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Inter Player Ratings vs Sassuolo: Left Wing Powers the Nerazzurri

September 21, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Inter claimed a narrow 2-1 win over Serie A newcomers Sassuolo on Fabio Grosso's return to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza tonight. Fresh off a 2-0 triumph at Ajax, Cristian Chivu's side halted a two-game losing streak in league action.

As customary, many Serie A teams took it down to the wire to round out their squads and made some big moves on deadline day.

Serie A 2025 Summer Window Deadline Day Recap

September 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

As customary, many Serie A teams took it down to the wire to round out their squads and made some big moves on deadline day. Napoli announced their last signings, while Juventus, Inter, and Milan completed some deals out of the blue.

Juventus have shortlisted a pair of Napoli strikers, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, as they might need a new deputy later on.

Juventus Closely Keeping Tabs on Two Napoli Forwards

July 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market, West Ham

Juventus have shortlisted a pair of Napoli strikers, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, as they might need a new deputy later on. The Azzurri could be open for business and wouldn’t need to look far for a replacement.

Frosinone vs Sassuolo 4-2: Canaries Fly High After Raising from Ashes

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Frosinone, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Newly-promoted Frosinone proved their Serie A credentials with an outrageous 4-2 home win over long-term top-flight tenants Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon. The hosts battled back from a 2-0 deficit to post an incredible victory.

Both were immediately loaned out once their transfers to Napoli became permanent. Cheddira headed to Frosinone, while Caprile was taken by Empoli.

Bari Director Polito Satisfied with Napoli Coups for Duo

September 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Frosinone, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Both Cheddira and Caprile were immediately loaned out once their transfers to Napoli became permanent. While Cheddira headed to Serie A newcomers Frosinone, Caprile was taken to Empoli on a similar temporary deal. Bari sporting director Ciro Polito has given his say on the transfers.

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

Empoli to Benefit from Napoli and Bari Transfer Talks

July 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have taken advantage of their close relationship with Bari to execute not only the transfer of Caprile, but are close to luring Walid Cheddira as well. The De Laurentiis family owns both Bari and Napoli, making transfer negotiations easy to execute between the two clubs.

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Bari, is understood to be a key factor for the advances towards Cheddira.

Cheddira Agent Reveals Future Stance Amid Napoli Links

February 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Bari, is understood to be a key factor for the Partenopei’s advances towards Cheddira.

Bari Director Polito Hands Cheddira Transfer Boost for Napoli

February 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have kept close tabs on Cheddira since his emergence at the FIFA World Cup 2022, but other top-flight teams such as Torino and Sampdoria have also expressed interest in signing him.

De Laurentiis Key to Executing Napoli Deal for Bari Duo

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Serie B club Bari, plans to add two reputed players to the roster of the league leaders from the minnows.

Napoli are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund for the future since Victor Osimhen doesn’t have a long-term contract and is on the radar of very wealthy clubs.

Napoli Keenly Monitoring Atalanta Rising Star Hojlund

January 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund for the future since Victor Osimhen doesn’t have a long-term contract and is on the radar of very wealthy clubs. The Nigerian marksman is tied to them until 2025. Their price tag would is well over €100M, but some team might meet it.

Despite his repeated dismissals, Cristiano Giuntoli remains one of the top options for Juventus to bolster their front office.

Napoli Official Giuntoli Dishes on Ounahi and Osimhen

January 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Leeds United, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli took stock of his team’s moves before the surprising loss on PKs versus Cremonese in Coppa Italia Tuesday: "We have never been particularly optimistic about signing Azzedine Ounahi. He’s a good footballer, but we are more focused on our squad and doing well day-to-day."

Napoli Target Morocco Revelation Cheddira from Serie B Outfit

December 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Apart from Napoli, there is also lingering interest from Sampdoria, Torino and Sporting Lisbon. However, it is the league leaders who seem to have an upper hand in the transfer race for Cheddira.

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