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Juventus Narrow Down Pool of January Midfield Targets

October 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus have been attached to a host of midfielders ahead of the January window, but their ideas for the position are clear and eliminate some of the options that have circulated lately. They want to onboard an offensive-minded player that would replace the creativity they lost the suspensions.

Udinese midfield stalwart Lazar Samardžić, who came painfully close to completing a move to Inter in the summer, has emerged as a realistic Juventus target.

From One Bianconeri to Another, Juve Doors Open for Ex-Inter Target

October 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Massimiliano Allegri is now obliged to bring in at least one central midfielder of world-class caliber in the January transfer window, although they still possess the likes of Manuel Locatelli, Hans Caviglia, Fabio Miretti and Weston McKennie. Udinese midfield stalwart Lazar Samardžić has emerged as a realistic target.

Udinese have relieved Andrea Sottil of his duties after nine rounds and have reunited with Gabriele Cioffi. The gaffer has inked a seasonal contract.

Udinese Confirm Cioffi Return After Dismissing Sottil

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

As expected, Udinese have relieved Andrea Sottil of his duties after nine rounds and have reunited with Gabriele Cioffi. The gaffer has inked a seasonal contract with an option. It’ll be automatically renewed if the Bianconeri avoid relegation. The boss previously guided the team for 22 matches in 2021/2022.

Rodrigo De Paul has often been touted as a target for the top Serie A sides in recent windows, but the talks never went too far due to his price tag.

Juventus Once Again Linked to Atletico Madrid Star

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Udinese

For the umpteenth window in a row, Juventus are interested in Rodrigo De Paul. He stayed put at Atletico Madrid last summer despite the courtship of a few Saudi clubs. The Bianconeri intend to make one or two moves in January considering Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli’s suspensions.

Sottil has the chance to turn things around in his favor when Udinese travel to Monza next, before taking on Cagliari in the Coppa Italia second round.

Udinese Consider Sottil Dismissal, Shortlist Two Familiar Names

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

The 49-year-old have failed to inspire the Friulani despite the club investing in the transfer market over the summer, and the Pozzo family, led by chief Giampaolo Pozzo, is pondering a change in the dugout. The brass is in advanced talks to bring Gabriele Cioffi back.

Juventus are tracking several names to replenish their midfield in January, and a pair of them might be gettable on loan, Lazar Samardzic and Fabian Ruiz.

Udinese and PSG Stars Affordable Targets for Juventus

October 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus are tracking several names to replenish their midfield in January, and a pair of them might be gettable on loan, Lazar Samardzic and Fabian Ruiz. Udinese could be open for business after agreeing to such a formula with Inter last summer. The two Bianconeri sides are in talks.

Mike Maignan has escaped a short-term ban, and will only miss the game against Juventus. The French shotstopper saw a direct red card against Genoa.

Maignan Escapes Three-Match Ban, Will Return Against Napoli

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Mike Maignan has escaped a short-term ban, and will only miss the game against Juventus. The French shotstopper saw a direct red card in the seventh minute of stoppage time against Genoa, forcing Olivier Giroud to take his place between the sticks as Milan held out to a 1-0 win.

Both Empoli and Udinese have experienced their worst respective starts to a league season, and the former's coach wants to soon turn the tide in his favour.

Empoli Ready to Win by Playing Badly, Says Andreazzoli

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Empoli, Italian Football, Serie A, Udinese

Both Empoli and Udinese have experienced their worst respective starts to a Serie A season, with the former going back to losing ways against a Riccardo Orsolini-inspired Bologna, while the latter scraped a point off Genoa at home last time out. Azzurri coach Aurelio Andreazzoli is ready to turn his side’s season even by ‘playing badly’.

Udinese vs Genoa 2-2: Sottil’s Job at Risk

October 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Genoa came minutes away from posting back-to-back Serie A wins for the first time in over two years, but Udinese spoiled their party. Albero Gilardino's men were 2-1 up at halftime of an enthralling encounter at Dacia Arena, only to relinquish that lead in stoppage time.

Inter won’t sign Lazar Samardzic, as there have been no advancements in the talks with his agents. The Nerazzurri are leaving the negotiation.

Udinese Ace Opens Up on Busted Inter Move

September 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Udinese

Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic has opened up on his busted move to Inter in the transfer window recently completed. In an interview with Sportweek, the Serbia international insisted money had nothing to do with a breakdown in talks between him and Nerazzurri.

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season.

Napoli Player Ratings Vs Udinese: Redemption for Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen

September 27, 2023 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Udinese

Piotr Zielinski broke the deadlock from the spot while Victor Osimhen doubled the host's lead before the end of the first half. In the second period, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia took over, scoring a goal and providing the assist for Giovanni Simeone. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who earned a 4-1 victory over Udinese following a splendid display.

Saturday's Serie A action gets underway at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where second-placed Napoli entertain 14th-placed Udinese

Napoli vs Udinese: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is the venue as Napoli and Udinese go head-to-head in Wednesday's high-stakes Serie A showdown. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

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