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Now that the summer transfer window has been closed for more than two days, the season is really getting underway for Serie A clubs. Today marks the start of the third round of league matches, and next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday it will be time for the opening round of the Champions League.

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As always, there is plenty of news involving Italy’s top clubs. Here are the most significant updates.

Juventus, Nico Gonzalez open to a new deal

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nico Gonzalez’s future at Juventus has taken a sudden turn.

From looking certain to leave during various stages of the last transfer window, the talk has now shifted to a contract renewal. The pink paper reports that the player is open to the possibility. Credit goes to Luciano Spalletti, who wanted to keep him and was repaid with a top-class cameo against Parma.

Milan, the behind-the-scenes detail on Inacio

Today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals a major behind-the-scenes detail regarding Milan’s pursuit of centre-back Gonçalo Inacio.

According to the pink paper, with 48 hours left before the end of the transfer window, an agreement had been reached with Sporting for the player on the basis of a €40 million offer. The deal did not go through because the Portuguese club failed to find a replacement, but it is plausible that talks over the move will resume in January.

Inter, Baccin: "Grateful to the club for the opportunity"

Inter’s new sporting director, Dario Baccin, was introduced at a press conference ahead of Cristian Chivu’s.

Here are his words:

"Being here today carries even greater meaning: today marks the 20th anniversary of Giacinto Facchetti’s passing. A monument of this Club, an eternal champion, so this truly has special significance. I would like to thank the ownership and the president, who entrusted me with this hugely important role as a great sign of esteem.

I am deeply grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks also go to Piero Ausilio, with whom I have shared the last 10 years of my professional life on a daily basis: if I am here today with this peace of mind, it is also thanks to the daily exchanges I have had with him over these years. I take on this challenge with the right spirit. Sitting next to me is our coach: with Cristian we shared the thrilling last season, but above all we are tied by many years spent together in the Youth Sector, where we achieved a great deal and where he developed in an incredible way. Finding ourselves here today, after so many years of hard work, is very, very rewarding for me.”

Napoli, Pio Esposito’s agent: "ADL wanted him, he chose Inter"

Pio Esposito’s agent, Mario Giuffredi, gave some statements to Radio Kiss Kiss confirming that Napoli had tried to sign the Inter striker in the past.

“The first to want him, back in his Spezia days, was Aurelio De Laurentiis. The president wanted him at Napoli at all costs. Despite repeated approaches, Pio made a clear choice: he loves Inter, it is his home, and he doesn’t want to think about anything else. It is a second family.”

Roma, Zaha on a free? Gasp’s stance

Today’s edition of Il Messaggero spoke of a possible free transfer for Wilfried Zaha from the pool of unattached players to fill Roma’s gap on the left.

At the press conference, however, coach Gian Piero Gasperini stepped in, closing the door on any possible additions from the free-agent market.

Lazio, Cataldi’s renewal in the balance

According to Il Messaggero, Danilo Cataldi’s future at Lazio, with the player currently injured, is in the balance despite renewal promises made in recent months.

President Claudio Lotito is still not convinced about extending the deal of the Biancocelesti stalwart, whose contract expires in less than a year. Rumours of interest from Ajax are also beginning to circulate.

Fiorentina, Fagioli at a crossroads: off to the Premier League in January?

According to information gathered by FiorentinaUno, Nicolò Fagioli’s position at Fiorentina is not all that secure at this stage.

With so many new signings, the playmaker’s starting spot is under threat, and Premier League clubs are interested in him. If he convinces Fabio Grosso and becomes undroppable again, he will stay; otherwise, he could leave in January and move to England.

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