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Giacomo Raspadori and Rafa Marin would have likely left Napoli this January if the Partenopei made more purchases. Instead, Antonio Conte nixed their exits.

Napoli Duo Forced to Stay Due to a Lack of Additions

February 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Marseille, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Giacomo Raspadori and Rafa Marin would have likely left Napoli this January if the Partenopei made more purchases. Instead, Antonio Conte nixed their exits given their lack of reinforcements, as they only added Noah Okafor on loan from Milan.

Nicola Zalewski had the opportunity to flee Roma in the summer as he was put on sale due to his short-term contract but opted to stay.

Inter Only Willing to Sign Roma Outcast on One Condition

February 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma ace Nicola Zalewski must put pen to paper on a new contract at the Stadio Olimpico before joining Serie A champions Inter. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, that's the only way for the 23-year-old to complete his loan move to Giuseppe Meazza.

Francesco Acerbi is back on the mend due to the consequences of a lingering thigh injury, denting the Inter defensive rotation.

Inter Pursuit of Roma Castaway Handed Decisive Boost

January 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Ligue 1, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma outcast Nicola Zalewski could join reigning Scudetto holders Inter in the final days of the January transfer window. According to Calciomercato, French giants Marseille tried to hijack Inter's quest to land the Pole yesterday.

After agreeing to send Tomas Palacios to Monza, Inter will part ways with Tajon Buchanan too, as Villarreal have overtaken all the other suitors.

Inter Reportedly Sending Youngster to Villarreal

January 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal

After agreeing to loan Tomas Palacios to Monza, Inter will part ways with Tajon Buchanan too, as Villarreal have overtaken all the other suitors. The formula will be the same but with an option to buy. They were initially planning to keep him.

Rafa Marin has decided to leave Napoli and accepted a loan back to La Liga to Villarreal. The Real Madrid product joined in a convoluted deal.

Napoli Misfit on the Brink of Moving to Villarreal

January 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Rafa Marin has decided to leave Napoli and accepted a loan back to La Liga, more precisely to Villarreal. The Real Madrid product was signed in a convoluted deal but didn’t convince Antonio Conte. he defender paid the price for a pair of subpar showings.

Napoli have Brighton stalwart Jan Paul van Hecke in their crosshairs, as they plan to meet Antonio Conte’s request to sign a new reliable defender.

Napoli Keen on Brighton Star to Strenghten the Defense

December 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, MLS, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal One comment

Napoli have Brighton stalwart Jan Paul van Hecke in their crosshairs ahead of January, when they fully plan to meet Antonio Conte’s request to sign a new reliable defender to join Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani in the back.

Roma have tested the waters for Artem Dovbyk, who’s very close to Atletico Madrid, and have prepared a new bid for Alexander Sorloth after missing out on Youssef En-Nesyri.

Roma Interfere Late with Atletico Madrid Transfer Plans

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Girona, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Roma have tested the waters for Artem Dovbyk, who’s very close to Atletico Madrid, and have prepared a new bid for Alexander Sorloth after missing out on Youssef En-Nesyri, who has officially joined Fenerbahce. They are trying to hijack the deal.

Roma tried to lure En-Nesyri despite offering lower wages, but the Moroccan talisman elected to accept Fenerbahce and José Mourinho’s offer.

Roma Regrouping After Missing Out on Priority Target

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma tried to lure En-Nesyri despite offering lower wages, but the Moroccan talisman elected to accept Fenerbahce and José Mourinho’s offer. He’ll transfer for €20M, which is about the budget set by the Giallorossi for a new center-forward.

Roma are going all-in on Youssef En-Nesyri to replenish their attack. They have lost Romelu Lukaku and are seeking to offload Tammy Abraham.

Roma Keep Tussling with Two Other Teams for En-Nesyri

July 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Roma are going all-in on Youssef En-Nesyri to replenish their attack. They have lost Romelu Lukaku and plot to offload Tammy Abraham. The player would gladly accept the destination, but the competition to sign him is rather fierce.

Cesc Fabregas is in his dreamland after his spirited Como side overturned a halftime deficit in a stunning 3-2 away win against Atalanta on Tuesday.

Como Eye Up Bosman Deal for Experienced La Liga Defender

July 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Como, Serie A, Transfer Market

According to Fabrizio Romano, Como are plotting a summer swoop for former Liverpool and Villarreal defender Alberto Moreno. The Spaniard is a free agent after his contract at Estadio de la Ceramica ran out last month.

Roma are searching for a striker and have laid eyes on one of the most prolific ones across Europe last season, Villarreal’s Alex Sorloth.

Roma Lining Up Bid to Sign Free-Scoring La Liga Forward

July 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A giants Roma have added Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth to their list of targets amid Daniele De Rossi's quest to replace Romelu Lukaku. According to recent reports in Italy, the Stadio Olimpico outfit could soon make a concrete approach to sign the Norway international.

Milan and Roma laid eyes on Mats Wieffer and Sergio Gomez to bolster their midfield and left wing, but they’ll have to shift their focus elsewhere.

Two Rumored Milan and Roma Targets Find New Clubs

July 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan and Roma laid eyes on Mats Wieffer and Sergio Gomez to bolster their midfield and left wing respectively, but they’ll have to shift their focus toward different players. Brighton will acquire the Dutchman, while the Man City outcast will transfer to Real Sociedad.

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