Roma defender Gianluca Mancini underwent surgery to reduce a nasal bone fracture today and will play the next games wearing a protective mask.
Roma defender Mancini will be forced to wear a protective mask in the following matches after undergoing nose surgery on Tuesday.
Roma defender Mancini has nose surgery
UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Gianluca Mancini of Roma waits for medical treatment during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on February 02, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
The Italy international suffered an injury during the first half of Monday’s 1-0 loss against Udinese, but remained on the pitch for the entire game.
Sky Sport Roma correspondent Angelo Mangiante reports on X social media that the defender underwent surgery today, Tuesday, February 3, to reduce the nasal bone fracture.
Mancini will be discharged in the coming hours and will be able to resume competitive activity wearing a protective mask.
Roma’s next Serie A games
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma controls the ball whilst under pressure from Noa Lang of Napoli during the Serie A match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on November 30, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Mancini, 29, has scored one goal and provided one assist in 30 appearances across all competitions this season.
Roma’s next game is on Monday, February 9, at home against Cagliari.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gianluca Mancini of Italy warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The following Sunday, February 15, they’ll visit Napoli at the Stadio Maradona.
Former Italy international Alessandro Florenzi regrets not playing in the World Cup despite winning the Euros in 2021: ‘I failed to match expectations.’
Ex-Roma and Milan defender Florenzi spoke to Vivo Azzurro (via TMW) about his playing career, mostly focusing on his games with the Azzurri.
Florenzi: ‘Something magical happened’ at Euro 2020
Italy players celebrate after Bukayo Saka (C) of England failed to score from this penalty during the UEFA EURO 2020 final between Italy and England in London, Britain, 11 July 2021. Italy won the game in penalty shoot-out. EPA-EFE/John Sibley
“I won the Euros, but I never played at the World Cup and I hope I can experience it as a fan this year,” he said.
“We were not the best team [at Euro 2020], but something magical happened. There was joy, but also the utmost focus in the decisive moments. I think this was the mix that brought us to the victory.”
The late Gianluca Vialli was Italy’s delegation chief at the Euros and had built a solid bond with the entire team, especially Florenzi.
“I struggle to talk about Gianluca. Everyone knows how important he was to us,” Florenzi said.
“His speeches, his words, even his silences and how he faced the illness. He could only convey positivity to us.”
Florenzi was part of the Italy squad in 2018 and 2022, when the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup.
They have a new chance later in March as they’ll face Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semifinal.
If they progress to the final, they’ll face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“These lads are defending an entire nation, and must be supported. They’ll have so much pressure on them, just like I had,” Florenzi concluded.
Alessandro Florenzi
“I failed to match expectations as I didn’t qualify for the World Cup twice. I hope with all my heart that they’ll go through these two rounds and bring us to the World Cup because they deserve it, just like the Italian fans.”
Florenzi is now a Sky Sport Italia pundit. He announced his retirement in the summer of 2025 after making 289 Serie A appearances. The ex-defender won the Scudetto with Milan in 2021-22.
Florenzi also played for PSG on loan in 2020-21.
He made his senior Italy debut in 2012 and scored two goals in 49 matches with La Nazionale.
Dusan Vlahovic has reportedly returned to the Juventus training centre to complete his injury recovery, but his future in Turin remains highly uncertain with Milan, Chelsea and Newcastle interested in securing his signature as a free agent.
Juventus star Vlahovic has returned to Turin to finish his recovery, according to Gazzetta.
Vlahovic returns to finalise Juventus recovery
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
The Serbia international underwent surgery in December and spent the following weeks in Belgrade, working with a personal fitness coach.
The ex-Fiorentina star is not expected to return to action until March.
He is still not training on the pitch, but he’ll work at Continassa alongside Juventus fitness coaches, aiming to regain full fitness for the last two months of the campaign.
Vlahovic’s contract expires at the end of the season, and talks between the two parties have been stalling for months.
Vlahovic is reportedly open to staying at Juventus, which, however, doesn’t mean he’ll accept cutting his €12m-a-year salary.
VILLARREAL, SPAIN – OCTOBER 01: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Villarreal CF and Juventus at Estadio de la Ceramica on October 01, 2025 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
According to Calciomercato.com, Newcastle and Chelsea have recently sounded out his availability, but Milan remain interested as well.
The Rossoneri, however, are unlikely to match Vlahovic’s current salary as the Rossoneri’s highest earners are Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan, who get €7m per season.
BELGRADE, SERBIA – OCTOBER 11: Dusan Vlahovic of Serbia reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Serbia and Albania at Gradski stadion Dubocica on October 11, 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
Inter fans won’t be allowed to travel to Reggio Emilia, Lecce and Florence for the Nerazzurri’s next three away games in Serie A.
Official: Inter fans banned for the next three away games
CREMONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Goalkeeper Emil Audero of US Cremonese gets stunned by a firework during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giovanni Zini on February 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, the Italian Interior Minister announced (via Gazzetta) that Inter’s fans will be barred from the away sections for the team’s next three matches, with residents of Lombardy prohibited from purchasing tickets.
The ban is valid until March 23 and will leave the Nerazzurri without support from the away end against Sassuolo, Lecce and Fiorentina.
Inter will technically be the away team on March 8 against city rivals Milan, but the Nerazzurri supporters will be allowed at San Siro since there will be no fan travel outside the city of Milan for this match.
The decision came after Cremonese goalkeeper Audero was hurt by a firework thrown from the away end during Sunday’s game at Cremonese.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: General view outside the stadium prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The match was suspended for a few minutes, and the goalkeeper continued the game despite a small cut and burn mark on his leg. Italian media have reported that the Inter fan who threw the firework has been identified and lost three fingers when throwing a second flare soon after.
Inter could receive further sanctions at a sporting level as decisions from the FIGC Judge will be announced tomorrow. According to Calciomercato.com, punishment could include a fine and restrictions for Inter fans, even for home games.
Roma reshaped their attack in the winter transfer window, welcoming Donyell Malen, Robinio Vaz and Bryan Zaragoza, sending a clear signal to Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini finally welcomed new players in attack during the winter transfer window as the Giallorossi completed three major deals to add depth and quality up front.
Three new Roma January signings in attack
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Ardian Ismajli of Torino FC in action against Donyell Malen of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Malen joined Roma from Aston Villa on loan with an option to buy that becomes mandatory if the Giallorossi qualify for the Champions League or Europa League. Robinio Vaz moved to the Olimpico on a permanent deal from Olympique Marseille, while Zaragoza arrived on deadline day, on loan with an option to buy from Bayern Munich.
Malen has quickly become a starter under Gasp, starting three games from three in Serie A and scoring in his debut against Torino.
Dovbyk and Ferguson are currently injured, but Malen is expected to be Gasperini’s primary option as a centre-forward in the second part of the campaign.
This also means that Ferguson, who is on loan from Brighton, will likely return to the English club at the end of the campaign, especially because Roma have an option to buy for €40m.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is injured during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The Republic of Ireland international has scored five goals in 22 appearances across all competitions, but missed two of the last three Serie A games with ankle problems.
Robinio Vaz is currently a backup option at the Olimpico, but his €25m transfer fee, combined with his young age, 18, suggests the Giallorossi see him as a potential starter in the coming years.
Zaragoza will add depth in the Giallorossi attack, replacing injury-prone Leon Bailey, who returned to Aston Villa in January after a troubled six-month loan spell in the capital in the first half of the campaign.
Inter President Giuseppe Marotta hopes the new San Siro will be ready in 2030 and insists Italian football must be ‘sustainable’ and look to young players like Chelsea and Arsenal.
Inter President Marotta spoke about the Nerazzurri’s plans for a new stadium during his last interview with DAZN.
Marotta opens up about Inter and Milan’s new stadium
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: A general view of the stadium ahead of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“We’ve finally opened a pathway that will lead us far away. It’s not easy to act in Italy, where bureaucracy is often an obstacle,” Marotta said via TMW.
