Serei A latest Soccer News recap: Jose Mourinho VS Barcelona on this star, Juventus and Napoli are interested in Chelsea's star, Refeal is he fit for Milan's Champions League..?
- Jose Mourinho and Barcelona on N'Dicka
Jose Mourinho has faced Barcelona on numerous times during his managerial career, the most of them as Real Madrid manager.
Now, he intends to beat Barcelona in off-field concerns, namely when it comes to Evan N'Dicka. The French defender, whose contract with Eintracht Frankfurt expires this summer, has piqued the curiosity of numerous European clubs, including Barcelona.
Given that N'Dicka would not be subject to a transfer fee, he is an appealing alternative for Barcelona, who have been compelled to pursue free transfers due to budgetary constraints.
However, according to Sport, Mourinho has talked with N'Dicka's agents in order to bring him to Roma in the summer.
Barcelona have apparently already accepted terms with Inigo Martinez, and with Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, and Eric Garcia already at the club, a bid for N'Dicka would certainly be excessive.
Nevertheless, Mourinho looks like getting his man, as he looks to continue his positive tenure as Roma head coach.
- Juventus and Napoli keep eye's on Chelsea Star Pulisic
Christian Pulisic, a Chelsea winger, is being pursued by Napoli and Juventus.
According to the Daily Mail, the USA captain has sparked interest from both Italian powerhouses.
Pulisic has only made eight Premier League starts this season and has only scored one goal in all competitions.
Napoli's involvement opens the door for €150 million-rated star Victor Osimhen to enter the picture.
Unlike Chelsea, both the Azzurri and Juventus can promise Pulisic Champions League football next season.
- Rafael Leo Is he ready for Milan's Champions League
'Still open,' according to Rossoneri manager Stefano Pioli, is Rafael Leao's eligibility for AC Milan's Champions League semifinal match against bitter rivals Inter.
Leao has 13 goals this season in all competitions, which places him among the top wingers in Serie A.
His outstanding effort against Napoli, whom Milan defeated 2-1 on aggregate in the previous round, was crucial in helping the team advance to the UCL semi-finals.
However, the 23-year-old is questionable for the first leg against Inter after suffering a muscle injury during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lazio.
He was seen working out on Tuesday morning, but was only allowed to do gym work and was excluded from the first XI practice.
'Leao will continue to push tomorrow morning, if he feels okay, he'll play,' Pioli stated in a statement to Sky Sports Italia the day before the game. Everything is still open.
Later, he clarified that his star winger "won't even go on the bench" if he is unable to start.
If Leao is unable to recover by Wednesday, Milan would suffer greatly. However, Inter boss Simone Inzaghi has stated that he will not alter their strategy due to one player's level of health.
We are all aware of the player's strengths, he added. We are aware that he might or might not be present. Obviously, we will take some measures, but in the end, our strategy will not be altered.
I've mentioned it before, but I'm not confident like you are that Leao won't be involved. Every player who is called upon in these games will give their all since we know him and his qualities.
The first Milan derby in Europe since 2005 will take place on Wednesday, and the red half of the city will have the opportunity to advance to a final for the first time since their victory over Liverpool in 2007.
After defeating Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in 2010, Inter hasn't advanced past the quarterfinals since.
Treble-chasing On Tuesday night, the opening leg of the other semifinal will pit Manchester City against Real Madrid.
- Aston Villa join Juventus in Pau Torres battle..
Aston Villa are interested in Villarreal's Pau Torres, while Juventus are also interested in the Spain international.
Torres' future has been reported by Marco Conterio, who is slated to leave the Yellow Submarines this summer. Juventus is said to be interested in him, but Villarreal's asking price of around €30 million is thought to be too much for the Bianconeri this summer.
As a result, the Premier League might be a good fit for the defender, and Aston Villa are interested in him, with Unai Emery having previously coached him at Villarreal.
In the event that Kim Min-Jae leaves the Partenopei this summer, Napoli, who are keeping an eye on Torres, may be another possibility in Serie A. Currently, it appears that the Premier League will be his final destination; Manchester United and Manchester City have both been mentioned as potential destinations.
