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The countdown to the new Serie A season has begun and the transfer market is heating up.
Negotiations are intensifying as club managements hunt for the big move to strengthen their squads and provide new options for their respective coaches.
Here are the main transfer news stories involving the top Serie A teams.
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Juve, O’Riley remains the top midfield target
Juventus, with Koopmeiners set for a rotating defensive midfield role, is reassessing its priorities for strengthening the center of the pitch. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the most suitable profile in terms of cost and feasibility is now Matt O’Riley.
The Brighton all-rounder is liked by Comolli and the English club has opened up to a loan with an option to buy under certain conditions. As a result, the Bianconeri are putting the Hjulmand and Tonali tracks on hold, considering them too expensive.
Milan, tough stance on contract renewals
The new technical direction at Milan marks a clear change of course in managing players with expiring contracts. As reported by Cronache di Spogliatoio, anyone two years from the end of their contract must either renew or be sold immediately, to avoid cases like Donnarumma, Calhanoglu, and Kessié.
In this context, Malick Thiaw’s sale to Newcastle for €40 million fits in, as does the more questionable transfer of Mattia Liberali to Catanzaro, with Milan retaining only 50% of any future resale of the 2007-born player.
Inter, departures and sales on the horizon
It’s not just about signings: Inter is also working on departures, with several names in the balance. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the most delicate situation is that of Zielinski: arriving on a free from Napoli, his high salary and physical problems are pushing him towards an exit, with Saudi Arabia as a possible destination.
Keep an eye on Pavard, being tracked by Galatasaray, while Taremi is expected to head to the Premier League or Nice. The situation remains open for Asllani, who has rejected foreign offers and is waiting for proposals from Italy.
Napoli, Conte won’t give up on Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa remains on the market and Napoli is the only club to have made concrete moves. According to Repubblica, the player, struggling at Liverpool due to limited playing time, could leave England: the English champions would be willing to let him go for €10 million or even on loan.
Conte wants him to exploit his bursts down the left, but questions remain about his physical condition and consistency. Meanwhile, Gattuso will only call him up to the national team if he gets playing time at club level.
Roma, pressing for Echeverri
Claudio Echeverri remains a target for Roma. As reported by Il Tempo, Manchester City is not open to a buy option, but the Giallorossi are considering a straight loan. Massara could therefore push for the deal even without a purchase option.
The former River Plate player has already said “yes” and prefers Roma over Girona: he wants to play in European competitions and showcase himself ahead of the World Cup with Argentina.
Lazio, two excluded from List A: will they leave?
Lazio will have to cut two names from the squad list for the upcoming season. The first candidate is Gigot, ready to leave at the first offer from Saudi Arabia. The second – according to cittaceleste.it – could come from the full-backs, with Lazzari at the top of Sarri’s list.
His characteristics don’t fit well with defensive duties and his recent attacking output has been minimal: zero goals and three assists in three years. Excluding Hysaj is more difficult, as he is one of Sarri’s loyalists and last year matched that tally in just four starts.
Fiorentina: Betis after Mandragora, eyes on Asllani
Fiorentina has yet to reach an agreement for Mandragora’s renewal: there’s a gap of about €500,000 and if no deal is struck, a transfer becomes likely. Betis has raised its offer to €6 million and could go up to 7/8; if he leaves, the designated replacement is Nicolussi Caviglia, valued at €10 million.
Meanwhile, Torino is seriously considering Asllani, who is leaving Inter and is also liked by Fiorentina and Bologna. The Albanian midfielder wants to leave the Nerazzurri to find more consistent playing time.
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