Serie A
AC Milan close to loaning Chelsea star with buy option – Fabrizio Romano
AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The England international has hardly played for the west London giants this term and he has made only four appearances in all competitions. Blues boss Frank Lampard recently said that Tomori could be loaned out and the Rossoneri are currently the leading candidates to sign him. However, the Serie A leaders want to keep hold of Tomori for the long-term and they are hopeful of negotiating a buy option for the centre-back worth €30 million. The Blues are yet to give the go-ahead for the proposed deal, but Romano reports that the 23-year-old is prioritising a move to Stefano Pioli’s side. SL view: Tomori had a bright breakthrough ...
Chelsea name Fikayo Tomori price as AC Milan talks progress
Chelsea have set their price for centre-back Fikayo Tomori, as Italian giants AC Milan look to strike a deal with the Blues. Tomori has been at Chelsea since he was just seven years of age, progressing through their youth ranks from 2005 to 2016. He spent the early years of his professional career on loan in the Championship at Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County. It was at the latter where he won the club’s Player of the Year award, playing under current manager Frank Lampard. Tomori has enjoyed success under Lampard The defender made his breakthrough with Chelsea last season, making 15 starts in the league and four in the Champions League. It was this form that earned him a call up to the England national team, making his debut against Kosovo in November 2019. However, t...
Juventus seeking buyers for Douglas Costa in the summer
Juventus are looking to sell Brazilian winger Douglas Costa on a permanent basis in the coming months, as reported by Spox. Costa has spent the 2020/21 season on loan at German giants Bayern Munich, after new manager Andrea Pirlo made it clear that he was not in his plans. Costa has not been as impressive in his second spell at Bayern Munich His return to the Allianz Arena has not gone as hoped. The Brazil international has been given just six starts in all competitions by manager Hans-Dieter Flick, who generally prefers the likes of Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane on the wings. He has only one goal and two assists this season. Despite his limited game time, Flick has come out in support of Costa, claiming that he is “on the right track” (via Spox). Nonetheless, it looks like h...
AC Milan enter race for Chelsea defender
AC Milan have become the latest club to take an interest in Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, according to the Guardian. The 23-year-old, who has one cap for England, spent his youth days at Chelsea before making his professional debut on the final day of the 2015/16 season. After loan spells at Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County, Tomori broke into the Chelsea first team in the 2019/20 campaign, making 22 appearances in all competitions following the club’s transfer ban. Tomori celebrates a stunner at Molineux last season However, the Canada-born defender has struggled for regular playing time this term, playing just 45 league minutes. Manager Frank Lampard has generally preferred the partnership of Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma at the heart of defence. Lampard recently confi...
Roma reject West Ham bid for Pau Lopez
Roma have turned down an offer from West Ham United for goalkeeper Pau Lopez, according to an article by forzaroma.info. The Spaniard joined Roma from Real Betis in the summer transfer window of 2019 for a reported €23.5 million. He made 42 appearances in all competitions last season for Paulo Fonseca’s side. He has not been so busy this season, having lost his starting place to veteran stopper Antonio Mirante. Nonetheless, Lopez has featured in six of the last seven games. Pau Lopez in action against Inter Milan The former Tottenham Hotspur loanee has been the subject of interest from West Ham, who reportedly made a loan bid for the goalkeeper with an obligation to buy based on meeting certain criteria. However, according to forzaroma.info, La Lupa have turned down the offer as Lopez has ...
Tottenham Hotspur eyeing up Serie A youngster
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Sampdoria youngster Mikkel Damsgaard, according to journalist Nicolo Schira on Twitter. The 20-year-old joined Sampdoria from Nordsjaelland in the summer transfer window of 2020 for an estimated fee of €6.7m. His opening months have in Serie A have been promising, registering two goals and three assists in 15 appearances, including an assist against title-chasing Inter Milan last time out. Damsgaard is attracting attention for his performances this season This form has attracted attention from Tottenham, who are being linked with the Danish winger by journalist Nicolo Schira. The Lilywhites have had some troubles on the wings this season. While Heung-min Son and Harry Kane have are guaranteed starters in the front three, no one can nail down their...
