After the two-day Champions League event, the European cup schedule concludes today with the Europa League and the Conference League. Following the successes of Napoli, Juventus, and Atalanta and Inter’s defeat, today it’s up to Roma, Bologna, and Fiorentina to continue the positive trend on the international stage.
Let’s discover today’s most important news, between the field and the market, concerning the big teams of the Serie A championship.
Juve, McKennie in expiring contract: renewal or farewell?
Juventus needs to resolve the issue regarding Weston McKennie’s future. The American’s contract expires in June, but his stay remains uncertain at the moment.
So far, there have been no contacts between the parties, but they will meet in the coming weeks to decide whether to part ways or continue together.
Milan, challenge to Roma for Francolino
Milan is searching for a forward in case Santiago Gimenez leaves in January, with the Mexican being of interest to West Ham.
According to Tuttosport, Milan has set its sights on Francolino, a striker from Midtjylland who scored 19 goals in 27 matches between the Danish league and the Europa League. The Danish club has set the price at 40 million.
Inter, Lautaro’s backstory: “Didn’t take the substitution well”
Inter falls again, this time against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League after the derby with Milan in the league. Lautaro Martinez did not make an impact, and after being substituted, the Bull appeared annoyed by the change, as revealed by Tuttosport:
“The Argentine, after seeing the number 10 on the light board, clearly shook his head, showing his disappointment as he reached the bench. Then, once seated, he forcefully threw the water bottle, again displaying his anger for not finishing the match.”
Napoli, new step for Meret after injury
Progress for Alex Meret after his foot injury.
As reported by Tuttosport, the goalkeeper has removed the cast and is undergoing rehabilitation for recovery.
Lazio, double swap hypothesis
The Messaggero reveals that Lazio is working on a double swap in view of the January market.
Besides Insigne, who would arrive on a free transfer, discussions are ongoing with Torino for the Ilic-Noslin swap, and with Fiorentina for the Mandas-Fagioli exchange.
Fiorentina, is a goalkeeper arriving from Lazio?
Fiorentina is in search of a goalkeeper, and the right name could be Mandas from Lazio.
According to the newspaper Il Messaggero, the Viola club could welcome the Greek goalkeeper in a swap that would bring Fagioli to the Biancocelesti, under Sarri’s guidance.
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