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Multiple sources are reporting that Inter offered €40m plus €5m in add-ons for Ademola Lookman, but Atalanta are still holding out for €50m. The opening proposal for the forward had been rejected at €40m and it was hoped that today’s meeting between the clubs would lead to significant developments.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 29

Roma have Man City and Wolves attackers on summer shortlist

Reports in Italy claim that Roma are interested in Manchester City’s Claudio Echeverri and Wolverhampton Wanderers’s Fabio Silva as potential alternatives

Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 29

New Roma buy Wesley reveals career turning point and Dybala’s message

New Roma signing Wesley reveals he was working as a parking attendant only five years ago, but he started ‘screaming’ in his home just a few days ago, when he received a text message from Paulo Dybala.

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Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / July 29

Rumored Swap Between Juventus and Roma Grinds to a Halt

Juventus and Roma pondered a trade between Weston McKennie and Bryan Cristante, but it doesn’t have legs, at least for the time being. The impetus came from the Bianconeri, which have yet another tricky contractual situation on their hands.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 29

Scaroni: Jashari wants to join Milan ‘at all costs’

Milan President Paolo Scaroni insists Ardon Jashari wants to join the Rossoneri ‘at all costs’ but the Serie A giants ‘don’t want to offer too much.’ Milan remain in the hunt for Swiss talent Jashari, but saw their latest bid worth €33.5m plus add-ons rejected by Club Brugge.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 29

Roma will listen to offers for Dovbyk after just one season in Serie A

Reports in Italy claim that Roma are prepared to listen to offers for centre-forward Artem Dovbyk just one season after his move to the Stadio Olimpico.

Sebastiano Esposito News / Football Italia / July 28

Exclusive: Intense Esposito talks between Inter and Cagliari

Direct talks have intensified today between Inter and Cagliari over Sebastiano Esposito, who could make the move on loan with obligation to buy for €7m.

Giorgio Scalvini News / Football Italia / July 28

Scalvini on Chelsea wish list with 60m Atalanta asking price

After Newcastle United interest, there are now reports Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini is being targeted by Chelsea, but the asking price is €60m. The Italy international has been hot property on the transfer market for a while and the Premier League is particularly intrigued by his promise.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 28

Marotta: ‘Lookman conclusion for Inter over 2-3 days’

Inter President Beppe Marotta confirms they expect to ‘reach a conclusion over the next two or three days’ with Atalanta over Ademola Lookman, one way or another.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

The Emerging Genius of Clearlake’s Chelsea Transfer Strategy

The Chelsea transfer strategy has been the talk of football at times. Complaints of their young approach, the player hoarding, and labels like Gary Neville’s notorious “billion pound bottle jobs” line have followed them ever since Clearlake Capital took over from Roman Abramovich.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 28

Roma to Finalize Wesley Coup with an Assist from Milan

Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had been focusing on him all summer long and eventually persuaded Flamengo.

Randal Kolo Muani News / Football Italia / July 27

Kolo Muani: Juventus prepare new offer but face Man United and Chelsea threat

Juventus are expected to send a new offer for Randal Kolo Muani next week, but Chelsea and Manchester United remain interested in the French forward. Juventus director Damien Comolli is expected to send a new offer for PSG striker Kolo Muani next week.

Gian Piero Gasperini News / Football Italia / July 27

Gasperini demands more new signings for Roma: ‘Can’t be hypocrites’

Gian Piero Gasperini was happy with Evan Ferguson’s performance in a 1-0 win over Kaiserslautern, but demanded more new signings: ‘It’s just the reality, and we can’t be hypocrites.’ Gasperini’s Roma secured a 1-0 win over German side Kaiserslautern in a summer friendly on Saturday.

Ademola Lookman News / Football Italia / July 27

Exclusive: Inter set deadline for Lookman deal but no new offer yet

The final days of July will be decisive in the Ademola Lookman deal, but Inter have yet to send an improved offer to Atalanta. Inter are yet to make an improved offer to Atalanta for Nigerian star Lookman, sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me.

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Como patron Suwarso on Champions League ambition, Fabregas and Messi dream

Como patron Mirwan Suwarso feels the club is on a ‘natural process’ towards the Champions League with Cesc Fabregas and admits Lionel Messi would be ‘a dream’ signing.

Jadon Sancho News / Football Italia / July 26

Report: Juventus reach contract agreement with Manchester United outcast Sancho

Juventus have reached an agreement with Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, reports from Italy claim, in a five-year deal worth €6 million per season plus bonuses.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 26

Juventus and Roma weigh up McKennie & Cristante swap

Juventus and Roma are negotiating a potential swap deal for Weston McKennie and Bryan Cristante, the Italian press are reporting, with both clubs looking to gain something from the transfer.

Ademola Lookman News / Football Italia / July 26

Inter prepare new bid for Atalanta forward Lookman

Inter are preparing a fresh bid for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, reports from Italy claim, with the Nerazzurri raising their offer up to €45 million, inclusive of bonuses.

Atalanta News / The42 / July 26

How Roma fended off Premier League interest for Evan Ferguson deal

Spurs and Brentford were keen on Republic of Ireland striker but talks with boss Gian Piero Gasperini proved crucial.

Atalanta News / Football Espana / July 23

Chelsea deal stalls as Atletico Madrid announce €30m defender as new signing

Atletico Madrid have completed their sixth signing of the summer transfer window, with David Hancko joining from Feyenoord. In the last 24 hours, Atleti sealed a quickfire deal deal for right-back Marc Pubill, and they have looked quickly again to seal an agreement for Hancko, whom they tried to sign last summer on multiple occasions.

Hakan Calhanoglu News / The Cult of Calcio / July 23

Calhanoglu and His Agent Confirm Inter Permanence

Gordon Stipic, the agent of Hakan Calhanoglu, has decided to put an end to the speculations concerning the future of his client. He spoke to Turkish publication TRT (via Sky).