Dovbyk to Napoli, Roma want Embolo, Gundogan: transfer news 🤑 | OneFootball

The start of the Serie A season is imminent, but the transfer market is still alive.

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Below, as usual, are the main news for the top teams in our league.

Juventus, the latest on Kelly

According to the Corriere dello Sport, Crystal Palace is evaluating Lloyd Kelly, an English defender who arrived at Juventus in January and immediately became a key player in bianconero. The London club considers him a possible reinforcement in case Marc Guehi leaves the team in the last days of the market, being requested by several Premier League and non-Premier League clubs.

Kelly, a versatile left-handed player capable of acting as both a central defender and a left-back, is liked by Palace, who has been following him since his time at Bournemouth. However, Juventus considers him a strategic purchase and would only sell him in the face of an important offer, while Tudor continues to strongly focus on him for the present and future of the bianconero defense.

Milan, news on Harder

According to A Bola, Milan will have to give up on Conrad Harder: the Sporting attacker is now one step away from Rennes, a club that would guarantee him more space and continuity. The young Danish player, closely followed by the Rossoneri, has chosen Ligue 1 to continue his growth path, preferring an environment with less competition in his role.

The negotiation between Rennes and Sporting is in an advanced phase: after a first rejected offer, the French club is preparing a new proposal close to the 20 million euros requested. For Milan, this means an attacking target has slipped away, and the management will have to focus on other names to strengthen the offensive department for the upcoming season.

Inter, background on Gundogan

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the name of İlkay Gündoğan has been offered to several Italian clubs, including Inter. The German midfielder, in fact, had been probed with a view to Serie A during this transfer window.

However, the Nerazzurri management has chosen to focus on another solution to strengthen the midfield. After some internal evaluations, Inter has therefore abandoned the Gündoğan track to concentrate on a different profile.

Napoli, the latest on Dovbyk

The Napoli market could undergo a significant turn with the possible departure of Artem Dovbyk. The Ukrainian attacker, who arrived at Roma just a year ago, would have given his consent to a transfer to Napoli. However, the negotiation remains complex, as the clubs still need to find an agreement on the formula for the operation.

As reported by Il Corriere dello Sport, Napoli is looking for a replacement for the injured Lukaku and has identified Dovbyk as the ideal profile after his 17 goals in giallorosso. The blue club is pushing for a paid loan with a right of redemption, while Roma would prefer a definitive sale to respect the Financial Fair Play constraints.

Roma, Embolo for the attack

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that, while waiting for developments on the Sancho front – with the next 48 hours considered crucial – Roma is evaluating the option of Breel Embolo from Monaco.

The Swiss attacker, whose contract expires in 2026, could arrive under favorable conditions. He would be an interesting alternative to Fabio Silva, on whom Borussia Dortmund is intensifying its interest.

Lazio, market news

Lazio has had a summer without major market operations, slowed down by the Covisoc constraints, with Sarri forced to work with the existing squad. The coach, however, has received reassurances from Lotito: in January, he will have a free hand on entrances and exits, but only if certain economic conditions are met. The revision of the accounts on September 30 and the sale of surplus players like Gigot, Basic, Kamenovic, and Fares will be decisive in reducing the weight of wages and freeing up resources.

According to the Corriere dello Sport, a new sponsor worth at least 5 million euros per year could also help unlock the winter market. Without significant income, Lazio will have to move with a zero balance or sacrifice a big player to finance new signings. The situation is complex, but the trust between Sarri and Lotito represents the basis for planning possible reinforcements in the January window.

Fiorentina, two more moves for Pioli

Fiorentina is accelerating on the market to satisfy Stefano Pioli, with the goal of building a competitive team on multiple fronts. The arrival of Roberto Piccoli, an attacker long sought after, is now imminent and represents the first piece to strengthen the offensive department. But the Viola project doesn't stop here: the coach has asked the management for further efforts to complete the squad with two more signings considered essential.

As reported by the Corriere Fiorentino, Pioli is aiming for a right-back who can act as a deputy to Dodô and guarantee quality on the flank, as well as an offensive midfielder capable of acting on the three-quarters with vision and technique. The dream remains Pellegrini of Roma, considered ideal for characteristics, but the operation appears complex due to costs and feasibility. For this reason, the club is also evaluating alternative solutions, including options from abroad, to ensure the coach gets the requested profiles.

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