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31Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fiorentina offered Madrid midfielder after Juventus enquiry

Dani Ceballos Fiorentina are still active on the transfer market ahead of Monday’s deadline, and Football Flame understands that intermediaries have offered them the chance to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid. Over the course of Saturday night, intermediaries offered Fiorentina Dani Ceballos, who is not currently considered ‘unsellable’ by his current employers at the Bernabeu. According to recent reports from Spanish outlet AS, Juventus have also recently made an attempt to sign the former Arsenal loanee. Fiorentina, meanwhile, have been in direct contact to discuss the 29-year-old, and the situation is one that should be monitored before the close of the summer transfer window. Fiorentina are especially likely to strike a deal for Ceballos if they end up sanctioning...

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28Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Serie A news Nigeria

Andreas Christensen Milan to splash €30m on Barca defender AC Milan are reportedly prepared to spend €30m (£26m) to sign Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. The Blaugrana are believed to be looking to sell a first-team player to help meet La Liga's Financial Fair Play rules and finalise the registrations of all of their unregistered players. Marc Casado was linked with a move away, before Barcelona boss sent a clear message to the club's hierarchy by starting him in Saturday's clash with Levante. Attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez has emerged as a contender for a potential sale, with Chelsea believed to be evaluating a move for the Spain international. However, Flick is also reluctant to lose someone of Fermin's quality, especially as he adds valuable depth to the numbe...

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21Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Inter reach Diouf agreement with Lens

Andy Diouf Inter have now reached a full agreement to sign midfielder Andy Diouf from Ligue 1 side Lens, according to reports from multiple outlets on Thursday afternoon. As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter now have everything in place to sign the 22-year-old former Olympian for a fee of €20m plus up to €5m in bonuses. Diouf will put pen to paper on a five year contract in San Siro, which will tie him to the club until the summer of 2030. As Football Italia reported, there was a conference call involving representatives from Inter and Lens earlier on Thursday as the Nerazzurri pushed to complete the deal with their French counterparts. Inter’s deal for Diouf comes after a change in strategy on the transfer market: The Nerazzurri had initially hoped to land a deal for Atalanta’s Ade...

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20Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Nottingham Forest set date for Douglas Luiz medical

Douglas Luiz Douglas Luiz is set to join Nottingham Forest from Juventus, with the Premier League club hoping to see the Brazilian undergo medical tests on Thursday. Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz is set to join Nottingham Forest for a free in the region of €30m. Fabrizio Romano reports that Nottingham Forest and Juventus are exchanging documents so the player can leave for England today and undergo medical tests on Thursday, if all goes to plan. Football Italia reported a few hours ago that Juventus had accepted to lower their transfer demands but were given guarantees that Forest would make Douglas Luiz’s move permanent beyond June 2026. Juventus are expected to confirm the financial details behind the deal once Douglas Luiz signs his contract with Forest. The Brazil...

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19Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Roma land their first winger, keep seeking another

Leon Bailey Roma have sealed the deal for Leon Bailey, while Jadon Sancho requires some more convincing. He’s taking his time since he has other offers on the table. The Giallorossi will bring in the Aston Villa star on loan with an initial €2/3M fee and a €22M option to buy, Fabrizio Romano and Mattia Moretto report (via SOSFanta). Gian Piero Gasperini wants more pacey attackers, and so the capital club will continue to add. The Englishman continued to have some reservations on Monday. Manchester United would accept their €20M bid, but they need to come to terms with the player first. Besiktas are after him, but he’ll consider going to Turkey only after the end of the transfer market in the rest of Europe.Baily heads to Roma after a productive four-year run at Aston Villa. H...

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11Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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De Winter set for Milan at 20m plus bonus

Koni De Winter Multiple sources are reporting that Milan have reached a verbal agreement with Genoa for Koni De Winter at €20m plus add-ons, with the defender accepting personal terms. The negotiations progressed rapidly throughout the day, having first been broken by La Gazzetta dello Sport this morning. They identified him as the ideal replacement for Malick Thiaw, who will have his Newcastle United medical tomorrow to complete a €40m transfer. De Winter had previously been linked with Inter, Juventus and Bournemouth, but Milan came in with a deal that seemingly suited everyone. According to Fabrizio Romano, the cost of the fixed fee is €20m, but other sources including MilanNews insist there are also add-ons. This would fit with the general belief the asking price was around €25m. Gen...

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9Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Atalanta prepare legal action against Lookman

Ademola Lookman Serie A club Atalanta are preparing to take legal action against Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman after the Nigerian left Italy without permission and refused to attend training sessions in protest over the club’s rejection of Inter Milan’s transfer bid. The 27-year-old winger has gone on an unauthorised vacation following Atalanta’s decision to turn down Inter’s latest offer, with the club’s hierarchy considering his behaviour completely unacceptable. According to Football Italia, the Percassi family have prepared legal action that could result in a costly fine for Lookman, who has also refused to communicate with the club since departing Italy. “After missing a few training sessions with Atalanta, Lookman has decided to leave Italy and go on an extra summer vacatio...

