Roma are intensifying their search for attacking reinforcements by meeting representatives of West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. The Giallorossi have already submitted offers for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and Benfica’s Diego Moreira, according to Sky Sport Italia. On Tuesday morning, club officials held talks with Summerville’s agent, Sportitalia reports. The capital club are also monitoring Brazilian forward Endrick, Gazzetta dello Sport claims.
Roma and Juventus face transfer hurdles
Meanwhile, Juventus have been forced to reconsider their goalkeeping targets after Aston Villa director Damian Vidagany declared Emiliano Martinez unavailable for transfer. The Bianconeri had identified the Argentine international as their primary objective, having previously been linked with Roma’s Mile Svilar. With their goalkeeper search stalled, Juventus are readying an approach to sign free agent Franck Kessié, Gazzetta dello Sport indicates. They have also earmarked Folarin Balogun as an attacking alternative amid difficulties in negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani.
Milan clubs target defensive reinforcements
AC Milan are pursuing Noussair Mazraoui to replace Pervis Estupinan, who has attracted interest from Aston Villa. SportMediaset claims the Rossoneri have demanded €18 million for the Ecuador international. Across the city, Inter Milan are seeking replacements for Denzel Dumfries, with Djed Spence and Nahuel Molina under consideration. Strasbourg’s Guela Doué remains an option, though the French club value him above €35 million. The Nerazzurri are also monitoring Benfica’s Antonio Silva, who has rejected a contract extension and attracted interest from Bournemouth.
Confirmed deals and latest developments
Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli has confirmed that midfielder Ederson will remain following the collapse of his transfer to Manchester United. “We were stunned,” Giuntoli admitted regarding the failed move, adding that the Brazilian is “happy to remain” as the club works on a new contract.
Lazio have secured Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi on a free transfer. Former Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer has joined Club Brugge on a three-year deal, while Hamed Traoré has completed his medical with Genoa. Fiorentina have reached a verbal agreement to sign Real Madrid’s Víctor Valdepeñas, Sky reports. Sassuolo are interested in Daniel Maldini, who has returned to Atalanta after a loan spell at Lazio. Napoli are monitoring Fiorentina full-back Niccolò Fortini, Gazzetta dello Sport claims, and Frosinone are close to signing goalkeeper Sebastiano Desplanches on loan from Palermo. Bologna coach Domenico Tedesco has expressed confidence that winger Riccardo Orsolini will sign a contract extension.