Como are preparing to submit their third proposal for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, while Pep Guardiola has officially dismissed speculation linking him with the Italy national team job, saying, “I need a break.”
Here’s a detailed look at the latest transfer developments across Serie A and Italian football.
Juventus confirmed their second signing of the summer on Thursday, bringing in Zeki Celik. However, further updates have emerged regarding the Bianconeri. According to Sky Sport, Galatasaray have enquired about Gleison Bremer’s availability and are reportedly ready to present a lucrative salary offer to the Brazilian centre-back.
The Turin-based club continues its pursuit of a new striker. Tuttosport reports that Juventus are preparing to table their final proposal for Randal Kolo Muani — a loan deal with an option to buy and a sell-on clause, forming part of a package worth €45 million.
Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino is being considered as an alternative, though the Ducali are seeking around €30 million for his transfer.
At his first press conference for the 2026–27 season, Luciano Spalletti made it clear that he would welcome Dusan Vlahovic back to the Allianz Stadium. “My task with Vlahovic was to assess his technical abilities; the financial aspect isn’t my responsibility,” Spalletti explained. “I haven’t spoken to him since the end of the season, but he knows where I stand. Our directors always keep the door open.”
Como, who secured Champions League qualification ahead of Juventus and Milan last season, are reportedly set to make their third approach for Chalobah. The Blues are holding firm at an asking price of €35 million, while Como plan to offer €30 million plus performance-related add-ons.
Roma, now in need of a replacement for Celik, are simultaneously working on a deal with West Ham for Crysencio Summerville. Both Sky and Gazzetta report that the Giallorossi are preparing a bid of around €40 million for the Dutch winger, who has just returned from vacation and will evaluate Roma’s proposal.
Meanwhile, Lazio remain engaged in negotiations with Dinamo Zagreb over Sergi Dominguez and are optimistic about finalising a loan arrangement with a €12 million obligation to buy.
One of the summer’s major talking points extends beyond club football, revolving around the Italy national team. Andrea Pirlo is believed to be the front-runner for the managerial position, with Raffaele Palladino also under consideration, according to Tuttosport.
What’s certain is that Pep Guardiola will not be heading to Coverciano. The Manchester City manager addressed the rumours directly: “I don’t feel like I’m missing anything mentally,” he said. “I love what I do, but there comes a point when you realise you need some time off. Maybe one day I’ll wake up and say, ‘Alright, I’m ready to coach again.’ But right now, I don’t feel that way.”
Mergim Vojvoda underwent his medical with Udinese this morning ahead of a €1.6 million permanent move from Como, including potential bonuses.
Watford are reportedly considering a move for Udinese’s Iker Bravo, who has just returned from a loan spell at Las Palmas. In other transfer news, Ederson has renewed his contract with Atalanta until 2031, shortly after his proposed move to Manchester United fell through.
Ivory Coast international Christ Inai Oulai is travelling to Florence to complete his medical with Fiorentina ahead of his transfer from Trabzonspor.
Elsewhere across Europe, the following transfers have been confirmed: Andres Cuenca joins Como from Barcelona; Robin Gosens moves from Fiorentina to Schalke 04; Tarik Muharemovic heads to Leeds from Sassuolo; Hamed Traoré signs for Genoa from Marseille; Manuel Rosetti leaves Bologna for Forlì (Serie C); Luigi Caccavo departs Bologna for Juve Stabia (Serie B); and Anthony Partipilo moves from Parma to Barletta (Serie C).