Napoli dreams and for this reason too, reflections have already started on the possible strengthening of the squad in the January transfer window. It’s true that there are two months left but the Italian club wants to be ready. As mentioned, today the primary need has become another central defender. Dragusin remains an option but it will depend a lot on the opening and any requests from Tottenham. Precisely for this reason, evaluations are also being carried out on other profiles. One of these is Bijol, who Inter had already made a move on in the summer. It is clear that carrying out such an operation in the middle of the season would be very expensive, also because the Juventus club would then have to find a suitable replacement. It’s easier to think of a player like Kiwior, who hasn’t found much space since he moved to Arsenal. The English club could be open to a loan with the right to buy, an ideal solution. For the moment it is an idea but not one to be underestimated. As regards the renewal issue, we continue to talk about finding a solution for Kvaratskhelia. Meanwhile, Meret’s is approaching. The parties are in continuous contact. Napoli is proposing an extension of two or three years, until 2027 or 2028. There is still no total agreement but the feeling is that the meeting point will soon be reached. In short, it’s just a matter of time.
Inter is also always very attentive to the opportunities that the market can offer. Every interesting situation is analyzed in detail. In defense the Nerazzurri have already made an investment in Palacios but they could intervene again in this sector of the pitch.
A profile on which attention has focused is Tah, a cornerstone of Bayer Leverkusen, born in 1996. The centre-back has decided not to extend his contract which expires in June 2025. In short, another potential free transfer, on which, however, there is a nice competition. Also in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich is thinking seriously about him but Juventus is also thinking about him. More for next year in the case than for the winter session where the objective remains an operation on the basis of a loan. Inter is also observing with interest the growth of Nicolò Bertola, the Spezia defender, born in 2003, who has a contract until June. The Bianconeri are ready to offer him a renewal, perhaps by including a low exit clause. There will soon be a meeting to understand if there is room for reaching an agreement. And always with a future perspective, Ricardo Pepi is monitored, an American striker (also born in 2003) playing for PSV Eindhoven, who got off to a great start in the Eredivisie with 5 goals in 9 appearances.
Finally Milan. The objectives for January are a deputy Fofana and an alternative to Theo Hernandez. For the first role the Cardoso and Frendrup options remain alive. The costs are high but the Rossoneri club is intent on strengthening the team and giving Fonseca an extra element of quality. However, the work is not only oriented towards the winter session. We are also thinking about next season when there will certainly be changes in attack too. Camarda may be the future but he still needs time. And for this reason, in addition to Raspadori, the Rossoneri have not lost sight of Santiago Gimenez, who last year scored 23 goals in 30 league appearances with Feyenoord. In short, an option to always keep in mind.