Check out today’s latest transfer updates from Serie A, including Chelsea’s interest in Inter target Bento and Milan’s transfer position on their three top stars.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported today that Chelsea have now started targeting Athletico Paranaense goalkeeper Bento, complicating things for the Nerazzurri, who were close to agreeing a €15m deal for the 24-year-old.
Newcastle United are interested in hiring ex-Milan director Paolo Maldini as they look for a long-term replacement for the Manchester United bound Dan Ashworth, reports from England noted.
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Inter director Beppe Marotta has set his sights on Juventus target Mario Hermoso ahead of the summer transfer window, keen to snap up the defender once his contract expires with Atletico Madrid.
Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani confirmed the club’s position regarding their top three stars – Rafael Leao, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan – ahead of the summer transfer window, sending a clear message to interested clubs.
Xabi Alonso has decided to stay with Bayer Leverkusen for another season, increasing the chances that Roberto De Zerbi will leave Brighton for a top club like Liverpool or Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
Roma are expected to send Rasmus Kristensen back to Leeds United after a one-year loan spell in the Italian capital, but they still haven’t made a final decision regarding Diego Llorente just yet, la Gazzetta highlighted.
Milan have set their sights on Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, Tuttosport reports, as they expect to receive offers for Mike Maignan in the summer. They’d let the French shot stopper leave for a fee of around €70-80m.