In the early stages of the saga, Manchester City’s move for Antoine Semenyo reportedly depended on potential outgoings. Now, they are believed to be on the verge of completing the deal, and according to Fabrizio Romano, it seems Oscar Bobb will be the sacrifice they make to accommodate for the Bournemouth winger. A number of […]

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In the early stages of the saga, Manchester City’s move for Antoine Semenyo reportedly depended on potential outgoings. Now, they are believed to be on the verge of completing the deal, and according to Fabrizio Romano, it seems Oscar Bobb will be the sacrifice they make to accommodate for the Bournemouth winger. A number of […]

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In the smoke-filled rooms and the sun-drenched piazzas of Rome, the talk has shifted.

For years, the Biancocelesti faithful have lived in a state of perpetual, gritted-teeth patience. But as of late December 2025, the air around Formello feels different. The heavy cloak of financial restriction—that “market embargo” that has felt more like a chokehold—is finally being lifted.

To understand why this matters, one must understand the unique, often maddening purgatory Lazio has inhabited. Under Claudio Lotito, the club became a bastion of “fiscal prudence,” a polite term for a “penny-pinching” regime that saved the club from the abyss in 2004 but often left it gasping for air in the modern era of state-backed giants.

The recent summer was particularly cruel; while rivals spent, Lazio sat under an embargo, their accounts failing the stringent COVISOC liquidity ratios. It was a summer of “what ifs” and “not yets.”

The news breaking this week—that the independent financial commission has cleared Lazio to operate freely in the January window—is more than just a regulatory green light; it is a spiritual release.

Why did this happen? It wasn’t a miracle. It was the result of a gruelling, often ugly process of balancing the books through unpopular sales and the “extraordinary investment plan” of the wider Lazio region.

While Lotito have spent months batting away rumours of Qatari takeovers—labelling them “plots” to manipulate stock prices—the club has quietly repaired its liquidity. The “market blockage” that derailed Maurizio Sarri’s plans in the summer has been dissolved. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the Sporting Director, Angelo Fabiani, can walk into a room with a chequebook that won’t bounce.

The shackles are off, and the rumour mill is spinning with a frantic energy we haven’t seen since the Cragnotti era. Lazio aren’t just looking for stop-gaps; they are looking for identity.

For the fans, this is the end of “austerity football.” Financial stability in Serie A is often a myth, but for Lazio, it has been a cage. Being “free to operate” means they no longer have to wait for a star like Guendouzi or Nuno Tavares (who is currently being wooed by Saudi’s Al-Ittihad) to leave before they can act.

It allows the club to build a bench. As any Laziale will tell you, the starting XI can compete with anyone in Italy, but the moment a key gear like Taty Castellanos or Alessio Romagnoli breaks, the machine stalls. This newfound freedom allows for the “upgrade of the bench” that has been the missing ingredient for a genuine Scudetto charge.

The future for Lazio looks remarkably robust. The regional budget plans for 2026–2030 show a massive reduction in public debt and a focus on infrastructure. For the club, this translates to a more stable environment to finally push forward with the renovation of the Stadio Flaminio—the holy grail of the Lotito era.

We are seeing a Lazio that is transitioning from a “coma” (as Lotito once called it) to a club with a “path of growth.” The Qatari shadows still linger in the background—the Emir is rumoured to be a fan, after all—but for now, Lazio are masters of their own destiny.

The January window won’t just be about buying players; it will be about buying hope. After years of looking at the price tag first and the talent second, the Eagles are finally ready to spread their wings. The Roman skyline is looking a little more sky-blue today.

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According to Corriere dello Sport, Atalanta are considering selling Marco Palestra in the January transfer window, with Inter among the clubs interested in the promising right-back.

Palestra has had an excellent start to the season on loan at Cagliari, but Atalanta could still decide to sell him next month.

Atalanta set Palestra asking price

La Dea need to climb the table and already value Palestra at €35m-40m, according to Corriere dello Sport. The defender’s sale would allow the Bergamo-based club to bring in reinforcements for new coach Raffaele Palladino.

Inter are among the clubs interested in the 20-year-old, but according to the report, Atalanta have been approached by other Italian and foreign clubs as well.

More deals between Atalanta and Cagliari

Palestra, however, is on loan at Cagliari until the end of the season, so any early move would need approval from the Sardinians.

This is where Marco Brescianini and Daniel Maldini come to play. Cagliari are interested in the Atalanta pair, and their loan to Sardinia in January would partially compensate for Palestra’s possible departure.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Kenan Yildiz wants to become the highest-paid player at Juventus and receive guarantees about the club’s big ambitions in the coming years.

Juventus are expected to resume talks to extend Yildiz’s contract in the coming weeks, particularly now that the Bianconeri are set to hire a new sporting director, Marco Ottolini.

