Time for decisions. Exactly one week from first weekend of the championship, between a friendly match and a mid-August toast, the big work frantically on the market, in an attempt to close their respective operations as soon as possible. The first ten days of August have provided several surprises, now all that remains is to wait and see what will happen in the next twenty, with the knowledge that then there will be no more room for second thoughts of any kind, at least until January.
Juventus-Atalanta, tug of war for Koopmeiners. Todibo goes to West Ham
In home Juve it's all about koopmeiners, a goal that has never been hidden since the dawn of the market. Joints he had planned the August assault on the Dutchman for some time, but Scamacca's injury complicated his plans, which led to theAtalanta to make other evaluations. The people of Bergamo, hastily forced to buy Retegui from Genoa, they would have preferred to avoid losing another key player like Koopmeiners, but instead they have to deal with his desire for black and white. The attacking midfielder, as told by Gasperini, presented a medical certificate for "transfer stress", refusing to train and play with the Goddess. Behind it, evidently, is the agreement reached some time ago with Juve (four-year deal worth 4 million per season), a "pact of steel" that led to the breakup. Percassi, as expected, did not take it well, which is why Giuntoli, also for reasons of good relations, will have to present himself with a better offer than the first one a few days ago (45). Atalanta, in fact, wants 60 million and the Lady, despite being strong in the player's will, knows that she must get close to that figure in a reasonably short time, also to avoid prolonging a rather dangerous soap opera. Waiting, after all, is not always the best choice: the Todibo case demonstrates this perfectly, given that the Frenchman, long promised Juventus, decided to accept West Ham's court and move to England, especially since the offer to Nice was much more substantial than the one from Juventus. Giuntoli must therefore change objective and turn to another central defender, with the names of Kiwior (Arsenal) e Lenglet (Barcelona) back on pole. It goes without saying that unlocking some transfers would be a great help, also because Thiago Motta a couple of wingers are also expected (Nico Gonzalez and Galeno): a lot depends on Chiesa and the secret work of his agent, provided that the plan (of the player, of course) is not to expire, regardless of the consequences techniques.
Milan presents Morata and welcomes Emerson Royal, now it's Fofana's turn
On the day of the presentation of Morata (press conference and crowd in the club shop), the Milan he scored the third shot of his summer. It's about EmersonRoyal, arriving from Tottenham for 15 million plus bonuses, chased for a long time and now close to wearing the Rossoneri (he will wear the number 22 shirt). Yet more good news for Fonseca, author of an excellent pre-season so far (victories with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona) and certainly positive work, even if everything still needs to be verified in the matches that matter. Next Saturday, in the home debut against Torino, the Portuguese coach will be able to count on three new signings, but the Rossoneri transfer market is quite far from being concluded. The appeal is certainly missing reinforcements in midfield, starting with that Fofana at the top of all thoughts. The negotiation with Monaco is not simple, in fact the French are rather reluctant to lower the request of 35 million, especially since the Devil's offer does not reach 20. In via Aldo Rossi, however, they are in no hurry, believing that they should not go any further (except for a few small steps) for a player whose contract expires in 2025, with whom, moreover, there has already been an agreement for some time. We will see if the will remains the same or if it will suffer some market shocks (Todibo docet), in the meantime, however, Milan is moving forward with its own pace, aware that it has already built a good framework.
Inter want a striker and a defender, but Arnautovic and Correa block Marotta
Work in progress also in the house Inter, where we are looking for the last pieces to make an already ultra-competitive squad even stronger. Managers and coaches are well aware that a left defender and a striker are missing, but they cannot buy without first selling someone. Back there, as dictated by Oak tree, we are looking for a young man to grow on the Bisseck model: the names are Renan from Zenit (on loan to Internacional) and Petkovic from Dinamo Zagreb, to be purchased with the treasure arriving from the sales of Agoumé (Seville) and Satriano (on him Brest, Betis and Valencia). Up front, however, things are a little more complex, because to get another attacker... two have to leave. It is no mystery, in fact, that neither Arnautovic nor Correa are any longer part of the club's plans, but both are resisting in the face of pressure from Marotta and Ausilio. The Austrian, who is also struggling with a muscle injury, would like to stay until the end of his contract (2025) and play his cards, the Argentinian on the other hand would gladly pack his bags, but only for a team of the same level: he has no chance rejected the proposal of Estudiantes di Veron, specifying his desire to remain in Europe.
Conte wants Lukaku regardless of Osimhen, David Neres and Gilmour are also arriving
The food market is still at a standstill Napoli, closely linked to the transfer of Osimhen. De Laurentiis has understood that the matter will only be resolved at the photo finish, or in any case well beyond the start of the championship, which is why he is trying to complete the squad regardless, especially as regards Lukaku. Conte, in fact, would like to welcome him as soon as possible and subject him to both his tactical and (above all) physical care, which means purchasing him outright from Chelsea. The Blues have already said they are willing to waive the release clause of 43 million, but at the moment they don't intend to go down from 35: too much for the Azzurri, willing to offer 10 less. No problem however with the Belgian, ready to reduce his salary from 7,5 per season by virtue of a three-year 6 net salary, also favored by the (former) Growth Decree. Big Rom is the top priority, but Conte needs a tall winger and a couple of midfielders. The names are anything but secret, given that negotiations for David Neres, Gilmour and Brescianini are now in an advanced stage. The agreements with Brigthon and Frosinone on the two midfielders are almost in the home stretch, also favored by the sale of Cajuste to Brentford (loan with obligation to buy at 12 million) while the one with Benfica for the Brazilian (the request is 25 million plus bonuses) it is still far from the white smoke.
Rome, it's time for sales (to raise cash and buy again)
After many expenses (around 90 million) at home Roma the time has come to give in, both to partially recover from the expenses and to thin out the squad. GhisolfiFurthermore, he would like to give De Rossi a right back, a central defender and a midfielder, which makes some sales mandatory, possibly profitable. In this sense the most important element is Abraham, the only one capable of bringing fresh money into the Giallorossi coffers, even if at the moment the only interested (and reciprocated) buyer is Milan, willing only to loan or make an exchange. The Giallorossi wait in the hope that let someone from the rich Premier League come forward, meanwhile they work alongside the other "unwanted", Smalling above all. The Englishman is no longer part of the club's plans both for age reasons (35 years old in November) and economic reasons (he earns 4 million per season), but so far he has not accepted the courtship of Saudi Arabia, preferring to wait for better offers. Ghisolfi spoke at length with him and his agent, reiterating his desire to sell, now all that remains is to wait for the answers. Kumbulla and Karsdorp are also out, after which the Giallorossi will be able to attempt an assault on central defender Badé (Sevilla, cost 20 million), full-back Assignon (Rennes, first target after losing Pubill towards Atalanta) and midfielder Soumaré (Leicester , 20).
