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Juventus are earmarking a few midfielders for the January window, but they have some players out on loan that could help them, for instance Arthur.

Marseille Plot Winter Swoop For Out-Of-Favor Juventus Midfielder

October 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi looks determined to do business with Juventus in the January transfer window. After taking an interest in soon-to-be free agent Paul Pogba, the Italian tactician has inquired about Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo.

Paul Pogba will return on the pitch in early 2025 after getting his sentence reduced, but he’s highly unlikely to do it with the Juventus colors.

Juventus Outcast Set To Choose Between Two Exciting Destinations In January

October 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Marseille, MLS, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus superstar Paul Pogba is on the verge of returning to football fields after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his sentence. According to Calciomercato, the Frenchman's future hinges between Europe and North America, with Olympique Marseille and Los Angeles FC reportedly vying for his services.

Valentin Carboni is headed to Olympique Marseille as the two sides are finalizing the details of his transfer. The Nerazzurri have decided not to cash in.

Inter & Marseille Negotiating Young Forward’s Loan Termination

October 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Valentin Carboni was supposed to make a name for himself in European football when he swapped Inter for Marseille in the summer. The reigning Serie A title holders loaned out the prodigious forward to the Stade Velodrome after Simone Inzaghi deemed him surplus to requirements.

Juventus outcast Arthur Melo is edging closer to moving to Valencia under coach Gattuso. A one-season loan deal with a buy option is in the picture.

Juventus Flop Midfielder Courted by 3 Clubs Ahead of January Transfer Window

October 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela everton, Fiorentina, Juventus, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Arthur Melo's future at Juventus is dead in the water, but his services remain in high demand in Italy and abroad. According to Calciomercato, the former Barcelona flop can choose between a variety of options if he decides to part with the Bianconeri in the January transfer window.

Inter could soon have a few extra million in their pockets as they are in advanced talks to sell Martin Satriano and Lucien Agoumé.

Inter Loanee Picks Up Season-Ending Injury in Ligue 1

October 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Lens, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Inter loanee Martin Satriano has succumbed to a horror injury and could miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament. Currently on loan at Lens, the 23-year-old suffered a season-ending injury during a scoreless draw against OGC Nice last weekend.

After over three months as a free agent, Adrien Rabiot has found a new home at Olympique Marseille, which announced the agreement.

Rabiot to Join Olympique Marseille in a Surprise Twist

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

After over three months as a free agent, Adrien Rabiot has found a new home at Olympique Marseille, which announced an agreement on principle on personal terms on Sunday night. He’ll put pen to paper once he passes the medicals.

There wasn’t much momentum about Ismael Bennacer transferring to Saudi Arabia, and, in fact, things didn’t change on their deadline day.

Milan to Reinstate Bennacer, Rabiot Turns Down Offer

September 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

There wasn’t much momentum about Ismael Bennacer transferring to Saudi Arabia, and, in fact, things didn’t change on their deadline day. He hasn’t received interest from Turkey, where the market ends in ten days. He’s fully expected to stay.

There probably won't be fireworks, but there are a few big shoes to drop in Serie A, especially the future of Victor Osimhen, on deadline day.

Serie A Deadline Day Extravaganza – Sancho Is Not Coming

August 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market, Venezia

There probably won't be fireworks, but there are a few big shoes to drop in Serie A, especially the future of Victor Osimhen, on deadline day. Several teams are in the hunt for the final bargains to round out their squads.

Napoli are evaluating whether to sign a midfielder in January since they’ll lose Frank Anguissa for a month due to AFCON.

Genoa In Talks with Marseille to Sign Gudmundsson’s Replacement

August 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Transfer Market

Genoa and Olympique Marseille could soon complete another deal after the Griffins earmarked Amin Harit as an ideal replacement for outgoing Albert Gudmundsson. According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations between the two clubs are underway, with Alberto Gilardino's side vying for a loan with an option to buy formula.

Robin Gosens recounted his busy summer, when he left Inter to join Union Berlin: "Two things were clear to me. The odds of being a starter were low."

Torino Lose Interest in Former Atalanta & Inter Defender

August 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Perennial Serie A strugglers Torino have reportedly grown tired of waiting for Robin Gosens' response to their proposal. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Urbano Cairo is evaluating Atalanta's Mitchell Bakker and Olympique Marseille's Ulisses Garcia to strengthen the left-back position.

Inter recently loaned out Ionut Radu to Cremonese and are seeing after further youngsters such as Agoumé, Pinamonti, Salcedo and Vanheusden.

Sevilla Set to Purchase Inter Youngster In €8m Deal

August 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Perennial La Liga strugglers Sevilla are reportedly on the verge of re-signing forgotten Inter youngster Lucien Agoume. According to Spanish news outlet Estadio Deportivo, Los Rojiblancos will pour approximately €8 million into the Serie A champions' bank accounts for 50% of Agoume's rights.

Inter are ready to cash in on Valentin Carboni, who’s being tracked by a few teams in Italy and abroad. He's about to play in Copa America.

Marseille Open Talks with Inter for Quicksilver Forward

July 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Valentin Carboni's career at Inter is drawing to a close, with Marseille 'pushing forward' to sign the 2024 Copa America winner. According to L'Equipe, the Italian club's staggering €30 million asking price hasn't deterred Les Olympiens from launching talks to lure the 19-year-old to Ligue 1.

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