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Juventus Could Decide to Offload Underperforming Kostic

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Despite their lack of resources, Juventus might not be done making moves in January. They need some to sell to foot possible additions. Filip Kostic hasn’t had a great season and is drawing interest from Saudi Arabia. The Bianconeri would consider an offer.

Lazio intend to take the conversations with Felipe Anderson down to the wire despite the June 30th expiration date of his contract.

Lazio Not Open to Early Departure of Felipe Anderson

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio intend to take the conversations with Felipe Anderson down to the wire despite the June 30th expiration date of his contract. Juventus are waiting in the wings to snap him up for free while some Saudi clubs have moved to get him in January.

Inter are unlikely to modify their frontline in January because they’d need Alexis Sanchez to leave to make it happen for technical and economic reasons.

Inter Wouldn’t Mind Alexis Sanchez Finding Another Club

January 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Porto, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are unlikely to modify their frontline in January because they’d need Alexis Sanchez to leave to make it happen. The Chilean veteran hasn’t fared as well as he did at Olympique Marseille last season in his second turn in Milan.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is experiencing his toughest season since he’s at Roma, as he hasn’t been able to find pace following a pair of thigh injuries.

Pellegrini Weighs Roma Exit with Saudi Arabia Calling

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Pellegrini is experiencing his toughest season since he’s at Roma, as he hasn’t been able to find pace following a pair of thigh injuries. The situation is starting to weigh on him, and he’s reflecting on his future. He’s not serene, and the Saudi sirens are sounding loud.

The arrival and confirmation of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench is going to affect the team's transfer market strategy.

Saudi Arabia Sides to Pursue Lukaku and Immobile Again

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Saudi Arabia didn’t manage to lure Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile last summer, but their clubs haven’t given up for good. They are preparing large bids to succeed in their purpose next summer. Chelsea have set a €42M price tag for their striker, who’s currently on loan at Roma.

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs and profits of their busy transfer market windows.

Atalanta Officialize the Numbers for Their Major Deals

December 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs of their busy transfer market windows. They were in the black for €3.85M, which is an achievement since Serie A sides usually bleed money. The session refers to the 2022/2023 season.

Roma announced to have fired José Mourinho and appointed Daniele De Rossi on Tuesday in a sudden move but not completely out of the blue.

Momentum Building Toward Mourinho Staying at Roma

December 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, La Liga, River Plate, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

José Mourinho has publicly thanked the brass for their support following the Sassuolo game amid an ongoing investigation after his preventive comments about the referee. The hierarchy had rarely joined the Special One in his battles in his two years at the helm.

Despite a strong start to the season, the future of Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus hangs in the balance. His contract runs out in 2025.

Allegri Poised to Leave Juventus Without a New Deal

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Despite a strong start to the season, the future of Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus hangs in the balance. His contract runs out in 2025. Top teams don’t usually start a season with a lame-duck coach. He won’t stay without an extension. He’s currently the highest-paid coach.

Paulo Dybala would be a bargain for foreign teams, as he has a €12M release clause, and Barcelona are contemplating going after him.

Roma Need to Step Up in Talks to Modify Dybala Contract

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala had one of his best performances of the season against Udinese, scoring his first goal since mid-September. He missed a few games with a knee injury and needed time round into shape afterward. His camp and Roma have been in talks to extend his contract, but there’s no agreement yet.

Milan came close to signing Mehdi Taremi last summer, but something got lost in communication with his camp at some point, and the deal fell through.

Milan Get Dunked on by Porto President over Summer Deal

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan came close to signing Mehdi Taremi last summer, but something got lost in communication with his camp at some point, and the deal fell through. Porto president Pinto Da Costa had a different recollection of the events, suggesting the clubs were never on the same page on the numbers.

José Mourinho and Roma might be in limbo until the end of the season, but the coach might not wait that long before pursuing a different landing spot.

Mourinho More in a Hurry than Roma Brass on Future

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

José Mourinho and Roma could be in limbo until the end of the season, but the coach might not wait that long before pursuing a different landing spot. The Special One confirmed there’s no negotiation to prolong his contract at this stage. He'll start looking around in February.

Saudi Arabia to Target a Few Serie A Stars and Coaches

November 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Saudi Arabia plucked a pair of high-profile Serie A players last summer. Their raid could be more substantial next summer, and a few stars and bosses could give in to the wealthy courtship. The up-and-coming championship has laid eyes on two new options: Adrien Rabiot and Christian Pulisic.

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