Serie A clubs are accelerating their summer business, with Juventus and Inter Milan leading negotiations for high-profile reinforcements. Juventus have opened direct talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding French forward Randal Kolo Muani, while Inter are competing for Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.
Juventus Push for Kolo Muani
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Carnevali has met with PSG sporting director Luis Campos to discuss the transfer of Kolo Muani. The French champions are requesting approximately €40 million for the striker, while the Italian side have tabled an offer of around €35 million.
The relatively small gap in valuations suggests a compromise could be reached swiftly. Reports indicate that Kolo Muani has already signalled his approval for the move to Turin, potentially giving Juventus an advantage in finalising the deal. The negotiations are reportedly aided by strong existing relations between the two club officials.
Inter Enter Chalobah Race
Inter Milan have identified Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah as a priority defensive target. Sporting director Piero Ausilio is leading the pursuit of the 25-year-old England international, though Como are also monitoring the situation.
Chelsea are demanding €30 million guaranteed plus a further €5 million in performance-related bonuses for the centre-back. This valuation reflects Chalobah’s established status in the Premier League and on the international stage.
Other Transfer Developments
Across the peninsula, AC Milan have been linked with a player named Silva as they assess their attacking options.
Bologna continue to resist pressure to reduce their valuation of defender Jhon Lucumí, insisting that interested clubs must meet his €28 million release clause.
In Portugal, Benfica have opened discussions to sign a defender, with reports suggesting a three-year contract is prepared for the target. Meanwhile, Liverpool are weighing up a renewed approach for a player named Jones.
Clubs are working to complete these deals before squads reconvene for pre-season preparations, with Juventus particularly eager to secure their attacking reinforcements early.