“We’ve taken on this new path with enthusiasm, and we’ll have a new home. It was very hard to buy San Siro, but thanks to Ralph and Scaroni’s tenacity, we reached the target. It will be a modern stadium that will firstly match the need for safety and hospitality.”
Inter and Milan have officially acquired the area of San Siro, including the iconic Stadio Meazza.
The Milanese sides hope the new stadium will be ready two years before Euro 2032, which Italy will co-host with Turkey.
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Giuseppe Marotta Chairman of FC Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
“We want it to be ready in 2030, and I hope we’ll make it,” Marotta confirmed.
“I’m not saying it’s a dream, but the bureaucratic pathway is torturous. At the same time, I think Italy must be represented by Milan, and national politics must make sure the important games will be played in the new stadium.”
The new stadium will allow Nerazzurri and Rossoneri to close the financial gap with some of the wealthiest clubs in Europe.
“We earn €80m per season, same as Milan. Real Madrid and Barcelona reach between €250m and €300m,” Marotta noted.
“The Blancos’ target is to go beyond €500m. We can more than double matchday revenue, also with activities made during the week.”
Marotta was asked whether old infrastructures in Italy prevent the development of fresh talent such as Lamine Yamal in Spain.
“Surely yes. When we made an objective assessment of European stadiums, we didn’t talk about training centres, which we lack in Italy,” said the Inter president.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 15: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is presented with the Golden Boy 2024 award prior to the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and CD Leganes at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 15, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
“We have old structures, but thanks to Oaktree’s foresight, and following our request, we have invested €100m in a new area. The structures play a key role in developing talent. If you play in a potato field, you won’t be inclined to accept suggestions from your coach.”
Are Inter looking at the examples of Chelsea and Arsenal in the recruitment of young players?
“The Blues have recently made changes; Arsenal had been doing it for some time,” concluded Marotta.
“At some point, the Gunners put their money into the stadium and not on the market, and it worked. Having this inclination towards young players is a concept of great sustainability, which all Italian clubs are forced to follow.”
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini raged at journalists after a 1-0 loss against Udinese on Monday: ‘If we don’t qualify for the Champions League, the coach will be changed, and that’s the end of the story.’
Roma slipped out of the top four last night, facing a 1-0 away loss at Udinese.
UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Mile Svilar of Roma is beaten by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s strike for Udinese during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on February 02, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Gasperini held a post-match press conference with Italian reporters after his interview with Sky Sport, but lost his temper when asked about the many young players signed by Roma in January.
“You need to make up your mind. One of you asked me to talk about the Champions League, the other one about a U23 team,” Gasp said via TMW.
“You need to make up your mind, or you’ll always be unhappy, even about tonight’s performance. One always looks to the result. I’m very satisfied with the performance.
Gasp tells Roma: ‘Change coach’ without Champions League
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
“Then, if we don’t qualify for the Champions League, the coach will be changed, and that’s the end of the story. Failed target, end of the story.”
Gasperini stressed that reporters should focus on the team’s performance and long-term development rather than only on results, and his suggestion that he’d be sacked at the end of the season if he fails to qualify for the Champions League should, at this point, be regarded merely as a provocation.
UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Gian Piero Gasperini, manager of AS Roma, looks on before kick off at the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on February 02, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
The reporter asked once more whether the Roma boss expected to sign more experienced players in the winter transfer window.
“I work with what I’m given,” the Roma boss concluded.
Former Milan and Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio said he snubbed a move to Liverpool to move to Turin in 2017, but he felt ‘used’ by Vincenzo Montella at San Siro.
Former Italy international De Sciglio spoke about his career in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
A product of the Milan academy, De Sciglio has also played for Juventus and Empoli in Serie A and Lyon in the French Ligue 1.
The 33-year-old has collected 208 appearances in Serie A and 28 in the Champions League.
“I could have played for Inter as a kid,” De Sciglio said via Calciomercato.com.
“They had called me for a trial, but I was dropped because I was too short. Milan arrived shortly afterwards, and I went through the youth sector until my Champions League debut at 18.”
De Sciglio was a Milan first-team player in one of the darkest moments in recent history, but feels the way he was treated at San Siro was unfair.
Mattia De Sciglio
“Some of the fans and the media identified me as the guilty one in that situation, and they were all waiting for a minimum error to criticise me,” he said.
“My social media accounts were filled with insults and nasty comments, but I had always behaved well, so I didn’t understand.”
During a Milan home game against Empoli in April 2017, he realised he had to leave the Rossoneri.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – JUNE 18: Vincenzo Montella, Head Coach of Turkiye, gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkiye and Georgia at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
“We were down two goals at minute 70, and Montella decided to replace me. I was angry. It’s a substitution I’ve never understood. It seemed just a way to use me to hide a difficult moment for the whole team,” De Sciglio said.
“As I was leaving, a boos erupted all around me. That day, I realised I could no longer go on like that; my story with Milan was over.”
De Sciglio snubbed Liverpool move for Juventus in 2017
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus battles for possession with Mattia De Sciglio of Empoli during the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli at Allianz Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
The following summer, De Sciglio joined Juventus from Milan.
“Liverpool also wanted me, but I picked Turin because Allegri was on the bench and the team was really strong,” he said.
“Finding myself in a dressing room of champions and playing European games as a protagonist was a nice revenge after a difficult period.”
De Sciglio is currently without a club as Juventus didn’t extend his contract when he returned from a loan spell at Empoli at the end of 2024-25.
New Roma signing Bryan Zaragoza says the opportunity to join the Giallorossi came ‘from one day to another’ and can’t wait to debut at the Stadio Olimpico: ‘Lazio games don’t even come close.’
The Spanish winger, 24, had spent the first part of the campaign on loan at Celta Vigo.
Zaragoza’s first Roma interview
Bryan Zaragoza with Roma director Frederic Massara (asroma.com)
“It happened from one day to another. I was told Roma was an option, and I never had any doubt and said I wanted to come,” the Spaniard said in his first interview with Roma.
“I want to thank the club, the owners, and everyone for giving me this opportunity.
“I have high expectations; I want to be important in this club and win titles. I hope we can return to the Champions League.”
Scorer of two goals in 26 appearances across all competitions in the first half of 2025-26, Zaragoza can’t wait to play under Gian Piero Gasperini.
“I know Gasperini because I really liked how his team played last season. It seemed very attractive to me. They played the ball really well, and I can’t wait to start this journey and see what it can give me to learn with him,” he said.
“I’ve always liked to dribble, like street football. It’s one of my qualities.
“I don’t know much about Rome; I’ve never been there before, but people say great things about the city. I come with a great desire to know everything and stay a long time here.”
Zaragoza has already met Roma star Paulo Dybala at Trigoria.
“I met him as soon as I arrived at the training centre and spoke to him. He’s a great player, and I like the idea of sharing the dressing room with him,” he said.
Zaragoza has picked the No.97.
“In Spain and Germany, I couldn’t pick numbers higher than 25,” he explained.
“Here, I was attracted by the idea of getting a higher number. I liked the 97, and my family and I decided it was what we wanted to pick.
VIGO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 23: Bryan Zaragoza of RC Celta de Vigo warms up prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Real Club Celta and OGC Nice at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on October 23, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
“I’ve played in the Liga and Bundesliga. I had not thought about coming to Serie A; it happened suddenly. I can’t wait to start and learn this league with great players and clubs. It’s a difficult league, but I’ll try to be successful.”
Zaragoza made his senior Spain debut in 2023 and has one goal in three appearances under his belt. Naturally, he hopes that his time in Roma will help him get a spot in the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
“Yes, last season I was quite involved, regardless of my injury,” he said.
“This season it hasn’t happened yet, but I hope the chance will come soon. To be at the World Cup is one of my targets.”
Zaragoza has already seen the Olimpico when he was at Bayern Munich, as he was an unused substitute in a Champions League match in 2024.
“It doesn’t even come close because that day I played against Lazio, but I think playing against Roma or Lazio doesn’t feel the same,” he admitted.
