The project exists, now all that remains is to complete it, step by step. The synergy between Juventus and Milan can be convenient to everyone, indeed it must, otherwise it will remain only a midsummer hypothesis. The main piece of this black and white puzzle is certainly Bonucci, whose desire for Juve has now been made public even by those directly involved.
But here it comes into play Caldara, all with the extremely cumbersome (on a technical level, of course) figures of Higuain and Benatia. In short, the intrigue is a big one and it will take a lot of work to complete it, especially since a single hitch can completely blow it up.
Let's start with the facts: Milan are willing to satisfy Bonucci but only if the young Caldara enters the deal. In fact, the discussion relating to Higuain will only be addressed later, partly for reasons of Financial Fair Play (it is a question of embedding capital gains useful for reassuring UEFA), partly because the Rossoneri actually need a defender capable of replace the current captain.
Juve is currently a niche, aware that Juventus supporters would much prefer Caldara to the "traitor" Bonucci, but Marotta's attempt to insert Benatia as a counterpart was not successful, hence the need to consider the sale of the former Atalantino, bought for two years ago and left to grow in Bergamo to then arrive ready at the parent company. Many wonder why Juve, deep down, continue to negotiate and the answer is simpler than it seems at first glance: Bonucci is still considered a top player in the department, an absolute certainty that would bring the youngest element of the squad back to the squad. famous BBC. And then Caldara likes the Milan hypothesis, and how they like it: in the Rossoneri Mattia would find a guaranteed place as a starter, all with a salary that is up to the situation.
The parties tend to throw water on the fire but in the meantime they negotiate: on Friday Paratici had lunch with Lucci (Bonucci's attorney) and Riso (Caldara's agent), confirming that the deal, albeit with a thousand difficulties, is going ahead. But here it comes into play Chelsea, the umpteenth obstacle to the white-red-black alliance. The Blues, under the direction of Sarri, do not let go of Higuain or Rugani and since they are there, they have also asked for information on Caldara. Juve takes note and waits, aware that this "hand" must be played with great attention. Carrying out negotiations on several tables can be risky but it is the only way not to miss any opportunity, even if it is good to remember (and the Bonucci affair is only the latest example) that, in the end, the will of the players is almost always decisive.
Juve-Milan (and Chelsea) on the cover, the rest is a little less glamorous but no less important. The Napoli he comes to terms with the rage of organized supporters, who have literally plastered the city with banners against De Laurentiis. The offending sentence (“if they want to win they support Juve”) is just the last drop of a vase filled by the transfer market, so far far from initial expectations. However, the ADL is not intimidated and continues on its way: the next hit will be full-back Sabaly from Bordeaux (15 million), then it will probably be the turn of the Mexican Ochoa, whose purchase will serve to replace the injured Meret. No top players, at least for the moment: a strategy that doesn't seem to upset Ancelotti but that the Azzurri really don't like.
Those who have no intention of stopping are Inter, very close to adding another piece to his already excellent shopping campaign. It's about vrsaljko, the purchase of which is really one step away: In fact, Atletico Madrid have accepted the formula of the onerous loan (7 million) with the right to buy (18), hence Spalletti's absolute serenity in commenting on the operation ("we need always be positive"). There is therefore only one box left to fill in and it relates to the midfielder: the hottest name to date is that of Arturo Vidal, that Bayern Munich would let go for 30 million. Important figure that, at the moment, blocks Aid: Joao Mario has to leave first, then we'll see.
Closing dedicated to Rome and its desire for redemption after the mockery of Malcom, who ended up in Barcelona when everyone was waiting for him at Fiumicino. Pallotta didn't take it well (“I accept Barça's apology only if they give me Messi in return”), Monchi didn't take it well and that's why it's reasonable to expect an adequate response. The Italian slopes lead to Berardi, but the hottest name is that of Neres, the Brazilian from Ajax. The Dutch want 50 million, Roma are waiting for the preliminary round of the Champions League against Sturm Graz to then launch the attack, obviously at lower figures (35). In short, a hot market, something for everyone. The current weekend, moreover, kicks off the final rush, the one in which the definitive choices will have to be made. A little more patience, then it will be all against all.
