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Milan are reportedly looking to Belgium yet again for reinforcements with an approach for RSC Anderlecht creative midfielder Mario Stroeykens. The Rossoneri already spent big in recent years in Belgian football on Alexis Saelemaekers, Charles De Ketelaere, Koni De Winter, and former Club Brugge player Ardon Jashari of Switzerland.

Empoli News / Football Italia / August 13

Done Deal: Athekame to undergo Milan medical on August 14

Milan have finalised their agreement with Young Boys, so Zachary Athekame is expected to arrive in Italy for his medical on Thursday. According to multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Calciomercato.com, his plane will land on Milanese soil tomorrow at 11.00 local time.

Empoli News / Football Italia / August 13

Video: De Winter on ‘dream’ Milan move and Allegri gratitude

Koni De Winter admits moving to Milan ‘doesn’t seem real, it’s like a dream’ and he is happy to be reunited with Max Allegri, who gave him his big Juventus break.

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Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / August 13

Liverpool Closing In on Parma Defensive Prodigy

Liverpool are ready to make a move for Giovanni Leoni after showing interest throughout the summer. The Reds are looking to get younger in the back and have laid eyes on the Italian talent, Mediaset reports.

Koni De Winter News / Football Italia / August 13

De Winter joins Milan from Genoa in 20m agreement

Milan have officially completed the purchase of Koni De Winter from Genoa in a deal believed to be worth €20m. The centre-back underwent his medical tests yesterday and was formally announced this afternoon.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 13

Liverpool closing in on signing of Italy talent Leoni

Reports in the UK claim that Liverpool are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Italy talent Giovanni Leoni, who has been linked with a number of Europe’s

Empoli News / Football Italia / August 12

Exclusive: Liverpool step up interest in Parma starlet Leoni amid Milan & Inter rumours

Giovanni Leoni and Liverpool: the first call came on August 5 from Gianluigi Longari – until that moment, the 2006-born centre-back had never been linked with the Reds.

Empoli News / Football Italia / August 11

Leoni interest from Liverpool, but no direct negotiations

Giovanni Leoni remains on the radar for Liverpool and Inter, but multiple sources insist there have not been direct talks between the Premier League champions and Parma.

Koni De Winter News / Football Italia / August 11

Milan double done deal for De Winter and Athekame

Milan have reportedly finalised the details for two new signings, Koni De Winter from Genoa for €20m plus bonuses, and Young Boys defender Zachary Athekame for €10m.

Sebastiano Esposito News / Football Italia / August 11

Cagliari prepare to welcome Esposito, Inter retain significant sell-on clause

Former Italy youth international Sebastiano Esposito is currently undergoing a medical in Rome ahead of his transfer from Inter to Cagliari, and is expected

Empoli News / The Cult of Calcio / August 11

Milan to Execute Quick Transition in the Back

Even though Massimiliano Allegri esteemed Malick Thiaw, Milan didn’t put up much resistance as Newcastle United raised their initial bid, and they quickly found a replacement, striking a deal with Genoa for Koni De Winter.

Koni De Winter News / Football Italia / August 10

Done Deal: De Winter set for Milan at 20m plus bonus

Multiple sources are reporting this evening that Milan have reached a verbal agreement with Genoa for Koni De Winter at €20m plus add-ons, with the defender accepting personal terms.

Koni De Winter News / Football Italia / August 10

Milan make De Winter transfer priority for half Leoni fee

Following this morning’s report, Italian media are increasingly convinced Milan will go for Koni De Winter to replace Newcastle-bound Malick Thiaw, hoping to do a deal for just €20m.

Sebastiano Esposito News / Football Italia / August 10

Exclusive: Cagliari close in on deal for Inter’s Esposito

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Koni De Winter News / Football Italia / August 8

De Winter targeted by Inter with fresh talks today

Sky Sport Italia claim Inter are back in talks with Genoa for Koni De Winter, keeping him on stand-by in case they sell either Benjamin Pavard or Yann Bisseck.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 6

Celtic interested in Cagliari defender Obert – report

Celtic are interested in signing Cagliari defender Adam Obert, reports from Italy claim, but the Scottish side will need to offer a suitable fee to tempt the Sardinian club into selling.

Saba Goglichidze News / Football Italia / August 5

Udinese buy Goglichidze from Empoli for 4m

Udinese have officially completed their purchase of Georgia international defender Saba Goglichidze from Empoli for a reported fee of €4m. The centre-back can also play as a right-back when required and has three senior caps for his country.

Amadou Haidara News / Football Italia / August 3

Roma interest in Haidara as RB Leipzig contract runs down

L’Equipe claim that Roma are keeping an eye on RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara, whose contract is due to expire at the end of this season. The 27-year-old is a Mali international who came through the RB Salzburg academy before the €19m transfer to RB Leipzig in January 2019.

Ola Solbakken News / Football Italia / August 1

Roma agree Solbakken sale to Nordsjaelland

Roma have reportedly agreed the sale of Ola Solbakken to Nordsjaelland, two and a half years since his move from Bodo/Glimt. According to Il Tempo and Bold.dk, the player has already flown out to Norway to complete and medical and the two clubs are exchanging documents this evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 31