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Torino Brass Addresses Milan Interest in Buongiorno

January 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan are eyeing Alessandro Buongiorno, but Torino are putting up a strong resistance as far as the January window is concerned. The budding center-back already has a hefty price tag that will likely continue to grow. The Rossoneri might postpone their search for a new man.

Milan will take their time to find a second man to add to their defense, and, on top of Lilian Brassier, they tested the waters for Tanguy Nianzou.

Milan Tepidly Linked to Sevilla and Torino Defenders

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan will take their time to find a second man to add to their defense and waters for Tanguy Nianzou, who’s currently playing at Sevilla. The PSG product transferred to Andalusia after a couple of seasons at Bayern Munich.

After signing Matteo Gabbia and Pietro Terracciano, Milan might not be done adding to their defense and are keen on Radu Dragusin and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Milan Trying to Use Youngster to Land an Elite Defender

January 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After signing Matteo Gabbia and Pietro Terracciano, Milan might not be done adding to their defense and are keen on two high-profile names, Radu Dragusin and Alessandro Buongiorno. The Rossoneri are attempting to lower their price tags by offering Lorenzo Colombo.

Milan will focus on finding one or more defenders but could also sign a midfielder if Rade Krunic departed, and they tested the waters for Samuele Ricci.

Milan Tipped to Be Keen on Torino Midfielder Ricci

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan will focus on finding one or more defenders in the early days of January, but they could also sign a midfielder if Rade Krunic departed, and they tested the waters for Samuele Ricci. The Rossoneri expect Ismael Bennacer to be called up for AFCON. They lost Tommaso Pobega to a long-term injury.

Chelsea and Italian Powerhouses Keep Tabs on Torino Ace

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Alessandro Buongiorno said no to Atalanta last summer and has continued to grow afterward, further raising his valuation. He and Torino could accept if a top team tendered a large at the end of the season. The center-back surely won’t lack high-profile suitors, for instance Juventus and Chelsea.

Roma came close to signing Duvan Zapata midway through last summer, but Atalanta never signed off on the deal, and he eventually joined Torino.

Atalanta Blocked Zapata Move to Roma Due to Formula

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma came close to signing Duvan Zapata midway through last summer, but Atalanta never signed off on the deal, and he eventually joined Torino. He’s coming off his best performance of the season, as he took down his former side with a brace.

Nicolò Rovella hasn’t fared as well as Lazio expected when they brought him from Juventus last summer. The Biancocelesti got him at an advantageous formula.

Lazio Considering Another Attempt for Torino Midfielder

November 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Nicolò Rovella hasn’t fared as well as Lazio expected when they brought him in from Juventus last summer. The Biancocelesti got him at a very advantageous formula. While he has unseated Danilo Cataldi for the most part, he hasn’t been a cornerstone nor particularly brilliant.

Torino almost sent Alessandro Buongiorno to Atalanta last summer, and they’ll face a bigger threat in 2024, as Inter and Juventus have earmarked him.

Torino to Repel Inter and Juve Advances for Buongiorno

November 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino almost sent Alessandro Buongiorno to Atalanta last summer, and they’ll face bigger threats in 2024, as Inter and Juventus have earmarked him for the future. The Granata president Urbano Cairo commented: "We have a personal understanding, so I no longer think about selling him.”

Verona wish to agree to a new contract with Isak Hien to thwart another attempt by Atalanta in January. La Dea repeatedly tried to snap him up last summer

Verona Trying to Fend Off Atalanta to Keep Top Defender

November 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Verona wish to agree to a new contract with Isak Hien to thwart another attempt by Atalanta in January. La Dea repeatedly tried to snap him up last summer, but their offer came short of the request. The Scaligeri will have to open their wallet to make it happen.

Amir Rrahmani has been called up by Kosovo for a Euro qualifier against Israel that will take place on the same day as Empoli-Napoli.

Napoli Star to Miss a Game Due to a Scheduling Conflict

November 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Kosovo, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Napoli have had revolving doors in the back due to injuries and suspensions. They won’t be whole against Empoli as Amir Rahmani has been called up by Kosovo for a Euro qualifier against Israel that will take place on the same day. It was supposed to be played in the past break.

The multi-player deal orchestrated by Atalanta and Torino is unlikely to go through in its entirety, but pieces of it are.

Lecce vs Torino 0-1: Buongiorno Gets Granata Back on Track

October 28, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Torino put an underwhelming five-game winless run in Serie A to bed with a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Lecce. Alessandro Buongiorno scored the only goal of the game in the first half to condemn Roberto D'Aversa's side to only their second defeat at Stadio Via del Mare this season.

Inter proved to be major title contenders this season yet again as the Nerazzurri thrashed Fiorentina in a 4-0 victory at the Stadio San Siro, earning their third consecutive win of the 2023-24 campaign and climbing to the top of the standings heading into the international break.

Inter Star Marcus Thuram Praises His Rapport with Denzel Dumfries

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter made history this evening, beating Torino 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino to register a fifth consecutive away win 'to nil' in Serie A for the first time since 1966. While the scoreline suggests Simone Inzaghi's men had a walk in the park, the reality was quite the opposite.

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