The summary of all the transfer market news of the day that has just been archived. Between rumors, negotiations and behind the scenes, here is the most important news.
MONZA, PETAGNA RENEWS AND SPREADS THE ENGAGEMENT. JUVENTUS HAS DECIDED: CONCEIÇAO’S REDEMPTION CAN ARRIVE BY THE END OF THE YEAR. MILAN, REIJNDERS’ RENEWAL IS NEAR. BUT THE SIGNATURE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TO SECURE HIM. A FULL-BACK, A CENTER AND A DEVICE DOVBYK: HERE ARE ROME’S OBJECTIVES IN JANUARY. NAPLES, A DEFENDER IN JANUARY: FROM VITIK AND KIWIOR TO DANILO, ALL THE NAMES ON MANNA’S LIST. BOLOGNA, BAGNOLINI ARMORED GUARD: THE YOUNG GOALKEEPER HAS RENEWED HIS CONTRACT UNTIL 2027
Andrea Petagna and Monza forward together. Through its official website, the Brianza club has in fact communicated the contract renewal of the Italian center forward, spreading the current salary over a further season.
Juventus, the Gazzetta dello Sport writes today, has already decided several weeks ago to hold back Francisco Conceicao also in the future, after taking him on a costly loan for 7 million euros last summer. The Portuguese, who will turn 22 in a few days, has practically convinced everyone in these first months in Turin and Juventus’ idea, writes the newspaper, is to define his redemption as soon as possible. Nothing in this sense exists in writing, but at the time of the summer agreements a handshake took place between Cristiano Giuntoli and the Porto managers, with the direction of Jorge Mendes, which will be authentic. An operation that will lead Juventus to shell out a further 30 million euros for the entirety of his contract, without considering possible discounts on the part of the Portuguese, with Juventus who according to the newspaper will define everything by the end of December with an advance compared to as initially expected.
The negotiation for the renewal of Tijjani Reijnders He’s in a good place with Milan. Speaking to Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands on Monday evening, Reijnders said: “I haven’t signed yet, it still has to happen, but it seems like a good thing. It’s a nice reward that Milan wants to give me, extending the contract after a year doesn’t happen often. It’s a great club to play for.” Words and music that also make it clear how comfortable Reijnders is with the Rossoneri, with his market valuation having at least tripled compared to the 20 million paid by Milan during the summer of 2023, when they signed him from AZ Alkmaar, beating the competition of several big European teams, including Barcelona. But the spotlight on Tijjani has never gone out and this is also why Milan wants to lock him down, to be able to reject with greater force and firmness any requests from Premier League clubs such as, for example, Manchester City which will probably face a technical revolution at the player level. In addition to the contract, Milan will be able to sleep soundly around Reijnders’ name if they manage to qualify for the next edition of the Champions League. Yes, because participation in the top European competition is often a basic condition for all the big names in a team and not playing it, in addition to economic damage, could also cause discontent among the most representative and strongest players.
Roma’s complicated season calls for reinforcements. The Giallorossi, currently fifteenth in the table with thirteen points and three changed managers, look to the winter transfer window as an opportunity to provide new alternatives to Claudio Ranieri. According to what was reported by Sky, in particular, there are three priorities, two of which concern defence. In particular, Roma will be looking for a right back in January who can compete with Zeki Celik, who has so far been the undisputed starter also and above all due to the lack of alternatives. Another central defender will then be needed, given that in the defensive department the Testaccino coach also seems intent on confirming the three-man defensive structure. A blow will instead concern the attack, where the Roman club will be looking for a deputy Artem Dovbyk, paid 40 million euros in the summer and so far the scorer of six goals in eighteen seasonal appearances between Serie A and the Europa League.
There is less than a month left until the start of the January transfer window and among the many clubs that are thinking of further strengthening themselves there is also Napoli, the absolute protagonist of the summer session with almost 150 million euros spent. Antonio Conte could need a central defender who can alternate with Rrahmani and Buongiorno. The last idea leads to Diego Coppola of Hellas Verona, but the blue club has no intention of spending a lot and is more interested in opportunities. Manna must combine technical and budgetary needs, and so there are many open channels: he tried to explore with Arsenal the availability to loan out Jakub Kiwior, a 24-year-old Polish ex-Spezia player, and is attentive to Martin Vitik, a Czech of Sparta Prague who will turn 22 in January. Some time ago he also met the agent of Danilo, the Juventus captain armored live on television by director Giuntoli.
The young man Nicola Bagnolinigoalkeeper born in 2004 for Bologna, has renewed his contract with the rossoblù club until 2027 with an option for the next station. Below is the club’s note: “Bologna Fc 1909 announces that it has reached an agreement with goalkeeper Nicola Bagnolini for the extension of the contract until 30 June 2027, with the option for a further season”.
MANCHESTER CITY WILL BE A REVOLUTION IN THE SUMMER: KYLE WALKER IS ALSO AMONG THE OUTGOING SENATORS. LIVERPOOL, VAN DIJK AT THE CROSSROADS: RENEWAL OFFER RECEIVED, BUT IT’S LOW. IN SUMMER IT CAN BE HEALTHY
Manchester City are preparing for a summer of significant changes to their squad. After a period of adaptation to new needs and continuous tactical adjustments, the club seems ready to make exiting operations to make room for new signings. With the aim of strengthening their team and optimizing their balance sheet, City is carefully evaluating several transfers. As reported by TeamTalk, one of the players who could be sold is Kyle Walkerhistoric right-back of the Citizens, who contributed significantly during the last years of success. While Walker has been a key figure under Pep Guardiola, his level of play appears to have dropped in recent seasons, especially with the emergence of younger, more dynamic alternatives. The defender, who has a contract expiring in 2026, is no longer considered untouchable by the club. His experience still remains an important asset, but City appear ready to let him leave in the next summer window to renew and rejuvenate their defensive line. The club intends to make changes, and Walker may no longer be part of Guardiola’s plans for the long-term future. Despite the contract, Manchester City is determined to find a destination for the England international, trying to monetize an important transfer that could help the club make further investments.
The future of Virgil van Dijk At Liverpool it seems less clear than expected. According to what reported by The Athletic, the Dutch defender has received a contract renewal offer, but the offer would be below the 33-year-old’s expectations. The Reds captain, who has been a mainstay in the club’s defense since his arrival in 2018, has a year and a half left on his contract but the uncertainty over his renewal raises questions about his future at Anfield. Van Dijk is considered one of the best central defenders in the world and has played a key role in Liverpool’s successes, including winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. However, his age and recent performances have pushed the club to consider a more limited offer, in line with the budget strategy for players close to the final phase of their career. The defender, who has repeatedly expressed his love for Liverpool, may now be faced with a crucial choice: accept a contract extension on reduced terms or explore other options. In a market where experienced defenders are still highly sought after, his next decision will be crucial to both his career and the future of the club.