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Atalanta face Raków in their UEFA Europa League opener after a year’s absence from Europe, but Gasperini will have to make do without their star striker.

Gasperini Talks Hojlund Future and Defensive Targets

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini discussed Rasmus Hojlund, Atalanta’s transfer market strategies, and a few of his players from their pre-season retreat in Clusone. He began by addressing the Manchester United target: "He would benefit from playing another season with us. He's the top prospect in his role."

Monza exceeded expectations last campaign, marginally missing out on a top-half finish, as Augusto played a vital role in contributing to the 11th position.

Juventus Keep Chasing After Spezia and Monza Wingbacks

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus have two priority targets to bolster their wings, Emil Holm and Carlos Augusto. The talks for the first one are progressing well, while they are currently set on the left wing, so they’d have to sell somebody to seriously track the latter. The Bianconeri management met with Spezia Tuesday.

Juan Cuadrado will continue his career at Inter. The parties quickly struck a deal during the weekend. He could take the medicals Tuesday.

Inter Reach Agreement to Onboard Free Agent Cuadrado

July 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juan Cuadrado will continue his career at Inter. The parties quickly struck a deal during the weekend. The Colombian could return to Italy for the medicals as soon as Tuesday. He had been out of contract since June 30th, as Juventus opted to move on from him.

It is not just Jakub Kiwior who Spezia is at the risk of losing, as fellow defender Emil Holm is also on the radar of several interested suitors.

Emil Holm the Leading Target for Derby d’Italia Giants

July 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

Sweden and Spezia wingback Emil Holm is the subject of great transfer interest. An offer in the range of €12-15M for Holm is expected to lure Spezia’s attention, perhaps in the form of an initial loan deal, with an obligation to buy.

Atalanta are closing in on Emil Holm to bolster their right flank. They missed out on Wilfried Singo, who officially joined Monaco.

Inter to Prioritize Spezia Prospect for the Right Wing

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Inter will need to add a right wing-back after tending to more urgent matters and have Emil Holm as their top target for the position. The Nerazzurri didn’t retain Raoul Bellanova. They could have done so for €7M after shelling €3M for the initial loan last summer.

Maldini Nears Empoli Move Ahead of Salernitana and Sassuolo

July 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Empoli have better chances than Sassuolo and Salernitana to land Maldini, with the former already holding talks to lure the attacking midfielder from Milan.

Juventus intend to double down on the right wing after signing Timothy Weah and have resumed eyeing their old target Nahuel Molina.

Juventus Rekindle Interest in Atletico Madrid Wingback

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus intend to double down on the right wing after signing Timothy Weah and have resumed eyeing Nahuel Molina. He had been extensively linked to them before Atletico Madrid purchased him for €20M last summer. The Argentine has a €90M release clause and was Atletico Madrid's most used player last season.

Juventus plot to onboard a pair of newcomers to rebuild their right wing and have shortlisted Real Madrid reserve Alvaro Odriozola.

Juventus Take Interest in a Second Real Madrid Player

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus plot to onboard a pair of newcomers to rebuild their right wing and, after examining Lucas Vazquez, they have shortlisted also his Real Madrid teammate Alvaro Odriozola. The Bianconeri chased after him last summer as well, but he ultimately stayed put. He played little last season.

Rasmus Hojlund, who has long been eyed by Manchester United, addressed the buzz from Denmark, where he’s practicing with the national team.

Atalanta Starlet Teases Move to Manchester United

June 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Rasmus Hojlund, who has long been eyed by Manchester United, addressed the buzz from Denmark, where he’s practicing ahead of the upcoming international matches. The prodigy was quizzed about the Red Devils. La Dea will have trouble resisting to large offers and are preparing some fallbacks.

Spezia vs Verona 1-3: Gialloblu Survive Play-Off Dogfight

June 11, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Verona secured their survival with an enthralling 3-1 victory over Spezia in the Serie A relegation play-off on Sunday at Mapei Stadium. A game that saw four goals, a red card and a missed penalty, the final matchup of the season wrapped up a wonderful Serie A campaign as Verona take their place in the Italian top flight once more next term.

Ex-Juventus forward Morata could very well make a return to Turin for a third time in his career despite making a positive start to his 2023/24 season.

Atletico Madrid Marksman Tracked by Juventus and Roma

June 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bologna, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Alvaro Morata is once again being attached with a return to Serie A, as Juventus and Roma are keeping tabs on him in their respective searches for a striker. It would be his third stint in the Peninsula after two separate ones in with the black-and-white colors.

Juventus are searching for reinforcements on the right flank. The Bianconeri are interested in Lucas Vazquez, who might depart Real Madrid.

Juventus Eye Real Madrid Wingback, More Serie A Options

June 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Real Madrid, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market

Juventus are searching for reinforcements on the right flank. The Bianconeri are interested in Lucas Vazquez, who might depart Real Madrid after several years. His contract is up in 2024, which keeps his price tag in check. But the Bianconeri are also keen on younger targets.

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