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See the full story · 1 sources🧨 Milan's No 10, Gimenez future, Taylor in Serie A? Transfer talk 🤑
August begins with a Saturday packed with pre-season friendlies, with as many as 10 teams taking to the field.
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While coaches and players prepare for the new season, sporting directors are at work to complete their squads with signings and departures. Below are the most important updates involving Serie A’s biggest clubs.
Juventus, Taylor emerges as a midfield target
According to information gathered by Repubblica, alongside Premier League clubs, Juventus are also considering Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor.
The Biancocelesti’s response, however, was a cold shower. Their asking price is €50 million. At the moment, that figure is out of reach for the Old Lady, but if Koopmeiners is sold they could get close to €40 million.
Milan, Nwaneri idea: Arsenal’s asking price
According to reports from The Times, Milan, who are looking for an attacking midfielder, have set their sights on Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri.
As already happened with Karetsas, Borussia Dortmund are competing with the Rossoneri. For now, the Gunners’ asking price for the Academy talent is almost €60 million, far too steep for the Diavolo.
Inter, hoping for Seba Esposito’s sale: the reason why
As highlighted by FcInter1908.it, Inter are closely watching the breakdown in relations between striker Sebastiano Esposito and Cagliari.
If the Sardinian club were to sell the player, the Nerazzurri would be entitled to 40% of the fee. Since his current valuation is €20 million, that could potentially mean €8 million.
Napoli, Chelsea open to Badiashile exit: the deal structure
According to Il Mattino, Chelsea have shown openness to letting defender Benoit Badiashile leave on loan with an option to buy.
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The issue keeping the player from a move to Napoli is the amount needed to trigger the option: the Blues want to set it at €25 million, while the Partenopei consider that too high. A compromise will be needed to make the move viable.
Roma, the backstory behind Pellegrini’s renewal
According to Il Messaggero, although Lorenzo Pellegrini has not yet signed a new contract tying him again to Roma, there is no doubt over his stay.
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The midfielder is in the city training, and the renewal will soon be made official. He was initially offered a one-year salary deal, but in the end the parties agreed on a two-year contract worth €2.5 million per season, with an option for a third year.
Lazio, stalemate over Gimenez and Ivanovic: here’s why
Lazio need a striker. The club have held talks for both Milan’s Santiago Gimenez and Benfica’s Franjo Ivanovic, but everything is currently at a standstill.
The issue concerns the formula: president Claudio Lotito does not want to go beyond loans with an option to buy, while the clubs want the obligation to buy included. This was reported by Corriere dello Sport.
Fiorentina, Philogene emerges as an attacking option
After rebuilding the midfield, Fiorentina now need to complete the attack to allow Fabio Grosso to get the most out of his 4-3-3.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ipswich Town’s 2002-born Jaden Philogene is being considered for the left-wing position.
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