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6Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Inter Milan reportedly drop Interest In Juventus Winger

Nicolas Gonzalez Inter Milan are reportedly no longer interested in signing Juventus winger Nicolas Gonzalez despite intense transfer rumors. According to Sky Sport via TWM, the Serie A runners-up have prioritized other targets over the former Fiorentina ace. Nico Gonzalez has emerged as a backup option for Inter’s primary pursuit of Atalanta star Ademola Lookman.However, even if Inter’s relentless pressure on La Dea fails to come to fruition, they will not chase the Argentine forward.Indeed, they have other options in mind. Gonzalez has been one of several names on Inter’s radar. Yet, the list is long and only features players from abroad.Chelsea flop Christopher Nkunku could be a realistic target for the Nerazzurri. Indeed, he has no future at Stamford Bridge and could be ...

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5Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Torino in intense talks for Simeone and Amenda

Giovanni Simeone Torino continue negotiations with Napoli for Giovanni Simeone, but are also in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for Aurele Amenda with a bid worth €8m plus bonuses. As Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà had already exclusively reported on July 26, the Granata are pushing hard to sign striker Simeone. The centre-forward is enthusiastic about the idea of the transfer and just waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement. Those talks are continuing and should be finalised over the next 24-48 hours. Meanwhile, Sky Sports Deutschland claim that Torino have been in advanced discussions with Eintracht Frankfurt for defender Amenda. It is reported that the offer on the table is worth €8m plus add-ons, which the Bundesliga team would be prepared to a...

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5Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atalanta will meet for Muniz and Mateta in striker search

Rodrigo Muniz Atalanta are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of Fulham centre-forward Rodrigo Muniz, with a meeting also planned for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. According to Sky Sport Italia, 24-year-old Muniz is increasingly seen as the hot favourite to reinforce the attack in Bergamo following Mateo Retegui’s record breaking transfer to Al-Qadsiyah. The Brazilian found the net 11 times with two assists in the Premier League last season and his contract only runs to June 2026, although the club does have an option to extend by another year.Formerly of Flamengo, Muniz made the €8m transfer to Fulham in 2021. Sky Sport Italia also warn that Atalanta directors might use the trip to England to have other meetings too, specifically with Crystal Palace. This ...

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4Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bergomi stresses the importance of Lookman to Inter

Ademola Lookman Inter Milan icon Giuseppe Bergomi has weighed in on how Ademola Lookman would slot into the Nerazzurri lineup, as the club continues to pursue the Nigerian winger in a deal with Atalanta, Bold Sports reports. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Bergomi praised Lookman’s attacking quality and goal-scoring record but emphasized that integrating him into Inter’s starting XI would require tactical rethinking—especially in midfield. “Thuram on the right, Lautaro up front, and Lookman on the left — you can find a team in that,” Bergomi said. “I don’t dispute Lookman’s value. He’s scored more than 50 goals in three years and is one of the best strikers in Serie A. But finding the balance is crucial.” The former Italy and Inter defender suggested that for a front three of...

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28Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Como chief speaks out on Alvaro Morata chase

Alvaro Morata Como president Mirwan Suwarso has this weekend opened up on the club’s ongoing pursuit of Spanish international Álvaro Morata. The name of frontman Morata has emerged as an altogether prominent one in the headlines across Italy over recent weeks.This comes after widespread confirmation was forthcoming that the experienced frontman has made his way to the very top of the summer transfer wishlist at the aforementioned Como. Talks, in turn, have long been kicked into gear between the brass at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, and their counterparts at AC Milan, Morata’s parent club.Speaking during an exchange with the media on Sunday, the subject of the 32-year-old’s potential arrival was therefore put to the aforementioned Mirwan Suwarso. And in his response, Como’s p...

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27Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Max Allegri and Ruben Loftus-Cheek agree on Liverpool after AC Milan pre-season defeat

Loftus Cheek Of AC Milan Scores The Goal During The Pre Season Friendly Match Between Liverpool FC An AC Milan At Kai Tak Sports Park On July 26 2025 In Hong Kong China Ruben Loftus-Cheek named Liverpool one of the best teams in the world after helping AC Milan to a friendly victory. The Reds lost 4-2 against the Italian outfit during their pre-season tour in Hong Kong. It was Liverpool’s toughest test of the summer programme so far, having eased to respective 3-1 and 5-0 victories over Championship sides Preston North End and Stoke City. Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo were on target for the Premier League champions. Anfield head coach Arne Slot will not be too concerned that Liverpool were beaten by a Milan side that finished eighth in Serie A last season. Loftus-Cheek netted the Ros...

