Transfer Activity Intensifies Ahead of Serie A Season Kickoff
Serie A’s upcoming season is just around the corner, with less than two weeks remaining for clubs to finalize their squads. Although time is running out, this summer’s transfer window is poised to be one of the most active, with significant deals on the horizon.
Today’s headlines bring noteworthy developments involving prominent clubs in the league. Here are the most significant stories.
Zion Suzuki is nearing a transfer from Parma to Paris Saint-Germain. According to Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement between the two clubs is nearly complete, although official paperwork remains pending. The key issue at hand is Suzuki’s role at PSG, as the club must decide whether he will compete for a starting position or be loaned out, given the existing competition from Safonov, Chevalier, and Longoni.
In light of this, PSG is awaiting a definitive response from Juventus regarding the possibility of a dry loan for the Japanese goalkeeper. Additionally, Romano has provided an update on Di Gregorio, who is edging closer to departure, with potential destinations including Marseille and Valencia. Meanwhile, the pursuit of Trubin seems to be cooling, and Atubolu has been evaluated by Juventus, although no new communications have occurred at this time.
🙅♂️ Milan Stands Firm Against Gala’s Pursuit of Leão
Milan remains resolute regarding Rafael Leão. The club has turned down a recent €40 million offer from Galatasaray for the Portuguese forward. As reported by Yagiz Sabuncoglou, the proposal was deemed inadequate by Milan’s management, which continues to seek at least €50 million for their star player.
This leaves a gap of approximately €10 million between the bid and Milan’s asking price, although negotiations may persist. Galatasaray could present a new and improved offer to meet Milan’s expectations, but the Italian club is currently unwilling to offer any concessions. The figure of €50 million continues to be the minimum for considering Leão’s departure.
🔙 Inter Eyes Spence as Right Wing-Back Solution
Inter is intensifying its focus on acquiring a right wing-back. As per Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, the pursuit of Moussa Diaby remains challenging, as Bayer Leverkusen reportedly has a financial advantage, having already reached a preliminary agreement with the player. Al-Ittihad is also in contention and may offer a higher transfer fee, while Inter had attempted to include Asllani in the negotiations.
To secure Diaby, Inter needs to make a decisive move, as Leverkusen currently leads the race. Alternatively, Djed Spence could become a focal point if financial circumstances shift. With the Romero scenario cooling, funds earmarked for defending might be redirected to bolster the wing.
Romelu Lukaku is reportedly moving closer to Fenerbahçe, although the Turkish club still needs to reach an agreement with Napoli. The negotiations remain complicated, as Fenerbahçe’s initial offer stands at €6 million, while Napoli is asking for nearly double that amount.
However, an enhanced bid from Fenerbahçe could potentially unlock the talks. An offer in the range of €7-8 million plus bonuses may bring the deal to fruition. Lukaku’s sale is also crucial for Napoli as they seek a new striker and aim to expedite their pursuit of Gabriel Jesus.
⚠️ Roma Faces Challenges in Striker Acquisition
Roma needs to expedite its transfer actions, with coach Gasperini requesting reinforcements. The squad currently lacks two forwards and a left wing-back. Recently, the club has earmarked Rodrigo Mora from Porto, with talks appearing to progress. Additionally, Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal has come to attention, although only initial contacts with his agents have occurred.
The deal for the Brazilian remains complex, primarily due to his gross salary of €11 million. As per the Daily Mirror, Arsenal possesses a robust defense mechanism: Martinelli’s contract runs until 2027, with an automatic renewal clause until 2028. This situation would alleviate pressure on Arsenal and complicate Roma’s efforts.
Lazio has identified Andrea Pinamonti as the perfect addition to Gennaro Gattuso‘s attacking lineup, following the closure of their pursuit of Franjo Ivanovic. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Biancoceleste has intensified discussions with Sassuolo to expedite the agreement.
The dialogue has intensified over the valuation for the player’s transfer, with Lazio reportedly presenting an initial offer of €10 million, while Sassuolo is demanding €15 million. Both parties continue to negotiate to minimize the disparity, considering the inclusion of bonuses or alternative payment structures. Pinamonti has expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Biancoceleste project.
😡 Fiorentina’s Fortini Relationship Hits a Snag
The relationship between Niccolò Fortini and Fiorentina appears to have reached a pivotal moment. As reported by La Nazione, the young player has removed all images of himself in the Viola jersey from his Instagram profile, raising concerns about his future at the club.
Fortini remains on the market, but Fiorentina has established a firm stance, stating they will not entertain offers below €10 million. In the absence of an adequate proposal, they are prepared to retain the player despite his contract expiring in 2027. Torino is still in the running for his signature, and Sassuolo is also a possible option as part of the Thorstvedt deal.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
Serie A is getting closer. With less than two weeks to go before the new season kicks off, the time to make changes to squads is starting to run out. Even so, this final summer transfer window has historically been the busiest, because this is where the real deals can be done.
