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Two former Serie A stars, Tijjani Reijnders and Riccardo Calafiori, could switch teams, but they are long-shot targets for the Italian clubs.

Man City and Arsenal Men Unlikely to Return to Serie A

June 23, 2026 Enrico Passarella

Two former Serie A stars, Tijjani Reijnders and Riccardo Calafiori, could switch teams during the summer, but they are long-shot targets for the Italian clubs, primarily because of their lofty evaluations. Manchester City will make the Dutchman available despite spending big to get him. Continue reading

Gleison Bremer has been tipped to leave Juventus this summer because of recent comments about his desire to win trophies, but he could stay.

Juventus Defensive Stalwart Not Pushing to Leave

June 23, 2026

Inter tried to sign Manu Koné from Roma with a blitz last summer but came up empty-handed, as ownership intervened.

Roma Star Manu Kone Sparks Transfer War Between Europe’s Elite

June 23, 2026

Milan will start their transfer market with figuring out which players will stay, and they haven’t given up on Luka Modric.

Milan to Try to Convince Modric to Stick Around

June 23, 2026

Napoli are working on a new contract with Scott McTominay, whom new coach Massimiliano Allegri plans to build the midfield around.

Real Madrid and PSG Keeping Tabs on Napoli Cornerstone

June 22, 2026

Between the 1970s and the 1980s, the Roma and Napoli fan bases were linked by an official twinning. How did that come to an end?

Roma vs Napoli Throwback: The Breaking of the Twinning

November 29, 2025 Matteo Carnevale

It sounds almost incredible to believe nowadays but, between the 1970s and 1980s, the Roma and Napoli ultra groups were linked by an official gemellaggio, a “twinning” so strong that it was re-cemented every time the two sides met via a solemn pre-game flag-exchange ritual. Until something happened. Continue reading

Inter vs Milan Throwback: Minaudo, the One-Derby Wonder

November 20, 2025 Matteo Carnevale

Scoring the winner in the Derby di Milano at just 19 years of age, right on the day of your Serie A debut. Can it get any better than that for a footballer? Perhaps it cannot, as that indeed turned out to be the highest career point for Giuseppe Minaudo, a product of Inter's youth academy. Continue reading

On April 12, 1981, Gaetano Musella scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with five games left

Torino vs Napoli Throwback: Musella Strikes for a Scudetto Illusion

November 29, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Before Diego Maradona, the Neapolitan fan hearts beat for a young lad raised just a few meters away from the San Paolo Stadium. His name was Gaetano Musella and, on April 12, 1981, he scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with just five matchdays left. Continue reading

On February 12, 2012, Luis Enrique's Roma annihilated the remains of Inter’s Triplete-winning squad at the Stadio Olimpico by a 4-0 score

Roma vs Inter Throwback: A Fleeting Glimpse of Luis Enrique Brilliancy

October 20, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Luis Enrique endured a torrid maiden campaign as a coach, ending a disappointing 7th with Roma in Serie A and resigning at the end of the season. Still, he did manage to show glimpses of the good things to come in his career, especially on February 12, 2012, when Roma annihilated Inter’s Triplete-winning squad. Continue reading

During the 1997/98 Serie A season, Juventus won at Empoli as the Azzurri were disallowed a goal despite Peruzzi saving the ball past the goal line

Empoli vs Juventus Throwback: The Best “Save” by Angelo Peruzzi

September 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

“Gianni Agnelli called me,” goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi recalled in an interview. “He told me that that save from Empoli's Bianconi was the best I had made since joining Juventus.” Only that it was not. The ball had clearly crossed the goal line, but the referee didn't see that, a mistake that took Juve closer to the 1997/98 title. Continue reading

Napoli vs Frosinone Throwback: Higuain’s Season Scoring Record

April 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Records are set to be broken, even the oldest ones. In the last round of the 2015/16 season, Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli delivered a hat-trick to poor Frosinone to bring his seasonal tally to an astonishing 36 goals – one more than Gunnar Nordahl, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a Serie A season. Continue reading

Rafael Leao de facto announced his departure from Milan, but he’s not yet close to joining any other team.

Milan Frontline Reset: Who Stays and Who Leaves in Amorim’s Attacking Revamp?

