Calciomercato Updates: Espanyol Interested in Zaragoza, City Rejects Barcelona's Rodri Bid, Liverpool Nears Barcola Deal

The summer transfer window is in full swing! From July 1st to September 1st, clubs can make signings and sales to strengthen their squads for the 2026/2027 season. We will keep you updated on all the rumors, negotiations, and official confirmations in Italian and international football.

Espanyol Targeting Zaragoza

Bryan Zaragoza, who had a brief stint with Roma, might be reuniting with a former Roma figure. The Spanish winger, now back at Bayern Munich, is on Espanyol's radar. The Catalan club's general manager is none other than Monchi. Zaragoza is under contract with Bayern until 2029 but does not feature in Vincent Kompany's plans. According to Mundo Deportivo, Espanyol is working to resolve salary issues. The 24-year-old played only 6 matches for Roma.

Parma Secures Zouin

Parma is not stopping after signing El Bilal Toure. After acquiring the winger on loan from Atalanta, the club has also secured Aymen Zouin, who plays in the same position and joins from Inter. Zouin is scheduled for medical visits and contract signing tomorrow, which will tie him to the club for the coming years.

Hirving Lozano Joins LA Galaxy

Hirving Lozano has found a new club. The former Napoli player has been announced by the Los Angeles Galaxy on loan from San Diego until December 31st, with a purchase option.

Allegri's Agent Downplays Gabriel Jesus Links to Napoli

Massimiliano Allegri's agent, Giovanni Branchini, visiting the Napoli camp, spoke about the new era under his client but avoided fueling rumors about Gabriel Jesus (his client for Italy). He stated, "The 'ifs' matter very little in my job, I haven't spoken about him with Allegri," remaining non-committal on the potential arrival of the Arsenal forward in Campania.

Valentini Officially an Alavés Player

Nicolas Valentini has been permanently transferred from Fiorentina to Alavés. The Argentine defender has signed until 2029, joining the Spanish club after a disappointing spell with Fiorentina and a loan to Hellas Verona.

Cagliari Set to Sign Kevin Carlos

Cagliari has finalized the deal for Kevin Carlos, a Spanish forward from Nice. According to Sky Sport, the player's agents have also given the green light to finalize contract details. Medical visits are scheduled for tomorrow. After Daniel Maldini, the Rossoblù club is ready to welcome another offensive reinforcement.

Milan Officially Terminates Bennacer's Contract

Ismael Bennacer's time at Milan has officially come to an end. The Rossoneri club has announced the consensual termination of the Algerian midfielder's contract, which was set to expire in 2027. Bennacer is now set to sign with Al-Gharafa in Qatar. He made 178 appearances and scored 8 goals for Milan.

Coventry Signs Yirenkyi from Nordsjaelland for £26 Million

Coventry has officially announced the signing of Caleb Yirenkyi from Nordsjaelland for approximately £26 million. The Ghanaian midfielder, born in 2006, has signed a long-term contract. This marks Frank Lampard's sixth summer acquisition, with the club's spending now exceeding £85 million.

Getafe Welcomes Mangala on Loan from Lyon

Orel Mangala is a new Getafe player. The 28-year-old Belgian midfielder arrives from Lyon on a dry loan. Under the agreement, Lyon will continue to cover slightly more than half of the player's salary.

Musso Emerges as a Goalkeeping Option for Napoli

Napoli is considering Juan Musso to strengthen their goalkeeping department. According to Matteo Moretto, the Neapolitan club is monitoring the situation of the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, who is under contract until 2028. The Argentine is already familiar with Serie A from his previous spells with Udinese and Atalanta.

