On the day the winter transfer window kicks off, Lazio makes their first move: sold Castellanos to West Ham for 30 million, a little treasure useful for fixing the squad following Sarri’s instructions. So Lotito, after getting the Villarreal left-back’s yes for June Pedraza (we will try to anticipate his arrival), he will be able to buy a midfielder (they like them Samardzic e Loftus-Cheek) and a new striker, more functional than Taty.
Raspadori between Rome and Lazio
A last-gasp attempt is ready for Raspadori, on which however the Roma is in the lead: he should arrive from Atletico Madrid on a 2 million loan with an obligation to buy at 19. The team Gasperiniamong the five sitting at the table with a view of the championship, is a candidate to be the most active on the market.
Gasp is waiting for Zirkzee, the center forward he has missed so far: the idea is to propose to United a loan with right of redemption which, under certain conditions, could turn into an obligation. There is a general approval from the player, dialogues are underway but the negotiation will not be simple. Roma will also try to take a central defender (Disasi) and a left back, to allow Wesley to play on the right.
Inter, thinking about Cancelo. And De Vrij returns to Inzaghi
A right winger is also an objective for Inter: Dumfries will have one until mid-March, Luis Henrique is struggling to establish himself. Thus the suggestion to report I cancel in Milan it is becoming increasingly stronger. The Portuguese is leaving Al-Hilal, his agent Mendes has proposed him to Barcelona and Inter.
Who is thinking about it very seriously. Inside the Nerazzurri club the debate is open. There are two fronts, one for and one against the great return: president Marotta is tempted, sporting director Ausilio would still trust Luis Henrique, bought for 25 million a few months ago. In any case, to find the balance on Cancelo’s salary (15 million per season, therefore half between now and June) we would need help from Al-Hilal or the player himself. Meanwhile, De Vrij is one step away from saying goodbye. Inzaghi wants him back: the agreement with Al Hilal could arrive soon.
Juve, interested in Norton-Cuffy
The priority for Juventus is instead the purchase of a right winger: Joao Mario has not convinced, Norton-Cuffy from Genoa is interested, valued at around 20 million. We then need a midfielder: Tonali is the dream that has never faded, yet complex to realize immediately. Juve will try, otherwise we will talk about it again in the summer.
Spalletti has asked for a striker who can play both as a center forward and as an alternative to Yildiz: the idea of an exchange with Milan between Nkunku and Gatti (which the Juventus coach has no vetoes on) resists.
Milan on the hunt for the central defender
The Devil, after taking Füllkrug in place of Gimenez (“He will be out for three, four months,” Allegri said yesterday), needs a central defender. Max would like one ready-made, like Gatti. The most credible alternative is Moratotwenty-four year old from Nottingham Forest. Nkunku is in the balance, on whom Fenerbahçe continues to press: should he leave, the Rossoneri transfer men like Sidiki Cherifa nineteen-year-old Angers striker with great room for growth. For him, a significant investment would be neededby at least 25 million.
Napoli reflects on Lucca and Mainoo of Manchester United
Napoli, who will have to make a zero-balance transfer (balancing out revenues and expenses), are reflecting on Lucca’s future and are thinking of a midfielder: Manchester United’s Mainoo is the sweet illusion, otherwise possible opportunities will be evaluated.
