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Napoli Earmark Chelsea Talent and Venezia Wantaway

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market, Venezia

Napoli are on the prowl for a midfielder and have added two youngsters with Inter ties to their shortlist, Tanner Tessmann, who was close to moving to the Nerazzurri in previous weeks, and Cesare Casadei, who hasn’t broken through at Chelsea.

Juventus have been attached to a host of midfielders ahead of the January window, but their ideas for the position are clear.

Juventus Eye Spurs Ace to Succeed Pogba in Midfield

September 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba’s future is in the dark as he still awaits a verdict surrounding his doping charges, after he tested positive following Juventus’ match against Udinese. His sentencing is scheduled for October 5th. While a week remains until the Bianconeri hear from the sports judge, the upper management is already scouting names.

Juventus will likely be in the hunt for a midfielder in January, considering the Paul Pogba situation, which will be clearer at that point.

Juventus Begin Shortlisting Midfielders for January

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus will likely be in the hunt for a midfielder in January, considering the Paul Pogba situation. At that point, it could be clearer how long he will be suspended and if he still has a future at the club. The Bianconeri will revisit some familiar names should they make an addition.

Juventus went young in their only purchases of the summer and plot to stay the course, as Habib Diarra and Manu Koné are on their radar for 2024.

Juventus to Keep Pursuing Talented Young Midfield Pair

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus went young in their only purchases of the summer, Timothy Weah and Facundo Gonzalez, and plot to stay the course should they touch up their midfield, as Habib Diarra and Manu Koné are on their radar for 2024. They stood pat because Weston McKennie and Paul Pogba didn’t leave.

Hien is contracted to Verona until 2026, taking advantage of which the Venetians have increased their asking price by €5M as the window comes to a close.

Verona Forestall Atalanta Advances for Center-Back Hien

September 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sweden-born Ghanian defender Isak Hien was tracked by Atalanta at the start of the window, but La Dea failed to come to an agreement with Hellas Verona on a transfer fee and instead chose to focus their attention on Torino’s Alessandro Buongiorno, but their pursuit collapsed.

Juventus could add one midfielder and Habib Diarra has emerged as the frontrunner among their rumored targets for the role.

Strasbourg Prodigy Top Option Bolster Juventus Midfield

August 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Nice, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus could add one midfielder and Habib Diarra has emerged as the frontrunner among their rumored targets. The Bianconeri will sell Denis Zakaria to Monaco and Nicolò Rovella to Lazio. Enzo Barrenechea will join Frosinone on loan. Instead, Bologna and Salernitana are after Fabio Miretti.

Juventus are selling Denis Zakaria to Monaco and Nicolò Rovella to Lazio, which could pave the way for one addition in the midfield.

Juventus Shortlist Quartet to Address Their Midfield

August 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have finalized the departure of Denis Zakaria, who will join Monaco, and are on the precipice of selling Nicolò Rovella to Lazio, which could pave the way for one addition in the midfield. They have been trying to collect funds and make room for one signing all summer long.

Milan won’t stop at Yunus Musah in the midfield, especially with Rade Krunic on Fenerbahçe’s radar. The arrival of the USMNT prodigy has been delayed.

Milan Exploring More Options to Bolster the Midfield

August 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan won’t stop at Yunus Musah in the midfield, especially with Rade Krunic on Fenerbahçe’s radar. The arrival of the USMNT prodigy has been slightly delayed due to bureaucratic reasons. He’ll be in town Thursday and take the medicals Friday. The Rossoneri wish to keep ahold of the Bosnian deputy.

Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy.

Juventus to Pivot Toward Different Midfield Options

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are set to miss out on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who’s about to move to Saudi Arabia, and are assembling a new shortlist should they have the money and room to add one piece to their midfield. Cristiano Giuntoli is a well-documented fan of Teun Koopmeiners and inquired with Atalanta again.

Milan officially missed out on Renato Sanches and Carney Chukwuemenka in the last couple of days and have cast a wide net to find another option in the midfield.

Milan Add Quartet to Shortlist to Address Midfield Hole

August 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan officially missed out on Renato Sanches and Carney Chukwuemenka in the last couple of days and have cast a wide net to find another option in the midfield. Despite that, they currently have six options for two spots in those roles.

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