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Napoli Determined to Acquire One Top-Notch Defender

June 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Rennes, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli will attempt to fix their leaky defense this summer and are pursuing multiple center-backs, in particular Torino star Alessandro Buongiorno. The Granata are doing their best to stoke a bidding war. Their present Urbano Cairo stated that he wanted to keep ahold of him.

Milan will keep trying to add Merih Demiral, but their search for a new defender might come up empty-handed despite testing the waters for multiple players.

Milan Running Out of Time to Bring In a New Defender

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan will keep trying to add Merih Demiral, but their search for a new defender might come up empty-handed despite testing the waters for multiple players. They want the Turk on a simple loan from Al-Ahli. The Saudi club isn’t keen on doing the deal that way.

Milan are scrambling to find a new defender, and they might get one from Roma, Marash Kumbulla. The Giallorossi need to part ways with one of their players.

Roma Outcast Possible Fallback Plan for Milan Defense

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are scrambling to find a new defender, and they might get one from Roma, Marash Kumbulla. The Giallorossi need to part ways with one of their players to make room for Angelino. The fullback is already in town for the medicals and the formalities shortly.

Al-Ahli will poach a second defender from Serie A after snapping up Roger Ibanez, as they have come to terms with Atalanta to acquire Merih Demiral.

Milan Vying for Ex-Serie A Star to Address Defensive Emergency

January 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the January transfer window approaches its finale, Milan are getting desperate to address their defensive emergency. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Serie A top-four hopefuls have made a last-ditch attempt to lure Merih Demiral back to Italy.

Napoli are in the early stages of searching for a new center-back, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is the latest addition to their wish list.

Napoli Reportedly Take an Interest in Arsenal Defender

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli are in the early stages of searching for a new center-back, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is the latest addition to their wish list. The Japanese international has rarely been a consistent starter since transferring to the Premier League. Natan will be out for six weeks.

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as a potentially affordable target.

Roma, Tottenham, and Liverpool Eye Brazilian Defender

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as an affordable target. There’s a €7M release clause in his contract. However, a few sides are after him, such as Feyenoord, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Liverpool.

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.

Atalanta Announce Merih Demiral’s Transfer to Al-Ahli

August 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Transfer Market

It's been a long time coming. Atalanta announced the sale of Turkish defender Merih Demiral to free-spending Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahli on Saturday. It was always a matter of time before the deal became official, and now it is.

Atalanta Defender on the Verge of Moving to Al-Ahli

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Ahli will poach a second defender from Serie A after snapping up Roger Ibanez, as they have come to terms with Atalanta to acquire Merih Demiral. Only the final okay by the player is missing before the completion of the deal. La Dea will cash in €20M.

Inter Mulling Making a Splash to Solidify Their Defense

August 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Inter might use the budget currently destined for the attack to improve their defense should Marko Arnautovic be their lone acquisition upfront. Instead, if they invested in Mehdi Taremi, they’d bring in somebody on loan with an option to buy in the back. The Nerazzurri have a few names in their crosshairs.

Roma are in the hunt for a new center-back after selling Roger Ibanez to Al-Ahli and have Oumar Solet and Merih Demiral in their early shortlist.

Roma Linked to RB Salzburg and Atalanta Center-Backs

August 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are in the hunt for a new center-back after selling Roger Ibanez to Al-Ahli and have Oumar Solet and Merih Demiral in their early shortlist to address the hole. The Turk has other offers, but he wishes to join a top team this summer.

Inter are seeking one extra man in the back to complete their defense. They are assessing a few options. They have signed Yann Aurel Bisseck this summer

Inter Eye Chelsea and Arsenal Defenders to Add Depth

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are seeking one extra man in the back to complete their defense. They are assessing a few options. They have signed Yann Aurel Bisseck this summer, whom they see as a backup in multiple positions. Matteo Darmian will start on the right-hand side

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