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Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Lyon Agree Deal to Hire Ex-Frosinone Manager Grosso

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons, having led them to the Serie A promotion this year. With Laurent Blanc now out of the picture, several candidates, including Gennaro Gattuso were shortlisted, but Grosso is in the lead.

Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark, whereas the Premier League has almost reach thrice that amount in terms of expenditure.

Serie A Records Positive Transfer Balance Unlike Premier League

September 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the summer transfer window comes to a shut in most of the top markets worldwide, an astonishing number in terms of league expenditure has been marked by the Premier League, Other leagues, including the Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark.

Pohjanpalo has a release clause of €3M, falling within the budget range for frontline reinforcements for Genoa. He has two years left on his contract.

Genoa Shortlist Venezia Striker Pohjanpalo to Boost Attack

August 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Venezia

Arguably the most active top-flight club this season, having introduced 13 fresh faces this season, Genoa are unlikely to put a halt to their transfer market activities. The Grifone are trying their best to onboard two defenders, Alessandro Zanoli and German Pezzella, and Venezia marksman Joel Pohjanpalo,

Ternana's Niccolò Corrado, who is an Inter academy product, has emerged on the radars of several top-flight Italian clubs, including Torino and Genoa.

From Palermo to Genoa, Inter Prodigy Finds Himself in Demand

August 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Palermo, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Ternana, Transfer Market

Ternana fullback Niccolò Corrado, who is a product of Inter’s Primavera system, has emerged on the radars of several top-flight Italian clubs. Having joined the Rossoverdi last summer, Corrado shone bright in 2022/23, registering 37 uninterrupted appearances for the club. He is now wanted by a plethora of clubs.

SPAL midfielder Matteo Prati was inches away from sealing the deal with Serie B outfit Palermo but has instead rejected the Rosanero to join Cagliari.

Italy U20 Starlet Prati Rejects Palermo to Make Serie A Move

August 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Serie A, Spal, Transfer Market

SPAL midfielder Matteo Prati was inches away from sealing the deal with Serie B outfit Palermo but has instead rejected the Rosanero in a bid to materialize his plans of developing in the top flight. Newly-promoted Cagliari are now in pole position to sign Prati from SPAL.

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Lecce Captain Hjulmand Leaves Italy to Join Portuguese Giants

August 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have agreed to terms to sign him, beating the likes of Italian hopefuls Fiorentina, Lazio, Roma, Atalanta and Juventus. Sporting were in talks to sign Hjulmand for quite a while.

Palermo Set to Beat Serie A Sides for Italy U20 Prodigy Prati

August 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Transfer Market

SPAL’s Matteo Prati is a midfielder in demand, with no less than four clubs interested in signing him, including three from the top tier. However, it is Palermo from Serie B who look likely to bag his signature despite advanced links with Sassuolo, which wish for another young addition to their midfield.

Milan youngster Andreas Jungdal is set to star in Serie B for the near future, after recently-relegated Cremonese onboarded him on a free operation.

Prodigal Milan Goalie Jungdal to Continue Career at Cremonese

August 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan youngster Andreas Jungdal is headed to Serie B, at least for the near future, after recently-relegated Cremonese onboarded him on a free transfer operation. The Cremona-based outfit has closed the definitive transfer for the Primavera talent. The Rossoneri will get part of a future sale.

Sassuolo have confirmed the transfer of Genoa talent Luca Lipani. The 18-year-old,joins the Neroverdi as the club’s youngest acquisition this summer window.

Sassuolo Make Genoa Talent Lipani Youngest Summer Acquisiton

August 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sassuolo have confirmed the transfer of Genoa talent Luca Lipani, purchasing him outright from the Grifone following a breakthrough year which saw him finish runners-up at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup and eventually win the UEFA European U19 Championship with Italy. The right-footed holding midfielder signs a five-year deal.

Sassuolo and Salernitana have enquired Bari for information about Cheddira. Yet, Bari’s demands do not look likely to incite a move from either side.

Cheddira the Subject of Interest from Sassuolo and Salernitana

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Sassuolo and Salernitana have also enquired Bari for information about Cheddira. Yet, Bari’s demands do not look likely to incite a move from either side. Cheddira is contracted with Bari until the summer of 2025, and the Puglia-based outfit are expected to demand atleast €10M for the versatile forward.

Genoa Talent Lipani on Sassuolo Radar Despite Juve Links

August 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Genoa talent Luca Lipani is high on the Neroverdi shortlist, as the Emilia-Romagna outfit seeks to beat favorites Juventus to win over the midfielder. The Italy U20 central midfielder emerged through the Genoa youth system in 2022/23 and then onto the first team under Alberto Gilardino.

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.

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