After passing through the club's development academy, Torres has played 169 times overall and 30 times in La Liga this season.
- Napoli is Sinking Victor Osimhen's contract renewal
The striker Victor Osimhen's contract is currently being discussed by Napoli.
Osimhen has been associated with a number of European clubs, although there has also been speculation that Napoli would offer him a new contract. In a recent update, Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli reported that club president Aurelio de Laurentiis has already initiated direct communication with Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda over a renewal at the Partenopei.
Osimhen's present contract with the club expires in the summer of 2025, therefore De Laurentiis wants to make sure he secures one of the season's top players.
Osimhen had said that it wasn't the ideal moment to discuss a prospective transfer after the Partenopei's Scudetto victory, and his agent Calenda agreed. The Nigerian has been connected with teams like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. Last summer, he was also mentioned in connection with a swap deal involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Romelu Lukaku and Giroud battle for a place in Champions league
Two players who Chelsea were happy to let go will face off on Wednesday for a spot in the Champions League Final as they lurch towards the conclusion of one of their most embarrassing seasons in recent memory.
After Chelsea won the 2021 Champions League, Olivier Giroud left for AC Milan. No one, possibly not even Giroud, would have predicted that the Frenchman would advance to another Final before the Blues did.
In spite of this, Giroud, who will turn 37 in September, is a key member of the seven-time European champions, who are attempting to win their first Champions League since 2007, a year after ending an 11-year championship drought in Serie A.
Romelu Lukaku has not been as influential for Inter on the other side of the city as he was during his first stint there, which convinced Chelsea to pay £97.5 million for him almost two years ago.
At San Siro, he might not even be included in the starting lineup, but 'Big Rom' is back to looking the part after scoring nine goals in his last 12 matches for club and country. It makes sense that Lukaku would want a closer look from new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino when his loan period ends at the end of the season.
Lukaku is essential, according to Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. "We signed him for games like these, but he suffered an injury at the beginning of the season that kept him out for almost four months," the team said.Now that he is feeling much better, he is scoring frequently and supporting the squad along with the other players. He is undoubtedly another attacking option for us and a crucial person for a coach to have. Giroud, on the other hand, played for Chelsea for two and a half seasons after spending six and a half at Arsenal, where he also played while France won the 2018 World Cup. Even though he won nine titles while playing in London, his playing style may not have been alluring enough to give him the accolades he deserved.
But the data is objective. With four goals during the World Cup to help France just miss keeping the cup, Giroud is the all-time leading scorer for his nation with 53 goals in 122 games. No wonder Milan recently extended his contract till the end of the following season. Giroud admitted that his final few months at Chelsea were difficult. "It was a little challenging for me." I was short on game time and in need of a fresh obstacle.
"I was extremely proud when I got the chance to join Milan, and everything worked out perfectly for me." In my first season, we won the league championship. Currently, we're in the semifinals of the Champions League and still contending for a top-four finish in Serie A.
"This club is unique. Few teams have won more European Cups than Real Madrid. It would be wonderful if we could pull it off, and I want to keep competing in this manner. Despite the fact that I am older now, I still feel young and hungry. I'm more motivated than ever because I want to take home this trophy once more.
It is obvious that this is a different age of Italian football just by looking at the potential starting lineups. Andriy Shevchenko, Andrea Pirlo, Hernan Crespo, Paolo Maldini, and Fabio Cannavaro were among the players for these sides in the Champions League matches between 2003 and 2005.
It would be foolish for Real Madrid or Manchester City to dismiss either of these fierce opponents even though Ismael Bennacer, Rade Krunic, Francesco Acerbi, and Federico Dimarco might not draw quite as much attention.
Inzaghi is a maestro of knockout football and has six medals to his record as a coach, while Milan coach Stefano Pioli has previously led his team through Tottenham and Napoli.
When questioned about whether Madrid or City would be the favorites in the Final, Giroud responded, "I just know that in football it is never good to underestimate the others." "I know what I'm talking about, and every game at that level is really difficult."
"You only succeed on narrow margins and minute details." We have ambition and believe it is possible. We will observe what Manchester City and Real Madrid do, but Inter is our primary concern. All we want to do is dream.
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