It was a day filled with friendly matches for Italy‘s major clubs, highlighted by Inter and Milan’s first Derby of the season in Perth, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, Juventus faced Chelsea and won thanks to a stunning goal from Zhegrova. Later, at 6:30 PM, Napoli will challenge Osasuna.
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While plenty of football is being played, transfer rumors are also rampant. Let’s dive into the biggest stories of the day.
🧤 Juve and PSG Intensify Pursuit of Suzuki
Paris Saint-Germain are pushing to secure Zion Suzuki. As per Fabrizio Romano, the French club plans to submit a new improved offer to Parma for the Japanese goalkeeper, while Juventus remains involved in the background.
PSG’s strategy is to acquire Suzuki and subsequently loan him to Juventus, allowing the keeper to gain regular Serie A experience. The final decision lies with Juventus, who need to determine if they’ll support the 2002-born talent or look for an alternative.
Milan Evaluates Leao’s Future
The future of Milan’s star player, Rafa Leao, will significantly shape their market strategy. After the league season ended, the Portuguese forward seemed destined to depart, but with no formal offers arriving at Milanello, his continued presence is now a possibility.
Journalist Orazio Accomando reported on SportMediaset: “A stay at Milan cannot be entirely ruled out. While Fenerbahçe has withdrawn their interest, Galatasaray is still pursuing Leao, but must meet Milan’s demands for a deal to materialize.”
✍️ Inter Set to Renew Dimarco’s Contract
Federico Dimarco is likely to continue with Inter, as Fabrizio Romano indicates that a contract renewal is on the agenda, with negotiations expected to resume shortly.
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Contact between Dimarco and the club resumed in March, but an agreement was not reached due to a change in agents. Currently, his contract runs until June 30, 2027, but talks are set to continue soon.
🔜 Napoli Nearing Deal for Badiashile; Exploring Goalkeeper Options
Napoli is making moves in the transfer market and is reportedly close to securing Benoît Badiashile. Following the sale of Miguel Gutiérrez to Bayer Leverkusen, the Azzurri plan to invest in the Chelsea defender, with negotiations suggesting a €3 million loan deal with a €15 million purchase option.
Meanwhile, they are targeting Costantino Favasuli for the right flank.
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In goalkeeping news, Napoli has revisited interest in Noah Atubolu. The Freiburg keeper, already a target last year, is back in the frame as the club considers replacing Vanja Milinković-Savić. The 2002-born player’s representatives will soon meet with Napoli and Juventus, as he has reportedly rejected several renewal offers to make the move to Serie A. Freiburg values Atubolu at around €15 million.
😡 Roma Frustrated with Feyenoord’s Demands
Negotiations between Roma and Feyenoord regarding Givairo Read appear to be falling apart. The Giallorossi had presented a total offer of €28-29 million, including bonuses, getting close to Feyenoord’s initial asking price of €30 million.
However, Feyenoord reportedly revised their terms after further consideration, now demanding €30 million plus bonuses, totaling nearly €35 million. This change didn’t sit well with Roma’s leadership, prompting them to step back from the Read negotiations and shift focus toward Nahuel Molina.
Atalanta is scouring the market for a new defender, particularly as Berat Djimsiti moves closer to a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Reports from Alfredo Pedullà reveal fresh discussions with Alessio Romagnoli, currently with Lazio.
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The ex-Milan defender is a key target to bolster the defense, and his rapport with Maurizio Sarri could facilitate a transfer. Interest in Jean-Clair Todibo remains as well, although no solid action from Atalanta is currently expected.
Fiorentina is close to finalizing a deal for Franco Mastantuono, an Argentine playmaker from Real Madrid. The highly-rated talent, who was acquired by Los Blancos last summer from River Plate for over €60 million, is set to become Fiorentina’s eighth signing this transfer window, further amplifying excitement around the team.
The agreement is reportedly a straight loan, with a purchase option contingent on Fiorentina’s qualification for the Champions League or Europa League.
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