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Report – Atalanta & Como Stars Join Lazio Ace On Inter Milan Shortlist Of Calhanoglu Replacements
Report – Atalanta & Como Stars Join Lazio Ace On Inter Milan Shortlist Of Calhanoglu Replacements

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time42 minutes ago

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Report – Atalanta & Como Stars Join Lazio Ace On Inter Milan Shortlist Of Calhanoglu Replacements

Atalanta's Ederson and Como's Lucas Da Cunha have joined Nicolo Rovella on Inter Milan's shortlist of targets to replace Hakan Calhanoglu. This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan are awaiting offers for Hakan Calhanoglu this summer. The Nerazzurri are well aware that the 31-year-old is a priority target for Galatasaray. Meanwhile, clubs in the Saudi Pro League are also reportedly taking note. Moreover, Tuttosport anticipate, Inter do not consider Calhanoglu to be 'unsellable.' The Turk earns €6.5 million net per season on a contract until the end of June 2027. Therefore, if Inter were to sell him it would save them approximately €26 million in gross wages. As such, Inter will definitely listen to offers as they contemplate rebuilding their midfield. Ederson & Da Cunha Join Rovella On Inter Shortlist Of Calhanoglu Replacements BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Ederson of Atalanta BC in action during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Monza at Gewiss Stadium on October 30, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) Should Inter sell Calhanoglu this summer, then they will certainly go in search of an adequate replacement for the former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. Advertisement And as Tuttosport note, there are a few players on the Nerazzurri's shortlist of potential targets. It is no secret that Inter are eyeing up a move for Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella. He would constitute a relatively like-for-like replacement for Calhanoglu. However, Tuttosport report, there are also a couple of other midfielders from within Serie A who Inter could move for if Calhanoglu leaves.

Leeds Make Move for Out-of-Favour Juventus Midfielder
Leeds Make Move for Out-of-Favour Juventus Midfielder

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time3 hours ago

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Leeds Make Move for Out-of-Favour Juventus Midfielder

Douglas Luiz and Juventus: A Misfit Marriage Nearing Its End Tumultuous Year in Turin Douglas Luiz's Italian adventure looks set to end as abruptly and awkwardly as it began. Just a year on from his big-money move to Juventus, the Brazilian midfielder has become a peripheral figure. Once expected to be a pivot in the Turin club's midfield, Luiz now finds himself cast aside, a '100% foreign body' in a side that appears to have moved on without him. Advertisement His difficulties are not purely physical. Yes, minor injuries have hampered his rhythm, but it is the deeper issue of cultural and tactical adaptation that has left him struggling to impose himself. Igor Tudor's mass rotation against Manchester City, a 5-2 defeat, saw many squad players receive meaningful minutes. Luiz, notably, was not among them. Just 45 minutes of action in a game already lost highlighted his dwindling importance. Photo IMAGO Premier League Door Reopens What appears to be a closed chapter in Italy may yet be a new beginning in England. 'The Premier League has not forgotten his talent,' notes CalcioMercato, and Juventus may be ready to capitalise. With the summer transfer window approaching, Luiz's name is being whispered in corridors across the English footballing landscape. Advertisement His brief moment on the sidelines with Pep Guardiola sparked inevitable speculation, but Manchester City have yet to table a formal offer. Manchester United, reportedly involved in discussions regarding Jadon Sancho, might enter the fray. Yet it is Leeds United who appear to be the most realistic suitor. Contact has been made and a deal before 30 June could benefit all parties. Financial Incentive Looms Large For Juventus, the timing is everything. The club is not desperate for a sale to balance the 2024/25 books, but shifting Luiz would align with their improving finances and upcoming UEFA Financial Fair Play scrutiny. A transfer before the 30 June deadline, ideally at cost or better, would 'give a positive boost to the club's accounts,' according to the original report. There is no urgency, but there is opportunity. Juventus can recoup funds, Luiz can reignite his career, and an English club can land a player still capable of commanding matches when confident and correctly deployed. Departure Feels Inevitable There's a growing sense of inevitability about Luiz's departure. His Juventus tenure has never truly sparked. No lasting moments, no indelible performances. The talent remains, but in the wrong setting it has withered. A move back to the Premier League feels like the only viable route now. 'Douglas Luiz's future will be far from Turin' concludes CalcioMercato. Few would disagree. Our View – EPL Index This is the kind of rumour that gets the blood pumping. Douglas Luiz might not have hit the heights in Serie A, but anyone who watched him at Aston Villa knows what he brings. Technically sound, physically strong, and composed on the ball, he could be the midfield fulcrum Leeds have been craving since promotion. The fact that he's even being considered suggests Leeds mean business, and with Premier League survival now steady, it's time for smart investment. Advertisement There will be concerns. Why didn't it work at Juventus? Was it attitude, style, or something more systemic? But let's be honest, Serie A isn't always kind to Premier League exports, and Luiz thrived in England once before. He's 26 and entering his prime. If Leeds can close the deal before 30 June, it'll be a huge signal of intent. 'Luiz in white, orchestrating midfield at Elland Road,' now that's a vision supporters can rally behind. It's not done yet, but it feels like a fit. His comeback story might just begin in Yorkshire.

