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Napoli Intensify Talks to Sign Premier League Midfielder

January 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Desperate times require desperate measures, as evidenced by the latest actions of Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. With the club's Serie A title defense in tatters, the film magnate has stepped up the recruitment program in the January transfer window.

Orel Mangala has landed on the radar of Napoli and Juventus, which are looking for midfield reinforcements. He could arrive on loan.

Napoli Lead Juventus for Nottingham Forest Midfielder

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Orel Mangala has landed on the radar of Napoli and Juventus, which are looking for midfield reinforcements. The Belgian would like a new experience after playing at Nottingham Forest for a few seasons, His side is open to letting him leave on loan.

Napoli want multiple midfielders and are in talks to onboard Hamed Traoré and Orel Mangala following the issues in the Samardzic deal.

Napoli Advancing Steadily for Bournemouth Outcast

January 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli want multiple midfielders and are in talks to onboard Hamed Traoré and Orel Mangala. The delays in the negotiation with Lazar Samardzic prompted them to seek other options. The prospective new signings aren’t mutually exclusive given their traits and costs.

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.

Milan scouted Bologna linchpin Lewis Ferguson in the recent game versus Torino, while Juventus have been after him for a while.

Milan Accompany Juventus in Duel for Bologna Stalwart

November 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan scouted Bologna linchpin Lewis Ferguson in the recent game versus Torino, while Juventus have been after him for a while. He has ideal traits to address their needs, but the Felsinei are adamant about not selling him in January. He reportedly has a €15M price tag.

A winter transfer operation now seems almost like an obligation, and Giuntoli has taken concrete steps to identify Fofana as a priority target for the club.

Fofana on Priority Call as Juve Scout Midfield Reinforcements

November 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market

The absences of Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba from the Juventus squad have taken their toll, with the two central midfielders leaving an enormous hole in midfield. A January transfer operation seems almost like an obligation for the Bianconeri. Cristiano Giuntoli has taken steps to shortlist Youssouf Fofana as the main target.

Roma have begun earmarking left-backs for January and next June and have taken an interest in Vasco Da Gama’s Lucas Piton and Rangers’ Borna Barisic.

Roma Shortlist More Options to Address Their Left Flank

November 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

With Leonardo Spinazzola on an expiring contract and unlikely to stay and Nicola Zalewski potentially expendable, Roma have begun earmarking left-backs for January and next June and, on top of Mitchel Bakker, they have taken an interest in Vasco Da Gama’s Lucas Piton and Rangers’ Borna Barisic.

Argentina midfielder Nicolás Domínguez, who earlier in the summer moved from Bologna to Nottingham Forest, has opened up on his new adventure in England.

Nico Dominguez: “There Was Talks with Milan, But I Don’t Miss Italy”

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Argentina midfielder Nicolás Domínguez, who earlier in the summer moved from Bologna to Nottingham Forest, has opened up on his new adventure in England. Dominguez has experienced a decent start to his tenure with the Tricky Trees, and is enjoying his new start to life.

Milan could sign Nicolas Dominguez notwithstanding what happens with Rade Krunic. Fenerbahce’s offer has fallen well short of his price tag so far.

Nicolas Dominguez Opens Up on Busted Milan Move

October 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Premier League, Serie A

Former Bologna midfielder Nicolas Dominguez has admitted he waited for Milan in the summer before joining Nottingham Forest on the deadline day. The 25-year-old penned a five-year contract at the City Ground, joining the Tricky Trees in a swap deal involving Remo Freuler.

Sofyan Amrabat will be one of the protagonists on deadline day, as Fiorentina are looking to sell him but are holding firm on their demands.

Fulham Threaten Manchester United for Fiorentina Ace

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sofyan Amrabat will be one of the protagonists on deadline day, as Fiorentina are looking to sell him but are holding firm on their demands. The Moroccan star has long been rumored to join Manchester United, but other Premier League sides are chasing after him with more vigor.

Bologna Strike Swap Deal for Dominguez, Welcome Nottingham’s Freuler

August 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Nottingham Forest have made a breakthrough in negotiations for Nicolas Dominguez in a swap deal involving Remo Freuler. The Bologna ace was hot in talks with the Rossoblù management concerning an extension but has instead chosen to continue his footballing journey in Nottinghamshire. He was tracked by Fenerbahce too.

Fiorentina chased after Murillo throughout the summer, but Nottingham Forest are in the lead to acquire him from Corinthians.

Nottingham Forest Surpass Fiorentina for Hyped Defender

August 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Fiorentina chased after Murillo throughout the summer, but Nottingham Forest are in the lead to acquire him from Corinthians. The negotiation is in very advanced stages and could be finalized in short order. The Tricky Trees lodged a €15M offer, including add-ons, but their director slowed thing down.

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