Roma qualified for the Europa League semi-finals for the second season running, beating Milan 2-1 in the return leg of their quarter-final tie to seal a 3-1 aggregate triumph. Giallorossi seemed better tactically prepared for this fixture and deservedly sent their Serie A rivals packing. Many expected Roma to drop deep and defend their first-leg advantage, but that’s not in Daniele De Rossi’s nature. When a shark smells blood in the water, it strikes. That perhaps best summarizes the opening 25 minutes at the Olimpico in which Giallorossi picked Milan apart. After scoring a winning ..read more

Milan failed to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit in their Europa League quarter-final tie, losing 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico to end their continental adventure. It was another bleak showing from Rossoneri, whose defensive blunders propelled Daniele De Rossi’s side into the semi-finals. Stefano Pioli’s defense looked up the creek without a paddle again as Roma took advantage of Milan’s sluggish start to put clear daylight between the sides. Left unmarked near the six-yard box, Gianluca Mancini, who scored in the first leg, pounced on a fortunate rebound after Lorenzo Pellegrini struck the ..read more

The arrival and confirmation of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench is going to affect the team’s transfer market strategy. It would be a natural consequence of the departure of director Tiago Pinto, who often complied with José Mourinho’s requests by signing veterans and arranging loan deals, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed. The Giallorossi, which have yet to hire a replacement, want to take a more long-term approach. Almost every player who joined them temporarily will return to their previous team. Romelu Lukaku would like to stay, but he’s extremely expensive. Qualifying for the Champions ..read more

Albert Gudmundsson is unlikely to turn down the chance to join either Juventus or Inter should they come to terms with Genoa. However, if it were up just to him, he’d like to transfer to the Premier League, as he has grown up idolizing it, TuttoSport informed (via Virgilio). The Icelandic star has been tepidly linked to Tottenham, but they haven’t been as determined as his Serie A suitors at this stage. Despite the well-known interest from Inter and Juventus, Genoa aren’t in advanced talks with any side for Gudmundsson. The two powerhouses haven’t sent written offers at this stage. The Nerazz ..read more

Serie A survival is on the line as Hellas Verona and Udinese lock horns in a relegation-six pointer at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. The stakes are high for both sides ahead of Saturday evening’s kick-off, with a single point separating them from the bottom three.  Verona went above and beyond to claim a point against the odds on Monday. Marco Baroni’s side hauled back a two-goal deficit at halftime to hold a more heavily fancied Atalanta to a spirited 2-2 draw at the Gewiss Stadium. While they were glad to leave Bergamo undefeated, they can’t settle for another stalemate in this fixtur ..read more

Milan and Inter are keeping an eye on Marc Pubill, who has blossomed with Almeria this campaign. The 20-year-old has started almost every match when healthy after joining in a €5M move from Levante. He has scored once and assisted twice in 17 appearances, Tuttomercatoweb reported. Both sides might need a new fullback in the summer. The Nerazzurri are negotiating an extension with Denzel Dumfries. If they weren’t successful, they would sell him. The Rossoneri are trying to do the same with Davide Calabria. His departure is improbable given his attachment to the team. Pubill caught the attentio ..read more

Juventus might be headed for an even more substantial overhaul than expected in the summer. In addition to Adrien Rabiot, two more cornerstones, Danilo and Gleison Bremer, aren’t locks to stay put at the club, Corriere dello Sport informed (via Fantacalcio). The Frenchman and their captain are very attached to Massimiliano Allegri. The coach’s possible ousting could affect their future. The latter’s contract expires in June, while the defender’s one expires in 2025. However, it’s not sure he will see it out. There has been no talk regarding a renewal. On the other hand, Rabiot recently reveal ..read more

Napoli have set sights on Guido Rodriguez, who will be out of contract in a couple of months. The Partenopei haven’t struck a complete agreement on personal terms with him yet but are currently leading the race to capture him on a Bosman move, Tyc Sports’ Cesar Luis Merlo reports. The 30-year-old is expected to leave Real Betis after four years at the club. He has accumulated 168 appearances, 9 goals, and 4 assists during such a stretch. He had joined from America for €4M back in 2020. The midfielder also starred for River Plate and Club Tijuana during the course of his career. He has 29 caps ..read more

The Roma owners are no strangers to coups de theatre, and they did it again, announcing that Daniele De Rossi will stay on the bench going forward. They did it hours before the pivotal return leg of the Europa League’s Round of Eight versus Milan. They had leaked they’d wait to make the call. The inexperienced gaffer agreed to return to the club after the abrupt firing of José Mourinho in mid-January. He signed a deal only until June, with no option. It envisaged just a Champions League-related bonus. According to Affari Italiani, Roma and De Rossi concurred to a three-year agreement. He has ..read more

Juventus will have to seek alternative targets after Lewis Ferguson’s ACL tear and Felipe Anderson’s surprising move to Palmeiras. The Bianconeri were confident the Lazio winger would have joined them. However, the leaked rumors might have contributed to his choice as they irked his entourage, Fabrizio Romano reports. Instead, they had met multiple times with the representatives of the Bologna star, Tuttomercatoweb’s Mirko Di Natale relays. The Bianconeri continue chasing Teun Koopmeiners, but his price tag is exorbitant, TuttoSport informs. They see Mikel Merino as an ideal reinforcement for ..read more