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·18 August 2025
Transfer news live: Sancho not joining Roma, Douglas Luiz closer to Nottingham Forest

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·18 August 2025
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Check out the latest transfer news, rumours and done deals from the world of Italian football and Serie A.
The window is in full swing at the beginning of August.
Juventus have brought in Jonathan David, Joao Mario and Francisco Conceicao back on a permanent deal, while Inter have signed Ange-Yoan Bonny, Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique.
Milan have made moves for Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci and Pervis Estupinan, while Roma have landed deals for Wesley, Neil El Aynaoui, Evan Ferguson and Daniele Ghilardi.
Just two weeks are remaining to bring in reinforcements for the 2025-26 season, and every top Serie A club still needs new purchases. Juventus, Milan, Inter and Napoli need a striker, Roma want an attacking winger, but are unlikely to get Jadon Sancho from Manchester United.
Follow today’s transfer news on the Football Italia liveblog, featuring Italian pundit Alfredo Pedullà, who has joined our team for an exciting 2025 summer transfer window.
2025-08-18 12:42:33
🚨🆕 #Juventus 🇵🇱 #RealBetis Real Betis want to loan Juventus’ 31-year-old Polish forward Arkadiusz Milik. pic.twitter.com/AbfMynfESs — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 18, 2025
2025-08-18 14:24:34
Genoa done deal
Genoa have confirmed the signing of Nsingi Bateka, a 17-year-old centre-back from Strasbourg.
2025-08-18 14:10:27
Juventus reject 25m bid for Locatelli
Tudor wants to keep the Italian midfielder, according to Gazzetta.
Find out more here.
2025-08-18 13:58:46
Zalewski has Atalanta medical
Nicola Zalewski is undergoing his medical with Atalanta ahead of a permanent transfer from Inter.
.@Atalanta_BC, iniziate le visite mediche di Nicola Zalewski pic.twitter.com/YfUK9Jj5RU — Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 18, 2025
2025-08-18 13:56:11
Roma news
According to Gazzetta, Mario Hermoso will stay at the club, while Tommaso Baldanzi is likely to leave with Udinese and Bologna interested.
2025-08-18 13:54:55
Zirkzee update!
The Dutch forward of Manchester United is reportedly Napoli’s main option to replace Lukaku.
2025-08-18 13:34:45
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL: Sunderland submit official bid to Bologna for Colombian centre back Jhon Lucumí. Lucumí, keen on joining #SAFC project to try new chapter in Premier League. Bologna want to keep Lucumí after his release clause expired, clear intention not to let him go. pic.twitter.com/jhUMaVagC7 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2025
2025-08-18 12:57:11
Zhegrova
Juventus pounce on Edon Zhegrova, whose Lille contract runs out in June 2026.
Lille midfielder and Juventus target Edon Zhegrova celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and RC Lens at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, northern France on March 29, 2024. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)
2025-08-18 12:49:18
Douglas Luiz
2025-08-18 12:48:24
Okafor
Ongoing Leeds talks for the Milan striker who is open to joining the Premier League club.
2025-08-18 12:47:57
Sancho
Roma are expected to walk out of the deal.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Substitute, Jadon Sancho of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James’ Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
2025-08-18 12:47:26
Bad news for Napoli
Serious Lukaku injury, the Partenopei need a new striker for 2025-26.
2025-08-18 12:46:39
Gutierrez has Napoli medical
.@sscnapoli, Miguel Gutierrez è arrivato a Villa Stuart per sostenere le visite mediche pic.twitter.com/WnMPy7xyxM — Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 18, 2025
2025-08-18 12:45:51
Milan confirm interest in Vlahovic and Hojlund
“Hojlund is a good option for us. We’re evaluating him these days, but the transfer market is unpredictable.” Tare said via SempreMilan.
“We know we have to intervene in that position, and we also know they need to be players who can bring something extra to this group.”
2025-08-18 12:44:50
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