“I want to see the Olimpico full of Roma fans and feel their passion. I can’t wait to make my debut in this stadium, and my biggest desire is to debut with a win. If I even score, I’d be perfect.”
Juventus held talks with several strikers during the winter transfer window, but eventually failed to sign a new centre-forward for Luciano Spalletti. From Jean-Philippe Mateta to Randal Kolo Muani, here’s why the Bianconeri failed to sign a new No.9 last month.
Just a few days ago, following a 3-0 win over Napoli in Serie A, Spalletti openly admitted his Juventus side needed a new centre-forward with different skill sets from Jonathan David and Lois Openda.
David has become increasingly reliable for the Serie A giants, scoring four goals and providing two assists in the opening six Serie A games of 2026. Yet, Spalletti was looking for a new centre-forward who would hold the ball up front and create space for wingers and attacking midfielders.
Who did Juventus sign in the January transfer window?
Emil Holm poses with the Juventus shirt alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right) – via juventus.com.
The Juventus boss praised Napoli centre-forward Rasmus Hojlund after the Bianconeri’s win over the Partenopei at the end of January, suggesting his team needed a striker with similar characteristics.
Juventus tried to match their coach’s demands, but eventually ended up signing winger Jeremie Boga and right-back Emil Holm, not a new centre-forward.
Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta was Juventus’ first target in the January transfer window, but the Bianconeri failed to reach an agreement over the transfer package with the Premier League side.
Juventus tried to sign Mateta on loan with an option to buy that could become mandatory under certain conditions.
Why Juventus didn’t sign a new centre-forward in January
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 07: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace warms up prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on December 07, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Fenerbahce’s Youssef En-Nesyri was Juventus’ second target last month, but while the Bianconeri had reached an agreement with the Turkish club, they failed to convince the Morocco international, who was not open to leaving his club on a temporary transfer.
Talks with Galatasaray for Mauro Icardi were never at an advanced stage, while Kolo Muani was the last striker in talks with the Bianconeri.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Randal Kolo Muani of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur at Frankfurt Stadion on January 28, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Juventus were interested in bringing him back to Turin six months after his return to PSG. Currently on loan at Tottenham, Spurs decided against cutting the striker’s loan spell short, ending Juventus’ hopes of signing a new centre-forward for the second part of the campaign.
David and Openda are currently the only central strikers available for the Old Lady, but the injured Dusan Vlahovic is expected to return to action in a month before leaving the Allianz Stadium at the end of his contract in June.
Exams undergone by Giovanni Di Lorenzo have ruled out a serious knee injury, and with his recovery time expected to be between 40 and 60 days, Italy and Gennaro Gattuso hope the versatile defender will be available for the World Cup play-off next month.
Napoli defender Di Lorenzo could be available for Italy’s World Cup play-off next month.
Di Lorenzo injury update
The Azzurri defender was subbed off during Napoli’s last Serie A match against Fiorentina.
This means Di Lorenzo will likely remain on the sidelines for 40 to 60 days as he won’t undergo surgery, but only follow a conservative treatment.
Will Di Lorenzo be available for Italy’s World Cup play-off?
LISBON, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 10: Giovanni Di Lorenzo during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between SL Benfica and SSC Napoli at Estadio da Luz on December 10, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
According to Gazzetta, Italy coach Gattuso hopes the experienced defender will recover in time for the World Cup play-off scheduled for the end of March.
Italy will host Northern Ireland in the semifinal on March 26, and if they progress, they will then visit Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Final.
Lazio were the biggest spenders in Serie A during the winter transfer window, while Juventus were the only club not to spend a penny as they secured Jeremie Boga and Emil Holm on free loan deals.
The winter transfer window for Serie A clubs ended on Monday, February 2, so it’s time to review the activity of every team in Italy’s top flight, including how much they spent over the last month.
Serie A: Lazio the biggest spenders in 2026 winter transfer window
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Kenneth Taylor of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 24, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
Lazio had been imposed a transfer embargo during the summer transfer window, so it is not entirely surprising to see the Biancocelesti spend more than any other club in Italy during the January window.
Furthermore, Maurizio Sarri saw two regular starters, Matteo Guendouzi and Valentin Castellanos, leave the Olimpico last month, so the Bianconcelesti had to sign replacements in central midfield and attack.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
As reported by Transfermarkt, Milan spent €8m to sign promising Verona midfielder Alphadjo Cissè, 19, who was then sent to Serie B side Catanzaro on loan.
The Rossoneri also signed Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham, on loan with an option to buy.
Ranking: Biggest Serie A spenders in the 2026 winter transfer window
It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 GMT) at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna. It’s the final game of Serie A, Round 23, which began last Friday with Lazio’s 3-2 win over Genoa.
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The Rossoblu are without the suspended Lukasz Skorupski and the injured Jhon Lucumì and Lorenzo De Silvestri. New signing Joao Mario is available and expected to start on the bench.
Milan have travelled to Bologna without Santiago Gimenez, Alexis Saelemekers and Pulisic. Rafael Leao is not fully fit and will start on the bench, according to several Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport.
COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Adrien Rabiot after scoring their team’s first goal1 from the penalty spot during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Zachary Athekame will start as a right midfielder for Milan and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will play as an attacking midfielder behind the sole striker, Christopher Nkunku.
Bologna vs. Milan – where to watch on TV
The Stadio Dall’Ara clash will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN in the UK and Ireland, as well as on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
What an Udinese, Gasp out of the Champions League spot
Corriere dello Sport
Spalletti wins again
Roma lose 1-0, Lucio remains in the fourth spot.
Gasperini is fifth, out of a Champions League placement, two points below Juve. Decisive Ekkelenkamp goal. Absences of Dybala and Koné had an impact. 8th season loss. Zaragoza is in Trigoria and can debut against Cagliari on Monday.
Empty Milan
Max’s uphill
Bologna at 20:45 to go -5 from Inter
Mateta deal collapses, Pulisic at home. Leao anxiety
The French forward stays at Crystal Palace: the extra medical tests gave negative results. The American must stop. The Portuguese will start on the bench. Saelemaekers surrenders: Loftus-Cheek near Nkunku.
Holm-Boga, how Juventus add depth
Golden Conte: today, he discovers Alisson
The new Rabiot to Inter
Tuttosport
Toro: Ebosse (three cruciate ruptures), the last ‘reinforcement.’ But the President’s math works.
Toh, Cairo even saves 4m
Juve, three coups not to fail
No centre-forward: move towards another front
Transfer market not complete, but it can be compensated with the renewals of Yildiz, Spalletti and the increasingly crucial McKennie. Holm’s Bianconeri dreams. The plan to recover Boga.
Allegri-Conte, new clash
‘Antonio, what do you say?’
Ekkelenkamp knocks Roma down: Juve stay 4th
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FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 4: Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Cremonese at Artemio Franchi on January 4, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Ademola Lookman said goodbye to Atalanta fans after completing a permanent transfer to Atletico Madrid: ‘Together, we made history.’
Lookman joined Atletico Madrid in a €40m deal from Atalanta on the January transfer window deadline day.
Lookman says goodbye to Atalanta
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC bites their winner’s medal as he celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
The Nigeria international had spent the last three and a half years in Bergamo, so he sent a message to his former fans on social media after signing his contract with the Colchoneros.
“To the Atalanta family, after nearly four years, the time has come for me to say goodbye. From the moment I arrived in Bergamo, you welcomed me like one of your own and pushed me to be the best version of myself,” Lookman wrote on Instagram.
“Together, we made history. European champions, a night none of us will ever forget. Scoring a hat-trick in a European final and lifting a trophy with this club after a 61 year trophy drought will stay with me. Winning the Africa Player of the year award in 2024 as an Atalanta player will forever stay with me. Those moments, those emotions, those nights under the lights, they’re engraved in my heart.