Manchester United finalise Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta
Manchester United have confirmed that Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta has been finalised. The 18-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year. Diallo initially progressed through Atalanta’s youth ranks, before making his senior debut against Udinese in 2019. He initially agreed a transfer to United back in October, subject to a medical, personal terms and work permit. Those issues have now been resolved and the talented winger can now link up with the United squad. “After waiting since the summer, it is finally a dream come true to complete my move to Manchester United,” he said. “I am hugely ambitious and there is so much that I want to achieve in the game – when I spoke to the manager I knew that I had joined the perfect club. “This ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers recall Patrick Cutrone from Fiorentina
Wolverhampton Wanderers have recalled striker Patrick Cutrone from his loan spell at Fiorentina, as confirmed by the club’s official website. The Italian made his breakthrough in the 2017/18 season at AC Milan, establishing himself as one of the most promising teenagers in world football with 18 goals in 46 appearances. He moved to Wolves in the summer transfer window of 2019 in a deal believed to be worth up to £20 million. Cutrone was one of the most exciting teenagers in the world at AC Milan Cutrone’s first six months at Molineux did not work out as planned, scoring just three times in 24 outings in all competitions. He was subsequently sent to Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal, due to expire in the upcoming summer. However, due to lack of options up front, Wolves have brought the fo...
Opinion: Why Mohamed Simakan would be an excellent signing for Tottenham or Everton
The news that numerous Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation with Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan is undoubtedly an intriguing proposition. According to Sky Sports, at least four unnamed top-flight clubs are considering making a move for the French under-20 international. AC Milan were believed to be leading the race to sign Simakan, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that the Italian club were close to completing a deal. However, their bid remains short of what Strasbourg are demanding, opening up the possibility of other clubs making an offer. Mohamed Simakan – Our View Simakan is rated as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe having already established himself in Strasbourg’s first team. The 20-year-old was linked with both Everton and Tottenham Hotsp...
Juventus announce coronavirus positive of Alex Sandro
Through an official statement, Juventus informed of the COVID-19 positive of Alex Sandro, who underwent the medical tests after the appearance of some symptoms. The coronavirus pandemic has hit Italian football again. On this occasion, the victim has been Juventus player Alex Sandro. Through an official statement, the Turin club announced his positive after the appearance of some symptoms compatible with the illness. First Team footballer tests positive https://t.co/qkUjqDUPBf pic.twitter.com/RvhphXP2sE — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 4, 2021 The player, as the health authorities mark, has been placed in isolation and is in a good state of health despite the light symptoms. Alex Sandro, therefore, will miss Juventus’ next match against Milan, key in the fight for the Serie A title, an...
AC Milan keen on adding Wilfried Zaha to their ranks ahead of January transfer window
AC Milan is currently enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory, leading the Serie A table while going unbeaten through their first 14 matches. With their first Scudetto since 2010/11 in their sights, the Rossoneri are keen to add some more firepower in the final third in the upcoming transfer window. According to the Sun UK, Stefano Pioli’s side is interested in securing the signature of Crystal Palace standout Wilfried Zaha, who is currently enjoying quite the campaign at Selhurst Park. The Ivory Coast international is on pace for the best season of his career, already bagging eight goals in just 14 appearances for Palace. There’s been a bevy of clubs interested in the pacey forward in the last year and a half, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, and Tottenham all previously being ...
Paris Saint-Germain plot a stunning move for La Joya of Juventus
Paulo Dybala could be on his way out of Juventus next summer itself. The Bianconeri have made several attempts at renewing the forward’s contract, however, there seems to be no progression with the negotiations. Having said that, Calico Mercato reports that Paris Saint-Germain has come knocking on the door for Dybala. The report states that the soon-to-be-coach Mauricio Pochettino has demanded the signing of Paulo Dybala. The 27-year-old forward has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, however, it seems like the former Parma man could be on his way to the Parc des Princes. Paulo Dybala has not managed to adapt to Andrea Pirlo’s management. The Italian coach prefers using the attacking duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata instead which seems t...
