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Bologna Exec Provides Updates on Zirkzee and Calafiori

July 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna are almost completely resigned to losing Joshua Zirkzee, while they’d like to keep Riccardo Calafiori, or eventually sell him to the highest bidders, which probably won’t be Juventus. At least that’s what their director Giovanni Sartori anticipates.

Preview: Switzerland vs Italy – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri

Olympiastadion in Berlin sets the stage for a mouth-watering 2022 UEFA European Championship round-of-16 tie between Switzerland and Italy. Gli Azzurri's title defense faces a stern test following an erratic group stage campaign, but they come into proceedings as pre-match favorites.

Luciano Spalletti has omitted Ivan Provedel, Samuele Ricci, and Riccardo Orsolini from the final Italy roster for Euro 2024.

Italy to Make Two Massive Defensive Changes Against Swiss

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has delivered a crucial squad update ahead of Gli Azzurri's competitive-looking Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland on Saturday evening. With several first-team stars struggling with flu and injuries, the ex-Napoli manager will ring changes to the starting XI that squeezed into the knockouts.

Juventus and Fiorentina have locked down two of their talents for years to come, as Federico Gatti and Michael Kayode have penned extensions until 2028.

Juventus Earmark Two Alternatives if Federico Gatti Hits the Road

June 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Federico Gatti could depart Juventus in the coming months, with Newcastle United ready to table an 'important' offer for the Italian center-back. According to Il Bianconero, the record-time Serie A champions wouldn't stay immune to a bid between €25-30 million despite considering the 25-year-old significant to their project.

Juventus were one of the first sides to pursue Riccardo Calafiori, making strides on personal terms, but his strong showings in Euro 2024 don’t help them.

Juventus Actually Ways Away from Signing Calafiori

June 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

uventus were one of the first sides to pursue Riccardo Calafiori, making strides on personal terms, but his strong showings in Euro 2024 don’t work in their favor. Moreover, Bologna have never been lenient about the terms to acquire him.

Only the official announcement and the medicals are missing before Riccardo Calafiori is officially a new Arsenal player.

Manchester United Set to Rival Juventus for In-Demand Defender

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Shortly after Juventus received a decisive boost in their pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, there's another twist to the tale. According to reports from TuttoJuve, Manchester United have joined the Bianconeri in the race for the Italy international.

Bologna exec Giovanni Sartori anticipated Riccardo Calafiori moving abroad, and not to Juventus, if he were to leave, and Arsenal are leading the race over Chelsea.

Juventus Handed Crucial Boost in Pursuit of Italy International

June 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori has clear ideas for his future as he angles for a move to Juventus so he can reunite with Thiago Motta. As per Calciomercato, the Italy international has made his preference crystal clear amid talks the record-time Serie A winners see him as a long-term successor to exit-linked Gleison Bremer.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable.

Italy Player Ratings vs Spain: Donnarumma Saves Azzurri’s Pride

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

Italy proved no match for Spain in Thursday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 Group B fixture as La Furia Roja picked up an all-important 1-0 win. Luis de la Fuente's side utterly outclassed the reigning European champions in Gelsenkirchen to qualify for the knockout stages with a game to spare.

Arsenal have gained the clear pole position to acquire Riccardo Calafiori, but they haven’t fully met Bologna’s request yet.

Juventus Not Going All-Out to Capture Calafiori for Now

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus surely like Riccardo Calafiori a lot, but they might not chase him all summer long and are unlikely to match Bologna’s sky-high demand for him. The Bianconeri are a lot more determined to sign Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Alessandro Bastoni is only 25 but doesn’t rule out spending the remainder of his career at Inter: "I'd like to repay the affection."

Italy Stalwart Praises Defensive Partnership with Riccardo Calafiori

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Inter center-back Alessandro Bastoni is confident his defensive partnership with Riccardo Calafiori can help Italy go the distance at Euro 2024. Though both players are left-footed, Luciano Spalletti decided to pair them together against Albania as Gli Azzurri fought back from an early deficit to get their title defense off to a winning start.

Calafiori is one step away from joining Arsenal, but the deal will be more complicated than usual due to the previous Roma and Basel's re-sale clauses.

Juventus Determined to Sign Bologna Ace No Matter Time & Effort

June 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli hasn't given up his pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori despite the Italian's substantial price tag. According to Calciomercato, Giuntoli will fight tooth and nail until the end of the summer to lure the former Basel rearguard to Turin.

Despite the hurdles and their respective teams’ stances, Juventus will continue pursuing Riccardo Calafiori and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Juventus Have Clear Plans to Touch Up Their Defense

June 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Despite the hurdles and their respective teams’ stances, Juventus will continue pursuing Riccardo Calafiori and Giovanni Di Lorenzo to retool their rearguard. Antonio Conte would gladly keep his captain, and Bologna are driving a hard bargain.

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