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Inter Plotting to Lean on Secondary Ways to Raise Funds

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Marseille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter will have to collect money before launching their assault on Albert Gudmundsson, whose price tag is rising by the day. The Nerazzurri aren’t planning to part ways with any of their current cornerstones or starters but maybe Denzel Dumfries.

Pirlo Under Threat at Sampdoria Ahead of Palermo Challenge

November 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Backed by Andrea Radrizziani, the Blucerchiati secured the signature of Andrea Pirlo to head the dugout, but things have not gone as planned in Genoa. A new sporting director could be appointed as well, in view of the disastrous summer transfer market, where several key figures such as Wladimiro Falcone, Francesco Caputo and Manolo Gabbiadini left the club.

Former Azzurri teammates Inzaghi and Pirlo came face-to-face in the Coppa Italia on Monday night, as the former beat the latter by an overwhelming scoreline

Pirlo: “I Had Talks with Salernitana But Nothing Materialized”

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Serie A

Former Azzurri teammates Filippo Inzaghi and Andrea Pirlo came face-to-face in the Coppa Italia on Monday night, as the former beat the latter by an overwhelming scoreline. The 4-0 victory for the Granata dumped the Blucerchiati out of the second round, and Pirlo took responsibility for the defeat in Salerno.

Marco Pellegrino has jumped ahead of Konstantinos Koulierakis in the two-man race to round out the Milan defense. The front office had new contacts.

Milan Advancing in Deal for Atletico Platense Defender

August 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Marco Pellegrino has jumped ahead of Konstantinos Koulierakis in the two-man race to round out the Milan defense. The front office had new contacts with Atletico Platense to set up the deal. Sampdoria are after the center-back too. The Rossoneri seem to prefer the Argentine before he costs less.

Juventus will likely be in the hunt for a midfielder in January, considering the Paul Pogba situation, which will be clearer at that point.

Samardzic and Audero Reach Milan to Sign with Inter

August 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market, Udinese

Lazar Samardzic and Emil Audero are about to become new Inter players formally. Both arrived in Milan Wednesday night to take the medicals and put pen to paper. The Udinese prodigy will ink a five-year contract. Instead, the goalie is joining on loan from Sampdoria.

Shortly after finding their new starter in Yann Sommer, Inter sealed the deal also for his backup, Emil Audero. He’ll join from Sampdoria on loan.

Inter Find Their New Deputy Goalkeeper at Sampdoria

August 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Shortly after signing their new starter Yann Sommer, Inter sealed the deal also for his backup, Emil Audero. He’ll join from Sampdoria on loan with an option to buy. The two moves won’t be directly intertwined, but the Blucerchiati will try to get Filip Stankovic.

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract.

Yann Sommer Puts Pen to Paper on Contract with Inter

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Benfica, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract Monday. He was the first to officialize the transfer by bidding farewell to his former fans on Instagram. The Nerazzurri shelled out €6M.

Filip Stankovic is manning the sticks for Inter while they are having trouble replacing André Onana and Samir Handanovic.

Budding Inter Goalie Gaining Support Inside the Club

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Filip Stankovic is manning the sticks for Inter while they are having trouble replacing André Onana and Samir Handanovic. He played the whole friendly versus PSG and was sure-handed. Third-stringer Raffaele Di Gennaro was fielded for just 45 minutes in the last two pre-season tilts combined.

Lazio are in a race with Inter to sign Emil Audero from Sampdoria, and the transfer of Maximiano will only be executed when Audero steps in.

Lazio Expect Maximiano Departure with Almeria in the Picture

August 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio shotstopper Luis Maximiano could very well see his way out of the club following interest from Spain. The Sporting CP youth product has failed to nick Ivan Provedel off his throne between the posts, as Maurizio Sarri preferred the Italian to man the backline.

Juventus are on the verge of reaching an agreement in principle for Gonzalez, with agent Martin Gustadisegno already doing the legwork to finalize the deal.

New Juve Stopper Set to Sign for Salernitana on Loan

August 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market, Uruguay

Just days after signing Valencia youth product Facundo Gonzalez, Juventus are preparing to send the youngster out on loan to fasten his development. Knowing the fact that playing time is going to be limited next season in a talented Bianconeri side under Max Allegri, Gonzalez is in line for a loan transfer.

Gabbiadini will become the United Arab Emirates club’s second signing from Italy following the acquisition of Kevin Agudelo from Spezia Calcio.

Serie A Stalwart Manolo Gabbiadini Joins Al-Nassr

July 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manolo Gabbiadini has become the latest Serie A player to reinforce the ever-growing contingent of European stars in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Nassr have announced the acquisition of the former Sampdoria striker.

Inter are operating quietly in the January window so far, but they are ready to bring in a left-back and a central midfielder under the right circumstances.

Genoa Close in On Loan Deal for Morten Thorsby

July 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Transfer Market

Genoa are inching closer to signing Union Berlin midfielder Morten Thorsby on a season-long loan as part of their aggressive recruitment campaign. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, talks between the parties have reached advanced stages.

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