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Ahead of his Premier League debut, Paolo Di Canio and Sky Sport Italia reveal where Gianluigi Donnarumma could run into problems for Manchester City, similar to Guglielmo Vicario.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 11

Parma and Cagliari Stars Candidates to Succeed Maignan

Milan don’t have much hope that they will be able to come to terms with Mike Maignan and keep him past this season, as the expiration of his contract is looming, and have shortlisted Zion Suzuki and Elia Caprile as possible replacements, Calciomercato reports.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 10

Fiorentina ‘couldn’t say no’ to €35m Al-Hilal proposal for Comuzzo

Fiorentina director of sport Daniele Pradè admits the €35m offer from Al-Hilal for Pietro Comuzzo ‘was one we couldn’t say no to,’ but the player had other ideas.

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The 'Premier League Golden Boot winners' quiz

How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 9

Italy U21 edge past North Macedonia thanks to Napoli new boy Marianucci

Italy U21 overcame a red card to defeat North Macedonia 1-0 in their Euro U21 qualifying campaign, with Napoli summer signing Luca Marianucci scoring the only goal.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 8

Not just Leoni: 2006 Italy World Cup winner names four more promising Italy defenders

Andrea Barzagli is intrigued by the potential of young Italian defenders, naming five solid prospects for Italian football, including Giovanni Leoni. Barzagli has recently taken on a new role as Silvio Baldini’s assistant for Italy U21.

Ismael Bennacer News / Football Italia / September 5

Bennacer joins Dinamo Zagreb from Milan

Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer has officially joined Dinamo Zagreb on loan with an option to buy. Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb have confirmed Bennacer’s loan move from Milan on their social media.

Tommaso Baldanzi News / Football Italia / September 3

Verona explain why Baldanzi and Faivre deadline deals failed

Hellas Verona director of sport Sean Sogliano reveals what went wrong with deadline day deals for Roma’s Tommaso Baldanzi and Romain Favre of Bournemouth.

Samuele Ricci News / Football Italia / September 2

Torino president reveals truth behind Ricci move to Milan

Torino president Urbano Cairo has celebrated 20 years in charge at the Serie A side and in an appearance on Italian TV, revealed behind-the-scenes information about Samuele Ricci’s move to Milan this summer.

Empoli News / Football Italia / September 1

Jiménez joins Bournemouth from Milan

Milan have confirmed Alejandro Jiménez’s move to Bournemouth on loan with an obligation to buy. Spanish full-back Jimenez has joined Bournemouth on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy from Milan, the Rossoneri confirmed in an official statement on Monday.

Joe Gomez News / Football Italia / August 30

Report: Milan target Liverpool defender Joe Gomez

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has become the latest name to be linked with a move to Milan, with reports from Italy claiming that the Rossoneri have identified the Englishman as a potential alternative if they cannot complete a deal for Manchester City outcast Manuel Akanji.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 29

Parma sign Cutrone from Como

Parma have officially announced the signing of former Milan talent Patrick Cutrone on loan with an option to buy from Como, where the 27-year-old has spent

Kostas Tsimikas News / Football Italia / August 28

Exclusive: Salah-Eddine open for Torino transfer as Roma wait for Tsimikas

Torino are on the hunt for a new left-back and could land on Roma’s Anass Salah-Eddine, while the Giallorossi wait for the final go-ahead from Liverpool

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 27

Done Deal: Parma secure Cutrone and Oristanio agreements

Parma have agreed a loan with option to buy for Como striker Patrick Cutrone, after Gaetano Oristanio underwent his medical from Venezia in a deal worth €8m.

After Piccoli, Fiorentina also secure Jallow as new striker

Fiorentina are preparing to welcome two new young strikers, as while Roberto Piccoli says goodbye to Cagliari, Sulayman Jallow is ready to arrive too. The Viola have transformed their attack this summer, already bringing in veteran Edin Dzeko to support Moise Kean.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Lorenzo Pellegrini News / Football Italia / August 19

Pellegrini has interest from the Premier League, but not from Fiorentina

Lorenzo Pellegrini is into the final year of his contract at Roma and his future remains uncertain heading into the 2025-26 season, and while there are

Caleb Okoli News / Football Italia / August 16

Milan look to Leicester’s Okoli for additional defensive reinforcements

After completing the signing of Koni De Winter from Genoa, Milan have now turned their attention to Leicester City centre-back Caleb Okoli. According to what has been reported by Tuttosport, via MilanNews24, there is also an agreement in principle between Okoli and the Rossoneri, worth between €1.8-2 million per season for five years until 2030.

Empoli News / Football Italia / August 13

Report Milan see Stroeykens opportunity at RSC Anderlecht

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