Transfer round-up: Guardiola closes the door on Italy, third Como offer for Chalobah
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Pep Guardiola rules out a move to Italy as a coach, while Serie A side Como make a third offer for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
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Attributed to original sourceComo are ready to send their third offer for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, while Pep Guardiola has ended speculation over his possible appointment as Italy’s head coach: ‘I need a break.’
Check out today’s transfer news from Serie A and Italian football with our daily recap.
Transfer recap July 17, 2026: Guardiola, Kolo Muani and more Juventus confirmed Zeki Celik as their second summer signing on Thursday , but there are more updates regarding the Bianconeri, as according to Sky Sport, Galatasaray have sounded out Gleison Bremer’s availability and are ready to make a big-money salary offer to the Brazilian defender.
The Bianconeri continue to chase a new centre-forward, and according to Tuttosport, they are ready to send their final offer for Randal Kolo Muani. It’s an initial loan deal with an option to buy and a sell-on clause, as part of a transfer package worth €45m.
Mateo Pellegrino of Parma is currently regarded as the main alternative, but the Ducali are looking for a €30m transfer.
Luciano Spalletti held his first 2026-27 press conference today, confirming that he’s open to welcoming Dusan Vlahovic back to the Allianz Stadium: “I did my job with Vlahovic, which was to evaluate his technical qualities, but the economic discussion is not my purview,” Spalletti said.
“I haven’t spoken to him since the season ended, but he knows my thoughts. Our directors always have the door open.”
Como, who beat Juventus and Milan to Champions League qualification last season, are reportedly ready to make their third offer of the season for Chelsea defender Chalobah.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 20: Trevoh Chalobah #12 of England. during training on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) The Blues’ asking price is reportedly €35m, and Como are prepared to propose €30m plus add-ons.
Roma are now forced to look for a replacement for Celik, but are also working to reach an agreement with Crysencio Summerville and West Ham. According to both Sky and Gazzetta, the Giallorossi are willing to make a circa €40m offer to the English club. The Dutch winger returns from his holidays today and will assess Roma’s proposal.
Roma’s city rivals Lazio have continued talks with Dinamo Zagreb over Sergi Dominguez and are confident of securing a loan deal with a €12m obligation to buy.
Inevitably, one of the summer’s storylines does not concern club football but the Italy national team. Andrea Pirlo remains the favourite for the job, but Raffaele Palladino is also being considered, according to Tuttosport.
Quite certainly, it won’t be Pep Guardiola who takes the hot seat at Coverciano.
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, north-west England, on September 18, 2024 (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) “I don’t feel like I’m missing anything mentally,” Guardiola said today.
“I love my job, but there comes a moment when you feel you need to take a break. Maybe one day I’ll wake up and say, ‘OK, I want to coach again.’ I need to feel that I miss it, and right now I don’t.”
Other news Mergim Vojvoda underwent medical tests with Udinese this morning ahead of a permanent €1.6m transfer from Como, including add-ons.
Watford might bring in Iker Bravo from Udinese (Sky). The 21-year-old has just returned from a loan spell at Las Palmas.
Ederson has extended his contract with Atalanta until 2031, just a few days after his move to Manchester United collapsed.
Ivory Coast international Christ Inai Oulai is ready to fly to Florence to undergo his medical with Fiorentina . He’ll join the Tuscans from Trabzonspor.
Official transfers July 17 Andres Cuenca to Como from Barcelona
Robin Gosens from Fiorentina to Schalke 04
Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo to Leeds
Hamed Traoré to Genoa from Marseille
Manuel Rosetti from Bologna to Forlì (Serie C)
Luigi Caccavo from Bologna to Juve Stabia (Serie B)
Anthony Partipilo from Parma to Barletta (Serie C)
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What happened
In the latest transfer round-up, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed any suggestion of managing in Italy in the future. Meanwhile, newly promoted Serie A club Como are pushing hard to sign Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, having already made two rejected offers and now preparing a third. The story highlights both the managerial and player transfer movements across European football as the summer window progresses.
Chance analysis
Guardiola's comments remove any speculation linking him to Italian clubs, reinforcing his commitment to Manchester City and removing a potential future managerial vacancy storyline. Como's persistent pursuit of Chalobah suggests they view the Chelsea defender as a key target for their Serie A campaign, though Chelsea appear reluctant to let him go. The market dynamics indicate Chelsea may prefer a sale to balance their books, while Como need defensive reinforcement to compete in Italy's top flight.
Guardiola's Italy comments ease speculation around his future; Como's third bid signals strong intent to sign Chalobah but Chelsea's reluctance could complicate the deal.
Guardiola staying at City removes a managerial uncertainty factor; Como-Chalobah saga may conclude before deadline, affecting both clubs' defensive depth.