Serie A Clubs Seek Final Preparations Amid Transfer Negotiations
The new Serie A season approaches, with the first friendly match between Juventus and Inter yesterday signaling the start of the campaign. Several teams, including Milan, faced challenges last weekend as they made their final preparations, with highlights including Milan suffering a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea.
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Transfer negotiations are active, with clubs working to finalize incoming and outgoing deals. Here’s the latest news from Serie A’s top teams.
Juventus is keen on acquiring Jhon Lucumí, yet discussions with Bologna have been challenging. According to Gazzetta.it, Bologna values the defender at €20 million and seeks to include Teun Koopmeiners in the agreement to lessen the cash payment.
Juve aims to secure Lucumí for approximately €10 million and a player swap, having proposed Cabal. Bologna must also consider a 20% sell-on fee owed to Genk. The prospect of including Koopmeiners, possibly on a loan with Juventus covering part of his wages, is appealing to Sartori, who is familiar with the Dutch player from their time at Atalanta. The main obstacle remains his €4.5 million salary, considered too steep for Bologna’s structure.
Milan, Focus on Selling Hojbjerg
Milan’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea has raised concerns about their midfield performance. Ruben Amorim continues to refine his 3-4-2-1 formation, bringing Luka Modric into the mix. The club is exploring options to enhance their midfield.
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As reported by Corriere dello Sport, discussions for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg remain active, with the midfielder poised to leave Marseille. Højbjerg has consented to the move, but Milan must first make player sales before engaging in serious talks with the French club. He is valued for his experience, physicality, and ability to provide stability in the midfield.
Inter, Frattesi Delays Market Movements
Davide Frattesi’s future could significantly impact Inter’s transfer strategy. Sport Mediaset indicates that the midfielder is not in Chivu’s plans but has not yet attracted substantial offers for a permanent transfer. The Nerazzurri estimate his worth at around €25 million.
Frattesi’s continued presence complicates potential moves for top target Curtis Jones, with financial restrictions limiting Ausilio’s options. A prolonged stay for Frattesi risks inefficiencies on both sides—he may see limited playing time while Inter could miss out on prospective signings.
Napoli, Lukaku Nearing Move to Fenerbahce
Romelu Lukaku appears to be close to joining Fenerbahce. Sources such as Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto suggest the Turkish club has reached a preliminary agreement with the player and is advancing talks with Napoli. Optimism regarding the transfer is increasing as the move ahead of MLS seems imminent.
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The estimated financial terms for the transfer are around €7-8 million plus bonuses, totaling €10-11 million. For Napoli, this sale is significant as it alleviates a hefty salary burden and creates space in their attack while they await clarity on Lorenzo Lucca’s future as the transfer window winds down.
Roma, Renewed Bid for Cacciamani
Roma plans to submit an improved offer for Alessio Cacciamani. Following a rejected initial bid, the Giallorossi are preparing to make a new attempt expected between today, August 9, and tomorrow, as reported by Sky Sport.
However, Torino has no intentions of easily parting with the 2007-born talent. Urbano Cairo has emphasized his commitment to retaining the player. Torino’s valuation hovers between €20 and €25 million, a figure viewed as essential to open negotiations for one of their standout academy talents.
Lazio, Tavares and Pellegrini under Scrutiny
Lazio faces liquidity challenges, making many players expendable. According to Il Messaggero, both Nuno Tavares and Luca Pellegrini could be sold to help finance transfers, including a potential move for Hautiket, who remains out of reach for now.
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Porto has shown interest in Tavares, yet no formal offers have been made thus far. Pellegrini’s situation remains stagnant due to his substantial salary. In the meantime, Lazio has pinpointed a potential replacement: Becker from Schalke 04, who played a crucial role in their Bundesliga promotion. However, a possible contract extension for Becker might complicate any potential move.
Fiorentina, Considering Laurienté for Future
Fiorentina continues to look ahead by keeping Armand Laurienté on their radar. Sassuolo’s winger has received praise from Fabio Grosso, reflecting significant growth over the past two seasons, culminating in a total of 25 goals and 15 assists. According to Corriere dello Sport, Besiktas is also interested in the French talent.
Sassuolo’s asking price remains high at approximately €20 million, but Laurienté’s contract runs until 2027, which may influence future negotiations. He appears disinclined to extend his contract, and if solid offers don’t materialize this window, Paratici may consider a free transfer next summer, aligning with Fiorentina’s new long-term strategy.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
The new Serie A season is getting closer and closer. Yesterday brought a first taste of the new campaign with the first Juventus-Inter of the season, but also Milan’s collapse and plenty of other teams on the pitch over the weekend for their final dress rehearsals ahead of next season.