June 19, 2026 Marko Vrakela

After the appointment of Ruben Amorim as the new manager, Serie A giants Milan are preparing for a major squad overhaul. With several elite players set to leave San Siro, the former Manchester United boss is expected to have his hands full once the transfer window opens for business in July. Continue reading

The Inter officials received the green light to invest more than usual on a single player and will do so for Marco Palestra or Manu Koné.

Ranking Inter Milan Right-Back Targets Ahead of the Summer Window

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Inter Milan and Denzel Dumfries will part ways at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Dutchman prepares to join Real Madrid. According to multiple sources, it’s already a done deal, with Los Merengues set to announce the transfer immediately after the tournament. Continue reading

Tijjani Reijnders once again confirmed his centrality within Milan in the Monza match, which he decided with a point-blank finish.

Ranking Juventus Midfield Targets: Ambition, Risk & Potential Game-Changer

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela

After missing out on Champions League qualification, record-time Serie A champions Juventus are preparing for a massive summer overhaul. Despite Dusan Vlahovic’s imminent departure, head coach Luciano Spalletti is particularly keen on reinforcing the midfield department. Continue reading

The Dennis Law and Torino transfer was a strange combination. In an era where few Brits moved to Serie A, Law's move was never destined for greatness

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Denis Didn’t Lay Down the Law in Torino

August 7, 2024 Alex Waite

Although Denis Law's time with Torino was washed with struggles and adaptation issues, his experience was not a complete disaster either. He finished as Il Toro’s top scorer in the 1961/62 campaign and won Best Foreign Player of the Year in Serie A that season. Continue reading

Paul Gascoigne and Lazio's partnership showed plenty of promise. But the unpredictability of the Englishman's form brought a turbulent spell to Rome

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Gascoigne’s Erratic Spell at Lazio

July 26, 2024 Alex Waite

Paul Gascoigne and Lazio proved to be an interesting experiment. It was a bond that showed glimpses of potential to suit both parties. Although, this potential only surfaced on occasion during a rollercoaster three-year spell in Rome. Continue reading

The Hidetoshi Nakata and Perugia transfer was a step into the unknown for both parties. It was a shock move in 1998 but one that paid off

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Nakata, a Leap of Faith in Perugia

July 23, 2024 Alex Waite

Hidetoshi Nakata was the player capable of bucking the trend of a few East Asian footballers making it in Europe. His elegant control, expert vision, and ability to dictate the play was a perfect match for the European way of playing football. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Wesley Sneijder, The Old Man and The Sea

March 27, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

Have you ever wondered what really defines a player’s worth? Sometimes the world of football is unfair. It forgets those who quietly carried a team on their shoulders. Those who didn’t quite fit into the story. Who stood on the highest shelf yet never stepped into the spotlight. Wesley Sneijder was one of those. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Diego Armando Maradona, The Divine Comedy

March 17, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

One city. One name. One faith. In the early 1980s, Napoli was considered a mid-table team. They had never won a league title before and often fought against relegation. But in 1984, the savior arrived. His name was Diego Armando Maradona and, after his landing in Naples, things would never be the same for the Partenopei. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Kaká, The Last Romantic at San Siro

March 10, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

Kaká's game was not built on flashy Brazilian tricks. When he surged through midfield, he was like an express train that could not be stopped. He glided with the ball as if hovering a meter above the grass. His face remained expressionless even in the toughest moments. He didn’t just fit in, he became the engine of Milan. Continue reading

Only those old enough to remember Italia 90 can truly understand what Totò Schillaci's eyes wide open as run to celebrate his goal really meant

Serie A Heroes: Totò Schillaci, an Italian Midsummer Night’s Dream

September 18, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Only those old enough to remember the magic nights of “Italia 90” can truly understand what that gaped mouth, what those eyes wide open in disbelief, meant. Totò Schillaci looked like a boy living his childhood dream as he led Italy’s march towards the World Cup trophy, one goal after another. His underdog story has been an example for a generation of Italians. Continue reading

Northern Ireland vs Italy 0-0: Azzurri Forced to Playoff

November 15, 2021 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The Azzurri's poorest showing since Roberto Mancini is in charge costed much to Italy, who failed to break the Northern Ireland wall on Monday night and failed to qualify directly to World Cup 2022.

