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After examining some veterans, Juventus are testing the waters for Guillame Restes, Diogo Costa, and Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Juventus After Toulouse, Porto, and Olympiacos Goalies

March 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus are tracking all sorts of options to address their need for a new goalie, and, while Inter are sprinting to capture Guglielmo Vicario, the Bianconeri, after probing Alisson and Emiliano Martinez, are doing their due diligence on younger players: Guillame Restes, Diogo Costa, and Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Despite their early elimination, Napoli are keeping tabs on the UEFA Champions League to scout for some targets for the summer.

Napoli Eye Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiacos Starlets

February 20, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Despite their early elimination, Napoli are keeping tabs on the UEFA Champions League to scout for some targets for the summer. They anticipate continuing with Antonio Conte, but they plan to maintain their policy of primarily adding U-23 players, as they did in Januar.

Inter are facing competition for free agent defender Ricardo Rodriguez, as Real Betis offered him a contract. The player is buying time.

Real Betis Take an Interest in Seasoned Inter Target

July 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter are facing competition for free agent defender Ricardo Rodriguez, as Real Betis offered him a contract. The player is buying time to see whether the Nerazzurri will sign him. Istanbul Basaksehir, Hoffenheim, and some Saudi clubs are after him as well.

Lorenzo Pirola was said to be a secondary option for the Inter defense following Tajon Buchanan’s injury, but the management will have to keep searching.

Inter to Miss Out on Another Young Defensive Target

July 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie B, Transfer Market, Udinese

Lorenzo Pirola was said to be a secondary option for the Inter defense following Tajon Buchanan’s injury, but the management will have to keep searching. The youngster is headed to Olympiacos, where he’ll have the opportunity to play in Europe.

The Conference League Final was fatal to Fiorentina again as the Viola fell at the last hurdle before European glory just like one year ago

Olympiacos vs Fiorentina 1-0: Viola Defeated in UECL Final Again

May 29, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Conference League, European Cups, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A

The Conference League Final was fatal to Fiorentina again as the Viola fell at the last hurdle before European glory. After 120 minutes of anything-but-memorable football, Olympiacos prevailed 1-0 thanks to an extra time strike from Ayoub El Kaabi that certified the first victory for a Greek club in a European competition.

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage.

Fiorentina Player Ratings vs Olympiacos: Had Only Ranieri Stayed on the Bench

May 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A

Fiorentina slumped at the last hurdle in the second consecutive Europa Conference League season, losing 1-0 to Olympiacos in the Athens final. Ayoub El Kaabi's 116th-minute winner inspired the Greek giants to their first-ever European title.

Preview: Olympiacos vs Fiorentina – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A

The attention of the football community turns to Athens on Wednesday as Olympiacos and Fiorentina go head-to-head in the Europa Conference League final. All eyes look towards the AEK Arena, with La Viola bidding to become the second Italian club to lift a piece of European silverware this season.

Roma are on the prowl for another defender after onboarding Dean Huijsen and are interested in Caglar Soyuncu. He has been on their radar in the past.

Roma Lay Eyes on Experienced Atletico Madrid Defender

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are on the prowl for another defender after onboarding Dean Huijsen and are interested in Caglar Soyuncu. He has been on their radar in the past. Atletico Madrid won the race to sign him on a Bosman move last summer.

Despite offering Jovic to Milan, agent Fali Ramadani has accelerated efforts to his next destination, which could perhaps be outside Italy and Serie A.

Luka Jović Future Up in the Air Amid Greek Interest

August 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite offering Jovic to Milan, agent Fali Ramadani has accelerated efforts to his next destination, which could perhaps be outside Italy and Serie A. The ex-Real Madrid center-forward has fallen out of contention, especially after the signings of M’Bala Nzola and Lucas Beltran.

A Bosman transfer, Papastathopoulos could be a worthwhile asset, given his low wages and veteran experience. An Italy return after 12 years is in the works.

Frosinone Eye Ex-Milan Stopper to Shore Defense

July 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Greece, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

As a Bosman transfer, Papastathopoulos could be a worthwhile investment, given his low wages coupled with veteran-level experience. He could return to Italy after 12 years.

On top of searching for reinforcements, the Serie A heavyweights are trying to rid themselves of excess players near the end of the transfer market window.

Milan Miss Out on Final Opportunity to Offload Outcast

September 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan had hopes to ship Tiemoué Bakayoko off to Greece on their deadline day yesterday. Olympiacos expressed some interest, but the window closed with the parties ultimately unable to strike a deal. The Rossoneri were very willing to let go of him, but the prospective buyers had to come to terms with Chelsea.

Roma announced the arrival of Andrea Belotti Sunday, and Mady Camara is next in line. They have reached agreement with Olympiacos to sign the midfielder.

Roma on the Verge of Completing Another Acquisition

August 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, West Ham

Roma announced the arrival of Andrea Belotti Sunday, and Mady Camara is next in line. They have reached agreement with Olympiacos to sign the midfielder. He will replace the injured Georginio Wijnaldum. He will reach Italy either Monday or Tuesday. The Giallorossi are also trying to sign a defender.

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