Serie A Soccer Rumours

27 Jun 2024 10:57:50
Ed002 who is interested in lookman

{Ed002's Note - Nice or Atletico perhaps.}

05 Jun 2024 07:23:34
Hi ed
Any interest in Chiesa?

{Ed002's Note - Federico Chiesa (LW/F) A third party has informed Juventus of possible interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich and with sanctions this may lead Juventus to consider a sale, although they would prefer a new contract. Napoli, Spurs, Newcastle, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal interest seems to have gone. Aston Villa interest will go nowhere. Liverpool would be an option but it seems unlikely as they seem well stocked for versatile forwards, particularly left-sided forwards, but if Diaz departs he will become the likely first choice replacement. Roma or Spurs are likely to try and get agreement early on. Seen as a Felix replacement by Atletico. Ongoing injury concerns but a one year extention to his contract will allow his agent and Juventus to negotiate next season - and I suspect that will happen, although Juventus will be nervous about him departing as a Free Agent next summer.}

05 Jun 2024 09:18:18
Thanks for the reply!

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

02 May 2024 11:17:52
Ed002 anyone interested in szcezny

{Ed002's Note - Wojciech Szczesny (G) Juventus would like to extend his contract for a further year and keep him as cover for a new goalkeeper they are close to agreeing a move for. Szczesny may want to consider his options in that case. It would also allow Juventus to possibly release Carlo Pinsoglio. It will leave the well respected Mattia Perin in a difficult position.}

01 Mar 2024 00:30:28
Who’s interested in Scalvini if I may ask ed002? Many thanks :)

{Ed002's Note - Giorgio Scalvini (CB/DM) Chelsea, Manchester City, Inter, Manchester United, Spurs, Juventus and Southampton have shown an interest in the young centre back who has also covered for Koopmeiners as a DM. Southampton can be discounted, and probably Spurs with the Italian management gone. Napoli and Atletico offer wildcard options. I expect the Manchester clubs to push.}

06 Feb 2024 03:17:38
Hi Ed, just wondering if you know if anyone is interested in Ederson at Atalanta? Many thanks

{Ed002's Note - Ederson (CM) Having a good season and attracting interest from Newcastle, Liverpool and Burnley. Burnley would not be attractive and the situation with Liverpool may well change.}

27 Sep 2023 08:50:50
Ed002 who is interested in osimhen, thanks

{Ed002's Note - Nothing has changed.}

01 Aug 2023 21:49:50
Hi ed,

Just wondering what's going on with Daichi Kamada? He seemed like he was going to sign for Milan only for them to pull out, and there doesn't seem to be much news on where he might be headed next.

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - Daichi Kamada (AM) Interest is growing with his contract running down with Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona keen to take him as a Free Agent. Milan has an agreement with the player although are awaiting a non-EU departure before he can be registered and the signing of SC means he will be offered around - Inter perhaps might be interested. Spurs, Atletico and Sevilla have spoken with his agent. Eintracht Frankfurt will look to a new contract but that seems unlikely. Newcastle are looking at making a significicant signing on fee as an offer to the player. Al-Hilal offer what might be an attractive solution. The player remains keen on waiting on Milan to make space.}

12 Jul 2023 07:23:57
Hi ed2 - Liberato Cacace the kiwi LB for Empoli.

Any insight as to how well he is regarded in Europe? Any other clubs after him?

{Ed002's Note - I really have no idea, sorry.}

09 May 2023 08:30:38
Ed002 who is interested in tonali and palhinha thanks

{Ed002's Note - I would not expect Tonali to move.
Joao Palhinha (DM/CM) Only moved last summer and Fulham will not look to sell unless a huge offer is made and the player asks for a move. It is known that Wolves still see him as a potential Neves replacement with Manchester United and Newcastle sending scouts - and both declaring an interest. Could be seen as a Fabinho replacement for Liverpool or even an alternative to Bellingham but right now I am not aware of interest being declared by them. Aston Villa offer a less attractive option.}

18 Apr 2023 07:25:53
Hi Ed. Where do you think Jose will be next season? Rumours of PSG in the press.

{Ed002's Note - PSG is one of the jobs attracting him.}

18 Apr 2023 19:48:43 Can see why. Think he’ll leave Roma?

{Ed002's Note - Right now I think he may.}

04 Apr 2023 13:42:58
Hi Ed002,

I was wondering if you could potentially shed some light on the interest in Rasmus Højlund of Atalanta. Being Danish myself I've followed his career since leaving Copenhagen and it seems like he's being linked with almost very major club in Europe at this point.

Thanks in advance

{Ed002's Note - Rasmus Hojlund (S) A primary target for Milan. Napoli will look to him if they lose Osihem, Inter if they lose Lukaku and Juventus if they lose Vlahovic. Newcastle, Brighton and Arsenal have sent scouts. A wildcard option might be Bayern Munich, Manchester United or even Chelsea but not top of the list for either. Real Madrid have spoken with Atalanta to propose a solution that would see a one year loan back. Atalanta will not look to sell unless the player asks for a move.}

04 Apr 2023 20:06:59
Thank you very much!

28 Feb 2023 07:56:22
Hello ed002, I hope you're having a good day. May I ask if there's any club interested in a couple players namely Nicolo Barella from Inter Milan and Diogo Costa from Porto?
Thanks!

{Ed002's Note - Nicolo Barella (CM) Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have had approaches turned away. Don't be surprised of a significant offer from PSG or a further approach from Real Madrid - but Inter don't wish to sell and would no doubt demand €100M or so. Liverpool or Spurs may show an interest but Inter have not been approached by either although they have sent scouts. The player does not wish to leave and is expected to sign a new contract. Long term interest of Chelsea went with the player wanting to stay in Italy - although they could yet try to persuade him otherwise.
Diogo Costa (G) Manchester United need to make a decision over their goalkeepers moving forward, and if they decide not to extend De Gea or to replace him with Dean Henderson, they will be looking for a first choice replacement. Costa is a player they have been looking at, but so have Spurs, Chelsea and Roma. Porto will resist a sale unless and offer of €80M plus arrives.}

01 Mar 2023 08:50:34
Thanks for the detailed info Ed002!
Cheers!

04 Jan 2023 00:08:43
Hi Ed is there interest in Locatelli? Thanks

{Ed002's Note - Manuel Locatelli (DM/CM) Opted to move to Juventus on a two year loan with an obligation to buy deal over the interest of Shakhtar Donetsk and Arsenal in 2021. He will remain a Sassuolo player until he completes his move to Juventus this summer at a pre-agreed price. Real Madrid see him as an option to Florentino and/or Bellingham with Kroos and Modric running out of time. Paratici had worked on the transfer and if he were available would work with Conte to sign him but it won't be an option they have. He will stay in Turin.}

04 Jan 2023 18:49:44
Thanks very much Ed002