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Report – Juventus Plan To Hijack Inter Milan Pursuit Of Parma Starlet In 2026
Juventus reportedly intend to beat Inter Milan to the signature of Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni next year. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Bianconeri cannot make a tangible proposal for the 18-year-old this summer. Indeed, strapped for cash, Juventus must postpone their pursuit of the prodigious defender until 2026. Meanwhile, Juve's plan to open talks for Giovanni Leoni next year aligns perfectly with Parma's intentions. The Crusaders are desperate to keep their rising star at Ennio Tardini for the 2025/26 season. Juventus Set to Rival Inter Milan for Giovanni Leoni UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 01: Giovanni Leoni of Parma reacts at the end of the Serie A match between Udinese and Parma at Stadio Friuli on March 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) Juventus' ambition to sign Leoni threatens to undermine Inter's long-standing interest in the Italian starlet. Despite genuinely trying to reunite Leoni with Cristian Chivu, the Nerazzurri have no funds to make it happen. Indeed, everything hinges on player sales. After exhausting the budget, Inter will make one last purchase in the shape of Ademola Lookman. Therefore, all remaining incoming deals will depend entirely on outgoing transfers. With Juventus ready to enter the race in 2026, Inter would be wise to take concrete action this summer.
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Inter Milan Captain Dispells Doubts About Rift With Turkey Star Ahead Of Tough Season
Lautaro Martinez has dispelled doubts about a rift with Hakan Calhanoglu ahead of the tough season ahead. This is highlighted in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They note the significance of a photo posted of the two players together after a tense summer. Yesterday, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez posted a photo with Hakan Calhanoglu on his Instagram story. The two Nerazzurri players met prior to today's return to preseason training. And it's no mystery what message Martinez was trying to convey by posting the picture. It's been a summer of tension and even open hostilities between Martinez and Calhanoglu. This culminated in Martinez all but calling out Calhanoglu over transfer rumours. Speaking frankly after Inter's Club World Cup exit against Fluminense, the Argentine implored 'whoever wants to leave, leave.' Calhanoglu then responded to Martinez's outburst. He hit out that 'respect is a two-way street' and suggested that the captain's comments had been 'divisive.' Lautaro Martinez Dispels Doubts About Calhanoglu Rift At Inter UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring his second goal with teammates Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu during the Serie A match between Udinese and FC Internazionale at Stadio Friuli on September 28, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) Naturally, Inter do not want to head into the coming season with a simmering feud between two of their most important players. Martinez knows that as well as anyone. The Argentine wears the captain's armband at Inter, and feels the pressure keenly. This is the first time in four years that Martinez and Inter are going into a new season without any silverware to defend from the last one. It is also unlike last summer for Martinez in one important aspect. The 27-year-old has had a full vacation to rest and recover. Therefore, the Nerazzurri captain has had time to reflect and anticipate the new season. And he wants to head into it without any problems between he and Calhanoglu.
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Official – Inter Milan Complete Trio Of Signings For U23 Team
Inter Milan have completed the signings of Giuseppe Prestia, Riccardo Melgrati, and Tommaso Avitabile for their Under-23 team. The Nerazzurri officially announced the trio's arrival on their homepage. For the first time next season, Inter Milan will have an Under-23 team. The team will compete in Serie C, and have officially registered for the Italian third tier. As with the Juventus Next Gen and AC Milan Futuro teams, the purpose of this team is to offer younger players a pathway into first team football. However, there will also be a few older players to offer some senior experience. Both on the pitch, and behind the scenes, as the youngsters find their feet in the senior game. Inter Complete Signings Of Prestia, Melgrati & Avitabile For U23 Team UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18:Piero Ausilio of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) Two of the older players who Inter will be bringing in are defender Giuseppe Prestia and goalkeeper Riccardo Melgrati. This duo have both officially signed their contracts with the Inter-23 team. Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have also completed the signing of one younger player for the Under-23 team. 18-year-old right-back Tommaso Avitabile has officially signed his contract for the Nerazzurri. He will therefore join the players who come through Inter's youth ranks as a prospect for the future in the Under-23 team.
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Report – Inter Milan Submit Offer For Cremonese Striker To Strengthen U23 Squad
Serie A runners-up Inter Milan have reportedly submitted a formal offer for Cremonese youngster David Stuckler. According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri have already presented their bid to La Cremo. Inter's quest to reinforce the U23 team is showing no signs of stopping. After appointing Stefano Vecchi as head coach, the Nerazzurri are keen to bolster the squad. Therefore, they're scouring the market for reinforcements. Inter Milan Make Official Bid for Cremonese Starlet David Stuckler UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18: Giuseppe Marotta, CEO for sport at FC Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) Although the report doesn't specify the figures, Inter have included a sell-on clause in their offer to Cremonese. Indeed, it would allow the Serie A newcomers to collect 20% from any future transfer fee. Therefore, the deal looks likely to go through soon. However, Stuckler will not join the first team. Instead, he will link up with Vecchi's side, which will compete in Serie C next term. Born in 2004, Stuckler is an out-and-out striker. Last season, he netted 16 goals for Giana in Serie C, meaning he already knows what to expect.
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Udinese keeper Okoye banned for two months after match-fixing probe
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who had been accused of match-fixing, has been cleared of all charges but given a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the Serie A club said. The FIGC National Federal Court, which met on Tuesday to discuss the charge against Nigerian Okoye, "has excluded any involvement of the player in sports offences, after accepting the arguments of his lawyers", Udinese said in a statement. "During the trial, all charges of alleged sporting misconduct were dropped, and the decision to impose a two-month ban was based solely on a violation of the general principle of fairness (Article 4 of the Federal Sports Justice Code). "The club has stated that it is satisfied with the court's conclusion that the player was not involved in the infamous match-fixing theory. The club wishes to reiterate its full support for Okoye, who is awaiting the reasons for the decision. Udinese Calcio reasserts that it is firmly convinced of Maduka's proper conduct." The 25-year-old Nigerian international was alleged to have deliberately collected a booking during his team's Italian league match against Lazio in March 2024. The German-born goalkeeper received a yellow card for time-wasting, after an alleged deal reached with a friend who won 120,000 euros ($140,000) as a result of a bet. The FIGC investigation established that there was no intention to fix the match, which would have been punishable by a four-year fine. However Okoye, who has been with Udinese since 2023, will be suspended from August 18 to October 19. He will therefore miss seven of his team's matches -- six in the league and one in the Coppa Italia. jr/ea/nr/mw
