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Europa League Preview: Atalanta vs Liverpool – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Liverpool, Serie A Leave a comment

Gewiss Stadium forms the backdrop for the return leg of a one-sided Europa League quarter-final tie between Atalanta and Liverpool. Incredible scenes at Anfield last weekend saw La Dea upset the apple cart and claim an overwhelming 3-0 victory, setting one foot in their second European semi-finals.

Lewis Ferguson is constantly linked to new Serie A teams, and his agent Bill McCurdo revealed that his client would like to continue in Serie A.

Napoli Open Talks with Sought-After Serie A Playmaker

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson has attracted genuine interest from reigning Serie A holders Napoli. According to Calciomercato, Partenopei have launched exploratory talks with the 24-year-old's camp to pip Juventus to his signature.

Joshua Zirkzee has been one of the main ingredients behind Bologna’s stellar campaign and is already the talk of the town in the transfer market.

Will Serie A Clubs Avoid Sour End of the Zirkzee Saga?

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Joshua Zirkzee has been one of the main ingredients behind Bologna’s stellar campaign and is already the talk of the town in the transfer market. His career has been seesawing so far, but he seems fully on track to become a star now.

Teun Koopmeiners has announced that he plans to leave Atalanta next summer, although he wants to do right by his team and fetch a big sum.

Koopmeiners Comes Out into the Open About His Future

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Teun Koopmeiners has announced that he plans to leave Atalanta next summer, although he wants to do right by his team: "Something really interesting will have to come up for me to leave Bergamo. I’d bear with the rain for some English clubs.”

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford

Italians in the EPL: Emerson Wonder Strike Guides West Ham to Victory

February 26, 2024 Jack Harding Arsenal, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, West Ham

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford to earn a well-needed three points at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, Jorginho earned a rare start playing 90 minutes in Arsenal's 4-1 win at home to Newcastle.

Milan have been attached to a few young strikers to either succeed or join Olivier Giroud up front next season, but Joshua Zirkzee stays at the top.

Milan Keep Prioritizing Zirkzee in New Striker’s Search

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have been attached to a few young strikers to either succeed or join Olivier Giroud up front next season, but Joshua Zirkzee stays at the top of their preferences. They intend to make a robust attempt to sign him

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, but he's more likely headed the Premier League or Germany in the summer.

Soulé Starting to Draw Interest from the Bundesliga

February 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia in the past window and has routinely been tipped to transfer to the Premier League, but he’s beginning to generate buzz in the Bundesliga as well. His entourage has recently reached out to an intermediary.

On February 12, 1997, Italy beat England at their football temple in Wembley with a lone goal from Gianfranco Zola during a 1998 World Cup Qualifiers game

On This Day: February 12, 1997 – Zola and the Azzurri Conquest of Wembley

February 12, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, On This Day, Serie A, The Azzurri

On February 12, 1997, the Azzurri caught one of their most thrilling wins ever thanks to "Magic Box" Gianfranco Zola, who had joined Chelsea only a few month earlier after being sidelined by Parma and having to leave the Serie A looking for some playing time.

Milan were close to Serhou Guirassy in January, but they didn’t convince him to join. He’s more likely to head elsewhere in the summer.

Premier League Most Likely Destination for Milan Target

February 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Milan were close to Serhou Guirassy in January, but they didn’t convince him to join. He’s more likely to head elsewhere in the summer. His low release clause, €17.5M, will remain valid unless Stuttgart get him to sign a new contract.

André Onana is on the verge of leaving Inter to join Manchester United. The English side raised their previous bid, bringing it to €50M plus €5M add-ons.

Former Inter Star Has Hard Time Accepting Harsh Reality

December 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Former Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana has quickly come to regret forcing the club to sanction his transfer to Manchester United in the summer. From one of the world's most highly-rated stoppers to an Old Trafford scapegoat, the Cameroon international has come a long way 'from hero to zero.'

Kalvin Phillips has been blatantly put on the market by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, and Juventus are waiting in the wings.

Juventus Pursuit of EPL Star Handed Huge Boost

December 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

Out-of-favor Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips has reportedly had a change of heart regarding a potential switch to Juventus. As per TMW, the 28-year-old is no longer convinced about staying in the Premier League after failing to drum up genuine interest from City's fellow domestic rivals.

Juventus Facing ‘Dusan Vlahovic Conundrum’

December 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dusan Vlahovic has become a liability for Juventus. A series of underwhelming performances has cast doubt on his long-term future in Turin. To make things worse, he's among the club's highest earners.

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