Juventus set to resume Yildiz contract talks

Yildiz’s contract runs out in June 2029, but the Turkish star has become a key player in Turin, so both parties feel that a new deal is necessary.

Gazzetta reports that Juventus and Yildiz last touched base at the end of October, right before Igor Tudor’s dismissal.

Yildiz’s salary request for Juventus

Yildiz currently earns €1.7m per season, but his target is to become the highest-paid player in the team with a salary of at least €6m, the same as Jonathan David.

The Juventus offer is between €4m and €5m per season, plus bonuses tied to personal and team-related targets.

There’s a gap of circa €1m between the club’s offer and the player’s demands, but Yildiz also wants guarantees regarding the club’s long-term project and ambitions.

The 20-year-old has scored six goals and provided six assists in 22 appearances across all competitions this season.

Multiple sources in Italy claim that German striker Niclas Fullkrug has picked the No.9 at Milan.

West Ham striker Fullkrug underwent medical tests in Milan on Tuesday and will be confirmed as a new purchase for the Rossoneri as soon as the January transfer window begins.

Fullkrug to wear Milan’s No.9

The 32-year-old will join the Rossoneri on loan with an option to buy.

According to multiple sources, including DAZN and Sky Sport Italia, Fullkrug will wear the No.9 at Milan in the second part of the season.

It’s expected to be a free loan deal with an option to buy between €11m and €13m.

Milan still interested in Vlahovic

Regardless of Fullkrug’s signature, the Rossoneri are already looking for a new striker for next season.

Football Italia understands that Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic remains a top target at San Siro, especially because the Serbian star is not expected to extend his expiring contract in Turin, becoming available for a free transfer at the end of the season.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma are interested in Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin and will continue negotiations for Giacomo Raspadori (Atletico Madrid) and Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) after Christmas.

Roma are determined to strengthen their team in the January transfer window as they aim to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Roma’s strategy for Raspadori and Zirkzee

La Gazzetta reports that the Giallorossi want to sign four new players next month. Two strikers, ideally Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee, one centre-back and, perhaps, one central midfielder.

After Christmas, Roma will resume talks with Atletico Madrid directors, trying to agree on favourable conditions to bring Raspadori back to Italy.

As for Zirkzee, the Giallorossi are pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy, but Manchester United are still not entirely convinced about parting ways with the Dutchman in the winter transfer window.

Gasp an admirer of Dragusin

According to Gazzetta, Dragusin is a top target in defence. The Giallorossi consider signing the ex-Genoa and Juventus defender on loan with an option to buy.

It is reported that Gian Piero Gasperini is an admirer of Dragusin, and the Romania international is tempted to move to the capital to revive his career.

The big target in central midfield is Genoa’s Morten Frendrup. The two clubs might discuss a loan swap deal with Nicolò Pisilli, who would reunite with Daniele De Rossi, a big admirer of the promising Italian midfielder.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, Wednesday, December 24, page 20

La Gazzetta dello Sport

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Roma unleashed

Dragusin in defence, Zirkzee, Raspadori and the stadium breakthrough

Napoli, joy and troubles

Neres to the stars, but only free transfers in the market

Leao, no celebrations

Extra work to guide Milan, Fullkrug picks the No.9.

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Napoli have their king

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Palestra like Lookman

Open pathway: Three at the table with Atalanta and Cagliari: what an intrigue

Inter in the first row

Ausilio is working to sign the full-back in the summer, but La Dea want to bring him back home in January. Negotiation with Giulini, who asks for Brescianini and Maldini’s loans.

Yildiz, Juve prepare the renewal

The Turk dominates: five goals and four assists. Elkann: ‘United to win.’ Sporting director: Here’s Ottolini

Milan, Fullkrug at Max’s school

Zirkzee wants to fly to Gasp

Battle with Manchester United, who don’t want to release him immediately. Zappacosta liked

Lazio’s breakthrough: transfers unlocked

Sarri waits for two or three signings; now it’s up to Lotito. Venturino and Valentin Carboni followed

Tuttosport

John-Lucio: Juventus pact

Elkann’s trust in Spalletti increases: the coach feels more and more involved in the club’s relaunch.

Christmas dinner at the J-Museum. The owner: ‘You are becoming a stronger and stronger group, thank you.’ Ottolini terminates the contract with Genoa. Chiellini is the guarantee for the new coach. Lucca offered for the attack.

Marianucci pushes for Toro

Milan: Kostic to have Vlahovic

The 18-year-old from Partizan is incoming; he has the same agent as Dusan, a target for June.

‘Gattuso, look at me. Inter, we’ll see each other.’

Interview with Pirola, now at Olympiakos:’What a derby here with Calabria.’

Ahi Napoli, only free transfers.

The decision of the new commission that monitors finances is immediately effective. Lazio unlocked.