Transfer round-up: Lazio talks for Burnley striker, Castro's Roma medical and more
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Serie A transfer round-up: Lazio in talks to sign a striker from Burnley, forward Castro undergoing medical ahead of a move to Roma, plus other deal updates from Italian clubs.
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Attributed to original sourceThe mess surrounding the Italian national team has overshadowed Serie A transfer news, including Santiago Castro’s upcoming medical tests with Roma and Inter’s verbal agreement with John Stones.
Italy are still looking for a new coach, and Andrea Pirlo’s announcement that he would not become the new Azzurri boss has dominated headlines in the country today.
Serie A clubs, however, have continued to move forward in their efforts to get summer reinforcements, and Roma are close to getting a big one, having secured a deal to sign Santiago Castro from Bologna for €35m plus add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause.
As reported by Sky Sport Italia, the Argentine will undergo medical tests tomorrow, while Artem Dovbyk will move the other way, joining Bologna on loan for one season.
According to Sportitalia, Romero is eager to join Inter, but still hasn’t agreed to personal terms with the Nerazzurri, who are trying to lower Tottenham’s asking price to €40m given that Spurs are unwilling to loan the Argentine out, even if the deal includes an option to buy.
In the meantime, the Nerazzurri have reached a verbal agreement with free agent Stone, a former Manchester City defender, who has also been linked with Juventus.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur is seen crying during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Another big transfer update comes from Gazzetta and Sky, both claiming that PSG have sounded out Zion Suzuki’s availability. The Parma goalkeeper is also a Juventus target, as the Bianconeri held talks with the Ducali last week.
Besiktas director Onder Ozen said about ex-Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic: “Since the player is a free agent, the matter is in his hands.
“If he prefers one of the major five leagues, then Turkiye isn’t one of them. If an opportunity does arise for Vlahovic, then of course we would want to evaluate it as a club.
“He had the best season of his career with Vincenzo Italiano at Fiorentina and the coach still occasionally speaks with him. He has great respect for the coach.
“There is surely a desire to work with him again, but the priority for players isn’t choosing a coach, it’s choosing a contract. I imagine Vlahovic is expecting a big contract and a team competing in the Champions League.”
Last but not least, Milan may miss out on Kostantinos Karetsas, as Gazzetta reports that Borussia Dortmund are nearing an agreement with Genk for a deal worth €30 million plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.
Serie A transfer news FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Pietro Comuzzo of ACF Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Jagiellonia Bialystok at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Torino are close to reaching an agreement with Fiorentina over Pietro Comuzzo’s loan transfer, with an option to buy ( Sky ).
Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is Napoli’s top target in defence (Gazzetta).
Sassuolo met Verona over Scotland striker Kieron Bowie. Samuele Mulattieri could be included in the deal (Sky).
David Romero (Tigre) is a target of Parma to strengthen their attack (Sky).
Venezia are interested in Fiorentina defender Matias Moreno (Gazzetta).
Lazio are in talks to sign Armando Broja on loan from Burnley (Gazzetta).
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Armando Broja of Burnley looks on during the warm up ahead of the Premier League match between Brentford and Burnley at Brentford Community Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Serie A – official transfer news, July 27 Tommaso Vannucchi from Fiorentina to Arignano (Serie C) – loan
Jacopo Simonetta from Como to Vado (Serie C) – loan
Gustavo Varela to Monza from Benfica – permanent
Gabriele Pessolani from Genoa to Crema (Serie D) – loan
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What happened
The article aggregates several Serie A-related transfer developments. Lazio are reportedly negotiating with Burnley to bring in a striker to bolster their attacking options. Meanwhile, forward Castro is going through a medical examination at Roma, indicating an imminent move to the Giallorossi. Additional transfer notes cover other deals across the Italian top flight as the summer window progresses. The piece is part of an ongoing series tracking movement in and out of Serie A clubs.
Chance analysis
For prediction and squad-strength modeling, these moves signal attacking reinforcements for both Lazio and Roma, potentially shifting their offensive output in the upcoming Serie A season. Lazio adding a Championship-proven striker addresses a clear depth/quality need, while Castro's arrival at Roma adds competition in the forward line. Transfer round-ups carry lower confidence per individual claim but provide useful signal on overall squad-building direction across the league.
Lazio and Roma are both strengthening their attacking options, with potential positive impact on their offensive output in Serie A.
Monitor Lazio and Roma attacking line compositions in early-season predictions as these signings could materially affect goal-scoring projections.