Juve want Hjulmand, Dumfries to Barça, Fiorentina eye Sohm 🤑 | OneFootball

The market is heating up with many negotiations entering their crucial phase, as clubs work to strengthen their squads and build their teams ahead of the upcoming season.

Let’s take a look at the most important news of the day regarding the top Serie A clubs.

Juventus, Hjulmand is the priority but the release clause is an issue

Juventus has identified Morten Hjulmand as their main target to reinforce the midfield. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the Bianconeri have confirmed to his entourage their top interest in the Danish player, who is currently under contract with Sporting Lisbon. However, negotiations have slowed due to the Portuguese club’s release clause set at 80 million euros, and they are unwilling to negotiate below 50-60 million.

According to the player’s entourage, however, the clause was linked to the presence of coach Ruben Amorim, who has now left, and is therefore no longer binding. Hjulmand’s representatives are pushing for a deal at a lower figure, around 30-40 million. It remains to be seen whether Sporting will agree to lower their demands or if Juve will be forced to change targets.

Milan, Brown as an alternative to Estupinan

Milan is active in the market to strengthen the defensive flanks, particularly the left side after Theo Hernandez’s departure. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the Rossoneri club has made their first offer for Pervis Estupiñán, the Ecuadorian full-back who could replace the Frenchman.

At the same time, Nathaniel Brown, born in 2003 and playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, remains a current target, considered a valid alternative but still with high costs. Meanwhile, the Doué option for the right flank has cooled due to the gap between supply and demand and tense relations with his club, Strasbourg. Milan is short on time: the Coppa Italia is looming and Allegri wants a squad ready right away.

Inter, Mendes offers Dumfries to Barça

Jorge Mendes has offered Denzel Dumfries to Barcelona during a transfer meeting. According to Sport, the Inter full-back could leave the Nerazzurri by the end of July thanks to a 25 million euro release clause, a figure that makes him attractive to several top clubs. Hansi Flick likes the player, but Barça currently has other priorities, especially in attack.

According to Sport, Inter still expects to sell the player by the end of the month. Manchester City is also interested, but there has not yet been a concrete move. Barça remains on standby, evaluating whether they can invest in a profile that, even in terms of salary, would be sustainable and functional. Dumfries represents a real opportunity, even if currently blocked by the Catalan club’s financial difficulties.

Napoli, Raspadori targeted by Atalanta

According to Corriere di Bergamo, Atalanta has resumed its interest in Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli, after abandoning the tracks leading to Lucca and Diouf.

The 2000-born player could be the right profile to bolster La Dea’s attack ahead of the new season.

Roma, young talent Arena arrives from Pescara

Antonio Arena, a 2009-born striker from Pescara, is officially a new Roma player. Il Tempo announces this through an article by Filippo Biafora, which also explains the financial details of the deal: Pescara will retain 20% of any future resale of the player.

As a technical counterpart, Leonardo Graziani will move to the Abruzzo club, along with at least one other player yet to be determined. Arena is the first 2009-born player to score in Serie C, and Roma is betting on him as an important prospect for the future of their youth sector.

Lazio, Cancellieri targeted by Olympiakos

Lazio needs to trim its squad, especially in attack, where there are too many options for just the two competitions the team will play. Matteo Cancellieri, back from his loan at Parma, is among the players being observed during training camp to see if he can fit into Sarri’s plans.

As reported by the Greek portal To10, Olympiakos has set its sights on the 2002-born winger, although no official offer has been made yet.

Fiorentina, Asllani slips away: Sohm close

Fiorentina is looking for a central midfielder to complete Stefano Pioli’s squad. The initial target was Kristjan Asllani, but as reported by Corriere dello Sport, Inter has set his price at between 18 and 20 million, a figure considered excessive by the Viola management.

The Tuscan club has therefore decided to change strategy and is now targeting Simon Sohm from Parma, valued at around 12 million. The Swiss player’s profile is convincing both in terms of cost and technical characteristics: as revealed by Matteo Moretto, the deal is close to being finalized.

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