Napoli exits, Gatti, Tavares, Maignan and Inter updates 🙄🔥 | OneFootball

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With the assignment of the Super Cup now behind us, the league is ready to return at full speed: here are the most relevant news of the day, both on and off the pitch.

Juve, decisive exits and Gatti...

Juventus is working on the transfer market, balancing technical evaluations and outgoing strategies. Adzic may leave Turin on loan to find more playing time, while Joao Mario has yet to convince and risks leaving after just six months: Crystal Palace is interested in the winger and is ready to consider a permanent deal.

The situation is different for Gatti, who is currently not on the transfer list. According to Tuttosport, Rugani’s injury has changed the management’s priorities, and they do not want to part with a defender considered reliable and central to the squad’s rotation during this delicate phase of the season.

Milan, Maignan: renewal stalled and alternatives

At Milan, the Maignan issue continues to dominate discussions. The French goalkeeper, whose contract expires in 2026, is seen as central by both fans and the locker room: even Adrien Rabiot has publicly reiterated how crucial and difficult he is to replace, underlining the total respect the team has for Mike Maignan, both as a technical and human leader.

However, according to MilanNews.it, negotiations remain stalled: after an initial agreement at €5 million, the club lowered its offer to €4 million, which the player rejected. Talks have resumed but without a breakthrough, and for this reason Milan is considering alternatives such as Suzuki, Caprile, Atubolu, Lunin, and Hugo Souza. The priority remains renewal, but the road ahead is still uphill.

Inter, no incoming signings? The scenarios

According to Alfredo Pedullà, Inter’s transfer market will be marked by caution between January and June. The journalist rules out swaps between big clubs that could benefit direct competitors: the same goes for Frattesi, who is being followed by Juventus, but is valued at a price Inter does not intend to lower.

In his YouTube appearance, Pedullà explained that any moves by the Nerazzurri will mainly depend on departures. Should De Vrij leave, the Muharemovic option could be reopened, while Belghali remains an appreciated profile but is held back by regulatory issues. It’s a scenario of waiting and evaluation, with no immediate revolutions.

Napoli, sales required for the market

Napoli is preparing for an extremely complicated winter transfer window. The Azzurri club can only operate with a zero balance, matching income and expenses, a constraint that directly affects sporting director Manna’s strategies and Antonio Conte’s requests, as he aims to strengthen the midfield.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, some sales will be necessary to finance a possible signing. The outgoing names are Marianucci, Mazzocchi, Vergara, and Ambrosino, with Lorenzo Lucca’s situation to be monitored. Only after these departures will Napoli be able to invest again.

Roma, Disasi targeted: Chelsea sets the terms

Roma continues to work behind the scenes to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season. Among the profiles being closely followed is Axel Disasi, identified as a possible defensive reinforcement on the recommendation of Gian Piero Gasperini, with Frederic Massara working to assess the feasibility of the deal.

According to Fabrizio Romano, however, competition is fierce: the Chelsea defender has also been offered to Barcelona, as well as Lyon and Paris FC. The sticking point remains the formula: Chelsea is only open to a permanent transfer, a condition that complicates Roma’s plans and makes the race far from straightforward.

Lazio, Tavares towards Arabia: waiting for an offer

At Lazio, work on the transfer market doesn’t stop even during the holidays. Among the names that could leave in January is Nuno Tavares, who has caught the eye of Al-Ittihad, coached by Sergio Conceição, who had already shown interest in the full-back in the past.

According to Matteo Moretto on YouTube, talks are currently only underway between the Saudi club and the player, with a gap on salary: Tavares is asking for €7-8 million net plus bonuses. As reported by Tuttomercatoweb, Lazio is waiting for an official offer before entering the heart of negotiations.

Fiorentina: Martinelli, loan in January to grow

Fiorentina is reflecting on a summer decision that hasn’t paid off. Keeping Tommaso Martinelli as the second-choice goalkeeper has slowed his development: few appearances, lots of training, and insufficient playing time for a 2006-born player considered one of the most interesting prospects in the national scene. The idea of another apprenticeship season behind David De Gea has not yielded concrete results on the pitch.

According to FirenzeViola.it, the most likely scenario in January is a loan move. The goalkeeper’s entourage is evaluating solutions, in Italy or abroad, to guarantee him continuity and real matches. With Christensen returning and Lezzerini present, Fiorentina can afford to let him leave temporarily, finally allowing him to grow through regular game time.

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