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Lois Openda hasn’t seen the pitch in five matches, but the conditions to trigger his permanent move to Juventus have been met.

Juventus Looking For a Way Out After Expensive Blunder

April 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Ligue 1, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market One comment

Lois Openda hasn’t seen the pitch in five matches, but the condition to trigger his permanent move to Juventus has been met. It was tied to the Bianconeri’s position. With Sassuolo losing to Genoa, they clinched a top-ten finish. He'll cost over €40M.

Milan have gotten to work early to replace Mike Maignan, but their bid for Hugo Souza was turned down by Corinthians.

Milan Bid for Corinthians Goalkeeper Gets Rejected

December 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan have gotten to work early to replace Mike Maignan, as the hopes to re-up his contract remain slim, and could perhaps bring in his eventual heir early, but their first offer for one of the leading candidates, Hugo Souza, has been repelled.

Inter have concluded their relatively quick search for a new midfielder by landing Andy Diouf from Lens with a laser-quick negotiation.

Inter Pip Napoli to the Post to Sign Lens Midfielder

August 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lens, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have concluded their relatively quick search for a new midfielder by landing Andy Diouf from Lens with a laser-quick negotiation. The Frenchman will be in Milan for the medicals and the formalities on Friday.

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson.

Roma to Complete Two Additions, Miss Out on Rumored One

July 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson, who’s already in town for the medicals. Instead, Richard Rios won’t be coming and is headed to Benfica instead.

After a multi-month, if not longer, back-and-forth, Roma and Mile Svilar are ready to shake hands, quelling any concern about his future.

Roma to End the Svilar Saga, Zero In On a Few Additions

July 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After a multi-month, if not longer, back-and-forth, Roma and Mile Svilar are ready to shake hands, quelling any concern about his future. The goalie will soon sign a new deal that will run until 2029. He’ll make €4M per year. The annoucement should be on Friday.

Inter have planned to invest in a new defender and to rejuvenate their squad and set their sights on Khusanov, but Manchester City were quicker.

Manchester City Beat Inter to the Punch to Add Prodigy

February 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lens, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter have planned to invest in a new defender and to rejuvenate their squad, as their front office has indicated a few times, but one of their possible targets already fell through since Manchester City scooped up Abdukodir Khusanov in January.

After multiple attempts, Juventus will nab one extra defender in January: Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle United. He’ll be their fourth January reinforcement.

Juventus to Add Kelly on Initial Loan from Newcastle

February 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After multiple attempts, Juventus will nab one extra defender in January: Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle United. He’ll be their fourth January reinforcement after Randal Kolo Muani, Renato Veiga, and Alberto Costa. The package could cost up to €20M.

Juventus reignited the talks to onboard Danso from Lens after Pierre Kalulu was diagnosed with a thigh injury that will sidelined him for a while.

Juventus Target Lens Star After Another Injury Blow

January 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli stated they were set on Wednesday, but the standpoint didn’t last long, as the Bianconeri were forced to dive back into the transfer market since they lost Pierre Kalulu for a while and reignited the talks to onboard Danso from Lens,

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