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Milan Moved for Italy Star, Manchester United Keen

October 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan kicked the tires on several options to find a high-profile striker last summer, including Mateo Retegui, who indeed left Atalanta, but to head to Al-Qadsiah. Instead, the Rossoneri settled for Christopher Nkunku, who isn’t a pure no.9.

Serie A lost a few stars but also brought in a few new ones. The final tally says the teams collectively spent more than they cashed in.

Serie A Only Second to the Premier League in Spending

September 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A lost a few stars but also brought in several potential new ones during the summer. The final tally says the teams collectively spent more, €814M, than they cashed in, €761M. The Premier League is on another planet in terms of investments, €2.73B, but the Italian championship stacked up well overall.

After a few tries, Al-Qadsiah have managed to lure a Serie A star to Saudi Arabia, reaching an agreement with Atalanta and Mateo Retegui.

Atalanta Star Retegui Poised for Al-Qadsiah Switch

July 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a few tries, Al-Qadsiah have managed to lure a Serie A star to Saudi Arabia, as they have reached an agreement with Atalanta and Mateo Retegui. They almost landed Paulo Dybala last year, while they had been courting Moise Kean before pivoting.

Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, and Atalanta and Milan jumped in.

Napoli, Milan, and Atalanta in the Mix for Udinese Star

July 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, which exposes them to other sides’ interferences with their pursuit, as Milan and Atalanta have joined in.

Juventus ramped up their efforts to sign Jonathan David after their FIFA Club World Cup elimination, reaching an agreement with his entourage.

Juventus Reach the Finish Line of Lengthy David Pursuit

July 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus ramped up their efforts to sign Jonathan David after their FIFA Club World Cup elimination, reaching an agreement with his entourage concerning the commissions and the bonuses, which had been holding up his arrival.

Milan have been focusing on the midfield early but plan to sign another highly-rated striker despite investing in Santiago Gimenez.

Milan Think Big for Their Possible New Center-Forward

July 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan have been focusing on the midfield early but plan to sign another highly-rated striker despite spending €30M for Santiago Gimenez in January. They have several top-notch names on their radar, although they are all difficult targets.

Juventus are in an interesting spot this summer, as, all in all, they don’t have many glaring holes to fill to be very competitive.

What Should Juventus Do to Sort Out Their Attack?

June 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Juventus are in an interesting spot this summer, as, all in all, they don’t have many glaring holes to fill to be very competitive. It appears that one of the mandates for their new front office is to keep hold of their best players and youngsters.

Fenerbahçe were the first to submit a bid for Juventus star Vlahovic, but he's waiting for Milan and other foreign sides.

Fenerbahçe and Milan Tracking Juventus Outcast Vlahovic

June 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Fenerbahçe were the first to submit a bid for Juventus star Vlahovic, but his future won’t be sorted out in the first brief summer windows, as he’s waiting for further proposals, including one possibly coming from Milan. The Turkish side tendered a €30/35M fee.

The future of Dusan Vlahovic is unlikely to change under the new Juventus brass. The first order of business will be to find a prolific no.9.

Juventus Take an Interest in Another PSG Misfit

June 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

The future of Dusan Vlahovic is unlikely to change under the new Juventus management. The Bianconeri are in the mix for Jonathan David and are discussing with PSG for both Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos.

Atalanta and Mateo Retegui have had a mutually satisfying partnership this season, but it might not last for much longer.

Juventus Weighing Up Audacious Summer Swoop for €50m-Rated Atalanta Star

April 26, 2025 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have reportedly identified free-scoring Atalanta center-forward Mateo Retegui as a top target for the summer transfer window. According to Tuttosport via Calciomercato, Juventus' leadership holds the Italy international in high regard and considers him to reinforce their attacking department.

Milan are scouring the market for a potential new striker and have set sights on Jonathan Burkardt, who’s having a breakout season at Mainz.

Milan Has Mainz Center-Forward in Their Crosshairs

April 23, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monaco, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan are scouring the market for a potential new striker and have set sights on Jonathan Burkardt, who’s having a breakout season at Mainz. He has totaled 15 goals and 3 assists in 25 appearances.

Juventus will be in the market for a new elite striker in the summer, even though Dusan Vlahovic has resumed starting.

Juventus to Cast a Wide Net to Find a New Marksman

April 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus will be in the market for a new elite striker in the summer. Even though Dusan Vlahovic has resumed starting, there have been no advancements in his extension talks. The plan is to sell him in July after the Club World Cup.

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