Ademola Lookman African Player of the Year Atalanta (pictue @Atalanta_BC)
“Thank you to my teammates, the staff, the club. To the fans, your passion, your belief, your energy meant everything. From day one, you stood by me and by this team through every moment. Your passion, your voices, your belief never faded and together we achieved.
“Every cheer, every banner, every away trip meant something. Thank you for making Bergamo feel like home and for giving me memories I’ll carry forever.
The winter transfer window for Serie A clubs shut today at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT). As usual, it was a hectic day during which many Serie A clubs confirmed purchases and departures.
Juventus confirmed Emil Holm’s initial loan move from Bologna, while Joao Mario joined the Rossoblu on a temporary transfer until the end of the season.
Juventus have also sent Daniele Rugani from Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy.
Bryan Zaragoza with Roma director Frederic Massara (asroma.com)
Roma welcomed their third attacking reinforcement in Bryan Zaragoza on loan with an option to buy from Bayern Munich. The Giallorossi had previously welcomed Donyell Malen from Aston Villa and Robinio Vaz from Olympique Marseille.
Napoli announced Brazilian winger Alisson Santos from Sporting CP.
Parma have also received attacking reinforcement with ex-Como winger Gabriel Strefezza, while Atalanta parted ways with Ademola Lookman, sending the Nigeria international to Atletico Madrid on a permanent €40m transfer.
Below are all the major transfers completed by Serie A clubs on deadline day.
2026 winter transfer window: Serie A deals completed on deadline day
Louis Buffon, son of Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi, in action for Serie B side Pisa.
Enzo Ebosse from Udinese to Torino via Verona (loan)
Alphadjo Cissè From Milan to Catanzaro via Verona (loan)
Tommaso Corazza from Bologna to Cesena (loan)
Nicola Pintus from Cagliari to Cosenza (loan)
Giuseppe Ambrosino from Napoli to Modena (loan)
Andrias Edmundsson to Verona from Wisla Plock (permanent €2.5m)
Mateus Lusuardi from Pisa to Reggiana (loan)
Laurs Skjellerup from Sassuolo to Spezia (loan)
Felipe Jack from Como to Catanzaro (loan)
Emil Holm to Juventus from Bologna (loan with €15m option to buy)
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Joao Mario to Bologna from Juventus (loan)
Louis Buffon from Pisa to Pontedera (loan)
Leonardo Buta from Udinese to Rio Ave (loan)
Morten Thorsby to Cremonese from Genoa (permanent €2.5m )
Daniele Rugani to Fiorentina from Juventus (loan with option to buy for €2m)
Dennis Johnsen from Cremonese to Palermo (permanent €3m)
Gabriel Strefezza to Parma from Olympiacos (loan with option to buy)
Bryan Zaragoza to Roma from Bayern Munich (loan with option to buy)
Ulisses Garcia to Sassuolo from Marseille (loan with option to buy)
Alisson Santos to Napoli from Sporting CP (loan with option to buy)
Pedro Felipe to Sassuolo from Juventus NextGen (loan)
Ademola Lookman from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid (permanent €40m)
Branimir Mlacic to Udinese from Hajduk Split (permanent €4.5m)
Samuel Iling Junior to Pisa from Aston Villa (loan)
Darryl Bakola to Sassuolo from Marseille (permanent €10m)
Sebastiano Luperto to Cremonese from Cagliari (permanent €4.6m)
Alberto Cerri from Como to Cesena (undefined)
Nicholas Pierini from Sassuolo to Sampdoria (loan)
Adrian Lahdo to Como from Hammarby (permanent €18m)
Yanis Massolin to Inter from Modena (permanent €8m, then back to Modena on loan)
Rui Modesto from Udinese to Palermo (loan)
Saba Goglichidze from Udinese to Watford (loan)
Tete Morente end of Lecce contract
Matias Vecino from Lazio to Celta Vigo (permanent)
Fiorentina are reportedly pushing to reach an agreement with Aston Villa for Kosta Nedeljkovic, while RB Leipzig have already agreed to terminate the defender’s loan spell.
Fiorentina are making a last-minute attempt to sign Serbian right-back Nedeljkovic on an initial loan deal from Aston Villa.
Fiorentina push to sign Nedeljkovic on loan
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 03: Kosta Nedeljkovic of Leipzig in action during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on May 03, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
The 20-year-old is currently on loan at RB Leipzig, where he has only collected 297 minutes across all competitions this term.
Reporter Philipp Hinze claims on X social media that the Bundesliga side have already agreed to cut the defender’s loan spell short.
The Tuscans must reach an agreement with Aston Villa now, but they are running out of time as the winter transfer window shuts today at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT), so in less than one hour.
Busy Fiorentina in January window
NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 31: Paolo Vanoli ACF Fiorentina head coach during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 31, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Fiorentina have been busy in the January transfer window as they surprisingly found themselves fighting for survival in the first part of the campaign.
The Tuscans are currently in the relegation zone, but just one point below safety.
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.
Lookman has joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, as the two clubs confirmed with official statements on Monday.
Lookman had travelled to the Spanish capital to undergo medical tests on Sunday and has now completed a permanent transfer to the Wanda Metropolitano.
Official: Lookman joins Atletico Madrid
BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Niccolo Fortini of Fiorentina during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Lookman scored 55 goals in 137 games with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final, which allowed La Dea to beat Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 and claim their first UEFA trophy.
Lookman spent the last three and a half years at Atalanta.
“The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family, and the entire Club bid farewell to Ademola, thanking him and wishing him every success in the future,” said the Serie A side.
Lookman had recently returned to Atalanta from Nigeria international duty for AFCON.
He scored three goals and provided two assists in 19 appearances with La Dea this season.
Lookman’s salary and transfer fee revealed
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
According to several sources, Atalanta have earned €35m plus potential €5m add-ons from Lookman’s transfer, while the striker will earn €7m per season at his new club.
Atalanta and Atletico Madrid practically swapped strikers in the January window as La Dea had previously signed Giacomo Raspadori from the Colchoneros.
Juventus have confirmed the signing of Emil Holm on loan with an option to buy from Bologna, and Joao Mario’s temporary transfer to the Stadio Dall’Ara.
Serie A giants Juventus have confirmed a double deal with Bologna.
Rossoblu right-back Holm has moved to Turin on loan with an option to buy, while Joao Mario has travelled in the opposite direction on a temporary deal until the end of the season.
Joao Mario joins Bologna: official Juventus statement
VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Joao Mario of Juventus FC is challenged by Domagoj Bradaric of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
“Joao Mario will play the second half of the 2025/26 Serie A season away from the Juventus Men’s First Team,” the Bianconeri said.
“The Portuguese winger will stay in Italy, though, as he will be joining Bologna on a loan deal until 30 June, 2026.
“Having arrived at Juventus last summer, the 26-year-old has taken to the pitch in our jersey thirteen times, between Serie A and the Champions League. It was during his European debut with Juventus – in the match against Borussia Dortmund – that he registered his first assist.
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: João Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
“Good luck on this new adventure, Joao!”
The Portuguese right-back only played 373 minutes in the first part of the season with Juventus, providing one assist.
Juventus set to welcome Holm from Bologna
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Lois Openda of Juventus is challenged by Emil Holm of Bologna during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Juventus also confirmed Holm’s initial loan move, saying that they hold an option to buy for €15m payable over three financial years, along with up to €3m of bonuses over the duration of his contract.
Holm, 25, was a semi-regular starter at Bologna, where he scored one goal and provided five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions in 2025-26.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has failed his medical tests with Milan, and according to Sacha Tavolieri, his knee problem is so severe that he’ll have to undergo surgery and remain out of action for at least three months.
Mateta’s move to Milan has collapsed after the Frenchman failed to pass medical tests with the Rossoneri.
Why Mateta didn’t join Milan
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 07: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on December 07, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
The Crystal Palace forward was initially checked in London on Sunday, but unconvincing results prompted Milan to make further assessments in Paris today.
Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri adds on X social media that examinations revealed such severe damage that the Palace centre-forward will require knee surgery to make a full recovery.
BECKENHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Jean-Philippe Mateta laughs during a Crystal Palace FC training session at Crystal Palace FC Training Ground on November 05, 2025 in Beckenham, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
This means Mateta will remain out of action for three to four months, according to the report.
With just two hours left to the end of the winter transfer window, Milan are not expected to bring in further reinforcement.
The Serie A giants already signed Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham at the beginning of the January window.
Milan are travelling to Bologna for an away Serie A match without their star Christian Pulisic, reports Sky Sport Italia.
USMNT star Pulisic won’t be available for Tuesday’s Serie A match between his Milan side and Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
Pulisic to miss Bologna vs. Milan
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Referee Maurizio Mariani speaks to Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia reports that the American star didn’t join the rest of the squad on the team bus after a training session on Monday afternoon.
It’s now been confirmed that Pulisic won’t make the trip to Bologna, just like Alexis Saelemaekers.
Three Milan players miss Bologna clash
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The Belgian right wing-back will be replaced by Zachary Athekame or Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Allegri said.
Rafael Leao is not fully fit, but is expected to start in Bologna tomorrow.
Santiago Gimenez is also out of action due to an ankle injury and is not expected to return before March.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Santiago Perotti of US Lecce during the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 24, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
“The player has understood that there’s no future at Lazio. There was never a proposal to extend the contract, and the club still has to pay several past wages,” Raiola told Sky Sport.
“We continued negotiations even after the unexpected statement from the President. Al-Sadd had sent a formal offer, but Lazio never replied.
“Alessio told Sarri that he wanted to move to Qatar. Over the last year and a half, he’s realised that there’s no future at Lazio and he’s told me more than once that the last Italian club he’ll play for are the Biancocelesti. He’s expressed his desire to play abroad.
“There was never an offer to extend,” Raiola continued.
“After the qualification for the Champions League, we expected a call from the club, because promises were made when Alessio had signed his contract. It’s been three and a half years, I think we can forget this call.”
Romagnoli’s agent explained that Lazio and Al-Sadd, coached by ex-Italy boss Roberto Mancini, ultimately found an agreement on January 31, but it was too late as the winter transfer window in Qatar closed on that day.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio after the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 24, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
“At that moment, there was no time to sign the contract,” Raiola said.
“We still don’t understand why some of the wages have not been paid; it’s quite frequent in Italy, and this becomes a blackmail against the players, because when they accept being on the market, they must also give up wages that have not been paid. We did not understand this condition.”
Romagnoli was not called up for Lazio’s last Serie A match against Genoa as he had not trained with the rest of the team after the Biancocelesti initially refused to sell him.
His contract expires in June 2027, but it’s hard to imagine him staying at the Olimpico beyond the current campaign. Raiola said that his client wants to continue playing for at least six more years.
“He’s training and will continue his path at Lazio. He’s a professional, so he’ll continue the season here,” concluded Raiola.
“He could have taken a firmer hold of the situation, but instead, he always wanted to seek a relationship, something that had never existed at the top levels of the club. The only people he confronted were director Fabiani and Sarri. We’ll see what the future holds.”
Justin Oboavwoduo has joined Juventus Next Gen from the Manchester City academy, signing a contract until June 2028.
English striker Oboavwoduo has joined Serie A giants Juventus from Manchester City.
Official: Oboavwoduo joins Juventus
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Justin Oboavwoduo of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Youth League 2024/25 match between Manchester City and Sparta Praha at Joie Stadium on October 23, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The 19-year-old forward will begin his career in Turin in the NextGen squad, playing in Italy’s third division, Serie C.
Juventus confirmed Oboavwoduo’s transfer with an official statement on Monday.
“With impressive speed, skill and a keen eye for goal, he’s ready to take on the new challenge in Italy and continue his development,” the Bianconeri said.
Oboavwoduo had undergone medical tests in Turin on Monday.
During the first part of the campaign at Manchester City, he scored six goals and provided five assists in 18 appearances across all competitions, including five goals in six Premier League 2 games.
Double deal for Juventus NextGen
Born in Manchester on August 23, 2006, Oboavwoduo made his England U20 debut in September 2024.
Juventus also confirmed Adin Licina’s transfer from the Bayern Munich Academy.
The German was born in 2007 and has signed a contract until June 2029. Licina will also begin his Juventus career in the NextGen squad.
Former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hopes Italy will qualify for the 2026 World Cup: ‘Otherwise, they’ll make fun of us even more abroad.’
The Italian tactician was in Florence on Monday to attend the Panchina d’Oro Award in Coverciano, where he received a “special” recognition.
The event was held at the Italy’s training ground so a question about the Azzurri was inevitable.
Maresca ‘optimistic’ about Italy
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy gesture during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
“I hope they make it to the World Cup, and I’m optimistic,” Maresca told reporters, including Sky Sport Italia.
“I’m cheering for them also because, otherwise, they’ll make fun of us even more abroad. Let’s hope no. Let’s hope this time we manage to get to the World Cup ,and I wish that for Italy, for Gennaro and everyone.”
One of the main concerns for football clubs in Italy and all around Europe regard a congested fixture list that leaves little rest to players and coaches.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on October 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
“This is the situation, either you adapr or you don’t train, or you don’t play,” Maresca said.
“A FIFA study highlighted that the two teams with the most injuries during the season were Chelsea and PSG, coincidentally, the World Cup Finalists.”
Lastly, Maresca answered a question on whether he’ll coach a Serie A club one day: “I’m doing well abroad, but we’ll see. What matters is not what you’ve done, but your willingness,” he concluded.
Antonio Conte insists no action is being taken to ease the fixture congestion and taunts Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri: ‘Surely, he is not playing that much this year.’
Conte received the Panchina d’Oro award for the best Serie A coach in 2024-25 on Monday.
The Napoli coach spoke to reporters after the ceremony held in Florence and faced more questions about his recent complaints over a busy fixture list.
Conte: ‘Everyone talks, but then nobody does anything.’
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, looks on prior to the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud University Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
“I think we all agree. The problem is that it’s hard to speak out and take a position, because everyone talks, but then nobody does anything. That’s the truth,” Conte said via FcInter1908.
“We’ll keep going like this, knowing that what I said is true anyway. There are institutions in charge of these matters. The German federation was taking a stance to do something, but it couldn’t act on its own, for example, as a group of coaches.
“As for the Serie A teams, those are situations that don’t concern me directly, but it’s a problem we all agree on, including the media, because too many matches are played and the risk is too high. But in the end, nothing is being done, that’s the truth,” the Napoli boss continued.
Milan coach Allegri had just held his press conference ahead of a Serie A match against Bologna, saying, “I read a lot of controversy. We are not the ones who have to find solutions; there are competent people who must find solutions for the good of football.”
Conte commented: “I don’t know what Allegri said in his press conference. Surely this year, he is not playing that much.”
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Conte’s Napoli had to deal with many injuries this season, including those of Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, David Neres and Romelu Lukaku.
The Partenopei feared that even Giovanni Di Lorenzo had sustained a long-term injury, but recent exams in his knee highlighted a second-degree sprain, meaning that he won’t need surgery, returning to action in mid-March.
Di Lorenzo’s injury relief and his latest award at least made Conte smile after days of tension.
“Those things must never be missing. During matches, there’s the stress of the job, an accumulation of fatigue, and it’s hard to hide it. However, you have to be optimistic and try to find a solution even in the worst moments,” he concluded.
Antonio Conte collected the Panchina d’Oro award for the best Serie A coach in 2024-25, with Enzo Maresca picking up an accolade for his success at Chelsea.
The Panchina d’Oro award, organised by FIGC, took place in Florence today, Monday, February 2, 2026.
Conte the best Serie A coach in 2024-25
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Coaches from all Italian football divisions voted Conte, the Serie A title winner in 2024-25 with Napoli, as the best Serie A coach for last season.
Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini, who was at Atalanta last term, finished second, while Como’s Cesc Fabregas ranked third.
