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Just under a month before the start of the Serie A season, with the opening matchday scheduled for August 22 and 23, clubs continue to work hard in the transfer market.

And while on one hand directors are working to strengthen their squads, with negotiations moving at a rapid pace, on the other teams are continuing to put in the work at their respective training camps, with the first friendlies of the new season coming up.

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Let's take a look together at the most important news of the day.

Juve, Openda heading for the exit: deal close to being completed

Loïs Openda is closing in on a return to Ligue 1. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Lyon are now in the final stages of talks with Juventus for the Belgian striker, who is coming off a difficult season in black and white and is eager to relaunch his career in France, where he had shone in a Lens shirt.

The deal is set up as a paid loan with an option to buy. The amount of the potential future purchase still needs to be defined, and above all the wage split: Lyon would cover only a small part of the salary, while Juve would have to contribute to make the deal sustainable. The green light could arrive as early as the beginning of next week.

Milan, one obstacle for Karetsas: watch out for Borussia

Milan have not given up on Konstantinos Karetsas, but competition from Borussia Dortmund is becoming increasingly serious. According to Matteo Moretto, the Rossoneri are still in the race as long as the player does not give his final yes to the Germans, even though the club inevitably feels at a disadvantage due to the need to complete some sales first.

There are reports from Germany, however, of a major acceleration from Borussia, who are said to have raised their offer to over €30 million including fixed fee and bonuses. Genk are waiting for a final response, while the player reportedly already has an agreement with Dortmund on a contract until 2031. Milan remain on standby, but if they really want to get back in the race, they will need to move quickly.

Inter, double renewal on the way

Inter are also working on renewals and are now said to be just one step away from an agreement with Yann Bisseck. According to Orazio Accomando of SportMediaset, the German defender will extend his contract until 2031, confirming the club’s faith in one of the players who has grown the most in recent seasons.

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There has also been progress for Carlos Augusto, with constant contact and an agreement close for a renewal until 2030. The Nerazzurri management want to tie down two players considered valuable for their physicality, versatility and reliability, giving continuity to the defensive structure ahead of next season.

Napoli, Allegri changes plans after Buongiorno blow

Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury changes Napoli’s plans. According to Il Roma, the roughly three-month layoff following knee surgery is forcing the club to reflect on a move in defense, a department that Massimiliano Allegri considers too delicate to leave uncovered at the start of the season.

Rafa Marin is seen as an immediate solution, but his stay is not yet certain. Among the internal options there is also Mathías Olivera adapted as a centre-back, a solution already considered in the past. The feeling, however, is that Napoli could return to the market to provide Allegri with a more solid and natural alternative in the role.

Roma, meeting with Nusa's agent

After the Greenwood and Summerville tracks, Roma are now pushing hard for Antonio Nusa. According to Radio Manà Manà, a first meeting reportedly took place yesterday between sporting director D’Amico and the agent of the Norwegian winger, who has been followed by the Giallorossi since last January.

Leipzig are starting from a very high asking price, around €60 million, a figure that can be negotiated but that requires quick timing. Newcastle are also interested in the player and are ready to enter the race. Roma continue to evaluate other profiles as well, even under the radar, but Nusa remains one of the strongest names to strengthen Gasperini’s attack.

Lazio, Romagnoli back in training: his words

Alessio Romagnoli is still a Lazio player, at least for the moment. The move to Al Sadd seemed close, with even sports medical tests carried out at Isokinetic, but the deal has not yet been completed and the defender has remained in Italy.

Speaking to TMW, Romagnoli explained: “From today I’m training with Lazio, let’s see what happens. How am I? Good, I had a longer holiday, I rested a bit more.” Talks with the Qatari club are still alive, but in the meantime the centre-back temporarily rejoins the Biancoceleste group while waiting for developments.

Fiorentina, contact with Juve for Joao Mario

Joao Mario has returned to Juventus after his loan spell at Bologna, but he may remain in Turin only in passing. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fiorentina have set their sights on the Portuguese full-back, a profile appreciated by Fabio Grosso.

Contacts between the Viola and the Bianconeri are already under way, and the parties are discussing a loan formula. Before making a serious move, however, Fiorentina will have to unblock Dodô’s exit: only after the Brazilian’s departure will the Joao Mario track really be able to heat up.

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