Juve miss Kessié, Maignan update, De Bruyne to Saudi? Transfer news 🤑 | OneFootball

We have a very football-rich Wednesday ahead: five Serie A matches, the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup, and even eight Premier League games. In short, it's best to clear your schedule from 6:30 PM onwards.

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The transfer market is not lagging behind either, as it is becoming more and more lively: here are the most important news of the day.

Juve, Kessié is difficult in this transfer window

Juventus continues to monitor Franck Kessié to strengthen the midfield, but a return to Serie A as early as January remains a complex operation. According to Fabrizio Romano, the contractual situation with Al-Ahli does not facilitate an immediate exit, despite the contract nearing its end. For this reason, the most concrete hypothesis at the moment seems postponed.

The most realistic scenario points to the summer, when Kessié could be released on a free transfer. However, this solution risks sparking a real bidding war, given the competition ready to step in. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli is not giving up and has already presented a renewal proposal to convince the Ivorian to stay.

Milan, there's a lot of optimism for Maignan's renewal

Milan is awaiting Mike Maignan's final decision on his contract renewal. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Rossoneri club has presented a new proposal in recent days. Now the ball is in the French goalkeeper's court, who is called to make a decision.

The current agreement expires in June, but there is optimism within Milan about his stay. The latest offer has strengthened the management's confidence in a positive outcome of the negotiation. However, the final decision rests solely with Maignan. Will this saga end in the best possible way?

Inter, seeking a winger: the options

Inter has returned to the market in search of a right winger after Denzel Dumfries' injury. According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri have evaluated several profiles after the failed attempt to bring Cancelo back to Italy. The name that everyone agrees on is Nahuel Molina, currently at Atletico Madrid.

The Argentine, whose contract expires in 2027 and is less central in the rotations, is considered an opportunity to monitor. Easier, however, is the path leading to Mattia Zanotti from Lugano. Inter holds a resale percentage, making the operation particularly sustainable.

Napoli, could KDB leave already?

According to Il Mattino, Kevin De Bruyne's future at Napoli has suddenly come into question. The recovery time from his hamstring injury is longer than expected, and his return to the field could be delayed beyond the end of February, without a certain date.

This scenario, combined with his high salary and the Belgian's desire to be at his best for the last World Cup with Belgium, opens up new possibilities reported by the Naples daily. With the market still open, any offers from Arabia would be considered by ADL's club, while De Bruyne reflects on possible alternatives. For now, the priority remains physical recovery, but the coming weeks will be decisive.

Roma, Baldanzi on the way out: the club's stance

Roma is working on an ambitious recruitment campaign, aiming to provide Gasperini with a competitive squad to target the top areas of the standings. At the same time, however, the Giallorossi club must also resolve some outgoing situations. Among these is the one related to Tommaso Baldanzi.

According to TMW, the 2003-born player is one of the most sought-after profiles on the market. Roma is ready to listen to offers, but only after securing an addition in the offensive department. Fiorentina, Genoa, and Verona remain on standby, waiting for the Giallorossi's moves.

Lazio, also targeting 2005-born Tóth

Lazio is accelerating in the market after the sale of Guendouzi and is preparing a double intervention in the midfield. Kenneth Taylor of Ajax is not the only name on the Biancocelesti's reinforcement list. The club is determined to reinvest immediately to strengthen the department.

As reported by Alfredo Pedullà, Alex Tóth, a Hungarian midfielder born in 2005, is also liked. The negotiation with Ferencvaros is already underway, and the valuation is around 10 million euros. An investment for the future, confirming Lazio's strategy oriented towards the future.

Fiorentina, ready to offer counter-deals for Dodò

Inter is not giving up on Dodò after the definitive fading of the João Cancelo track. According to Tuttosport, the Brazilian from Fiorentina has caught the eye to strengthen Chivu's right flank. The renewal with Commisso's club is stalled, and the full-back is not considered unsellable.

For this reason, Marotta might attempt a move by including two counter-deals favored by Paratici. These are De Vrij, now on the fringes and a potential starter in Florence, and Asllani, coming off an unremarkable loan at Torino. The idea is a loan exchange until June, with initial contacts ready to start.

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