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Milan Not Interested in Bringing In Disgruntled Matic

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Nemanja Matic is at odds with Rennes and has offered his services to a few teams, including Milan. Despite some rumors from France, he’s not close to joining the Rossoneri at least for the time being. The Rossoneri have just parted ways with Rade Krunic.

Milan have been often tipped to pursue Jonathan David despite Lille’s resistance, but they might have to foot their plans with a sale.

Milan Might Need to Sell Before Spending in January

December 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have been often tipped to pursue Jonathan David despite Lille’s resistance. While there are no doubts about their interest, they need to raise money to go after him in January. Despite his declining price tag, his valuation remains high, especially since they hadn’t planned to do much.

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.

Julen Lopetegui and Olivier Glasner are in the running alongside Gattuso over a Lyon move. The Italian is a free agent since leaving Valencia last season.

Lyon Shortlist Free Agent Gattuso to Succeed Blanc

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have begun their Ligue 1 season on a disappointing note, now lying at the bottom of the table as one of the league’s four winless teams after four games. This has put coach Laurent Blanc’s managerial future in the dark in the West of France.

Rade Krunic is about to complete his long-gestating move to Fenerbahce, but Milan aren’t actively searching for a replacement at this stage.

Milan Staple Draws Another Bid but Outcome Won’t Change

August 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

After an insistent courtship by Fenerbahce, Rade Krunic has found another suitor, Olympique Lyonnais, but his departure remains unlikely. The proposal from the French team came closer to his asking price, but the Rossoneri have put their foot down about keeping him. The Ligue 1 team offered €12/13M.

Milan are close to completing their second acquisition of the summer from Chelsea, as they are on the verge of striking a deal to onboard Christian Pulisic.

Milan About to Come to Terms with Chelsea for Pulisic

July 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are close to completing their second acquisition of the summer from Chelsea, as they are on the verge of striking a deal to onboard Christian Pulisic. The Rossoneri raised their offer and brought it to €20M plus add-ons. The sum is very close to the counterparty’s demands.

Lyon Out of Transfer Race to Sign Milan Target Pulisic

July 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have received a huge boost in the pursuit of Chelsea outcast Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT international disinterested to move anywhere else other than the Rossoneri.

Hertha Berlin have laid eyes on Diego Demme and suggested a trade with Lucas Tousart, who’s already familiar with new Napoli coach Rudi Garcia.

Napoli’s Garcia Fancies Hertha Ace Tousart in Potential Swap

June 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rudi Garcia is the main reason why Napoli are eyeing Tousart, having trained the 26-year-old at Olympique Lyonnais for one season, before he moved to Berlin.

Teun Koopmeiners is the top name on the Napoli wish list for the position. Atalanta set a lofty price tag for the Dutchman,

Napoli Determined to Acquire Atalanta Star Midfield

June 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Teun Koopmeiners is the top name on the Napoli wish list for the position. Atalanta set a lofty price tag for the Dutchman, but the Partenopei plot to pursue him with vigor, especially if Piotr Zielinski departed. The Pole turned down an offer from West Ham.

Gianluca Scamacca has okayed the move to Roma, but West Ham hasn’t agreed to a loan, with option or obligation to buy, so far.

Roma Readying Fallback Plans to Address Their Attack

June 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Gianluca Scamacca has okayed the move to Roma, but West Ham hasn’t agreed to a loan, with option or obligation to buy, so far. The Giallorossi will keep working on the deal, hoping the Irons will eventually cave and sign off on it. But they have also started to weigh other options.

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