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Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy.

Top Milan and Juventus Targets Keen but Costs Are Lofty

February 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy and aren’t necessarily pining to go abroad. However, it’ll be challenging to come to terms with Bologna and Atalanta.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has pressed pause on other candidates to see whether he really has a chance to appoint Gian Piero Gasperini.

Gasperini Comments on Strategy, Scamacca, and Goalies

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini offered interesting remarks about their squad and their philosophy in an interview: “It would worry me if we started to think like those big teams that necessarily need to play in Europe for economic reasons."

Luciano Spalletti has issued the final squad list for the Ukraine game, where Italy will need to avoid losing to finish second and qualify for Euro 2024.

Spalletti Cuts Starter in Italy Call-Ups Versus Ukraine

November 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has issued the final squad list for the Ukraine game, where Italy will need to avoid losing to finish second and qualify for Euro 2024 directly without going through the playoff. The most notable exclusion is Domenico Berardi, who started against North Macedonia but had an underwhelming performance.

Marco Carnesecchi is a wanted man as, on top of Inter and Juventus, Roma have laid eyes on him as well. They have started inquiring.

Roma Among Suitors of Talented Atalanta Goalkeeper

October 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Marco Carnesecchi is a wanted man as, on top of Inter and Juventus, Roma have laid eyes on him as well. They have started inquiring ahead of a potential summer pursuit. The Giallorossi have the most urgent need of the lot. Rui Patricio is on an expiring contract.

Inter signed Davide Frattesi early last summer but then brought in mostly foreigners and veterans. The brass wishes to acquire more young Italian talents.

Inter Desire to Add More Young Italians to Their Roster

October 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter signed Davide Frattesi early last summer but then proceeded to bring in mostly foreigners and veterans. The brass wishes to acquire more young Italian talents and are eyeing a few high-profile ones. Despite signing Yann Sommer, the Nerazzurri are shortlisting young goalkeepers for the future.

Inter took a flier on Emil Audero last summer, but he’s unlikely to be bought out, and they are keen on Juan Musso as a deputy goalie for the future.

Atalanta Enjoying Unprecedented Defensive Solidity

October 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta couldn’t find a way to score against Juventus despite pulling the strings, but they once again had a sturdy display. They kept their fifth clean sheet in the first seven matches, which had never happened in their history. La Dea gave up 48 goals in each of the last two seasons.

Juventus will handle a few contract extensions once the transfer window shuts close, and Wojciech Szczesny and Daniele Rugani are first in line.

Szczesny Disinterested in Transferring to Saudi Arabia

August 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Wojciech Szczesny made it clear that he has only Juventus in his mind and that he’s not attracted by the Saudi sirens, unlike a host of players that moved there this summer: “I’ve already earned a lot during my career. I prefer fun challenges, like defending the Bianconeri posts."

The opening bid by Manchester United to lure André Onana was lower than what requested by Inter, but the negotiation will continue in the next few days.

Inter Set Deadline to Sell Onana to Manchester United

July 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The opening bid by Manchester United to lure André Onana was lower than what requested by Inter, but the negotiation will continue in the next few days. The Red Devils have identified some alternatives, but he’s their top priority for the role. The English giants tendered €40M plus €5M add-ons.

Wojciech Szczesny had a year automatically added to his Juventus contract in recent weeks, and he plans to see it out in its entirety.

Szczesny Expresses Complete Commitment to Juventus

June 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Wojciech Szczesny had a year automatically added to his Juventus contract in recent weeks, and he plans to see it out. The Bianconeri have been mildly linked to younger shot-stoppers in recent months, but a switch between the sticks doesn’t seem to be among their priorities.

Juventus have quietly prolonged the contract of starting goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He’s now under contract with them until 2025.

Szczesny Gets a Year Added to His Juventus Contract

June 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

ìJuventus have quietly prolonged the deal of starting goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He’s now tied to them until 2025. The parties didn’t need to negotiate. His contract envisaged an automatic clause to tack on a year once he reached a threshold of appearances. The Pole has been in Turin since 2017.

Carnesecchi recently expressed admiration and flattery towards Juventus' advances, calling the Bianconeri interest ‘something you dream of as a child’.

Juventus Prioritizing Carnesecchi to Succeed Szczesny

May 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus want a new goalkeeper to arrive at the club within the next season, as Wojciech Szczesny enters the final year of his contract once the campaign finishes. And although substitute keeper Mattia Perin sees his deal expire in 2025, the Bianconeri are eager to sign new blood to man the posts.

Inter visited Empoli over the weekend, and deputy sporting director Dario Baccin was spotted speaking with Guglielmo Vicario before the match.

Inter Talk with Possible Heir of Chelsea-Linked Onana

April 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Cremonese, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter visited Empoli over the weekend, and deputy sporting director Dario Baccin was spotted speaking with Guglielmo Vicario on the sidelines before the match. The Italian goalkeeper is one of the primary candidates to replace André Onana, should he head to the Premier League, netting a big profit.

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