News: Transfer News and Rumours Involving Italian Players

Torino felt that Catanzaro were getting a steal here so kudos to them.

 

🎖️| @FabrizioRomano: Liverpool are looking for a young, promising centre-back, with Parma's Giovanni Leoni one name liked. pic.twitter.com/hJ9u6A7vVj

— Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) August 5, 2025

 

There seems to be a roadblock in Liberali moving anywhere right now. Liberali has said that he prefers Catanzaro to Torino because he will get playing time in Serie B. Milan’s management are squabbling over which path is best. Also whether or not to do a full sale or extend his contract. What a mess. But I expect nothing less from Milan right now.

🚨 Escl. - Continuano i dialoghi per trovare una soluzione al caso #Liberali. Servirà ancora qualche giorno di tempo prima di arrivare alla definizione della trattativa. Nonostante il contropiede di Giorgio #Furlani a Igli #Tare e la scelta di cedere il fantasista al #Torino, il… https://t.co/DwW9SJx2tL

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 5, 2025

 

Esposito to Parma is set to happen today. Full sale at 4 million euro with 50% on the resale. The theory is that Parma were given a discount in order to get a better deal on Leoni

🟡🔵 Il Parma brucia il Cagliari per Sebastiano Esposito, oggi dovrebbe arrivare la chiusura per 4 mln + il 50% sulla rivendita @SkySport pic.twitter.com/IhGi4NJB4J

— Daniele Mari (@marifcinter) August 6, 2025

 

Zanoli looks to be bound for Bologna. Napoli are evaluating whether or not to swap him for Fabbian

During the negotiations for Alessandro #Zanoli with #Bologna: #Napoli have explored the possibility to include in the deal the midfielder Giovanni #Fabbian, who is still among Napoli’s targets as midfielder. #transfers

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 6, 2025

 

More rumours today that Atalanta have identified Pinamonti as a Retegui replacement. They say Pinamonti wants to leave Sassuolo (no kidding)

 

Amazing scenes in Milan today. Liberali refused to sign any extension with Milan. He wants out as he knows it’s a dead end. He strongly wants to join Catanzaro. They’ve hired Aquilani as the new coach who said he really wants to work with the player. He has spoken to Liberali a couple of times and already knows how and where he wants to play him.

Liberali leaves Milan for 0 Euros with 50% of the sell on. A move that strongly indicates they have no faith in the player. Liberali was one of the best players at the U17 championships last year. This is one of the most disgraceful examples of youth mismanagement I’ve ever seen in Italy. I really hope he goes on to have stellar career.

Timing totally confirmed as an exclusive revealed! Mattia #Liberali to #Catanzaro from #ACMilan without transfer fee. #Milan will have 50% on the future sale. The young talent will sign the contract until 2029 this aftenoon at 4 pm. Milan wanted a little bonus if Catanzaro arrive… https://t.co/QesiYWzoeu

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 8, 2025

 

Contract talks between Fiorentina and Mandragora have broken down. Looks like he might be on the market. Betis still remain very interested

Mandragora e la Fiorentina ancora distanti: Ecco perché la dirigenza non può accontentarlo. Una questione di buon senso https://t.co/dhaKMnnMSf #Fiorentina

— Fiorentinanews.com (@Fiorentinanews) August 8, 2025

 

As a Napoli fan, I’m gutted

🚨🔴⚪️ Giacomo Raspadori to Atlético Madrid, here we go! Deal agreed for fee package worth €22m plus €4m add-ons.

Raspadori agreed personal terms earlier today and wanted Atléti move with Napoli keen to sell.

New signing completed for Atléti after Millot deal off. 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/dDUhNovML3

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2025

 

Little transfers hits:

- Sottil looks like he’s going to Lecce on loan. Great move for the year. Di Francesco usually does good with these wingers

- Zaniolo is desperately trying to find a team in Italy. Udinese are evaluating the possibility of bringing him. Not a bad destination since they just sold Thauvin

 

There are strikers that rack up goals but then go missing in the big games. Raspadori was the opposite. He doesn’t score many, but all his goals were important. Especially coming off the bench. I’m going to miss him

 

Milan are on the verge of selling Thiaw (overrated) to Newcastle and have identified Comuzzo as his replacement. Comuzzo is still very young. He started the season last year very strong but faded by January.