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On the day when Mbappé wins the case against Paris Saint-Germain and the FIFA The Best awards are handed out, in Italy all the attention is focused on the Supercoppa and—inevitably—on the transfer market, which will open in a few weeks.

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From Yildiz’s renewal with Juventus to Barcelona’s interest in Bastoni: here are the most important news stories of the day.

Juve speeds up for Yildiz’s renewal

Kenan Yildiz has established himself as a key figure for Juventus during a challenging early phase of the season. The 2005-born Turkish player has taken on a central role, driving the team and making a decisive contribution to their climb back towards the top positions thanks to his personality and exceptional technical skills.

However, the issue of his contract renewal remains unresolved. His current salary, around 1.5 million per year, is not considered adequate by his entourage, who are demanding an increase in line with the top players in the squad. According to Tuttosport, a meeting with management is scheduled before Christmas: meanwhile, clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Chelsea are watching with interest.

Leão flies to the Supercoppa: will he be there against Napoli?

Milan is ready to depart for Saudi Arabia ahead of the Italian Supercoppa semifinal against Napoli. On the flight to Riyadh will also be Rafael Leão, who aims to at least be on the bench on Thursday.

According to Corriere della Sera, despite the Portuguese player’s availability, the club does not intend to take excessive risks: the squad is already down to the bare bones, and Milan cannot afford further injuries ahead of the match.

Barcelona swoops in for Bastoni but...

In recent days, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has traveled to Milan to assess possible transfer market moves, with Alessandro Bastoni standing out among the names. The Catalan club’s interest is not isolated: according to Matteo Moretto, the defender is also liked by several other European clubs.

However, a transfer in January appears unfeasible due to the high costs and the player’s own desire, as he has always expressed his wish to stay at Inter. No developments are expected until June. Next summer will therefore be crucial to evaluate any offers and the defender’s final decision.

Amorim clarifies on Mainoo

Napoli is looking for reinforcements in midfield to cope with a long list of absentees, and among the profiles being followed is Kobbie Mainoo, a young talent from Manchester United. The 2005-born player, currently on the fringes of the team led by Amorim, has caught the attention of the azzurri management, who are considering bringing him to Italy as early as the winter transfer window.

The final decision will also depend on the opinion of coach Amorim, who said in a press conference: “If Kobbie comes to talk to me, I am willing to discuss it. I won’t say what I would tell him, but I would be happy if he came to talk to me. I want my players to be happy and I understand that everyone has their own goals. Frustration helps no one.”

The full-back says goodbye to Roma

The future of Anass Salah-Eddine seems destined to remain in the Netherlands. The former Roma full-back, who arrived in the summer at PSV on loan with an option to buy set at 8 million euros, immediately impressed, earning the trust of the club and especially general manager Marcel Brands.

“He’s a fantastic kid and we’ll do everything to keep him here,” said Brands, highlighting the club’s appreciation for his qualities. The director recalled that PSV had tried to sign him from Twente in the past, but Roma’s interest had driven up the price.

Lazio-Nuno Tavares: is it goodbye?

The chances of seeing Nuno Tavares at Lazio for much longer appear to be steadily decreasing. According to Corriere dello Sport, Luca Pellegrini has now overtaken him in Sarri’s pecking order, although the coach has tried to support the Portuguese player and relaunch him when possible. 

For this reason, Tavares is among the potential departures in the January transfer window. Any sale on the left flank must, however, be compensated by a targeted signing, to avoid weakening the team. Among the names being considered by Lazio is Aaron Martin, a Spanish full-back born in 1997 from Genoa, whose contract expires in June.

Fiorentina, eyes on the protégé

The name of Przemyslaw Wisniewiski, Polish defender from Spezia, is back in the spotlight for Fiorentina’s transfer market. According to Secolo XIX, there have already been “steps forward” for the transfer of the ’98-born centre-back to Florence during the January window, with one of his agents expected soon in Italy to meet with the Viola management.

The interest in the player is also confirmed by Paolo Vanoli, who has already coached him at Venezia and would gladly welcome him in Tuscany. However, it remains to be seen whether the coach will still be in charge of Fiorentina in January, considering that his future will depend on the results of the upcoming matches against Lausanne and Udinese.

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