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In the meantime, let’s take a look at today’s biggest transfer news.

Juve considering Zaniolo if Díaz doesn’t arrive

Juventus are considering Nicolò Zaniolo as a possible alternative to Brahim Díaz to strengthen the attacking midfield area. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri have already opened initial talks with the player’s entourage and could make their move if the trail leading to the Real Madrid Spaniard becomes more complicated.

This scenario is helped by the situation with Udinese, where a contract renewal is at a standstill because of the gap over the salary requested by the player. In the event of a sale, the Friulian club would start from a valuation of around €15 million. Juventus are not alone in tracking Zaniolo, though: Como are also closely following the developments.

Milan, watch out for Atlético in the race for Hjulmand

Milan will have to watch out for competition from Atlético Madrid in the race for Morten Hjulmand. The Sporting Lisbon midfielder remains one of the Rossoneri’s main targets and is highly rated by Ruben Amorim, who would like to reunite with him after their time together in Portugal.

According to Matteo Moretto, however, Atlético Madrid have also entered the race decisively. The Spanish club are ready to open new talks with Sporting to assess the feasibility of the deal, with Diego Simeone reportedly already giving the green light to a possible signing.

Inter, Liverpool continue to stand firm over Jones

Inter continue to track Curtis Jones, but negotiations with Liverpool remain anything but simple. As explained by Fabrizio Romano, the English club have no intention of letting the midfielder go on the cheap and are also prepared to keep him, dealing with the issue of a contract renewal rather than accepting offers they consider insufficient.

A lot will depend on Inter’s next moves. A possible improved bid of €30-33 million, including bonuses, could change the balance of the negotiations, but for now Liverpool are maintaining a firm stance and do not seem willing to offer discounts for the 2001-born player.

Napoli, squad needs trimming: seven on the way out

Napoli will need to lighten a squad that has become very large after their latest transfer market investments. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, with Massimiliano Allegri’s arrival, several departures will be inevitable to rebalance the squad, already strengthened by the signings of Hojlund, Alisson Santos, and Lucca.

Among the main candidates to leave is Romelu Lukaku, whose hefty salary could be a useful burden to remove, but also Cajuste, Lindstrom, Ngonge, and Giovane. The situations of Milinkovic-Savic, considered a possible capital gain opportunity, and Anguissa, who is being followed by Turkish and Saudi clubs and is also seen as expendable because of the player’s own wishes, remain to be assessed as well.

Roma, fake news on Koné-Atlético! Freuler fading away?

The rumors linking Manu Koné with Atlético Madrid have been firmly denied by Matteo Moretto. On Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, the journalist explained that the midfielder was simply offered to the Colchoneros, but the Spanish club have other technical and transfer priorities: as of today, it is Atlético who are not considering the operation, making this track one to rule out.

Meanwhile, Roma do not seem intent on targeting Remo Freuler to strengthen midfield. According to the Corriere della Sera, the Swiss midfielder, who is ready to leave Bologna on a free transfer, is not a priority for the Roma hierarchy, who continue to evaluate different solutions to complete the department.

Lazio, eyes on Sevilla: two profiles being monitored

Lazio continue to monitor the Spanish market to strengthen the defense. lalaziosiamonoi.it highlights that — through some intermediaries — Sevilla have offered the Biancocelesti two profiles: the new name is Andrés Castrín, a 2003-born center-back valued at around €6 million, considered an investment in line with the club’s strategy in terms of age, cost, and room for growth.

The name of Kike Salas, already followed by Lazio in the past, has also returned to the table. The left-footed Sevilla defender, coming off a season with more than 2,200 minutes in La Liga, remains a well-liked profile for his versatility. For the moment, however, no concrete opening has come from Formello: the club are evaluating opportunities without having made any decisive moves yet.

Fiorentina, battle with Napoli for a South American talent

Fiorentina and Napoli are competing for Ezequiel Zeballos, the Boca Juniors Argentine talent who has ended up on both clubs’ radar. The winger, whose contract expires at the end of 2026, is being followed with great interest, as reiterated by La Gazzetta dello Sport: Fiorentina are aiming to exploit the contractual situation to lower the transfer fee, while Napoli continue to keep talks alive with Boca to find the right formula.

The €18 million release clause represents the starting point, but both Fiorentina and Napoli hope to complete the deal for a lower figure. In the meantime, Fiorentina are also protecting themselves by considering Matteo Cancellieri as an alternative, although Torino are applying strong pressure for the Lazio player.

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