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Viktor Gyokeres had another devastating display against Manchester City, completing a hat-trick. He further added to his seasonal tally.

Milan Quickly Rebuffed for Sporting CP Ace Last Summer

November 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Viktor Gyokeres had another devastating display against Manchester City, completing a hat-trick. He further added to his seasonal tally after recently hitting the net four times against Estrela Amadora. He’s up to 16 goals in 10 domestic appearances.

Juventus don’t want to be unprepared if the talks with Dusan Vlahovic don’t go as they hope. They will monitor several strikers in this campaign.

Juventus Prepare Fallbacks Ahead of Vlahovic Showdown

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus don’t want to be unprepared if the talks with Dusan Vlahovic don’t go as they hope. They will monitor several strikers in this campaign ahead of a possible changing of the guard up front next summer. The Bianconeri want to reduce the Serb's salary.

Juventus are waiting for the Nico Gonzalez domino to take shape, but they are evaluating other right wingers like Francisco Conceiçao and Marcus Edwards.

Juventus Kick the Tires on Prolific Sporting CP Winger

August 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Juventus are patiently waiting for the Nico Gonzalez domino to take shape, but they are starting to evaluate other right wingers, for instance, Francisco Conceiçao and Marcus Edwards. Their opening offer for the latter was turned down by Porto.

Napoli need to cut down their squad to add another midfielder but are close to selling one outcast, as Parma are after Gianluca Gaetano.

Napoli Close In on Two Sales to Unlock New Signings

August 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli need to cut down their squad to add another midfielder but are close to selling one outcast, as Parma have jumped ahead of the queue for Gianluca Gaetano. Cagliari have been trying to bring him back permanently after a sound loan spell.

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.

Inter Naming Ex-Lecce Captain Potential Hakan Calhanoglu Replacement

June 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Reigning Scudetto holders Inter have started preparing for life after Hakan Calhanoglu, who could depart for Bayern Munich after Euro 2024. According to Italian news outlet FCInterNews, the new Serie A champions have placed a watchful eye on Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

Roma have opened their search for a new striker and have listed Samu Omorodion and Simon Banza. The former is their top choice at the moment.

Roma Earmark Atletico Madrid and Braga Center-Forwards

June 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have opened their search for a new striker and have listed Samu Omorodion and Simon Banza. The former is their top choice at the moment, although he’s very pricey and hasn’t completely opened to the destination for now.

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen.

Napoli Not in Talks with Chelsea, Mull More Strikers

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen. However, there’s nothing in the works regarding such a blockbuster deal at this stage.

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 center-forward.

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

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

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.

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