Inter continue to insist on a defender to be included in the squad for next season. After having also looked for Bijol from Udinese, the Nerazzurri are increasingly turning towards Tah from Bayer Leverkusen. The central defender has already made it known that he does not want to renew his contract with the German club and for this reason, given that he will be released in June, it represents an excellent opportunity. Inter have already tested the waters several times. The player is aware of this hypothesis and is making his assessments. In the next few weeks he will make a decision but the Nerazzurri club is certainly a first choice for him. There are also many Premier League clubs that have made moves and there is no shortage of competition. The philosophy of the new ownership is to make investments in younger profiles but Tan has international experience and would guarantee quality, which is why Inter is moving forward in the hope of soon being in pole position to close the operation.
At Naples we are also looking at renewals. For Meret the white smoke is one step away. In recent days there was a meeting in Castelvolturno between his entourage and the club and a decidedly important step forward was taken. The parties have become very close on the hiring issue and at the end of the year or at the beginning of January everything will be formalized. The deal will run until 2027 (perhaps with an option until 2028). Meanwhile, work continues on the renovation of Kvaratskhelia. After a stalemate phase, contacts have restarted and now we are trying to find the right formula that can satisfy everyone. On the defender front, Napoli keeps all avenues open.
The Italian club is currently also reflecting on the opportunity to sign a midfielder, perhaps anticipating an investment expected for June. One hypothesis could be Taylor from Ajax, born in 2002, linked to the Dutch club until 2027.
The exceptional start to the season is giving Marco Baroni a lot of spotlight. The Florentine coach, who arrived in Biancoleste after his experience at Verona, had a great impact on the team. And the results in the championship and in the Europa League are there for all to see. President Lotito is very satisfied and for this reason sporting director Fabiani and his staff are ready to move to extend and adapt his contract at least until 2028. The discussion will soon come to life. Lazio also looks at the market and possible opportunities. These include Zeljkovic of Dinamo Zagreb, Atangana of Reims and Tahirović, who will certainly leave Ajax in January. The Bosnian midfielder could also become an idea for Fiorentina.
Finally Juventus. The primary objective of this winter session remains the central defender. Everything else is in flux in the sense that the strategy can change in the event of offers and therefore some departures. The Bianconeri are insisting on Antonio Silva and are waiting for a loan offer from Benfica. Hancko from Feyenoord should also always be kept in mind. Meanwhile, as regards the attack, there is interest from Manchester United and Arsenal in Vlahovic. The 2 English clubs are thinking about it for next summer.