Man City and Arsenal Men Unlikely to Return to Serie A

June 23, 2026 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus Defensive Stalwart Not Pushing to Leave

June 23, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Gleison Bremer has been tipped to leave Juventus this summer because of some fairly recent comments about his desire to win trophies and the fact that the club could use some cash, but there have been no tangible offers for him, and he’s not eager to depart either.

Roma Star Manu Kone Sparks Transfer War Between Europe’s Elite

June 23, 2026 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Ligue 1, Paris Saint Germain, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Sought-after midfielder Manu Kone could part ways with Roma at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite returning to the UEFA Champions League after a long-term absence, the Giallorossi may not be able to resist mounting interest in their standout performer.

Milan to Try to Convince Modric to Stick Around

June 23, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Having finally hired their new coach and sorted out their front office, Milan can now operate in the transfer market, which will start with figuring out which players will stay, and they haven’t given up hope about Luka Modric. The ball is in the 40-year-old’s court because of an option.

Real Madrid and PSG Keeping Tabs on Napoli Cornerstone

June 22, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are working on a new contract with Scott McTominay, whom new coach Massimiliano Allegri plans to build the midfield around, but they have to get a move on, as he could attract offers from José Mourinho and PSG. The Partenopei need to raise his salary.

Ten days into his tenure, new Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali hasn’t accelerated for any particular center-forward.

Juventus Staying in Touch with a Few Different Strikers

June 22, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Ten days into his tenure, new Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali hasn’t accelerated for any particular center-forward. The talks for Alexander Sorloth, who seemed to be the choice before Damien Comolli’s ousting, have cooled off. There has been some progress concerning Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani.

Milan aren’t hiring any new director after testing the waters on several options and will elevate the few execs that survived their culling.

Milan Promote from Within, Amorim Starts Making Calls

June 22, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan aren’t hiring any new directors after testing the waters on several options and will simply elevate the few execs that had survived their culling, while Ruben Amorim, Gerry Cardinale, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will run the show. Hendrik Almstadt and Bobby Gardiner will have new roles.

Inter have been chasing after Tarik Muharemovic for months and wish to set up the deal before a bidding war breaks out.

Report – Juventus Rekindle Interest in Sassuolo Center-Back to Revamp Defensive Options

June 21, 2026 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Only a year after sanctioning Tarik Muharemovic’s permanent move to Sassuolo, Juventus are considering bringing the Bosnian defender back to the club. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Tuttomercatoweb, the Turin giants are plotting a summer swoop for the 23-year-old.

Evan N’Dicka has been discharged from the hospital in Udine and headed back to the Italian capital. He'll be able to continue his career

Report – Inter Earmark Roma Center-Back as One of Top Defensive Targets

June 21, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A champions Inter have not left the race to sign Roma center-back Evan Ndicka, who remains firmly on Beppe Marotta’s shortlist. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Ivorian defender has emerged as one of the likeliest candidates to replace Stefan de Vrij.

Inter have rekindled their interest in Brooke Norton-Cuffy, as their chase of Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby has hit significant snags.

Report – Napoli Intensifying Pursuit of Genoa Rising Star

June 21, 2026 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A runners-up Napoli have reportedly developed a genuine interest in Genoa wingback Brooke Norton-Cuffy. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Englishman could be one of Napoli’s first signings under new manager Massimiliano Allegri.

Milan were ready to launch their final offensive for Santiago Gimenez, but they are inevitably in a holding pattern becuase he got hurt.

Report – Milan Ready to Give Out-of-Sorts Striker Second Chance

June 21, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Underperforming Milan star Santiago Gimenez could reportedly stay at the club beyond the summer despite an underwhelming season. According to Calciomercato, the Mexican striker could be given an unexpected opportunity to steer his stuttering San Siro career back on track.

Juventus decided to roll with three center-forwards vying for one starting job in most matches this season.

Report – Lyon & Tottenham Set to Battle It Out for Juventus Flop

June 21, 2026 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Record-time Italian champions Juventus have reportedly put Jonathan David up for sale only 12 months after luring him to Turin. According to Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato, Lyon and Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on the Canadian striker.

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