Inter Aims to Retain Calhanoglu as Serie A Records Continue to Fall
Inter calls on Calhanoglu to finalize contract extension Inter Milan seeks to secure Hakan Calhanoglu’s commitment before the year ends. The 32-year-old Turkish midfielder’s contract is set to expire in June, but he expresses readiness to continue with the Nerazzurri.
Serie A sees a goal surge The 11 rounds of Serie A have witnessed a remarkable 342 goals, significantly surpassing last season’s tally by 98. This averages to three goals per match, as goalless draws have become increasingly rare. AS Roma stands out with a league-high of 31 goals, led by Donyell Malen.
Mancini considers a youthful Italy National team coach Roberto Mancini is contemplating a youthful lineup featuring Cisse and Francesco Pio Esposito for Thursday’s friendly against France at San Siro.
Juventus expresses interest in Sørloth Discussions have resumed regarding Alexander Sørloth, as Juventus reignites their interest in the Norwegian striker initially piqued in June.
Giacomo Calò believes in a national team call-up Despite being omitted from Mancini’s latest squad, Frosinone midfielder Giacomo Calò remains hopeful about making the Italy national team.
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Lazio and Roma vying for the title In a historic milestone, Lazio and AS Roma remain undefeated after 11 Serie A matches, challenging Inter Milan for the championship. Lazio, led by Gennaro Gattuso, tops the table with 29 points—its best start since historical figures like Tommaso Maestrelli and Sven-Göran Eriksson. Roma, under Gian Piero Gasperini, ranks third, just two points back, while boasting the best goal tally in 65 years.
Juventus lacks penalty decisions Juventus has not received a penalty in their first 11 games, a phenomenon mirrored by Roma among the top contenders. Conversely, Como has been awarded one penalty, while Inter and Milan each have two and Lazio three. Kenan Yıldız anticipates a December return, but Pierre Kalulu faces a month off due to injury.
Napoli targets Varela and Gittens Napoli identifies Gustavo Varela and Jamie Gittens as their primary targets in the current transfer window. Varela, playing with Monza, is Serie A’s leading scorer, while Chelsea’s Gittens is a promising young English winger.
Cisse shines for Milan Since his arrival at Milan, Alphadjo Cissè has scored eight goals in 13 games, ranking him among the best starts for Rossoneri under-20s, second only to Alexandre Pato.
Sassuolo makes a coaching change Following a dismal stretch yielding only one point from the last seven matches, Sassuolo has replaced Alberto Aquilani with Roberto D’Aversa as head coach to steer the club away from relegation.
Mancini critiques AIC and AIAC The Italy national coach, Roberto Mancini, distances himself from the players’ and coaches’ associations, which have sided against Giovanni Malagò. Meanwhile, Adriano Galliani prepares an appeal concerning the FIGC commission.
Manchester United’s decline examined Tracing the decline of Manchester United from Sir Alex Ferguson to current circumstances, the club finds itself in third from the bottom of the Premier League.
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Yıldız expresses eagerness to return Kenan Yıldız indicates he will return in December and expresses missing his teammates. Having received the Bulgarelli Award in Bologna, he confirmed positive progress in his recovery at Continassa, with training intensifying. “I feel good and very nostalgic,” Yıldız remarked. Fabio Capello has dubbed him “the Italian Lamine Yamal.” Luciano Spalletti assembled his coaching staff and players still present in Turin for an 8 am meeting to review team mistakes. Kalulu’s muscle problem could see him back for the upcoming match against Como.
Cubarsí claims Golden Boy award Barcelona’s World Cup-winning defender Pau Cubarsí has been named the 24th recipient of Tuttosport’s Golden Boy award, recognizing the best under-21 player in Europe. He will receive the award in Turin on December 14, facing competition from Juventus’ Kerim Alajbegović in the fans’ vote.
Mancini pursues Tresoldi Italy’s coach Mancini is competing with Germany for the services of Nicolò Tresoldi, a striker from Club Brugge. “In earlier days, we had blocks of players from Juve, Inter, and Milan. Now it’s essential to actively scout for new talent,” Mancini stated.
Torino shares concern over Mandragora’s absence Torino has struggled without Rolando Mandragora, experiencing two losses and a draw against Lecce. The midfielder is set to return after the international break, a welcome development for coach Ignazio Abate.
Sassuolo replaces Aquilani with D’Aversa Following recent poor performance, Sassuolo has appointed former Torino manager Roberto D’Aversa to lead the team in their fight against relegation.