Ex Man United & Arsenal Veteran Hailed For Another Top Display In River Plate 0-2 Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup Clash
Ex Man United & Arsenal Veteran Hailed For Another Top Display In River Plate 0-2 Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup Clash

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Ex Man United & Arsenal Veteran Hailed For Another Top Display In River Plate 0-2 Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup Clash

Ex Man United & Arsenal Veteran Hailed For Another Top Display In River Plate 0-2 Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup Clash Henrikh Mkhitaryan has won praise for yet another polished performance for Inter Milan in their Club World Cup win over River Plate. Today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, hail the Armenian's performance. Advertisement Henrikh Mkhitaryan was once again in the Inter Milan starting eleven against River Plate. The 36-year-old had started Inter's first group stage match against Monterrey. Then, he'd come on at halftime against Japanese team Urawa Red Diamonds. Mkhitaryan has proven to be just as important under Cristian Chivu as he had been under Simone Inzaghi. Therefore, there's every chance of the former Arsenal midfielder continuing to start throughout the knockouts. Inter face Brazilian giants Fluminense in the round of sixteen on Monday. Henrikh Mkhitaryan Praised For Another Top Performance For Inter Vs River Plate BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 27: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale looks on before the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Lecce at Gewiss Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) In the view of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, Henrikh Mkhitaryan shone against River Plate. Advertisement The Armenian showed why Chivu is continuing to trust him in midfield for Inter Milan. As he had done against Monterrey, Mkhitaryan played a bit higher up the pitch than had been the case under Inzaghi. There, the 36-year-old's spatial awareness, quality and the ball, and ability to release the ball quickly were vital parts of keeping Inter's attack ticking over.

Juventus join Jadon Sancho transfer race with Old Lady aiming to beat Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce to Man Utd flop
Juventus join Jadon Sancho transfer race with Old Lady aiming to beat Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce to Man Utd flop

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time2 days ago

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Juventus join Jadon Sancho transfer race with Old Lady aiming to beat Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce to Man Utd flop

JUVENTUS are looking to edge out Fenerbahce in the race for Jadon Sancho's signature. Manchester United are keen to offload the out-of-favour England winger. 1 Turkish giants Fenerbahce — managed by ex-United boss Jose Mourinho — were hopeful of a cut-price £15million move. However Juventus are now aiming to hold talks with Sancho's camp. Napoli have also shown interest and United hope it might create an auction for a player who is surplus to requirements. Sancho, 25, returned to United last month when Chelsea chose to pay a £5m penalty clause at the end of his loan agreement rather than the £25m to make the deal permanent. It was the latest set-back for the former Borussia Dortmund winger who has struggled since making a £73m move to Old Trafford in 2021. Sancho had an underwhelming loan spell in west London, scoring just five goals in 42 outings. But one of those strikes came in Chelsea's Conference League final win over Real Betis. And Sancho also managed to help himself to 10 assists under Enzo Maresca. A move to Juventus would see Sancho link up with fellow Englishman Lloyd Kelly. The centre-back moved to Turin from Newcastle in January. Jadon Sancho shares his Chelsea highlights reel as he says goodbye to fans ahead of Man Utd return And he has been a regular under boss Igor Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March. Potential teammates also include ex-Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz and former Leeds loanee Winston McKennie. While he could be joined at Juve by fellow Chelsea misfit Nicolas Jackson, whose place has come under threat from Liam Delap.

