Transfer round-up: Juventus' attacking concerns grow, another Chelsea defender eyed by Serie A
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A transfer round-up noting Juventus' growing need for attacking reinforcements and Serie A interest in a Chelsea defender ahead of the new season.
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Attributed to original sourceAxel Disasi is the third Chelsea defender linked with a move to Serie A this summer, while Juventus are still assessing their options up front, struggling to reach an agreement with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani and with Lois Openda and Arkadiusz Milik being their only options in attack for now.
Click here to subscribe to Football Italia’s official YouTube channel The summer transfer window is gaining steam with most of the top Serie A clubs actively moving to get reinforcements ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Roma are expected to miss out on Crysencio Summerville from West Ham, despite being confident of signing him barely 24 hours ago. Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal, in fact, have made an offer worth circa €80m including add-ons plus €15m per season for the Dutch winger.
West Ham had previously accepted Roma’s offer worth around €50m, and Summerville is now due to decide which club to join. The Giallorossi have offered him €4m per season and are reportedly trying to persuade the winger through his compatriot Donyell Malen as well as coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
The alternatives for the Giallorossi, according to Sky, are Andreas Schjelderup, Antonio Nusa and Diego Moreira.
While Roma can offer Summerville the appeal of Champions League football in the 2025–26 season and an exciting sporting project, he is still expected to opt for Al-Hilal’s financially superior proposal.
According to FootMercato, Roma have another target in the Premier League: Chelsea’s Axel Disasi. The Serie A side is said to be in contact with the player’s camp, with Chelsea demanding €20m.
Disasi is the second Chelsea defender linked with a Serie A move in recent weeks. According to Gazzetta, Napoli enquired about Benoît Badiashile last week, while Como remain interested in Trevoh Chalobah, who has a €35m price tag. Como have already had two bids rejected from Chelsea.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Axel Disasi of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC at Vitality Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images) Elsewhere in Serie A, Inter are genuinely interested in Tottenham centre-back Romero and seem to have cooled their interest in Chalobah.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Nerazzurri have received the green light from Romero to go ahead with negotiations with Tottenham, who, however, demand €50m.
The Nerazzurri are also unwilling to continue talks with Tottenham for Djed Spence, at least for now, as Spurs demand over €40m for the ex-Genoa man.
Juventus failing to get agreement for Kolo Muani It’s the same request PSG have made to Juventus for Randal Kolo Muani, who reached an agreement with the Bianconeri weeks ago and is still waiting for the two clubs to shake hands, but it’s unlikely that Juventus will match his French club’s demands.
The Bianconeri want to sign two centre-forwards this summer as they are waiting for offers for Jonathan David and Lois Openda. The latter has attracted interest from Monaco, Rennes and Coventry City, according to Gazzetta, but the Bianconeri must retain him for now, as he and Milik are currently the only options in attack with David on holiday after the World Cup and Jeff Ekhator injured.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with the UEFA Conference League trophy after his team’s victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) According to Calciomercato.com, Crystal Palace’s Jean Philippe Mateta is once again being considered by the Bianconeri.
John Lucumí remains one of Juventus’ defensive targets, and Bologna director Claudio Fenucci has confirmed that the club assured the Colombian defender he would be allowed to leave during the summer transfer window, provided Bologna received a suitable offer.
More Serie A transfer news Fiorentina are interested in Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono (Alfredo Pedullà).
Venezia are set to sign Nigeria international Akor Adams for a club-record €17m fee plus add-ons (TMW).
Christian Comotto , 18, has signed a contract extension with Milan until 2031.
Lazio’s talks for John Kennedy are stalling, and Milan’s Santiago Gimenez is among their alternatives (Il Messaggero).
Atalanta have set their asking price for Charles De Ketelaere at €50m (Corriere di Bergamo).
Monza are close to signing Benfica striker Gustavo Varela and Sporting CP left-back Ricardo Mangas (Sky)
Lucas Da Cunha has signed a contract extension with Como until June 2031 (OFFICIAL).
Frosinone are set to sign Mattia Zerbin from Napoli on a permanent deal ( Sky Sport )
Former Portugal international Miguel Veloso has been hired as Pisa Primavera coach ( Gazzetta ).
Schalke 04 are interested in Napoli winger Jesper Lindstrom (Sky).
Cagliari and Sassuolo have opened talks with Hellas Verona for Scottish striker Kieron Bowie (Sky)
Fiorentina midfielder Antonin Barak has joined APOEL Nicosia (OFFICIAL)
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Borussia Dortmund are ready to offer €31m plus a sell-on clause of 15-20% for Konstantinos Karetsas , a Milan target. Genk’s asking price is €40m (Gazzetta).
Official Serie A transfers July 22, 2026 Alex Sala from Lecce to RCD Mallorca (loan)
Antonin Barak from Fiorentina to APOEL Nicosia
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What happened
The article rounds up key transfer stories, focusing on Juventus, who are reportedly looking to strengthen their attacking options after a quiet window. Meanwhile, Serie A clubs are once again circling Chelsea, this time targeting a defender for a potential move. The round-up reflects the busy summer transfer activity as Italian and English clubs negotiate deals ahead of the upcoming season.
Chance analysis
Juventus' failure to add attacking depth signals potential tactical vulnerabilities for the new season, which could affect their early-season performance and Scudetto prospects. Chelsea's continued role as a selling club to Serie A underscores their squad-trimming strategy and provides mid-table Italian sides with Premier League-proven talent at potentially reduced fees.
Juventus' attacking line remains under-strength heading into the new season, while Chelsea could lose another defensive asset to Serie A.
Monitor Juventus' attack-market activity closely — their lack of reinforcements is a negative signal for their early-season goal-scoring output.