Newcastle: 'We Didn't Want to Sell Bruno Guimarães'

Newcastle's Sporting Director, Ross Wilson, commented on the sale of Bruno Guimarães, who is heading to Arsenal: "We didn't want to sell him, it wasn't in our plans. None of us, including the ownership, wanted to let Bruno go." This is another significant departure for the Magpies after Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

Barcelona's €46 Million Bid for Rodri Rejected by Manchester City

Manchester City has rejected Barcelona's initial offer of €46 million for Rodri, who is valued at around €70 million. The Spanish midfielder reportedly wishes to move to Catalonia, and his contract, which expires in 2027, could influence negotiations, with City keen to avoid the risk of losing him on a free transfer in eleven months.

Newcastle Rejects Lewis Hall Sale to Manchester United

Newcastle has informed Manchester United that Lewis Hall is not for sale. According to Sky Sports News, the Red Devils made an initial inquiry for the left-back, which was promptly rejected by the Magpies. United, who have been tracking Hall for some time, will continue to explore other options to strengthen their left flank.

Fiorentina Secures Mastantuono from Real Madrid

Fiorentina has officially announced the arrival of Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid. The 2007-born player joins the Viola on loan until June 30, 2027. Having come through River Plate's academy, where he made 64 appearances and scored 10 goals, he played 35 games across all competitions for Real Madrid last season, scoring 3 goals.

Parma Officially Signs El Bilal Touré

El Bilal Touré is officially a new Parma player. The club has announced the acquisition of the striker from Atalanta on loan until June 30, 2027. The deal includes a purchase option that could become mandatory under certain conditions, for a total fee between €10 and €11 million.

Latina Confirms Castorri Signing

The transfer of young midfielder Castorri from Cesena to Latina has been officially confirmed. The deal, which was agreed upon in recent days, has now been finalized with the announcement from both clubs.

Sergi Roberto Departs Como for LA Galaxy

Sergi Roberto is definitively leaving Serie A after his spell with Como. The Spanish midfielder is set to move to the United States, where he will sign with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The deal is nearing completion, and the 1992-born player will continue his career in MLS.

Juventus: Lucumì Only Wants Bianconeri

Jhon Lucumì continues to push for a move to Juventus. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Colombian defender is not open to other destinations and wants to join the Bianconeri. Contacts with Bologna are ongoing, with Juventus working to reach an agreement.

Napoli Considers Musso for Goalkeeping Role

Napoli is also considering Juan Musso to bolster their goalkeeping department. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine goalkeeper is a new name on the Azzurri's list, particularly in light of potential outbound transfers. Vanja Milinković-Savić could also be among those departing.

Agent Denies Ratkov to Dynamo Moscow Transfer

There has been a clear denial regarding the potential transfer of Petar Ratkov to Dynamo Moscow. The striker's agent has ruled out this possibility, stating, "The information that Dynamo Moscow is interested in Ratkov and that the player could move to the Moscow club does not correspond to reality. I can assure you that it is not true."

Sassuolo Interested in Fortini, Also Courted by Torino

Sassuolo has entered the race for Niccolò Fortini, a Fiorentina full-back who is also being monitored by Torino and has previously been linked with Roma. At present, these are exploratory inquiries rather than concrete negotiations. Fiorentina values the player, who is under contract until 2027, at over €10 million.

Borussia Dortmund's Fourth Offer for El Mala Rejected

Borussia Dortmund continues to pursue Said El Mala, but Cologne remains firm. According to Bild, their fourth offer, reaching €45 million including bonuses, has been rejected. Cologne is asking for a total package of at least €50 million. Dortmund is not giving up and is preparing a new bid, while the 2006-born player has reportedly agreed to the transfer.

Lazio Tracking Hautekiet, Fee Structure is an Obstacle

Lazio continues to monitor Ibe Hautekiet, a 2002-born defender from Standard Liège. According to La Repubblica, the meeting with the player's agents was positive, but there is still a difference in the fee structure: Lazio favors a loan with an option to buy, while the Belgian club prefers an obligation or a permanent transfer. Hautekiet is under contract until 2029.

