Amid ongoing speculation regarding new options for Gattuso’s Italy, Serie A clubs are also navigating injury concerns while initiating talks ahead of the summer transfer window.
Here’s a summary of today’s key updates.
Juventus Pursuing Bernardo Silva
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus has reached out to the representatives of Bernardo Silva, who is set to see his contract with Manchester City run until June 2026.
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The midfielder has decided to delay a decision until at least March. Should a transfer occur, the fee is expected to be steep: he currently earns 10 million net and is likely to attract lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
Milan’s Interest in Vlahovic
Reportedly displeased with the signing of Mateta (as previously mentioned), Allegri continues the search for a striker this summer: Vlahovic remains his top target, with his contract at Juve nearing its end.
However, per Footmercato, several elite clubs are showing interest in Vlahovic: Tottenham and Chelsea from the Premier League; Barcelona (considering him as a replacement for Lewandowski) and Atletico Madrid in La Liga; and Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
Inter Eyeing Koulierakis
Inter is monitoring Kostantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg as they seek to rejuvenate their defense ahead of potential departures of Acerbi and De Vrij this summer.
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The defender was already on Juventus’ radar, but his price has risen to 35/45 million euros, according to Fussballdaten.de. Furthermore, Liverpool and Tottenham are also tracking the 2003-born player.
Lucca’s Subtle Dig at Napoli
After scoring in his debut for Nottingham Forest (a consolation goal in the 3-1 loss to Leeds), Lucca took to Instagram with a message that appears to critique Napoli: “Forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
This slightly modified biblical reference seems aimed at his brief time with Napoli, where he totaled just 2 goals over 6 months in Serie A and Coppa Italia.
Roma Closing in on Ghilardi’s Buyout
Following a paid loan of 2.5 million for Ghilardi, Roma is on the verge of triggering an obligation to buy him for an additional 9 million from Verona.
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Roma needs just one point in their next match in February to finalize the buyout, potentially making it official as early as Monday against Cagliari, reports Il Messaggero. This approach mirrors Napoli’s method with Milinkovic-Savic and Torino, presenting the buyout obligation as an option.
Lazio Denies Reports on Diogo Leite
Lazio had a preliminary deal in place with Union Berlin for Diogo Leite at 2.5 million, but the transfer fell through following the defender’s injury, which will sideline him for 2 months.
Sporting Director Angelo Fabiani confirmed the injury and stated: “He has sustained an injury, but there is a preliminary agreement with his agent. We will see soon if he still wishes to join Lazio as he did prior to the injury.”
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However, his agents refuted this in A Bola, stating there has been no formal agreement: “There is not, nor has there ever been, any verbal agreement, written agreement, pre-agreement, commitment or understanding of any kind between Diogo Leite and SS Lazio […] There have been discussions, but no agreement has been reached.”
Thus, discussions are ongoing, and Diogo Leite may still consider alternatives since he can sign with any club of his choice as his contract is expiring.
Fiorentina’s Rugani Aiming for Return
According to La Nazione, Rugani is targeting a return to action for the match against Como next Saturday. He is currently recuperating from an injury to his right leg’s medial gastrocnemius, which can often lead to relapses.
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Given this, careful management is necessary; the defender has been training separately with a tailored program. Meanwhile, Gudmundsson is set for tests today or tomorrow to assess his ankle injury.
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