Transfer news July 12: Juve target Pellegrino, Roma push Garnacho and Koné
A quiet Sunday on the transfer market with few official deals: ANSA's round-up paints a day of stalemate for Napoli and Juventus, with almost all the action on the negotiating front. In the spotlight are Juventus, waiting for the World Cup to end but already sending Parma a first bid for Pellegrino, and a Roma busy on several fronts with Garnacho, Moreira and the sought-after Ibrahima Koné.
Juventus remained the main protagonist of the day, even without any decisive strikes. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the Turin club has chosen to wait until the World Cup ends before unlocking its market, but it has already sent Parma a first offer for Facundo Pellegrino, a move confirmed by Calciomercato.com through the words of Cherubini. According to Tuttosport, the Vlahovic card could enter the deal. The goalkeeping front remains complicated: Sportmediaset reports the gap for Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez and the Vicario option, while Corriere dello Sport recalls that UEFA limits and squad surplus are holding back both Martinez and Kolo Muani.
Roma were very active, working on several tables. La Gazzetta dello Sport and LaRoma24 describe a possible major operation with Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira, to give Gasperini the wingers he wants. Midfielder Ibrahima Koné, valued at around 50 million, is now the subject of an English duel: after Manchester United, LaRoma24 and Pagine Romaniste report Liverpool's entry. On the way out, Dybala admitted his renewal 'is not there yet' and Soulé is tipped to leave (Sky Sport, Corriere della Sera), while Genoa keep pushing for Dovbyk, with wages the main obstacle (Forzaroma.info).
At Inter the news of the day is the sharp slowdown for Khalaili: according to Tuttosport the medical did not go well and, as eurosport.it also stresses, the Nerazzurri are looking around. Among the ideas for the flanks is Guéla Doué of Strasbourg, a profile detailed by La Gazzetta dello Sport and relaunched by Virgilio Sport.
The Zaniolo case at Udinese is also in the spotlight: as reported by StadioSport.it, Calciomercato.com and Tuttosport, the player is not training, a medical certificate has appeared and the situation over the buy-back option remains unresolved. In Tuscany, Fiorentina are dealing with the possible departure of Comuzzo, for whom, Calciomercato.com writes, Bournemouth have challenged Torino.
Across the rest of the board, a study phase prevails. Napoli, stalled while waiting for sales, have nonetheless reached an agreement for Dodô, as revealed by Ceccarini to Labaro Viola. Milan are attempting a move for Bennacer and, according to Milan Vibes, share with Juventus the Ederson idea, while Atalanta are working to convince Alajbegovic (Sky Sport). An in-between Sunday, with the big official deals postponed until after the World Cup.
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