“I receive this award with immense pleasure, because it comes from fellow coaches, who know what it takes to be a coach every day,” Conte said, as quoted by Gazzetta.
“I want to share this award with my footballers, the staff and everyone at Napoli.”
Maresca wins ‘Panchina d’Oro speciale’
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 13: Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, celebrates with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team’s victory following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Former Chelsea coach Maresca received the ‘Panchina d’Oro Speciale’ for his achievements with the Blues last season, especially the victory in the Club World Cup.
“To represent the Italian school abroad is a big responsibility,” Maresca said.
“In Italy, the true value of the Italian coaching school is often underestimated, despite its deep and enduring importance.”
Former Cremonese coach Giovanni Stroppa won the Panchina d’Oro for the 2024-25 Serie B campaign, followed by Fabio Grosso of Sassuolo and Filippo Inzaghi of Pisa, now at Palermo.
Maresca left Chelsea on January 1, 2026, by mutual agreement, so the Italian tactician is currently without a club.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti insists the Bianconeri won’t sign Mauro Icardi as Randal Kolo Muani is their ‘only’ target on deadline day.
Juventus continue to chase a centre forward, but are running out of time as the winter transfer window ends today at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT).
The Bianconeri have held talks with several strikers in recent weeks, including Jean-Philippe Mateta, Youssen En-Nesyri, Mauro Icardi and PSG-owned Kolo Muani.
Spalletti: ‘I’ve talked about Kolo Muani’
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Randal Kolo Muani of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur at Frankfurt Stadion on January 28, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
The French forward is currently on loan at Tottenham, and Spurs seem reluctant to release him. When asked whether Juventus would try to sign Icardi today, Spalletti replied: “You talk about Icardi, I’ve talked about Kolo Muani. If you ask me, is [Icardi] strong? I answer yes. If you ask whether we’d sign him, I say no. It’s you talking about it [Icardi]. You haven’t talked to me about this.”
The interview was conducted by Sport Mediaset on Sunday, following Juventus’ 4-1 win against Parma.
Spalletti asks journalist: ‘Can you play as a centre-forward?’
PARMA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Juventus FC at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 01, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
“The target is either Kolo Muani or you,” Spalletti told the journalist.
“Can you play as a centre-forward?”
When the reporter admitted he couldn’t, Spalletti shrugged and left the interview, saying: “Then only Kolo Munai.”
Juventus have welcomed winger Jeremie Boga from OGC Nice and are expected to announce right-back Emil Holm from Bologna today.
Sky Sport Italia reports that Juventus have resumed talks for Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the Bianconeri propose different terms than Milan.
Juventus have resumed talks with Crystal Palace to sign Mateta, according to Sky Sport Italia.
Juventus resume Mateta talks
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with the fans during an Emirates FA Cup trophy parade after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Selhurst Park on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
The French striker has undergone medical tests in London ahead of a potential permanent move to Milan, but the examinations have highlighted a knee issue that the Rossoneri doctor will evaluate in person in Paris today.
Juventus were already in talks with Mateta at the beginning of the January window, and according to Sky, the Bianconeri now made a new attempt to bring the Frenchman to Turin.
Juventus initially tried to sign Mateta on loan with an option to buy that could become mandatory if certain conditions were met.
Mateta waits for Milan’s decision
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St James’ Park on January 04, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Milan, on the other hand, have shaken hands with Crystal Palace over a permanent transfer for circa €30m, but the Rossoneri have yet to make a final decision on whether to sign the 28-year-old. According to Sky, Juventus would only have a chance to get Mateta if Milan eventually decide against signing him.
Surely, both Serie A giants have little time to complete a deal as the January transfer window ends today at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT).
Sky Sport Italia reports that Juventus have offered an 18-month contract to Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, as Tottenham are unwilling to release Randal Kolo Muani.
Former Inter captain Icardi is the latest Juventus target for the attack, and according to Sky Sport Italia, the Serie A giants have offered the Argentine forward an 18-month contract.
Juventus offer to Galatasaray striker Icardi
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JANUARY 25: Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray celebrates during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Istanbulspor at Rams Park on January 25, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Icardi’s deal with Galatasaray expires at the end of the season, and Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti already coached him at Inter.
Transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà reported earlier today that Juventus had sounded out Icardi’s availability, and the Serie A giants are now moving forward in negotiations with Galatasaray and their striker.
With the winter transfer window shutting at 20:00 CET tomorrow, it remains to be seen whether Juventus will have enough time to finalise the deal and if Galatasaray can move quickly enough to sign a replacement.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 03: Jeremie Boga of OGC Nice scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between S.S. Lazio and OGC Nice at Stadio Olimpico on October 03, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Juventus and Galatasaray will also meet on the pitch later this month as they’ll face off in the Champions League knockout play-off.
Juventus have completed two more deals today, securing agreements with winger Jeremie Boga from OGC Nice and Bologna right-back Emil Holm.
Milan have reportedly decided against signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi following ‘technical assessments’ made with coach Massimiliano Allegri.
Serie A giants Milan are not going to sign Chelsea defender Disasi, according to Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano.
Milan not signing Disasi
Axel Disasi of Chelsea of Chelsea during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Chelsea FC and Shamrock Rovers FC at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The Italian transfer experts have claimed on YouTube and X social media (via Milannews) that ‘technical assessments’ made with coach Allegri have led to their decision to drop the Chelsea centre-back.
Disasi had been offered to the Rossoneri, but Milan eventually decided not to sign the 27-year-old, also because they have trust in Koni De Winter, who has become a starter in recent weeks following a head injury to Strahinja Pavlović.
Milan set to sign Mateta
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Crystal Palace FC and KuPS Kuopio at Selhurst Park on December 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Milan are expected to bring in attacking reinforcements instead, as Jean-Philippe Mateta will undergo medical tests tomorrow ahead of a permanent move from Crystal Palace.
Ademola Lookman is on his way to Spain to have medical tests with Atletico Madrid.
Nigeria international Lookman is taking off to Spain to have medical tests with Atletico Madrid.
Lookman flies out for Atletico Madrid medical
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The Atalanta striker was not available for today’s Serie A match between Atalanta and Como and has now arrived at the Bergamo Airport to take a flight to the Spanish capital.
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC scores their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at New Balance Arena on October 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Atalanta confirmed the agreement with Atletico Madrid less than two hours ago, and the Nigerian is now ready to arrive in Spain to undergo medical tests before completing a €40m transfer, including add-ons.
Roma are close to signing Bayern Munich-owned winger Bryan Zaragoza, who has already agreed to move to the Stadio Olimpico.
Spanish winger Zaragoza has agreed to join Roma on loan in the winter transfer window, and the Giallorossi are now in talks with his club Bayern Munich to finalise the transfer.
Roma agreement with Zaragoza
MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 07: Bryan Zaragoza of RC Celta Vigo looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 07, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Sky Sport Italia and Repubblica, Zaragoza has agreed to join the Giallorossi this month so Roma are now in advanced talks with Bayern Munich.
Transfer expert Orazio Accomando suggests that Bayern are ready to send Zaragoza to Roma on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
A busy winter window for Roma
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
The transfer package is worth €15m, according to Accomando, Sky and Repubblica.
Roma have already signed two attacking players this month: Donyell Malen on loan with an option to buy from Aston Villa and Robinio Vaz on a permanent deal from Olympique Marseille.
Multiple sources claim that Wolverhampton Wanderers have accepted an offer from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsen, as Milan continue to push to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Wolves striker Strand Larsen is on the verge of joining Crystal Palace. According to The Athletic, the Norway international will undergo medical tests with the South London-based club on Sunday.
Milan have Mateta hope
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St James’ Park on January 04, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Both The Athletic and Sky Sports UK claim that Wolves have accepted an offer from Palace.
The proposal is reportedly worth £43m (nearly €50m) plus £5m (€5.7m) add-ons
The latest update from the UK is quite meaningful for Serie A giants Milan, who hope to sign Mateta from Crystal Palace before the winter transfer window shuts tomorrow.
