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Milan Player Ratings vs Rennes: Rossoneri Get Way with Erratic Defending

February 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Milan stuttered on the road again but confirmed their place in the Europa League last-16 despite losing 3-2 at Rennes on Thursday. Stefano Pioli's side protected a comfortable first-leg lead following a thumping 3-0 victory at Stadio San Siro.

Preview: Rennes vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Serie A

After doing most of the heavy lifting in the first leg, Milan head to Roazhon Park to finish the job in their Europa League knockout playoff tie against Rennes. Stefano Pioli's side thumped the French outfit 3-0 at Stadio San Siro last week to put one foot in the competition's round of 16.

Preview: Milan vs Rennes – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Serie A

After a busted Champions League campaign, Milan continue their continental journey in the Europa League knockout playoff round. Rossoneri's pursuit of their maiden title in Europe's second-tier competition commences on Thursday as they encounter Rennes at Stadio San Siro.

Arthur Theate was linked to return to Italy in January as Roma and Napoli chased after him, but they couldn’t convince Rennes.

Theate Discusses Roma Links, Milan Clash, and Bologna

February 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Arthur Theate was linked to return to Italy in January as Roma and Napoli chased after him, but they couldn’t convince Rennes. The defender confirmed the contact with the Giallorossi in an interview: “I discussed it more with my team than with Romelu Lukaku."

Olivier Giroud admitted a few weeks ago that he didn’t know yet whether he would stay at Milan, but he already excluded one possible landing spot.

Milan Star Giroud Rules Out One Future Destination

February 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Olivier Giroud admitted a few weeks ago that he didn’t know yet whether he would stay at Milan, as his contract expires at the end of the season, but he already excluded one possible landing spot for the future, Ligue 1.

Napoli are on the prowl for a new defender and have been offered Oumar Solet, but the negotiation to onboard him isn’t as advanced as some outlets suggest.

Napoli Strongly Linked to Budding RB Salzburg Defender

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are on the prowl for a new defender and have been offered Oumar Solet, but the negotiation to onboard him isn’t as advanced as some outlets suggest. The Partenopei have some doubts because he has often missed time with injuries,

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was questioned amid the investigation into financing fraud resulting from the acquisition of Victor Osimhen.

Traoré Formally Completes Napoli Switch, Ngonge Next Up

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Hamed Traoré is officially a new Napoli player, and Cyril Ngonge will be one soon. The club deposited the contract of the former at the League’s office. The soon-to-be former Verona attacker will take the medicals on Thursday.

Moise Kean could leave Juventus in January, but he’s waiting for the right opportunity. He has been touted to depart on loan after extending his contract.

Kean Favors Atletico Madrid over Serie A Destinations

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Liga, Ligue 1, Monza, Serie A, Transfer Market

Moise Kean could leave Juventus in January, but he’s waiting for the right opportunity. He has been touted to depart on loan after extending his contract, which expires in 2025. Monza and Fiorentina were the first to target him, but he prefers going abroad.

Nemanja Matic is at odds with his Rennes and has offered his services to a few teams, including Milan, but they aren't keen.

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.

Napoli are hard at work to find a new defender, and the latest addition to their wish list is Trevoh Chalobah, among others.

Chelsea Misfit Fallback Target for the Napoli Backline

January 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli are hard at work to find a new defender, and the latest addition to their wish list is Trevoh Chalobah. They have so far been rebuffed for their top targets Nehuen Perez and Lucas Martinez Quarta. Instead, Radu Dragusin moved to Tottenham.

Napoli are on the prowl for an established defender after missing out on Radu Dragusin and inquired about familiar names with Serie A ties.

Napoli Forced to Scramble as Dragusin Picks Tottenham

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bulgaria, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli are on the prowl for an established defender after missing out on Radu Dragusin and inquired about familiar names, such as Fiorentina’s Lucas Martinez Quarta and Rennes’ Arthur Theate. The Genoa star has made up his mind and will join Tottenham.

The late U-turn about Leonardo Bonucci forces Roma to revisit their alternative defensive targets, but they haven’t zeroed in on one at this stage.

Roma Confront Hurdles for Rennes and Chelsea Defenders

January 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The late U-turn about Leonardo Bonucci forces Roma to revisit their alternative defensive targets, but they haven’t zeroed in on one at this stage, and they’ll need to clear significant obstacles for a few of them. The Giallorossi are very keen on Arthur Theate.

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