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·3 February 2026
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The winter transfer window has closed its doors. In the end, the top clubs in our league were unable to bring their targets to Italy, postponing everything to the summer.
This is mainly what is being discussed today. Let’s take a look at the most important news of the day.
Mauro Icardi was close to transferring to Juventus in the last winter transfer window, but the deal fell through mainly due to Galatasaray’s high financial demands, which stalled negotiations.
According to Sportmediaset, there was also a particular behind-the-scenes detail: to push the Bianconeri to make a move, the Argentine striker allegedly sent a direct message to the club: “If you sign me, I’ll score ten goals in six months, so you’ll confirm me for next year as well.”
However, in the evening, the former Inter player’s agent denied this: “Mauro Icardi never said he would score ten goals in six months at Juventus. Nor is it true that Galatasaray asked for 15 million for his transfer. There was a time when news was verified, but now it’s enough to write a falsehood and everyone picks it up. These are two huge absurdities.”
After the deal for Mateta fell through—Milan had tried to close the deal immediately but backed out after thorough medical checks on his knee—the Rossoneri have decided to postpone investing in a new striker until the summer window.
According to Daniele Longo, Dusan Vlahovic remains a live target for June. However, recent contacts have revealed issues related to commissions, which at the moment are complicating the progress of the negotiations.
In the final days of the winter transfer window, the possible return of Ivan Perišić to Inter seemed more concrete than ever. Both parties shared the desire to bring the winger back to the Nerazzurri. However, the deal with PSV did not go through, effectively blocking the move.
Confirming the bond that was never broken with the Inter environment, Perišić left a message under a post on the Solo ed Esclusivamente Inter profile on X, writing: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart… I wish you all the best”, words that show the Croatian’s affection for the Nerazzurri world.
The Turkish league confirmed itself as one of the most active in the recent winter transfer window. According to TMW, Fenerbahçe tried to approach Napoli to bring Romelu Lukaku to Turkey, seeing him as the ideal reinforcement for coach Tedesco’s attack.
The Italian coach knows the Belgian striker well, having already coached him in the national team, a factor that fueled the club’s interest. However, the contacts did not progress and the deal stalled.
Roma’s winter transfer window ended with a surprise move: the transfer of Buba Sangaré to Elche. The young right-back, who arrived at Trigoria in the summer of 2024, moves on loan with an option to buy to the Spanish club playing in La Liga.
During his time with the Giallorossi, the 2007-born player never made his debut for the First Team in a season and a half, spending most of his time with the Primavera, where he made 28 appearances, scored 2 goals, and provided 1 assist over two seasons.
The relationship between Lazio and Alessio Romagnoli seemed to have reached a definitive break. The former Milan defender was close to leaving the Biancocelesti in this transfer window, but some dynamics caused the move to Al-Sadd to fall through.
As a result, according to TMW, the player trained alone yesterday. Owner Lotito has not yet responded to Enzo Raiola’s harsh comments about the failed deal and, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, may decide not to respond at all in an attempt to ease tensions.
Christian Kouamé will not wear the Verona shirt. After yesterday’s sensational incident, when the contract was initially filed with the League, Serie A canceled the transfer due to missing documentation.
Until this morning, the move was still pending, but the final ruling clarified that the deal is not valid. The Ivorian striker will therefore remain at Fiorentina for the rest of the season, unless a transfer to a league where the market is still open occurs, which is nonetheless very unlikely.
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