Works in progress. While the presidents "fight" with the government to restart the championships, the sports directors act in that jungle called the transfer market, where anything is possible, even at a time like this. Because if it is true that, in the current state of things, we don't even know the official dates, it is also true that the most important negotiations are born away from the spotlight, possibly with still bowls. The week that is coming to an end saw Juventus and Inter as great protagonists, engaged in a long-distance fight that smacks of a warning for the future: the next scudetto could be their business, at least judging the transfer market.
It is no mystery that the Bianconeri want to make several changes, also because Sarri's bench, in the light of the Coronavirus chaos, appears increasingly steadfast. Paratici will therefore make a market in the image and likeness of his coach, transfers permitting. In fact, the moves pass from the sales of Higuain and Pjanic, with Douglas Costa, Alex Sandro, Rugani, Khedira and Matuidi in the background: the more cash will be made, the more it will be possible to implement the squad with elements deemed more inclined to the project. The names at the top of the list, coincidentally, are Milik and Jorginho, two players who Sarri coached in Naples and, in the case of the Italian-Brazilian, also at Chelsea.
He seems to be the man identified to take over the reins of midfield, Abramovich permitting: in fact, President Blue has invested 60 million to bring him to London and will hardly let him leave for a lower figure. Counterparts are urgently needed and here comes Pjanic, an element quite appreciated by Lampard, as well as Alex Sandro: two names that, to tell the truth, PSG also like a lot, with which the Icardi affair is still standing. In recent days, however, the Milik track has taken off, which would not bring the same goals as a dowry but would have from his age (26 vs 27) and price.
The contract expiring in 2021 forces Napoli to come to terms, therefore not to ask for more than 40 million: Juve would like to further lower the cash by inserting Rugani, the Azzurri, still waiting to know Koulibaly's will, think about it and in the meantime work on Belotti, the man indicated by Gattuso to lead the attack of the future. The Milan hypothesis therefore seems to fade, to tell the truth still grappling with the coaching question. The latest rumors put Pioli's prices on the rise, which would significantly change the club's strategies: in fact, Rangnick's youth project would move on to something more "seasoned".
His confirmation would also solidify Maldini's position, destined instead to greet (and with him, perhaps, also Donnarumma) in the event of different choices. In short, a lot of uncertainty, but a budget that is still reduced and focused on prospective players: the names circulating are those of Fofana (Saint Etienne), Christensen (Chelsea), Alderete (Basel), Ajer (Celtic) and Koch (Fribourg), not exactly established stars but on the notebook of various talent scouts. On the other hand, Tonali, on whom Barcelona has its eye, seems destined to fade: according to Corriere della Sera the blaugrana would be ready to put 60 million on the plate plus two young canterans, an offer which, if confirmed, would defeat the Italian competition.
Conte should therefore also give up and turn to someone else to strengthen his midfield: perhaps on Castrovilli, another rather welcome blue prospectus. But Inter's energies, to tell the truth, are concentrated above all on the attack, where everything inevitably revolves around Lautaro Martinez. Marotta's will is to keep him, which is why the sale will only take place in front of the payment of the 110 million rescission clause, an eventuality that is anything but obvious in the light of the economic crisis that has hit football. Otherwise, Timo Werner from Leipzig is very popular (but Klopp's Liverpool and Barça himself are on him) and also pay attention to Immobile: Conte, in fact, would have mentioned his name to replace Lautaro.
The Giroud slopes also remain hot (but Chelsea seem willing to renew his contract, so we will need to talk about compensation) and Mertens, on which Roma also fell. However, Napoli has not yet lost hope of renewing his contract, as well as Zielinski's: in this sense, the dispute over press releases with the Gazzetta dello Sport is rather indicative...
