Venezia Upset Napoli 1-0 as Nicola Begins Reign with Victory
Davide Nicola’s tenure at Venezia began with a stunning 1-0 win against Napoli, as Akor Adams scored and Filip Stankovic saved a Kevin De Bruyne penalty to end a long losing run.
Bologna
Bologna’s Jens Odgaard Sidelined for Four Weeks with Thigh Injury
Bologna striker Jens Odgaard is set for a four-week spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious thigh injury. He is expected to miss key Serie A fixtures against Lecce, Inter, and Cagliari.
Orsolini ruled out until international break with thigh injury
Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini will miss the next three Serie A matches after damaging his left thigh against Atalanta. Federico Bernardeschi is expected to deputise on the right flank.
Bologna Reject Atalanta’s €35m Bid for Jonathan Rowe
Bologna have rejected a second bid from Atalanta for winger Jonathan Rowe worth €35 million plus bonuses, citing a club policy that limits summer sales to two key players.
Juventus Frustrated as Cabal Rejects Bologna Loan
Colombian defender Juan Cabal has refused a loan switch to Bologna, leaving Juventus struggling to offload the unwanted full-back who has not featured for six months.
Jhon Lucumí Cites Juventus Legends as Role Models After Sealing €20m Transfer
Colombian defender Jhon Lucumí has completed his medical at Juventus and given his first interview as a Bianconeri player, hailing the club as “Italy’s biggest team” ahead of his €20 million move from Bologna.
Parma’s Pellegrino set for Fiorentina in €20m transfer chain
Mateo Pellegrino is on the verge of joining Fiorentina from Parma for approximately €20 million, triggering a chain of striker moves involving Bologna and FC Köln.
Como enter race for Bologna’s Lucumi as Juventus stall on fee
Como have opened talks to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as competition intensifies for the Colombia international. The Serie A newcomers join Juventus and Inter in pursuing the centre-back, whose contract expires next summer.
Castro greeted by Roma fans ahead of medical as Serie A clubs prepare for busy Tuesday
Santiago Castro received a hero’s welcome from approximately 300 Roma supporters upon arriving in the Italian capital for his medical. The Argentine striker is one of four players scheduled for examinations on Tuesday.
Thiago Motta enters talks for Italy coaching role
The former Juventus and Bologna manager has emerged as a leading candidate to lead the Azzurri after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola rejected the position.