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Juventus Eye Villarreal Star amid Szczesny Uncertainty

April 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal Leave a comment

Juventus will probably still have Wojciech Szczesny defending their posts next year, but they’ll have to address the position sooner rather than later and have earmarked Villarreal’s Filip Jorgensen. The contracts of all their goalies run out in 2025.

As widely expected, Milan are about to complete the first deal to replenish their defense, recalling Matteo Gabbia early from a loan spell at Villarreal.

Gabbia Primed for Medicals to Finalize Milan Return

January 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

As widely expected, Milan are about to complete the first deal to replenish their defense, recalling Matteo Gabbia early from a loan spell at Villarreal. The youngster departed last summer to play more. While he wasn’t a full-time starter, he logged 13 appearances.

Milan are about to reunite with Matteo Gabbia but most likely won’t stop there to fix their depleted defense. Villarreal have given their green light.

Milan Close to Gabbia, Mull New Addition to the Defense

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal, West Ham

Milan are about to reunite with Matteo Gabbia but most likely won’t stop there to fix their depleted defense. Villarreal have given their green light to terminate his loan spell early. The two teams are finalizing the agreement and the paperwork. There shouldn’t be problems.

Considering the difficulties for other targets, Milan have come to the conclusion that the easiest way to fix their defense is to bring back Matteo Gabbia.

Milan Devise Market Strategy for January Transfer Window

December 24, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

The defensive emergency will force Milan back into the transfer market as Stefano Pioli needs to address an ominous-looking crisis. Injuries to numerous defenders have left the Rossoneri boss strapped for options.

Napoli are weighing adding a defender in January and have earmarked two names being pursued by Milan too, Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kiwior.

Milan Might Not Stop at One Addition to Their Defense

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan continue to be attached to new defenders each day. They could decide to bring in two and not just one in January since Malick Thiaw and Pierre Kalulu will be out long-term and Simon Kjaer is struggling with his health. The German talent won't require surgery for his thigh injury.

Jakub Kiwior welcomed the links to Roma and Milan but suggested that he wasn’t close to departing and touted the Premier League in an interview.

Milan Whittle Down Target List to Address Defense

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan have been attached to several names to bolster their defense in January, but they have reportedly reduced the pool to just a pair of options, at least for the time being. The easiest one would be the return of Matteo Gabbia from Villarreal, where he's spending the season on loan.

Milan Make Up Their Mind About Defensive Additions

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Considering the difficulties for other targets, Milan have come to the conclusion that the easiest way to fix their defense is to bring back Matteo Gabbia from Villarreal. He’s currently on loan to Villarreal. The Spanish side doesn’t have an option to buy and didn’t pay a fee to have him.

Milan could turn to a defender they already own to plug their holes: Matteo Gabbia, who’s currently on loan at Villarreal.

Milan Contemplate Reunion to Replenish Their Defense

December 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan have been linked to a few defenders in recent weeks, even more so after Malick Thiaw suffered a serious injury, joining Pierre Kalulu on the shelf, but they could turn to one they already own to plug the hole: Matteo Gabbia, who’s currently on loan at Villarreal

The arrival of Yann Sommer has been further delayed, and Inter might have to wait for an entire year to put their hands on Anatoliy Trubin.

Inter Might Walk Away from Trubin Negotiation for Now

July 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

The arrival of Yann Sommer has been further delayed, but it doesn’t seem in jeopardy, while Inter might have to wait for an entire year to put their hands on Anatoliy Trubin. The negotiation with Shakhtar Donetsk has been extremely challenging. Arsenal are rivaling Bayern Munich for David Raya.

Samuel Chukwueze revealed the nervousness that engulfed him on learning Milan’s interest, saying he thought it was a joke at first.

Chukwueze Reveals Bacca Influence and Milan Role Model

July 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Samuel Chukwueze has disclosed Carlos Bacca as the player he drew information from, before making the move to the Rossoneri, given the ex-Colombia striker’s history with both Milan and Villarreal. The Nigerian, who revealed the nervousness that engulfed him on learning Milan’s interest, starred alongside Bacca for four years.

After Milan and Villarreal came to terms earlier in the week, Samuel Chukwueze touched down in Italy Wednesday to take the medicals and put pen to paper.

Milan Officially Announce to Have Signed Chukwueze

July 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

After Milan and Villarreal came to terms earlier in the week, Samuel Chukwueze touched down in Italy Wednesday to take the medicals and signed his new five-year contract Thursday. He won’t join his teammates in the United States because of the bureaucracy tied to his arrival.

Talks for Gabbia were held as Milan struck an agreement for Chukwueze from Villarreal. His temporary spell in eastern Spain will function as a simple loan.

Gabbia Leaves Milan US Camp to Join Villarreal on Loan

July 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Talks for Gabbia were held as Milan struck an agreement for Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal. His temporary spell in eastern Spain will function as a dry loan, meaning there is no option or obligation to buy involved.

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