Rome, Italy – As the 2025/26 Serie A season officially kicks off this Saturday, the transfer market remains in a frantic race, with several top clubs vying for key additions ahead of the September 1st deadline. Juventus, Milan, Roma, Napoli, and Lazio are all heavily involved, seeking to bolster their squads before the market closes.
Juventus’s defensive situation continues to be a priority. Lloyd Kelly, recently acquired, is reportedly attracting interest from Crystal Palace, though the Italian club is hopeful to retain him. Meanwhile, Milan is considering Mehdi Demiral, a former Juventus and Atalanta defender now playing in Saudi Arabia, as part of a broader defensive strategy.
Roma’s focus remains on securing a prolific striker. Prior to finalizing an agreement with Milan, Bayer Leverkusen had offered a swap deal involving Rasmus Højlund and Artem Dovbyk. However, Roma ultimately declined the offer due to concerns about Højlund’s physical condition and off-field issues, preserving a potential avenue for a replacement for Dovbyk.
Milan is aggressively pursuing reinforcements, with Napoli’s interest in Rasmus Højlund culminating in negotiations with Manchester United for a loan agreement with an obligation to buy. Positive talks have taken place between the Danish striker and the club, with United awaiting a final agreement.
Inter is actively seeking a young defender to pair with Chivu and is evaluating three profiles: Yusuf Akcicek from Fenerbahce (with a rejected 20 million offer), Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes (valued at 50 million), and Joel Ordonez from Bruges (also followed by Juventus, valued at 40 million).
Napoli is accelerating its pursuit of Højlund, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, with the Neapolitans negotiating with Manchester United.
Furthermore, Juventus’s Samuel Gigot’s future appears increasingly uncertain, with the French defender facing exclusion from the provisional list and limited offers.
Finally, Fiorentina is pushing to sell Lucas Beltrán, with CSKA Moscow having presented an offer accepted by the Viola club, though the striker’s hesitation concerning the Russian destination creates uncertainty.