There is no shortage of interesting news today regarding the big clubs in our league either. Let’s take a look at the most relevant stories together.
Zion Suzuki‘s move from Parma to Paris Saint-Germain is getting closer and closer. As explained by Fabrizio Romano, the agreement between the two clubs is virtually finalized verbally, although the official signatures are still missing. The main issue concerns the goalkeeper’s future in Paris: PSG still need to clarify whether Suzuki will stay and fight for his place or be sent out on loan, considering the competition from Safonov, Chevalier and Longoni.
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For this very reason, PSG are waiting for a final response from Juventus on the possibility of a dry loan for the Japanese keeper to the Bianconeri. Meanwhile, on the goalkeeper front, Romano also gives an update on Di Gregorio, who is getting closer and closer to leaving: among the possible destinations are Marseille and Valencia. The Trubin track remains cold, while Atubolu has also been assessed by Juventus, but there have been no recent contacts at the moment.
🙅♂️ Milan, another NO to Gala for Leão! The asking price
Milan are standing firm over Rafael Leão. The Rossoneri have in fact rejected the latest €40 million offer submitted by Galatasaray for the Portuguese forward. According to Yagiz Sabuncoglou, the proposal was not considered sufficient by Milan’s management, who continue to ask for at least €50 million to let their number 10 leave.
The gap between asking price and offer is therefore around €10 million, but negotiations could continue. Galatasaray could in fact make a new improved bid to get closer to Milan’s demands, with the Italian club currently showing no intention of offering discounts. The figure of €50 million remains the minimum required to consider Leão’s sale.
🔙 Inter, is the name Spence back strongly in the frame?
Inter are increasingly focusing their attention on the search for a right wing-back. As explained by Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, the track leading to Moussa Diaby remains complicated: Bayer Leverkusen reportedly have an advantage, having already reached a basic financial agreement with the player. Al-Ittihad are also interested and could offer more for the transfer fee, while Inter had tried to include Asllani in the deal.
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According to Romano, signing Diaby would therefore require an overtake, while Leverkusen are currently ahead. Among the alternatives, watch out for Djed Spence, a name Inter could look at again if the financial conditions were to change. With the Romero track getting colder and colder, the investment planned for the defense could in fact be redirected to the flank.
Romelu Lukaku is getting closer and closer to Fenerbahçe, but the Turkish club still need to find an agreement with Napoli. As explained by Fabrizio Romano, the parties are still far apart in their valuation of the striker: Fenerbahçe have put €6 million on the table, while the Azzurri are asking for almost double that amount.
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The negotiations could, however, be unlocked with an improved bid from the Turks. According to Romano, an offer of €7-8 million plus bonuses could be enough to get the deal over the line. Lukaku’s sale would also be important for Napoli’s transfer market, as they would need a new striker and could then speed up their move for Gabriel Jesus.
⚠️ Roma, another obstacle for Martinelli! The latest
Roma need to accelerate in the market and Gasperini continues to ask for reinforcements: they are still missing two forwards and a left wing-back. For the attacking department, in recent hours, the identified profile is Rodrigo Mora of Porto, with an agreement said to be close. Among the alternatives monitored by sporting director D’Amico is also Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal, but so far there have only been contacts with the agents.
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The deal for the Brazilian remains very complicated, especially because of his gross salary of €11 million. As reported by the Daily Mirror, moreover, Arsenal could play an important card to protect themselves: Martinelli’s contract expires in 2027, but the Gunners have an automatic renewal clause until 2028. A possibility that would take pressure off the English club and make the operation even more difficult for Roma.
Lazio have identified Andrea Pinamonti as the ideal profile to complete Gennaro Gattuso‘s attack, after the track leading to Franjo Ivanovic was closed off. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Biancoceleste club have intensified contacts with Sassuolo in an attempt to quickly reach an agreement.
Negotiations have heated up over the valuation of the player’s registration: Lazio have submitted an initial offer of €10 million, while Sassuolo are starting from a demand of €15 million. The parties continue to negotiate to reduce the gap, also evaluating the inclusion of bonuses or a different payment structure, with Pinamonti said to have expressed his desire to embrace the Biancoceleste project.
😡 Fiorentina, breakdown with Fortini! And now…
The relationship between Niccolò Fortini and Fiorentina seems to have reached a delicate moment. As reported by La Nazione, the young wide player has in fact deleted from his Instagram profile all images of himself in the Viola shirt, a gesture that fuels doubts about his future after his development path at the club.
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Fortini remains on the market, but Fiorentina have set out a clear position: the club do not intend to accept offers below €10 million and, in the absence of a suitable proposal, they would also be willing to keep the player, despite his contract expiring in 2027. Among the possible destinations, Torino remain in the picture, while Sassuolo are also being considered as part of the Thorstvedt deal.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
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