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Inter Take an Interest in Touted Fenerbahce Defender

August 25, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After purchasing Andy Diouf in a flash deal, Inter have turned their attention to completing their defense with a similar profile. They have lodged an offer for Yusuf Akcicek, but it has been turned down. The Nerazzurri proposed €16M, but the counterparty wants at least €20M.

Roma need to turn a profit by June 30th to comply with a Financial Fair Play settlement and are gauging the interest in Evan N’Dicka.

Roma Shopping Star Center-Back for Financial Relief

June 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma need to turn a profit by June 30th to comply with a Financial Fair Play settlement and are gauging the interest in Evan N’Dicka. His sale would be highly beneficial, considering they signed him on a Bosman move. Instead, Mile Svilar is staying.

Juventus reignited the talks to onboard Danso from Lens after Pierre Kalulu was diagnosed with a thigh injury that will sidelined him for a while.

Juventus Target Lens Star After Another Injury Blow

January 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli stated they were set on Wednesday, but the standpoint didn’t last long, as the Bianconeri were forced to dive back into the transfer market since they lost Pierre Kalulu for a while and reignited the talks to onboard Danso from Lens,

Enzo Le Fée has had a tough time adjusting to Serie A, also because of a knee injury, and could head back to Ligue 1 on loan.

Roma Midfielder Details Switch, Could Transfer Again

December 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Enzo Le Fée has had a tough time adjusting to Serie A, also because of a knee injury, and could head back to Ligue 1 on loan, which would allow Roma to protect their €23M investment. He wouldn’t necessarily be replaced.

Juventus are turning their attention toward some left-footed defenders to restore their backline and have earmarked Benoit Badiashile and Arthur Theate.

Juventus List Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt Defenders

November 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus are turning their attention toward some left-footed defenders to restore their backline and have earmarked Benoit Badiashile and Arthur Theate, who could be gettable in January, although they wouldn't be cheap. The former is a fringe contributor.

Juventus might bolster their attack in January and two names in their early shortlist, Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca and Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo.

Juventus List a Couple More Possible Vlahovic Deputies

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus might bolster their attack in January due to Arkadiusz Milik’s tricky injury history and have two names in their early shortlist, Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca and Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo. The Pole just had a second surgery on his knee.

Jackson Tchatchoua got off to a fast start this season, and Napoli and Juventus will keep tabs on him and potentially pursue him in January.

Napoli and Juventus Ready to Battle for Verona Star

September 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Jackson Tchatchoua got off to a fast start this season, and Napoli and Juventus will keep tabs on him and potentially pursue him in January if he keeps up the good work and Hellas Verona will be open to selling him during the winter,

Roma are working on three additions to their rearguard, as they laid eyes on Tiago Djaló on top of being in talks for Saud Abdulhamid and Lorenz Assignon.

Roma Negotiating to Purchase Three New Defenders

August 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Rennes, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are working on three additions to their rearguard, as they laid eyes on Juventus outcast Tiago Djaló on top of being in talks for Saud Abdulhamid and Lorenz Assignon. The two fullbacks aren’t mutually exclusive.

After signing Enzo Le Fée, Roma have three other Frenchmen on their radar to complete their roster. A new starting-caliber right-back is their biggest need.

Roma List Three More French Players to Bolster Squad

August 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Ligue 1, Premier League, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

After signing Enzo Le Fée, Roma have three other Frenchmen on their radar to complete their roster. A new starting-caliber right-back is their most glaring hole. Lorenz Assignon is the frontrunner for the job. The talks have been ongoing for a while.

Marc Pubill has surged to the top of the Milan shortlist for the right-back role, considering the problems they have encountered elsewhere.

Roma to Shift Focus to a Right-Back and a Winger Next

August 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lille, Manchester City, Nice, Porto, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma will turn their attention to the flanks after completing the Artem Dovbyk deal. He flew to Italy on Thursday and is taking care of the final formal steps. He’s joining in a €30.5M move, plus €5.5M add-ons and ten percent of a future sale.

Roma intend to round out their impressive summer with a new young right-back, but they’ll have to be very persuasive to sign Raoul Bellanova.

Torino Repel First Approaches by Roma for Top Fullback

July 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma intend to round out their impressive summer with a new young right-back, but they’ll have to be very persuasive to sign one of their top targets, Raoul Bellanova. Torino would like to keep their other linchpins after losing Alessandro Buongiorno.

Milan and Roma will soon complete the swap between Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers, changing the terms compared to its initial configuration.

Roma Plot to Foot Final Two Acquisitions with Abraham

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

If Roma sign Artem Dovbyk, and all indications are they will even though it could take some time, they’ll have spent over €100M this summer. They wouldn’t be done because they’ll search for a new right back and another striker afterward.

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