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We have entered the hottest month of the transfer market: Lookman has officially requested to be transferred while Weah will go to Marseille and Garnacho has given his priority to the Premier League.

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Now let's look at the most important news on the market for the big Italian clubs.

Juventus, Kolo Muani's gesture

Juventus is getting closer and closer to Kolo Muani and the player only wants Juventus: according to La Stampa, he has rejected interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.

The deal could be closed with a loan with an obligation to buy, and the fee will still be significant as PSG values him at around 50 million according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Milan, when Athekame will be closed and the alternative

As reported by Matteo Moretto, Milan intends to finalize the deal for Zachary Athekame by Wednesday: Young Boys are asking for 10 million euros for the full-back and contacts between the clubs are ongoing.

If the deal does not go through – according to Tuttosport – Milan's first alternative is Arnau Martinez, born in 2003 and playing for Girona.

Inter, Chiesa competing with Nkunku

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, while negotiations with Atalanta for Lookman have entered the decisive phase, the Nerazzurri are also keeping other options open. Among these, the name of Christopher Nkunku stands out: Chelsea values him at around 35 million, with a possible loan with obligation to buy.

There is still interest in Federico Chiesa, followed by both Inter and Napoli. Liverpool would let him go easily but the main issue remains his net salary of 6.2 million, and a contribution from the Reds towards his salary cannot be ruled out.

Napoli, NEOM's new bid for Cajuste

As written by Gianluca Di Marzio, Neom is back in the running for Jens Cajuste, increasing their offer to Napoli. The Saudi club is proposing a loan of 2.5 million with a buy option set at 8 million. There is also a penalty of 2.5 million in case the buy option is not exercised.

Meanwhile, for the Swedish midfielder, Napoli has already reached an agreement with Ipswich and Besiktas. Both clubs are ready to invest 8 million to close the deal. Now the final choice is up to the player.

Roma, the formula for Echeverri

According to Tuttosport, Echeverri of Manchester City has communicated his refusal to Girona, considered the "second team" of Sheikh Mansour. A gesture much appreciated, which could facilitate an agreement with City for a loan with an option to buy, perhaps with a buy-back clause. Cautious signals are coming from Manchester and the deal is still far from being closed.

Meanwhile, Massara is evaluating alternatives and keeping the name of Dorgeles Nene, a Salzburg winger who had a season with 15 goals and 9 assists, on the table. If the Austrian club opens up to a loan, he would become the first choice. Also still on the list are Enciso from Brighton, Nusa from Leipzig, and Fabio Silva, for whom 15 million is needed immediately, before he could leave on a free transfer in 2026.

Lazio, Cancellieri taken off the market?

As reported by LaLazioSiamoNoi, the draw against Galatasaray gave Sarri some good indications, also in terms of the transfer market. Among the most interesting notes is the performance of Matteo Cancellieri, who put in a brilliant display with an assist and a decisive action on the first goal. With Isaksen still out, the 2002-born winger took center stage, earning minutes and trust.

Until a few weeks ago, his departure seemed possible, with various Italian and foreign clubs ready to make a move. But now staying at Formello is the most solid hypothesis: the next friendlies against Burnley and Atromitos will be decisive.

Fiorentina, Ioannidis or Piccoli on the radar

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, after strengthening the midfield, Fiorentina is preparing a new addition for the attack. Pioli wants a reliable alternative to Kean, in addition to the presence of Dzeko.

In this context, interest remains alive for Fotis Ioannidis, a Panathinaikos striker who has been followed since last season, when the Viola faced him in the Conference League. Also according to the Rosea, a renewed interest in Roberto Piccoli cannot be ruled out.

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