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Neymar is itching to return to Europe to be called up for the World Cup, and, in addition to Napoli, he has been offered to Inter too.

Free Agent to Be Neymar Reportedly Offered to Inter Too

October 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Neymar is itching to return to Europe to have a better shot at convincing Carlo Ancelotti to call him up for the World Cup and, in addition to Napoli, he has been offered to Inter too. His entourage thought they were in the market for that kind of player after missing out on Ademola Lookman.

Napoli contemplated signing Neymar for a few months in the second half of last season but ultimately didn't pull the trigger.

Napoli Gave Some Thought to Signing Neymar Last Summer

October 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli contemplated adding Neymar for a few months in the second half of last season. Then, in the thick of it, when they really started planning their transfer market moves after Antonio Conte confirmed he would stay, they didn’t pull the trigger. Kevin De Bruyne falling into their lap ended the interest.

Felipe Anderson stated that the negotiation to extend his Lazio contract wasn’t going smoothly, raising doubt concerning his permanence.

Felipe Anderson Confirms Difficulties in Contract Talks

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Santos, Serie A, Transfer Market

Felipe Anderson stated that the negotiation to extend his Lazio contract wasn’t going smoothly, raising doubt concerning his permanence in the Italian capital: "We spoke to reach an agreement, but we haven’t at this point. It’s an important moment for the club. I’m fully focused on the matches."

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him.

Roma Now Lagging Behind in Race to Sign Marcos Leonardo

November 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Newcastle United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma came within a hair’s width from acquiring Marcos Leonardo last summer. Santos ultimately decided to keep him as they had already sold other talents and were struggling in league play. The Giallorossi were very confident about the purchase being simply postponed after deadline day, but their optimism has progressively waned.

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart soon.

Roma Great Dubious About Marcos Leonardo Coming Over

October 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Marcos Leonardo was very close to joining Roma last summer, but a few factors impeded him from switching sides. Giallorossi icon Aldair is skeptical the move will come together in the future either: “I don’t think the transfer will happen. He’s very good. There was a lot of chatter last summer."

Santos general manager Gallo has backed Marcos Leonardo to leave in the next transfer window, after Roma failed to come an agreement over the summer.

Santos Open January Exit Door for Roma Target Leonardo

September 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Transfer Market

Santos general manager Alexandre Gallo has backed Marcos Leonardo to leave in the next transfer window, after Roma failed to come an agreement over the summer. Although Leonardo is touted to face extra competition come winter, Roma are still in pole position to win the transfer race.

Roma Utterly Confident About Purchasing Marcos Leonardo

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma might face new competitors for Marcos Leonardo ahead of the January window, but they believe they already have an agreement with Santos in the bag. They came within a hair’s width from snapping up the talent in the summer. However, the deal collapsed over circumstances beyond their control.

Marcos Leonardo won’t join Roma this summer, as Santos took him off the market, but the Giallorossi remain very keen on a January addition,

Marcos Leonardo Confirms State of Negotiation with Roma

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Marcos Leonardo won’t join Roma this summer, as Santos took him off the market, but the Giallorossi remain very keen on a January addition, which they will try to seal in short order. The prodigy confirmed the turn of events: "What happened hurts me and the club."

Roma have scheduled a meeting with Atalanta to finalize the Duvan Zapata deal. The operation slowed down because of the opening round.

Roma Set Up Potentially Decisive Summit with Atalanta

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have scheduled a meeting with Atalanta to finalize the Duvan Zapata deal. The operation slowed down because of the opening round. La Dea just lost El Bilal Touré for months to a major thigh injury, but they could still part ways with their stalwart if their demands were fulfilled.

Roma are struggling to make Santos cave for Marcos Leonardo despite the wish of the player and the help of his agent Rafaela Pimenta.

Roma Keen to Arrange Marcos Leonardo Winter Arrival Next Week

August 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma will accelerate talks with Santos to capture the signature of up-and-coming forward Marcos Leonardo at the start of next week. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italians are hellbent on closing a long-running dialogue with the Brazilian outfit and securing the youngster's arrival in January 2024.

Santos President Belittles Roma Bid for Marcos Leonardo

August 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Roma are struggling to make Santos cave for Marcos Leonardo despite the wish of the player and the help of his agent Rafaela Pimenta. The Brazilian club’s president Carlos Rueda stated that their proposal was insufficient: “We need him, and our goal is to keep him until December."

have begun considering different options to shore up their attack, Chelsea’s Armando Broja and Betis Sevilla’s Willian José.

Roma Expand Their Search to Chelsea and Betis Strikers

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are having trouble in the negotiations for Marcos Leonardo and Duvan Zapata and have begun considering different options to shore up their attack, Chelsea’s Armando Broja and Betis Sevilla’s Willian José. Milan are after the Albanian marksman as well.

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