​In addition to the sensational backstory involving Mbappé and Jurgen Klopp, there are other tales more closely tied to the Italian transfer market and Serie A. Let’s review today’s most important transfer news. Tuttosport reports that Nemanja Matic was reportedly offered to Juventus on a free transfer during a meeting with Vlado Lemic, the same agent who also represents Dibu Martinez. The player knows Carnevali well, having worked with him at Sassuolo, and he earns €2 million, a figure Juventus can afford. However, more in-depth evaluations will be necessary for Matic, given that he is nearly 38 years old.
Gerry Cardinale denied, in an interview with Calcio e Finanza, the claim that Massimo Calvelli has sole signing authority for deals under €50 million. The Rossoneri president dismissed the rumor, stating: “No one at Milan has approval rights, at any threshold, over transfer market dealings, apart from me. I approve every single cent, and I’m the only one who gives the final green light on transfers.” Here are the full comments.
Anan Khalaili’s father, Majdi Khalaili, spoke to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz about his son’s recent move to Inter and revealed his son’s dream. “Anan has always believed he belongs at this level, but for him it doesn’t end here. He believes he can do even more. His dream is Liverpool. Even if Barcelona called him, he would choose Liverpool. He wants to play at Anfield.”
Il Mattino reports that Romelu Lukaku is being pursued in Turkey, with Beşiktaş apparently determined to proceed and reportedly preparing a €5 million opening offer for the Napoli striker. However, two issues loom: Napoli would demand at least €10 million to release Lukaku, and the player does not seem particularly inclined to accept a potential offer from the Turkish side, coached by Italiano, who is eager to reunite with a top-level striker that had been promised to him when he signed his new Super Lig contract.
Fabrizio Romano has stated that Chelsea want to cash in on Garnacho but could consider other arrangements in the meantime, such as a loan with an obligation to buy or a loan with an option to buy under certain conditions, as weeks pass. Pedullà notes that Garnacho is one of the few names on Roma’s short list for right-footed wingers: “There are other clubs interested in Garnacho, but Roma moved early, are very interested (and not just today), and will closely follow developments involving the 2004-born player.”
Ciro Immobile spoke to noibiancocelesti.com about a hypothetical future at Lazio: “I hope that one day I can return and still give something to a team and a fanbase that gave me so much. In any role.” When asked about returning as a player, he added: “It’s complicated. I understand the dynamics of football, but right now it’s difficult.”
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