How Weston McKennie and Tim Weah wound up a nation: ‘Are you going to say Italian food is trash?'
How Weston McKennie and Tim Weah wound up a nation: ‘Are you going to say Italian food is trash?'

New York Times

time2 days ago

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How Weston McKennie and Tim Weah wound up a nation: ‘Are you going to say Italian food is trash?'

A football career is short and players often muse over what they might do afterwards. For Weston McKennie and Tim Weah, perhaps scratch diplomacy off the list… or being food critics. The pair, who have collectively spent seven years at Italian club Juventus, have committed the ultimate faux-pas for many in their adopted home. They criticised the food. Advertisement Speaking on an episode of the Turin club's Talk with Us podcast, the USMNT internationals tentatively discussed Italian cuisine before, possibly with a side of tongue-in-cheek, accusing it of 'lacking variety'. At least Weah seemed to acknowledge it was a bad idea before they even got started. 'I was going to say something crazy but I don't feel like having that debate right now, so please,' said the New Yorker, before being urged on by McKennie, who has previous for not being afraid to speak his mind. 'Nah, I don't wanna get bashed,' insisted the 25-year-old son of Milan legend George Weah (a man who could offer advice on international politics, as he is also the former president of Liberia). But McKennie, 26, who grew up in Little Elm, Texas, seemed to be in the mood for mischief. 'Are you going to say Italian food is trash? Needs some work?' he prompted. Weah continued to demur, while indicating he did have something to get off his chest, until his team-mate went ahead and spat it out. 'Y'all don't have much variety, I'll give you that,' said McKennie. 'Pasta, pizza, fish, steak… and if you go anywhere it's all… You know what the problem is with Italian food? It's great. It's good food. 'You guys have good specific things that you do very well. But in America, the thing is, if I go to a burger joint or steak house, and then I go to one that's like 10 minutes down the street, I'm still eating a burger but it's a completely different taste. 'In Italy, if I go here to this restaurant and get a pesto pasta, and then go 10 minutes down the street and order a pesto pasta, it's going to be the same thing. You guys don't have variety so that's why I say American food is…' Then Weah nips in with, 'Hot take,' before claiming he prefers American-Italian dishes, and the pair reminisce about a delicious chicken parmesan Weah once enjoyed at a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. There was just time for one last serving of controversy with, again, perhaps a splash of deliberate devilment. 'But I mean, Americans do everything better so…' said Weah. 'That's true,' added McKennie. The pair were speaking from the U.S. where Juventus are participating in the Club World Cup — they play Manchester City in their final group game tonight. Advertisement It did not take long for offended Italians to respond. Former Italy and Fiorentina goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano served up a withering (if also light-hearted) response. 'The United States is the country with the worst food in the world,' he told TV Play. 'They would even deep-fry the soles of their shoes. If I was (Italian Prime Minister Giorgia) Meloni, I wouldn't let him back into Italy. 'How can you say there's no variety in Italian cuisine? His very definition of 'variety' irritated me. McKennie, there are 200million of you Americans and all you ever eat are hamburgers. 'The truth is, all the food in America was brought there by other nations. I just want to tell McKennie that he has achieved the incredible feat of managing to unite all of Italy against him. It is not about fans anymore, he can be insulted by absolutely everybody.' McKennie, whose personal chef is Italian, has possibly contradicted himself in the past, when asked by Juventus' social media team for his favourite food in 2023. While many team-mates replied it was pasta or pizza, he also opted for a local dish — pasta with pesto, tomato and chicken. In December this year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will decide whether to grant Italian food its prestigious Heritage Site status. It was made a candidate in 2023, around the same time as a row prompted by Italian food history professor Alberto Grandi, who told the Financial Times that Italians' attitude to food comes from insecurity. 'When a community finds itself deprived of its sense of identity, because of whatever historical shock or fracture with its past, it invents traditions to act as founding myths,' he said. 'Italian cuisine really is more American than it is Italian.'

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