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Milan Set Large but Not Humungous Budget for Striker

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have been canvassing the market for a new no.9 and, regardless of other moves, they are ready to spend about €50M for a young and prolific center-forward. If it happens, it’ll be the most expensive striker in the history of the club.

Juventus Tracking Milan Target and Sporting CP Star

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The future of Gleison Bremer at Juventus isn’t set in stone due to the presence of a release clause and the interest of major clubs, so the management is keeping tabs on some high-profile youngsters, Maxence Lacroix and Ousmane Diomande.

Inter were keen on Sugawara before signing Buchanan and might go after him again if Dumfries doesn't extend his contract.

Inter Tracking Japanese Wingback in Case of Necessity

March 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter signed Tajon Buchanan in January once Juan Cuadrado went down with a major injury, but he wasn’t the only option on their radar, as they were and remain keen on Yukinari Sugawara. They will need to intervene again if Denzel Dumfries doesn’t extend his contract.

Juventus are in the market for a young defender and have laid eyes on a touted one, Ousmane Diomande, who stars for Sporting CP.

Juventus Linked to Sporting CP Colossus, Weigh Swap

March 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus are in the market for a young defender and have laid eyes on a touted one, Ousmane Diomande, who stars for Sporting CP. He’s left-footed and has a sizeable valuation, but the Bianconeri might have some advantages in their chase.

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini.

Juventus Keep in Contact with Fallback Midfield Targets

February 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini. They have plotted one investment in the role, but they don’t know whether Rabiot and Alcaraz will stay.

Milan will be an interested spectator of the clash between Sporting CP and Atalanta to keep tabs on Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer.

Atalanta to Take On Milan and Chelsea Target in UEL

February 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Atalanta have been paired up with Sporting CP in the Europa League’s Round of 16, and Milan will be an interested spectator, not only for a potential future match-up, but also to keep tabs on how Viktor Gyokeres fares against a Serie A side.

In the Europa League's Round of 16, Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

Mixed Europa League Draw for Milan, Atalanta, and Roma

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Brighton, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Sporting CP

There’ll be no walks in the park for the three teams representing Serie A in the Europa League. Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan.

Sporting CP Revive Lawsuit Against Leao and Lille

February 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan, which helped them seal the deal with their star, who didn’t want to ink a renewal before settling the dispute.

Real Madrid will be in the market for a new center-back in January, and they have laid eyes on Giorgio Scalvini, among others.

Atalanta Starlet Reportedly Lands on Real Madrid Radar

December 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Real Madrid will be in the market for a new center-back in January, and they have laid eyes on Giorgio Scalvini, among others. They just lost David Alaba to a major knee injury. Eder Militao endured the same faith at the beginning of the season.

Rudi Garcia wishes to keep Alessandro Zanoli in the Napoli squad for this season, but the youngster aims to depart to feature more regularly.

Napoli Defensive Talent Eager to Depart to Play More

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sporting CP, Torino, Transfer Market

Rudi Garcia wishes to keep Alessandro Zanoli in the Napoli squad for this season, but the youngster aims to leave to feature more regularly. He’d have limited opportunities if he stayed since he’s deputizing Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who rarely rests. The budding fullback asked to be let go.

Milan aren’t done tweaking their midfield and laid eyes on Martin De Roon to fill in for the injured Ismael Bennacer and potentially replace Rade Krunic.

Milan Earmark Atalanta Veteran to Shore Up Midfield

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan aren’t done tweaking their midfield and laid eyes on Martin De Roon to fill in for the injured Ismael Bennacer and potentially replace Rade Krunic, who’s wanted by Fenerbahce. The Turkish club is insisting, but the teams are very distant on his valuation. The offer amounts to €5M.

Hjulmand, who has been on the radar of several top Serie A outfits, has decided to continue his development further away in Portugal with Sporting.

Captain Hjulmand Nears Lecce Exit as Sporting Table Offer

July 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Lecce playmaker Morten Hjulmand is one step away from signing for Portuguese giants Sporting CP. The Danish midfielder, who has been on the radar of several top Serie A outfits including Roma, Atalanta, and Juventus, has decided to continue his development further away in Portugal.

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