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Roma Latest Rumored Landing Spot for Toronto FC Outcast

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma wish to add an attacker to round out the squad and, on top of pursuing Tommaso Baldanzi, they have been offered Federico Bernardeschi. The attacker is eager to return to Serie A and has been routinely linked to Juventus.

Federico Bernardeschi has been offered to Roma and Lazio, but he’d prefer to return to Juventus. The Bianconeri will soon have room for an addition.

Bernardeschi Reportedly Offered Also to Roma and Lazio

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, MLS, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Federico Bernardeschi has been offered to Roma and Lazio, but he’d prefer to return to Juventus. The Bianconeri will open room for an addition as Moise Kean is headed to Atletico Madrid. They have yet to decide whether to bring in another man.

Moise Kean is likely to get his wish to leave Juventus and join Atletico Madrid, which were the top destination in his mind.

Juventus Striker Kean Very Close to Atletico Madrid

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, MLS, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Moise Kean is likely to get his wish and join Atletico Madrid, which were the top destination in his mind, but he might have to wait a little for the deal to go through. The negotiation could be sealed next week

Moise Kean leaving Juventus on loan is gaining momentum each day. A few teams are lining up to onboard him. Fiorentina are in pole position.

Juventus Preparing Minor Tweak to Their Frontline

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Moise Kean leaving Juventus on loan is gaining momentum each day. A few teams are lining up to onboard him. Fiorentina are in pole position, as they are the favorite destination of the player. Instead, he discarded Salernitana.

Lazio are plotting to add a new winger in January, as the production of their present ones has been lacking until this point.

Lazio Shortlisting Wingers for the Upcoming Window

December 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Lazio are plotting to add a new winger in January, as the production of their present ones has been lacking until this point. Moreover, most of them are in treacherous contractual situations. Pedro and Felipe Anderson are tied to them only until the end of the campaign, while Mattia Zaccagni till 2025.

Bernardeschi Once Again Offers His Services to Juventus

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Federico Bernardeschi reignited the chatter concerning his return to Juventus, which had quieted down in the last couple of weeks: “I became a man and a top-level player with them and left a piece of my heart there. I’ll always be available if they call."

Claudio Lotito sternly addressed the recent chatter about Lorenzo Insigne joining Lazio, as the winger is attempting to leave Toronto FC.

Lotito Dismisses Recent Links Between Lazio and Insigne

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Claudio Lotito sternly addressed the recent chatter about Lorenzo Insigne joining Lazio, as the winger is attempting to leave Toronto FC: “As far as I know, there’s nothing true. At least not that I’m aware of, if I have to be honest. What do you want me to say? That’s that.”

Lazio wish to add a winger in January and are assessing how much it would take to onboard Lorenzo Insigne without necessarily selling anybody.

Agent Change Intensifies Ties Between Lazio and Insigne

November 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Lazio wish to add a winger in January and are assessing how much it would take to onboard Lorenzo Insigne. The addition isn’t necessarily tied to a departure. They had tried to onboard Mason Greenwood with a late flash deal in the summer but weren't successful.

Insigne is reportedly confident of possessing more than enough in his striking arsenal to make a difference back in Serie A, with two clubs in the running.

All Roads Lead to Rome for Toronto Forward and Ex-Napoli Icon

October 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Insigne, 32, is reportedly confident of possessing more than enough in his striking arsenal to make a difference in a top league, and two teams have been mentioned to be in the running. All roads lead to Rome for Insigne, who has garnered interest from the capital’s biggest clubs, Lazio and Roma.

Juventus have been not so quietly working on the acquisitions of Teun Koopmeiners and Lewis Ferguson and are ready to include thier promising youngsters.

Juventus Unlikely to Demand Return of Frosinone Starlet

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Frosinone director Guido Angelozzi recently stated to be open to collaborating with Juventus if they wanted to recall Matias Soulé or Enzo Barrenechea from their loan spells early. However, it doesn’t look like the attacker will head back to Turin in January due to a few factors.

The MLS Players’ Association has released its salary guide, with Messi the top earner in the North American league. The top five includes two Italians.

Messi Highest MLS Earner, Two Italians in Top Five

October 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, MLS, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Major League Soccer Players’ Association (MLSPA) has released its 2023 salary guide, with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi undoubtedly the top earner in the North American league, following his move from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. While the 2022 World Cup winner takes the top spot, the top five also includes two Italians.

Juventus will need to add to their midfield in January and are mulling bringing back Federico Bernardeschi, who joined Toronto FC in 2022.

Juventus Mull Reunion with Toronto FC Star Bernardeschi

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will need to add to their midfield in January and are mulling bringing back Federico Bernardeschi, who left them on a free to join Toronto FC in 2022. The player is keen on returning as he’s not on great terms with his side and the fans.

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