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Ahanor given 20m price tag after Atalanta and AC Milan interest

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Genoa have reportedly slapped a €20m asking price on to teenager Honest Ahanor, after he attracted interest from Milan, Atalanta and more. The 17-year-old made only six Serie A appearances during his brief career, but has already caught the eye of several big clubs. He plays primarily as a left-back, but can also work in a more advanced role down that flank, or even as a central defender if required.
Saul Coco not sure about Al-Duhail after Torino agreement for 16m

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Torino have shaken hands with Al-Duhail to sell defender Saul Coco, but the player has not agreed personal terms and negotiations continue. According to Sky Sport Italia, a deal was done for circa €16m and the two clubs are in full agreement for the transfer. That would represent almost doubling the €8.23m plus bonuses that Torino paid to sign him from Las Palmas only a year ago, even if they still owe a 10 per cent cut of the future sell-on fee.
Lazio announce Sarri ready to stay after crisis meeting

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Lazio released another statement confirming they had ‘for the first time’ expressed to Maurizio Sarri the sheer extent of their financial limitations, but that the coach agreed to ‘continue’ in his role. This was the second statement in 24 hours from the club, who had been dealing with the multiple reports of tension behind the scenes regarding their transfer embargo.
Still no Bonny agreement between Inter and Parma

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Inter and Parma continued negotiations today for Ange-Yoan Bonny, but have still not reached a full agreement for the striker. Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, Calciomercato.it and La Gazzetta dello Sport note that there was another meeting this afternoon between the two clubs. However, even after whittling down some more details, they have not yet reached the stage where we can say the deal is done.
Fiorentina face Manchester United and Roma expand big Everton event on August 9

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

David De Gea’s Fiorentina will play Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 9, while Roma expand their Everton friendly event now set for the same day. While the FIFA Club World Cup is still in full swing, other teams are preparing for the 2025-26 pre-season tests. Fiorentina will be in England on August 9 to face Manchester United in a friendly, as confirmed by the Premier League club.
Udinese goalkeeper Okoye danger of 4-year ban for sporting fraud

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at risk of up to a four-year ban for sporting fraud after he was deferred to the disciplinary commission. The shot-stopper is accused of purposefully receiving a yellow card at the 64th minute during a Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio. Betting patterns sparked Okoye investigationThe match was played on March 11, 2024, and he was booked for time-wasting with his team leading 2-1.
Milan hope Jashari can help break down Club Brugge brick wall

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Milan are not giving up on Ardon Jashari, hoping that Club Brugge will eventually accept €35m including add-ons, but today’s meeting provided zero progress. The midfielder is very eager to make the transfer to San Siro and join a team he has supported since childhood, which is the main reason why the Rossoneri still have some remaining hope.
Baris Alper Yilmaz eager for Inter, Nottingham Forest and West Ham for 35m

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

According to reports in Italy, Galatasaray attacking winger Baris Alper Yilmaz was proposed to Inter, with interest also from Nottingham Forest, West Ham and RB Leipzig. The Nerazzurri have already been active in those roles over the summer so far, doing the work behind the scenes early to secure Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique. Now Calciomercato.it claim that Inter were approached with the opportunity to pick up Turkey international Baris Alper Yilmaz too.
'Inter have freedom to battle now' under Chivu

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Carlos Augusto is looking forward to another ‘battle’ with Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup and notes Cristian Chivu allows Inter ‘more freedom without fear of committing fouls’ than Simone Inzaghi. The Nerazzurri are through to the knockout stages of the tournament in the United States of America after winning their group. Their next fixture is the Round of 16 against Brazilians Fluminense on Monday June 30, kicking off at 19.00 UK time (20.00 CET).
Official: Montella to sign new contract with Turkish national team

1 day ago | football-italia.net | Susy Campanale

Italian tactician Vincenzo Montella has officially agreed to extend his contract as coach of the Turkish national team to June 2028. The news was confirmed in a statement by the Turkish Football Federation this afternoon. There will be a signing ceremony for the new deal on Monday June 30, at the TFF Hasan Dogan National Team training camp, with Federation President Ibrahim Ethem Haciosmanoglu present.