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West Ham Targeting Lopetegui, Milan to Consider Xavi

April 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, West Ham Leave a comment

Milan are facing some competition for Julen Lopetegui, as West Ham are interested in the Spanish coach as well. The London outfit intends to move on from David Moyes and offered a lucrative three-year contract. The gaffer plans to take his time.

Mile Svilar has been impressive since becoming the Roma starter. Despite the club’s intention to rely on him, a couple of problems stand in the way.

Roma’s Financial Needs Threaten Young Goalie’s Future

March 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Monza, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Mile Svilar has been impressive since supplanting Rui Patricio as the Roma starter. However, despite the club’s intention to rely on him going forward, a couple of problems stand in the way of such a proposition. The goalie must be rewarded with a new contract.

Raoul Bellanova coronated his superb campaign with Torino with his Italy debut on Sunday. The Granata scooped him up for €7M.

Chelsea and Manchester United After Torino Wingback

March 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Raoul Bellanova coronated his superb campaign with Torino with his Italy debut on Sunday. The Granata scooped him up for €7M from Cagliari after Inter passed on their option to buy. They are set to turn a profit on him if they want to.

Inter Keeping an Eye on Former Napoli Star Kim Min-Jae

March 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are in the market for a new defender and have earmarked a high-profile one, Kim Min-Jae, should Bayern Munich make him available. Stefan De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi are aging. The latter's future at the club is suddenly in peril.

Roma have turned the corner after hiring Daniele De Rossi and could potentially benefit from that economically as well as a few players have bounced back.

Premier League Duo Tracking Young Roma Goalkeeper

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, West Ham, Wolverhampton

Roma have turned the corner after hiring Daniele De Rossi and could potentially benefit from that economically as well. Several of their players bounced back under the young gaffer, and their valuations have increased. The biggest example is Mile Svilar,

Inter were keen on Sugawara before signing Buchanan and might go after him again if Dumfries doesn't extend his contract.

Inter Tracking Japanese Wingback in Case of Necessity

March 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter signed Tajon Buchanan in January once Juan Cuadrado went down with a major injury, but he wasn’t the only option on their radar, as they were and remain keen on Yukinari Sugawara. They will need to intervene again if Denzel Dumfries doesn’t extend his contract.

Paulo Dybala would be a bargain for foreign teams, as he has a €12M release clause, and Barcelona are contemplating going after him.

Barcelona Eye Roma Star Waiting For a New Contract

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Paulo Dybala would be a bargain for foreign teams if he decided to flee Roma, as he has a €12M release clause, and Barcelona are contemplating going after him. However, he’s not a priority, nor does he seem to be in a rush to leave.

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford

Italians in the EPL: Emerson Wonder Strike Guides West Ham to Victory

February 26, 2024 Jack Harding Arsenal, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, West Ham

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford to earn a well-needed three points at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, Jorginho earned a rare start playing 90 minutes in Arsenal's 4-1 win at home to Newcastle.

Albert Gudmundsson is unlikely to turn down the chance to join either Juventus or Inter should they come to terms with Genoa.

Genoa Want a Very Lofty Sum for In-Demand Attacker

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, West Ham

Albert Gudmundsson was one of the main characters of the January window especially due to Fiorentina’s late bid to sign him. Genoa turned down every offer as they believe they’ll be able to earn as much as they demand in the summer.

West Ham have set sights on Valentin Carboni, but it’s unlikely Inter will sell their youngster, who’s currently on loan at Monza. They made a timid attempt to bring him back early.

Inter and Monza Reject West Ham Approach for Starlet

January 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

West Ham have set sights on Valentin Carboni, but it’s unlikely Inter will sell their youngster, who’s currently on loan at Monza. They made a timid attempt to bring him back early as a possible Alexis Sanchez replacement, but Adriano Galliani said no.

Napoli are in the later stages of the Lazar Samardzic and Pasquale Mazzocchi deals, but they won’t stop there in the midfield.

Napoli Close to Two Signings, Keep Working for More

January 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese, West Ham

Napoli are in the later stages of the Lazar Samardzic and Pasquale Mazzocchi deals, but they won’t stop there in the midfield, as they won’t have Frank Anguissa for a while due to AFCON. The Partenopei are mulling more physical options.

Milan continue to monitor the market to find a new center-back, and they have recently collected info on Brest’s Lilian Brassier.

Milan Reportedly Take an Interest in Brest Defender

January 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Milan continue to monitor the market to find a new center-back, and they have recently collected info on Brest’s Lilian Brassier. He’s highly versatile as he could feature either in the middle or on the left wing and in either style of defenses.

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