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Transfer talks are also continuing, with executives at work to complete incoming and outgoing deals. Below is the biggest news for Serie A’s top clubs.
Juventus continue to push for Jhon Lucumí, but negotiations with Bologna are proving anything but simple. According to Gazzetta.it, the Rossoblù value the defender at no less than €20 million and, to reduce the cash part of the deal, have asked for Teun Koopmeiners to be included in the operation.
Juve would like to land the Colombian for around €10 million plus a player in exchange and have proposed Cabal, but Bologna also have to factor in the 20% sell-on fee due to Genk. The idea of Koopmeiners, perhaps on loan with Juventus covering part of his wages, appeals to Sartori, who knows the Dutchman well from their Atalanta days. The sticking point remains his €4.5 million salary, which is too high for Bologna’s wage structure.
Milan, exits needed for Hojbjerg
The 3-0 friendly defeat to Chelsea has raised a few concerns at Milan, especially over the quality of the play and build-up in midfield. Ruben Amorim is still shaping his 3-4-2-1, with Luka Modric brought back into the fold, but the club are still looking around to strengthen the middle of the park.
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According to the Corriere dello Sport, the Pierre-Emile Højbjerg track remains alive, with the midfielder on his way out of Marseille. The Dane has already given his approval for the move, but Milan must first step up on the sales front and then open real negotiations with the French club. He is liked for his experience, physicality, and ability to bring balance.
Inter, Frattesi holds up the market: Jones…
Davide Frattesi’s future risks heavily affecting Inter’s transfer market. According to Sport Mediaset, the midfielder is not part of Chivu’s technical plans, but no concrete offers have yet arrived for a permanent transfer. The Nerazzurri value him at around €25 million.
The problem is that without his departure, it becomes difficult to make a serious move for Curtis Jones, the top target for midfield. Ownership’s diktat limits Ausilio’s room for manoeuvre, and a prolonged coexistence risks hurting everyone: Frattesi would have little space, while Inter could lose precious time and see their incoming targets slip away.
Napoli, Lukaku moves closer to Fenerbahce: the figures
Romelu Lukaku is moving closer to Fenerbahce. According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, the Turkish club have already reached an agreement with the player and are also ahead in talks with Napoli. Optimism over the deal is growing, and the move ahead of MLS now appears clear.
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The right figure to get it done should be around €7-8 million plus bonuses, bringing the total to €10-11 million. For Napoli, it would be an important sale above all because it would free them from a heavy salary and open up space in attack, while they also wait to understand Lorenzo Lucca’s future in the final weeks of the transfer window.
Roma, improved Cacciamani bid ready
Roma are ready to come back in for Alessio Cacciamani. After their first attempt was rejected, the Giallorossi are preparing an improved bid expected between today, Sunday 9 August, and tomorrow, with the aim of making Torino waver, according to Sky Sport.
The Granata club, however, have no intention of letting the 2007-born talent go easily. Urbano Cairo was clear: “I’m holding on to him tightly.” The valuation remains high, between €20 and €25 million, a figure considered necessary to truly open the door to the departure of one of Torino’s most promising academy talents.
Lazio, Tavares and Pellegrini expendable: Becker is the replacement
Lazio have to deal with liquidity issues, and no one can really be considered untouchable. According to Il Messaggero, Nuno Tavares and Luca Pellegrini could leave to finance the transfer market, including a possible move for Hautiket, who is still out of reach for now.
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There is interest from Porto in Tavares, but no official offers yet. Pellegrini’s situation is more static, also affected by his high salary. In the meantime, Lazio have already identified a possible replacement: Becker of Schalke 04, the 2005-born full-back who played a key role in their promotion to the Bundesliga. However, a possible contract renewal with the German club could complicate the deal.
Fiorentina, Laurienté an opportunity for 2027
Fiorentina are also looking to the future and are keeping the name of Armand Laurienté alive. Sassuolo’s winger is highly rated by Fabio Grosso, who has helped him grow over the past two seasons to the point of making him a standout performer with a combined 25 goals and 15 assists. According to the Corriere dello Sport, there is also interest in the Frenchman from Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas.
Sassuolo’s valuation remains high, around €20 million, but a contract running until 2027 could change the scenario. Laurienté does not seem inclined to renew, and if no concrete offers arrive in this window, Paratici could try to line up a free transfer for next summer. A forward-looking move, perfectly in keeping with Fiorentina’s new strategy.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
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