Juventus
Al-Qadisiyya has entered the race for Jonathan David, who is also a target for Juventus. Juventus has reportedly increased their offer to both the player and his entourage. The competition for the Canadian striker is now open, with Juventus making a significant economic push. The player`s agent is reportedly seeking a 25 million euro commission. Al-Qadisiyya has placed David at the top of their transfer list and is willing to guarantee up to 15 million in commissions along with a high salary for the player, who is leaving Lille. This situation also indirectly impacts Fiorentina, as Moise Kean has become Al-Qadisiyya`s second option for the attack. The Saudi club is said to be ready to pay his release clause and offer him a salary of 12-13 million euros per season.
Milan
Milan is reportedly very close to signing Samuele Ricci, a move seen as important for both the present and future of their midfield. Discussions with Torino are nearing completion, with the transfer expected to be finalized for 25 million euros (23 million fixed plus 2 million in bonuses). Ricci is set to sign a contract with Milan until June 30, 2029, earning around 2.2 million euros net per season, with an option for automatic renewal until 2030. Medical tests are expected to be completed by Thursday, with an official announcement to follow.
Milan also continues to pursue Ardon Jashari, the 2002-born midfielder from Club Brugge. The club aims to add a modern, versatile, and intelligent player like the Swiss international, who was voted the best player in the Belgian league last season and delivered strong performances, including against Atalanta in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Besiktas is inquiring about Noah Okafor at Milan. The forward is expected to leave Milan after his loan spell at Napoli. The Turkish club is reportedly in talks with the player`s representatives to understand his intentions before potentially discussing a transfer fee with Milan.
Inter
Ange Yoan Bonny is virtually a new Inter player, although the French forward, arriving from Parma, is only expected to sign his contract tomorrow. He reportedly spent today completing media duties for the club. The official signing and announcement are anticipated tomorrow.
Amidst uncertainty surrounding Hakan Calhanoglu, a new name has emerged as a potential midfield target for Inter. Besides familiar names like Rovella, Angelo Stiller from Stuttgart is reportedly of significant interest to Inter as a potential replacement for Calhanoglu. There could be a market interplay between Inter and Stuttgart, as Stuttgart is interested in Aleksandar Stankovic, potentially involving Stiller in discussions between the clubs.
Napoli
Napoli is interested in Yegor Yarmolyuk, a midfielder from Premier League side Brentford. The Ukrainian participated in the recent U21 European Championship and could be a final addition to strengthen the midfield, potentially serving as a substitute or alternative to Zambo Anguissa. Brentford reportedly values the player at 20 million euros. Yarmolyuk recently extended his contract until June 30, 2031, with an option for another year. He made 35 appearances for Brentford last season and recently debuted for the senior Ukraine national team. Further contacts are expected in the coming days.
Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is attracting interest. Napoli reportedly made one of the more concrete attempts recently while searching for a high-level goalkeeper to partner Alex Meret. However, Parma has rejected approaches at this stage, and the player himself has expressed a desire to remain at the club for at least another season.
Atalanta
Matteo Ruggeri has left Atalanta and officially joined Atlético Madrid on a permanent transfer. Both clubs have confirmed the deal, which is reported to be worth approximately 20 million euros including bonuses. The player has signed a contract until 2030.
Atalanta and Genoa are still working to finalize the deal for Honest Ahanor. The operation is not yet complete, despite recent reports suggesting it was practically done. The two clubs still need to reach a final agreement.
Bologna
Ciro Immobile`s situation with Besiktas remains unresolved. The Italian striker is expected in Istanbul tonight to report for his current club and will undergo routine medical tests tomorrow before the start of pre-season training. A reported difference of 2 million euros with the Turkish club is preventing him from being released to join Bologna.
Fiorentina
It is now official: Mattia Viti is a new Fiorentina player. The defender completed his medical tests in Rome this morning before arriving at Viola Park in the evening to sign his contract. He joins Fiorentina from OGC Nice on a temporary basis with an option to buy.
Torino
Torino has reportedly secured a midfield signing, with the arrival of Tino Anjorin from Empoli now agreed upon. The English midfielder, born in 2001, is expected to join for a fee of around 5 million euros.
Also at Torino, Gioacchino Barranco is close to joining. The 2007-born defender had a season as a starter with Palermo`s Primavera team and is set to become a prospective signing for Torino on a free transfer, having reportedly attracted interest from several other clubs.
Empoli
Empoli is expected to sign Pietro Pellegri on loan with an option to buy. Pellegri is familiar with Empoli and is reportedly ready to renew his contract, which is expiring, to facilitate the move. Torino is said to be aiming to include an obligation to buy clause contingent on promotion. A strong relationship exists between the two clubs, and further deals are possible, with discussions also taking place regarding Giuseppe Pezzella potentially moving to Torino. Pellegri is seen as a replacement for Samuele Ricci, who is nearing a significant move to Milan. Meanwhile, Torino is also negotiating for Ardian Ismajli, another former Empoli player.
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona is working to strengthen its defense. The club is reportedly close to signing Andreas Ntoi, a Greek defender from Olympiacos. Ntoi spent the latter half of last season on loan at Rio Ave, making sixteen appearances and impressing. The deal is expected to be a loan with an option to buy, potentially set around 3.5 million euros. Ntoi, 22, recently debuted for the Greek national team and can play both central defense and defensive midfield.
Still focusing on defense, while there is interest in Matias Moreno and Nicolas Valentini from Fiorentina, Hellas Verona is also reportedly working on a deal for Javier Sanchez, a central defender from Real Valladolid who came through Real Madrid`s academy. Discussions are underway for a consensual termination of Sanchez`s contract with Real Valladolid, and he is reportedly being offered a three-year contract by Verona.
Cremonese
David Okereke has returned to Cremonese after his loan spell at Gaziantep in Turkey and is now considering his next steps. Commenting on rumors linking him to Kocaelispor, he said: `The interest from Kocaelispor? It’s more than a rumor. I’ve already worked with the new Kocaelispor coach at Gaziantep. He called me and asked me to join him.` He added: `It wouldn’t be bad to stay in Turkey. The experience here was interesting and lifted me after a difficult period at Torino. But since Cremonese is back in Serie A, I’d like to return and see how things go.` He concluded: `Right now, I don’t want to think about it too much. I want to rest and let my agent handle it.`
Other Major Deals
Lorenzo Insigne`s experience in Canada has come to an end. After three seasons and 76 appearances for Toronto FC, the former Napoli captain has terminated his contract a year early. His MLS adventure reportedly did not meet initial expectations.
Also leaving Toronto FC is the other Italian player, Federico Bernardeschi. He has resolved his contract, which was set to run until the end of 2026. The 31-year-old winger concludes his time overseas, having scored 26 goals in 99 appearances for the club.
Arsenal has officially completed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. They activated the 5 million pound release clause in the Spanish goalkeeper`s contract. This was a quick and targeted move by Arsenal to strengthen their goalkeeping department with the former Chelsea player.
