

July 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus are waiting for offers for Dusan Vlahovic and have shortlisted Jonathan David to substitute him. The departure of the Serb would repair their finances in one fell swoop. While the Bianconeri are open for business, it’ll take a €80M bid to lure him away.

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