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Santos Starlet Pushing to Complete Transfer to Roma

August 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have a big ally in their pursuit of Marcos Leonardo amid a challenging negotiation with Santos, the player himself. He has skipped practice for two days in a row. He wants the club to abide by the promise that he would leave this summer.

Orlando City are pursuing Luis Muriel, whose contract with Atalanta will run out at the end of the season. Their window ends in April.

Roma Set Up Muriel Acquisition But There Is a Catch

August 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have a clear pathway to signing Luis Muriel, but they want to see the Marcos Leonardo negotiation through before moving for the Atalanta veteran since the two have similar traits. Instead, more talks are needed to come to terms concerning Duvan Zapata. Both Colombian strikers signed off on the destination.

Duvan Zapata won’t transfer to Roma after all, as Atalanta turned down the final offer from Roma. The Giallorossi are moving on to different targets.

Roma Test the Waters for Two Atalanta Aging Forwards

August 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma wish to add a physical striker on top of Marcos Leonardo and began discussing Duvan Zapata with Atalanta. The two clubs initially conversed about Luis Muriel, but the Giallorossi are keener on the other Colombian. The contacts could soon turn into a concrete negotiation.

Lazio have gotten off to a slow start on the transfer market but have stepped up their efforts to acquire Marcos Leonardo from Santos.

Roma Soon to Resume Talks for Brazilian Prodigy

August 6, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are reportedly weighing up a new approach for Santos forward Marcos Leonardo despite suffering several setbacks. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, Giallorossi will accelerate talks for the prodigious striker on Monday.

Despite significant problems during the negotiation, Roma haven’t given up the chase for Marcos Leonardo. Rafaela Pimenta is helping them out.

Roma Trying to Push Through Problems for Top Targets

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are facing big obstacles in their attempts to sign Marcos Leonardo and Marko Arnautovic, but they don’t plan to give up. The negotiation with Santos is continuing, but José Mourinho wants an experienced striker too. The Brazilian club’s director Paulo Roberto Falcao threw a damper on the transfer of the prodigy.

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,

Roma a Few Million Away from Purchasing Marcos Leonardo

August 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have zeroed in on Marcos Leonardo, but they must up their offer to acquire him from Santos. The gap between the bid and the request isn’t too significant. The two clubs and the player’s entourage are negotiating other aspects of the deal as well.

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan.

Roma Mull Double Swoop, Resume Tracking Bologna Star

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have moved decisively to add Marcos Leonardo to their frontline, but they want a veteran too and have reignited their interest in Marko Arnautovic. The price tag of the Brazilian prodigy is around €15M. José Mourinho is unlikely to get Alvaro Morata as he wishes.

Roma Eye Ex-Lazio Target, Get Offered Atalanta Veteran

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are in scramble mode after Inter barged into the Scamacca race and Cholo Simeone stated he wanted to keep ahold of Alvaro Morata. They are keen on Marcos Leonardo, who was pursued by Lazio earlier in the summer, but €12M wasn’t enough to sign him.

Lazio have been rebuffed for Marcos Leonardo and pivoting toward different options like New York City’s Taty Castellanos and Basel’s Zeki Amdouni.

Lazio List More Candidates to Serve as Deputy Striker

July 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The first Lazio offers for Marcos Leonardo were rebuffed by Santos, and the Biancocelesti are pivoting toward different options like New York City’s Taty Castellanos and Basel’s Zeki Amdouni. The Brazilian side is no longer in a rush to sell after cashing in on Angelo, who will join Chelsea for €18M.

Lazio Table Second Bid for Santos Starlet

July 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

After failing at the first time of asking, Lazio have pieced together a new bid to sign promising forward Marcos Leonardo from Santos. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Biancocelesti have raised their initial offer from €10 million to €12m, including a future resale clause in the package.

Roma Reportedly Interested in Signing Santos Striker

May 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma initiated contacts to try acquiring touted Santos starlet Marcos Leonardo. He has bagged 8 goals and provided 2 assists in 20 matches this season. He has an astronomical €100M release clause in his contract, which runs until 2026. His price tag is around €20M

Milan and Napoli Keep Tabs on Brazilian Starlet Angelo

January 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Napoli are on the hunt to bolster their youth ranks with an up and coming Brazilian talent - Angelo - from Santos, the same club Neymar, Felipe Anderson and Rodrygo graduated from.

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