Check out today’s latest transfer updates from Serie A, including Milan’s alternative to Joshua Zirkzee and Juventus’ negotiations for Riccardo Calafiori.
The Rossoneri’s primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window is Bologna star Zirkzee, but competition is high and a price tag of over €50m may force the club to look elsewhere. Corriere dello Sport reported today that Milan’s number one alternative is Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface.
Il Mattino suggested that Lazio and Napoli could look to carry out a swap deal in the summer, with Ciro Immobile returning south to Campania and Giovanni Simeone heading up to the Italian capital in exchange.
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Mario Giuffredi, the agent of Mattia Zaccagni, had strong words for Claudio Lotito and Lazio, making it clear to Juventus that a deal would be possible in the upcoming transfer market.
Transfer market expert Matteo Moretto provided an update on Juventus’ talks with Chiesa and the Newcastle rumours via Caught Offside, confirming a new meeting between the Bianconeri and the winger’s entourage. There’re still no confirmations regarding any Newcastle interest.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Juventus have already started working on their second deal of the Serie A summer window following the Felipe Anderson agreement. The Old Lady have opened negotiations with Bologna for Calafiori.
Inaki Espizua, the agent of Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso, opened up about the idea of a Serie A move in the summer and the reported interest from Inter and Napoli.
Bournemouth and Fulham have made contact in recent weeks to explore a move for Simic in the upcoming summer transfer window, keen to snap up the Milan talent.
After finalising the deal for Felipe Anderson, Juventus will also look to accelerate for Mason Greenwood, Teun Koopmeiners and Calafiori, Gazzetta reported.