Archived the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg, with the return matches decided on penalties and which rewarded Inter and Lazio, Serie A is already on the horizon with the 34th matchday kicking off tomorrow with the clash between Napoli and Cremonese.
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In this season-ending rush there is no shortage of news related to the top Italian clubs, between the pitch and the transfer market, but not only.
The new name for Juventus's summer transfer market is Lorenzo Bernasconi, a full-back of Atalanta who has stood out with a season of constant growth. The player is also liked very much by Roma, thus creating a real transfer-market derby between two Serie A giants.
As early as January, Gian Piero Gasperini had already indicated him as the ideal reinforcement for the Giallorossi, but the offer of 15 million plus bonuses was turned down. According to Tuttosport, now the track can reopen, but an important economic effort will be needed: the Goddess values Bernasconi at around 25 million euros. Juve are watching and could move decisively in the next few weeks.
Milan continue to work on the renewal of the midfield and among the profiles followed closely is Ismael Kone, midfielder of Sassuolo and the Canadian national team. According to Corriere dello Sport, the price set by the Rossoneri starts from at least 20 million euros.
To finance the operation, the Rossoneri are considering some departures. The main name is Youssouf Fofana, who has a market in the Premier League and Turkey. Also in the balance is Ruben Loftus-Cheek, while Yunus Musah will return to Milanello after Atalanta's unexercised buy-back.
Inter are in pole position for Tarik Muharemovic, the seasonal revelation of Sassuolo. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri would already have reached a draft agreement with the player's entourage on contract and engagement, with a five-year understanding on the table.
The negotiation, however, is not simple. Sassuolo are also waiting for possible signings from the Premier League, while Juventus keep 50% on the future redemption of the defender. A clause that would give the Bianconeri an important economic advantage should they decide to return to the charge. Meanwhile the player seems attracted by the Inter idea.
Napoli are carefully watching the future of Romelu Lukaku. According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno, the club hopes that the next World Cup can relaunch the value of the Belgian centre-forward and attract important offers.
Lukaku indeed weighs heavily on the wage bill with a salary of 8.5 million net per season and a contract until 2027. In recent hours, however, the player has suffered a problem in the lower part of his leg during an individual session in Antwerp. The return is scheduled in about two weeks and it seems difficult to see him protagonist in the latest seasonal matches.
Roma are moving in advance to strengthen the right flank and have targeted Yukhym Konoplya, a winger of Shakhtar Donetsk whose contract expires in June.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Giallorossi have already started exploratory contacts. The profile is liked for running, offensive thrust and low costs, a decisive factor in this phase of spending containment. He can become one of the most interesting opportunities in the Roman transfer market.
Good news for Lazio: Nicolo Rovella could return to availability in the rush finale. Until a few days ago the season seemed over, but the words of Maurizio Sarri have rekindled hopes.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the midfielder aims to return for the away game against Cremonese on 4 May. After a season tormented by pubalgia and clavicle fracture, his recovery would represent a fundamental reinforcement in view of the Coppa Italia final and the league.
The future of Daniele Rugani at Fiorentina is still all to be decided. Having arrived from Juventus on an onerous loan with right of redemption for 2 million (which can become an obligation upon reaching certain appearances), the centre-back has not yet convinced fully.
So far his playing time has been reduced and also conditioned by physical problems. The Viola club reflects: Rugani can stay as a reliable alternative, but he hardly represents the future of the defensive department. As FirenzeViola reports, much will also depend on the choice of the next coach: with Maurizio Sarri, who knows him well, the chances of staying would rise significantly.
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