Liverpool Reaches Verbal Agreement with PSG for Barcola; Deal Worth £110 Million

Liverpool has reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola. According to David Ornstein, PSG has accepted an offer of £110 million, and the deal is in the final stages. A five-year contract plus an option is reportedly ready for the 2002-born forward. Arsenal was also interested, but Barcola has reportedly chosen the Reds.

Ajax Prepares €25 Million Plus Bonuses Offer for Napoli's Lang

Ajax is accelerating their pursuit of Noa Lang. According to Il Mattino, Jordi Cruijff has contacted the Napoli winger's agent to convey the Dutch club's interest and ask for a few days' patience. The Lancers are reportedly preparing an offer of €25 million plus bonuses to bring Lang back to Amsterdam.

PSG Prepares €50-55 Million Bid for Godts

Paris Saint-Germain is insistent on signing Mika Godts. According to De Telegraaf, after Ajax rejected an initial proposal of €40 million, the Parisian club is preparing a revised offer between €50 and €55 million. PSG has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with the Belgian talent, identified as a potential successor to Bradley Barcola.

Lazio Pushing for Pinamonti; Today Could Be Key

Lazio is accelerating their pursuit of Andrea Pinamonti. According to Corriere dello Sport, after encountering difficulties with Santiago Gimenez, Roberto Piccoli, and Franjo Ivanovic, the Biancocelesti have decisively turned their attention to the Sassuolo striker. Close contacts between the clubs are ongoing, and updates could come today. Fiorentina also remains interested in the player.

Atalanta Preparing €20 Million Offer for Kristensen

Atalanta continues to work on signing Thomas Kristensen and is ready to submit a €20 million offer to Udinese. The Friulian club is asking for €25 million, but both parties are trying to bridge the gap. Jean-Clair Todibo remains a secondary option, which would only become relevant in the event of another defensive departure, according to Sky Sport.

Juventus and Bologna Discussing Lucumì Transfer; Cabal Could Be Involved

Juventus and Bologna are working on the Lucumì transfer, with the Bianconeri considering including Juan Cabal to reduce the cash component. Bologna would be receptive to the Colombian, but only on a loan with an option to buy, as reported by Il Corriere dello Sport.

Milan Rejects €30 Million Plus Bonuses from Galatasaray for Leao

Milan has rejected an offer of €30 million plus bonuses from Galatasaray for Rafael Leao. According to Luca Marchetti, the Turkish club is preparing a revised bid to get closer to Milan's valuation. Should an agreement be reached between the clubs, the final decision would rest with the Portuguese player, who appears more relaxed from Perth and might choose to stay. This is reported by Sky Sport.

Real Madrid Secures Diomandé for €140 Million, Summer's Most Expensive Signing

Real Madrid has made the most expensive signing of the 2026 summer transfer market so far: €140 million to bring Yan Diomandé from Leipzig to Spain. The Ivorian player thus surpasses Sandro Tonali in the ranking of the session's most significant transfers, also preceding Anderson and Rogers, according to Sky Sport.

Fiorentina: Mastantuono Arrives in Florence for Imminent Official Announcement

Mastantuono has arrived in Florence and is set to become a new Fiorentina player. The operation is a dry loan from Real Madrid, which will contribute to his salary. Thanks to his Italian passport, he will not occupy a non-EU player slot. This is reported by Sky Sport.

Napoli Considers Gabriel Jesus as Striking Reinforcement

Napoli is considering Gabriel Jesus as a potential reinforcement for their attack, but they will need to facilitate some sales first. The departures of Lukaku and, possibly, Lang could create the financial conditions to attempt a move for the Arsenal forward.

Lazio: Dynamo Moscow Offers €15 Million Plus Bonuses for Ratkov

Dynamo Moscow is accelerating their pursuit of Petar Ratkov. The Russian club has submitted an offer of €15 million plus bonuses to Lazio, receiving the Biancocelesti's approval. The decision now rests with the Serbian striker, who has impressed with six goals in his last four friendly matches. His potential sale would inevitably alter Lazio's offensive strategies.