Strand Larsen to replace Mateta at Crystal Palace?
COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Crystal Palace, however, needed to sign a replacement before sending Mateta to San Siro and with Strand Larsen now set to move to South London, the Rossoneri hope to unlock the Mateta deal.
The Athletic reports that Everton rejected a Juventus approach for Beto last week and that talks between the two sides involving Edon Zhegrova ‘didn’t develop.’
Everton refused to discuss a potential Beto loan move to Juventus last week, according to The Athletic.
Why Everton rejected Juventus’ approach for Beto
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Beto of Everton challenges Daniele Ghilardi of Roma during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The Serie A giants are on the market for a new centre-forward, and Beto, a former Udinese striker, was only the last name sounded out by Juve in the January window after Jean-Philippe Mateta and Youssef En-Nesyri.
According to the report, Everon had concerns about finding an adequate replacement for Beto, so they rejected the Juventus approach.
Zhegrova involved in talks between Everton and Juventus
PISA, ITALY – DECEMBER 27: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Juventus FC at Arena Garibaldi on December 27, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
The Athletic adds that the two parties even discussed Zhegrova’s possible move to the English club, but negotiations didn’t develop.
Juventus have recently reached agreements to sign OGC Nice winger Jeremie Boga and Bologna right-back Emil Holm, while Alfredo Pedullà claims that the latest target in attack for the Bianconeri is ex-Inter captain Mauro Icardi.
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirms Ademola Lookman is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid as the two clubs have ‘verbally agreed all the details.’
Nigeria international Lookman is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.
Atalanta confirm agreement with Atletico Madrid for Lookman
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirmed an agreement with Atletico minutes before a Serie A game against Como on Sunday.
“We are satisfied. We verbally agreed all the details with Atletico Madrid, now we move to formalising those passages,” he said.
“It takes some time, but if everything goes the way it should, it will be completed very soon.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Lookman scored 55 goals in 137 games with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final, which La Dea won 3-0 against Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Repubblica, Lookman will earn €7m per season at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Lookman has not been called up for today’s match against Como.
Torino had a slow start and had to thank goalkeeper Alberto Paleari for saves on Ylber Ramadani and Lassana Coulibaly, who had tried to score from outside the box.
The home side took the lead with their first shot on target, made by Scotland international Adams, who slotted home with the inside of his foot at the far post from a perfect Nikola Vlasic cross from the right.
Adams had not scored in Serie A since the reverse fixture in Lecce on November 30.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Valentino Lazaro of Torino is put under pressure by Santiago Pierotti of US Lecce during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 01, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
The Granata had three consecutive chances to double their lead, but first Zapata didn’t find the target with a shot from inside the box and then Wladimiro Falcone denied the Colombian and Cesare Casadei’s attempts from distance.
There was also the time for another Paleari save on Omri Gandelman before the break, while Riccardo Sottil’s free kick went over the crossbar.
During the second 45 minutes, Falcone kept his Lecce side in the game with two stunning interventions.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Cesare Casadei of Torino is put under pressure by Danilo Veiga of US Lecce during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 01, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
The first came from a great reflex save on Zapata’s close-range finish from the centre of the box, the second from a corner situation before Danilo Veiga’s goal-line clearance.
Ché Adams wasted the chance to score his brace by sending a shot wide from a tight angle. Torino failed to put the game to bed, so Lecce tried to respond, and Banda was unlucky when he hit the post after a counterattacking move, curling an unstoppable shot past Paleari.
With this victory, Toro move to 26 points, nine above the drop zone, while Lecce remain 17th, just one point above Fiorentina.
Multiple sources claim that Inter have not given up on Moussa Diaby, sending a new offer to sign the France international on loan with an obligation to buy from Al-Ittihad.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Moussa Diaby of Al Ittihad reacts during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al-Fateh at Al Inmaa Stadium on September 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Both Italian sources report that Inter still hope to sign Diaby, who wants to move to San Siro this month.
Therefore, the Nerazzurri have sent a new offer to sign the Frenchman on loan with an obligation to buy tied to certain conditions.
According to Sky Sport, Inter’s obligation to buy would be set at €28m rather than €35m.
The Italian broadcasters report that Inter are increasingly confident of reaching an agreement with Al-Ittihad, while the Saudi Pro League giants will answer the Nerazzurri’s proposal in the coming hours.
Inter have little time to finalise the deal as the winter transfer window for Serie A clubs shuts on February 2 at 20:00 CET.
Multiple sources claim that Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Emil Holm on loan with an option to buy from Bologna, with Joao Mario expected to move in the opposite direction.
Juventus are ready to welcome their second reinforcement in the winter transfer window, having reached an agreement with Bologna to sign right-back Holm.
Holm set to sign for Juventus
BOLOGNA, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, gives instructions to Emil Holm during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Bologna FC 1909 and Borussia Dortmund at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on January 21, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sport and Romeo Agresti report that the two Serie A clubs have reached an agreement over an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
The Rossoblu will welcome Joao Mario, also on loan, from Juventus.
Joao Mario set for Bologna transfer
VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Joao Mario of Juventus FC is challenged by Domagoj Bradaric of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
Ilbianconero.com maintains that Holm will join Juventus regardless of Joao Mario’s transfer to the Stadio Dall’Ara.
The Sweden international is expected to undergo medical tests today or tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.
Holm will become Juventus’ second winter reinforcement after Jeremie Boga, who landed in Turin on Sunday to undergo medical tests before completing an initial loan move from OGC Nice.
Multiple sources claim that Napoli are in talks with Cagliari to sign Gabriele Zappa as a replacement for the injured Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Napoli have targeted Cagliari right-back Zappa as a potential replacement for Di Lorenzo.
Napoli in talks to sign Di Lorenzo’s replacement
NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 31: Albert Gudmundsson of ACF Fiorentina battles for possession with Giovanni Di Lorenzo of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 31, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
The latter suffered a suspected knee injury during a Serie A match against Fiorentina on Saturday, urging Napoli to look for a replacement just one day before the end of the winter transfer window on February 2.
Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio and Repubblica claim that negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Zappa very much open to moving to the Stadio Maradona.
Zappa open to joining Napoli
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 03: Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Gabriele Zappa of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on November 03, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
According to Repubblica, Napoli turned to Zappa after Genoa asked for a loan deal with an obligation to buy worth €20m for Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
Zappa is currently Napoli’s top target to replace Di Lorenzo. As per Sky Sport, the other options for the Partenopei are Ignace Van der Brempt (Como), Davide Calabria (Panathinaikos) and Timothy Castagne of Fulham.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City Academy striker Justin Oboavwoduo, 19, is set to join Juventus, initially playing for their NextGen squad.
Manchester City talent Oboavwoduo is set to join Juventus, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Oboavwoduo has scored six goals and provided five assists in 18 appearances across all competitions this season, including five goals in six Premier League 2 games.
Oboavwoduo set to join Juventus
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Justin Oboavwoduo of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Youth League 2024/25 match between Manchester City and Sparta Praha at Joie Stadium on October 23, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The 19-year-old made his England U20 debut this past September.
According to Romano, Oboavwoduo will initially join Juventus’ NextGen squad playing in Italy’s third division, Serie C.
Oboavwoduo is the second deal completed by Juventus for their second team in recent days, after Adin Ličina from Bayern Munich.
Busy Juventus in final days of winter window
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: General view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Juventus have been quite busy in the final days of the winter transfer window, having also welcomed reinforcement for their first team.
Multiple reports in Italy claim that Ademola Lookman has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid and is ready to undergo medical tests with the Colchoneros.
Nigeria international Lookman is set to join Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.
Lookman set for Atletico Madrid medical
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio di Bergamo on October 22, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Several Italian sources, including Fabrizio Romano and Repubblica, claim that the Atalanta star has reached an agreement with the La Liga side.
According to Repubblica, Lookman will sign a four-year deal worth €7m per season.