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23Jul By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Juventus is eyeing €75 million Inter Milan star

Marcus Thuram Juventus and Inter Milan share one of the fiercest rivalries in Italian football, and transfers between the two clubs remain rare. Historically, players who have featured for both sides have either moved as free agents or made the switch later in their careers, well past their peak. Juventus continue to hold the title of the most successful club in Italian football, though Inter Milan remain one of the country’s top teams. The Nerazzurri secured league titles in 2021 and 2024, ending Juventus’ dominant nine-year run with their triumph in 2021. Inter Milan currently boast a number of high-quality players, but the departure of manager Simone Inzaghi may force the club into making difficult financial decisions. While they are reluctant to lose key figures, there is now specula...

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22Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus open talks with La Liga giants for 27-year-old defender

Nahuel Molina Of Atletico De Madrid Atletico Madrid’s busy summer continues. While much of the attention has been taken up by a series of widely praised signings, namely Johnny Cardoso, Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri, Los Colchoneros will also have one eye on the exit door, as they seek to balance their squad. One player who seems on the threshold is Nahuel Molina. The World Cup-winner arrived as a big-money signing from Udinese three years ago, with Atletico spending €20m to finally solve their right-back issues after the exit of Kieran Trippier. However as time as gone on, Marcos Llorente has increasingly been installed as the go-to right-back. It has been established that both player and club are open to a move, with Atletico also needing to free up a non-European spot that Molina also...

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21Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Roma Signs Neil El Aynaoui From Lens

AS Romas New Signing Neil El Aynaoui After negotiations broke down with Palmeiras for Richard Rios, Frederic Massara quickly pivoted to finalize negotiations with RC Lens for Neil El Aynaoui. And with El Aynaoui officially signing a five-year contract earlier today, he becomes the first official signing of the Ricky Massara/Gian Piero Gasperini era. The 24-year-old French-born Moroccan international arrives from Ligue 1 side RC Lens for a €22 million fixed fee plus €3 million in bonuses. El Aynaoui was announced earlier on Sunday and will wear the number 8 shirt. El Aynaoui came through the Nancy youth system before transferring to Lens ahead of the 2023-24 season. He has played just over 1,500 league minutes each of the last two seasons, making 17 league starts in both seasons. This pas...

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20Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Fiorentina look to reunite Franck Kessie with Stefano Pioli

Franck Kessie TORONTO, ON - JUNE 7: Franck Yannick Kessie #8 of Cote d'Ivoire runs with the ball against New Zealand during the second half of their Canadian Shield Tournament match at the BMO Field on June 7, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As per a report from TMW today, Fiorentina could bring Franck Kessie back to Italy. The Ivory Coast international spent a number of notable years in the Serie A, for both Atalanta and Milan. After that he went to Barcelona on a free and won La Liga. He currently plays for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. The biggest challenge for La Viola however will be his salary. Kessie currently earns €14m per season, an amount that is outside the purse strings of the club from Florence. Moving to Florence would require a large financial sacrifice from his e...

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19Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Roma ‘agree loan deal with Brighton for Evan Ferguson’

Luxembourg , Luxembourg - 10 June 2025; Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly match between Luxembourg and Republic of Ireland at Stade de Luxembourg in Luxembourg. Roma have reportedly reached an agreement with Brighton to sign Evan Ferguson on loan, with an option to buy the Republic of Ireland international for £32.9million. The 20-year-old striker burst on to the scene as a teenager under Graham Potter following his move from Irish outfit Bohemians in 2021. However, has endured a troubled time with injury over the last few seasons, struggling to carve out a sustained period in the Brighton team. He spent the second-half of last season on loan at West Ham, but failed to make an impact, failing to score in eight Premier League appearances for the Ha...

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18Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Edin Dzeko pleads with Fiorentina sensation to improve after committing future to Serie A side

BAGNO A RIPOLI, ITALY - JULY 17: Fiorentina's new player Edin Dzeko poses for a photo with his jersey in the press room of the Media Center at Viola Park in Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy on July 17, 2025. Edin Dzeko has given his thoughts on Moise Kean after the former Inter star signed for Fiorentina and hopes the Italian striker can improve in 2025/26. The veteran goalscorer has a rich history in Italy, playing for Inter Milan, Roma and now returning to Serie A for what could be a final time, as the Bosnian joined Fiorentina as a free agent. Across his multiple spells in Italy, the 39-year-old has made 268 Serie A appearances, scoring 107 goals and contributing with a further 50 assists. Interestingly, Dzeko has never won the Serie A title but did pick up two Coppa Italias with Int...

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18Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus Move Closer to Signing Sporting Midfielder Morten Hjulmand

FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 16: Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP with Reo Hatate of Celtic FC in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and Celtic at Estadio Algarve on July 16, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. Juventus have taken a major step forward in their pursuit of Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with the Danish international giving the green light for a transfer to Turin. However, talks remain delicate due to a high release clause and Sporting’s firm valuation. As confirmed by Corriere dello Sport and Giovanni Albanese, Hjulmand has agreed personal terms with Juventus, turning down offers from Manchester United and Tottenham in the process. The Bianconeri see the 26-year-old as the ideal midfield anchor for new manager Igor Tudor, and he’s now their top target a...

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