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Inter Plotting to Lean on Secondary Ways to Raise Funds

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Marseille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter will have to collect money before launching their assault on Albert Gudmundsson, whose price tag is rising by the day. The Nerazzurri aren’t planning to part ways with any of their current cornerstones or starters but maybe Denzel Dumfries.

Atalanta and Napoli will have to tweak their midfield in the summer and are keeping tabs on Daichi Kamada, who could become a free agent in June.

Lazio Hierarchy Questions Usage of MIA Summer Newcomer

January 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Valencia

Claudio Lotito isn’t pleased with how Maurizio Sarri is treating Daichi Kamada. He last started a month ago but was replaced at half-time and was an unused sub for the ensuing four matches. The midfielder wasn’t called up for the AFC Asian Cup.

Lazio are receiving offers for Daichi Kamada, and the management and the player have started to consider them due to his reduced role.

Lazio Field Bids for Kamada, Close In on a New Signing

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio are receiving offers for Daichi Kamada, and the management and the player have started to consider them. The midfielder would like to star with more continuity, especially in the next seasons leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, Maurizio Sarri never fielded him along with Luis Alberto in recent months.

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs and profits of their busy transfer market windows.

Atalanta Officialize the Numbers for Their Major Deals

December 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs of their busy transfer market windows. They were in the black for €3.85M, which is an achievement since Serie A sides usually bleed money. The session refers to the 2022/2023 season.

Lyon director Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a projectile hit him as the bus was making its way into the Velodrome.

Grosso Risked Losing His Eye, Confirms Lyon Director

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille, Serie A

Lyon’s director of football Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Fabio Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a glass projectile hit him just as the team bus was making its way into Marseille’s Stade Velodrome. The ‘Olympique’ derby between Lyon and Marseille was suspended following the violent attacks on the visitors.

Marseille Condemned as Grosso and Lyon Face Vicious Attack

October 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille

The Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais was suspended after Lyon’s team bus was attacked with stones by Marseille fans as it made its way into the Stade Velodrome. Italian manager Fabio Grosso was badly injured, as images appeared of the World Cup winner’s bloodied face after what took place.

Gattuso Makes up His Mind on His Future Amid Fiorentina Links

Marseille Shake Hands with Gattuso to Appoint New Manager

September 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just weeks after being linked to Olympique Lyonnais, where ex-Frosinone coach Fabio Grosso eventually moved to, Gennaro Gattuso is all set to join Olympique de Marseille as their new head coach.

Guendouzi made his debut against Napoli in the club’s fantastic 2-1 victory over the Scudetto holders, coming on in the second half for goalscorer Kamada.

Marseille Loanee Guendouzi Introduces Himself to Lazio Fans

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Guendouzi made his debut against Napoli in the club’s fantastic 2-1 victory over the Scudetto holders, coming on in the second half for goalscorer Daichi Kamada. He joined from Olympique de Marseille on a season-long loan with the option to make the transfer permanent.

Lazio Set to Sign Former Arsenal Midfield for Bargain Price

August 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matteo Guendouzi will continue his career in Serie A, in all likelihood, as Lazio and Marseille have defined the final details of his move to the Stadio Olimpico. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, the former Arsenal midfielder will soon touch down in the Italian capital to undergo a medical before penning a multi-year contract.

Marseille are frontrunners in the hunt for Alexis Sanchez, as the Chilean nears the exit door at Inter. Villarreal and Real Betis are also suitors.

Inter Returnee Alexis Sanchez Harbors High Ambitions for New Season

August 26, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

After a season-long stint at Marseille, Alexis Sanchez is back at Inter to complete Simone Inzaghi's aggressive recruitment campaign. The Chilean striker has followed in the footsteps of another veteran, Marko Arnautovic, who swapped Bologna for Giuseppe Meazza after the high-profile departures of Romelu Lukaku and Edin Dzeko.

Matteo Guendouzi has said ‘yes’ to Lazio as he’s enticed by the idea of moving to Serie A after playing in Premier League and Ligue 1.

Lazio Launch Official Bid to Bring Ligue 1 Midfielder to Serie A

August 26, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

After failing to acquire the services of Torino's rising star Samuele Ricci, Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri has turned his attention to other targets. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italians have submitted an official bid for Marseille vice-captain Matteo Guendouzi.

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 Joins Marseille On Loan with Option to Buy

August 26, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have announced that the out-of-favor forward Joaquin Correa has joined Olympique Marseille on a season-long loan with an option to buy. According to the club's website, the Italians have installed several performance-related clauses in the deal that would trigger a mandatory buyout option.

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