Both Romano and Repubblica report that Atletico will pay €40m to sign the 28-year-old. According to Romano, it’s a €35m deal plus €5m add-ons.
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC bites their winner’s medal as he celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Lookman has not been called up for today’s Serie A match between Como and Atalanta and will travel to Madrid in the coming hours to undergo medical tests.
The Nigeria international will go down as an Atalanta legend, not only because of his 55 goals in 137 games, but especially for his hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final against Bayer Leverkusen, which gave La Dea their first major European trophy.
Both sides are far from being in their best form as Torino lost the last four games in a row, while Lecce secured a draw in their last match after four consecutive defeats.
VERONA, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Giovanni Simeone of Torino celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Torino FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 04, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
The Salentini have a one-point lead over 18th-placed Fiorentina, who lost 2-1 away at Napoli on Saturday, but Torino are just five points above Lecce.
Both sides must cope without several injured players: Ilic, Nkounkou, Biraghi, Aboukhlal, Gineitis, Masina, Ismajli, and Simeone are out of action for Torino. New signings Prati and Kulenovic are available on the bench, while Marianucci starts straight away in defence.
Lecce have travelled to Piedmont without Berisha, Camarda, Gorter, Helgason, Marchwinski, Kouassi and Fruchtl.
LECCE, ITALY – DECEMBER 12: Nikola Stulic of US Lecce celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Pisa SC at Stadio Via del Mare on December 12, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
New signing Walid Cheddira starts up front for the travelling side, while Torino look to Zapata and Adams up front.
Below are the confirmed line-ups and live updates for the crucial match in the race for survival. at the Grande Torino.
Reports in Italy claim that Juventus will make a final attempt today to sign Randal Kolo Muani, but the Bianconeri are running out of time to convince Tottenham.
Juventus will make a new attempt to sign Kolo Muani today, reports Gazzetta.
Final Juventus attempt for Kolo Muani
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Randal Kolo Muani of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur at Frankfurt Stadion on January 28, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
The French striker already played in Turin in the second half of 2024-25, scoring ten goals in 20 appearances across all competitions.
There were reports earlier this week that Spurs were ready to offload Kolo Muani this month, but this doesn’t seem to be the case, as Tuttosport and Gazzetta claim that Tottenham coach Thomas Frank is unwilling to let the striker go.
Juventus are running out of time to convince the North Londoners as the January transfer window ends tomorrow, February 2, 2026, at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT).
Juventus get attacking reinforcement
Jeremie Boga arrives to undergo Juventus medical on February 1, 2026 (via Romeo Agresti, X).
Kolo Muani is under contract with PSG, but he’s on loan at Tottenham until the end of the season. According to Tuttosport, PSG are prepared to send Kolo Muani back to Juventus if Spurs give their approval.
Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David return to the Juventus’ starting XI for a Serie A match against Parma at the Stadio Tardini.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 GMT).
The home side must cope without Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Matija Frigan, Zion Suzuki, Lautaro Valenti, and Pontus Almqvist, while Dusan Vlahovic, Daniele Rugani, and Arkadiusz Milik are unavailable for the Bianconeri.
David and Yildiz started on the bench against Monaco on Wednesday, but will return to the starting XI in Parma this evening.
Sky Sport and Gazzetta report that Gleison Bremer is expected to start in central defence for the Old Lady, even if Federico Gatti has a chance to feature in the XI, so the Brazilian can rest after starting many consecutive matches.
Parma will look to Mateo Pellegrino in attack and Jacob Ondrejka as an attacking midfielder.
Parma vs. Juventus – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
Francesco Pio Esposito and Lautaro Martinez are expected to lead the Inter attack in an away Serie A game against Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese.
It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 GMT) at the Stadio Zini in Cremona.
The Nerazzurri are the Serie A table leaders, but have travelled to Cremona without three regular starters: Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolò Barella. Carlos Augusto is also unavailable for the travelling side.
Tommaso Barbieri is suspended for Cremonese, while David Okereke, Antonio Sanabria, Faris Moumbagna, Warrne Bondo, Michele Collocolo and Martin Payero are injured.
As reported by several Italian sources, including Gazzetta, Sky, and Tuttosport, French striker Thuram is expected to rest, making room for Pio Esposito in the Inter attack.
Nottingham Forest target Davide Frattesi is available, but won’t feature in Inter’s XI as Petar Sucic, Piotr Zielinski and Henrik Mkhitaryan will get the nod in the middle of the park.
Cremonese will look to Vardy and Federico Bonazzoli up front. January signing Youssef Maleh will start in central midfield for the Grigiorossi, who are winless in 2026 and haven’t scored in their last three league games.
Cremonese vs. Inter – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and TalkSport YouTube in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
OGC Nice winger Jeremie Boga has landed in Turin to undergo medical tests with Juventus.
Ex-Sassuolo and Atalanta winger Boga is undergoing medical tests with Juventus.
Boga set to sign for Juventus
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 03: Jeremie Boga of OGC Nice scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between S.S. Lazio and OGC Nice at Stadio Olimpico on October 03, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
As reported by Gazzetta and other reputable Italian media, including Romeo Agresti and Fabrizio Romano, the 29-year-old will complete a loan move until the end of the season.
Boga arrived at Juventus’ private clinic J Medical on Sunday morning to undergo medical tests with the Bianconeri.
Boga has collected two goals and two assists in 20 appearances across all competitions with Nice this season.
Chivu waits for the winger and launches Pio and Lautaro at 18:00
Maxi Milan
Maignan signs for life, Mateta against the clock
The goalkeeper stays for five more years: ‘Nice one, we made it.’ Nkunku will stay even if a centre-forward arrives. Palace’s green light is missing.
Boga goes to Juve
Loan from OGC Nice. Spalletti challenges Parma at 20:45.
Vergara, Magic Napoli, Shock Di Lorenzo
Toro deals: Marianucci and Kulenovic
Another Roma coup: Zaragoza, the kings of dribbles
Corriere dello Sport
Napoli against everything
Fiorentina beaten (2-1). Suspect ligament lesion for Di Lorenzo
Team halved, but Conte hits back after Champions League exit: he’s third. Vergara and Gutierrez score. Viola get back into the game with Solomon. Knee injury for the captain. DeLa signs the Brazilian Alisson Santos.
Frattesi-Jones ongoing
Forest push to have Davide, Marotta’s club waits for the green light for the Reds’ midfielder. Curtis can only arrive on loan if he renews.
Inter push
Cremonese at 18:00, Ausilio looking for an agreement with Nottingham and Liverpool.
Milan and Maignan until 2031
Roma breakthrough: Zaragoza emerges
Lazio, it all collapses. Romagnoli stays
Parma at 20:45, the Frenchman wants to return to Turin
Kolo Muani, Juventus’ special ally
Tuttosport
Lecce at 12:30, Maratona’s strike, Baroni’s bench at stake
Toro, the day of judgments
Yildiz waits for Kolo
The Turkishman in Parma (20:45) to take the real Juve by the end as they wait for the French striker.
Agreement with PSG: but Frank has yet to be convinced for Kolo Muani. Spalletti relaunches Kenan with Locatelli and David at the Tardini, but also thinks of Galatasaray: ‘Osimhen and Icardi have the No.9 in their blood.’ Holm’s intrigue with Bologna and Napoli and the youngster Licina emerges from Bayern.
Milan, Maignan 2031, sprint Mateta
The goalkeeper’s renewal is official. Palace want a replacement before giving the striker away. Defence: all on Disasi, contact with Chelsea today.
Inter, Nicola and reinforcements, Chivu can’t wait
No mistakes allowed in the match at 18:00 against Cremonese. Still hope for Perisic. Jones arrives if he renews with Liverpool. Frattesi waits.
Lookman, Atalanta open to Atletico
The Spanish side has an agreement with La Dea, the Nigerian (not called up for Como) will say yes if he finds an economic agreement.
Vergara jewel, but Di Lorenzo gets injured. Conte against everyone.
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