For most of the big Italian clubs, there is no time to waste on European Day between the transfer market and matches.
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As always, here are the biggest stories of the day.
Juventus, will new sporting director bring surprises?
Juventus have been searching for a sporting director for months and the new name comes as a complete surprise.
According to Tuttosport, James Gao is on Comolli’s list. Despite having 15 years of experience at Liverpool in various roles, as sporting director he has only worked at Arjansinla and Aalborg, with whom he unfortunately was relegated.
Milan follow Pellegrino in January
Milan are on the lookout for a striker who could arrive as early as January.
According to Tuttosport, Matteo Pellegrino’s name appears in the notebook of sporting director Tare, who may try to bring in the Parma forward in the winter transfer window.
Inter Milan, quarter-finals to be played in Monza
Inter Milan have a packed schedule and will compete in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals in February. However, the Nerazzurri will not play at the San Siro.
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According to “Gazzetta dello Sport”, the Lombard capital will be in the middle of the Winter Olympics and the organization will become very complicated. That’s why Inter Milan will play at the U-Power Stadium in Monza.
Naples, latest updates from Gutierrez
Napoli hoped to get Miguel Gutierrez back for their Champions League match against Benfica, but that was not to be the case.
According to calcionapoli24.it, the Spaniard did not train in the last training session before traveling to Portugal and therefore will not participate in the Portuguese team’s expedition.
Roma, Ferguson’s fate sealed
Roma had definite ideas on summer transfers even before the January transfer window, at least as far as Evan Ferguson’s future was concerned.
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The striker is on loan at Roma with an option to buy, but Gazzetta dello Sport reports his future has already been decided. Roma will not exercise that option and the player will return to Brighton.
Lazio, farewell to Marusic? Two major clubs are interested
Adam Marusic, a mainstay at Lazio and a versatile player that Maurizio Sarri uses almost constantly, is out of contract in June and talks over an extension have reached an impasse.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli and Juventus are both prepared to offer him a contract on a free transfer for an experienced and versatile player.
Florence, the name of January
According to Corriere dello Sport, Fiorentina are looking for affordable players for January who can bring reinforcements to every position.
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In defense, Disasi from Chelsea is favored, while in midfield, Theismann, formerly of Venetian, may return to Italy. On the offensive side, an old Serie A acquaintance: Jeremy Boga is highly appreciated by the Viola management.
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