Done Deal: AC Milan set to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta
AC Milan have been lurking in the transfer market, for most of the month as they look to boost their squad. However, Milan have only officially signed one player so far. Niclas Fullkrug came in at the start of the month as a striker for this Milan side but they won’t stop there.
Milan are on the verge of signing another according to Nico Schira via X. Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to join the Rossoneri, for the near future. Milan looked into signing in the last fortnight, but the deal looked unlikely as Crystal Palace wanted 40 million euros. Milan didn’t want to pay this high so they walked away from the deal.
However, yesterday Crystal Palace completed a deal to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers. This has now meant that Mateta is back up for sale to any interested club. Nottingham Forest made an offer for Mateta worth 35 million euros, but Mateta doesn’t want to stay in England.

Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at…
This has lead Mateta to Milan, as the Rossoneri put in a 30 million euro bid. Palace are reluctantly being forced to accept the bid for Mateta. This comes as Crystal Palace want to sell Mateta before the end of the window so they don’t get stuck with two attackers for the rest of the season.
Thankfully, for Crystal Palace the deal could be completed in the coming hours. This comes as Mateta and AC Milan have agreed on a contract for the next four years, which would keep Mateta in Milan until he is 32. Mateta will earn 3.5 million per season during his time in Milan.
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Saudi Arabian side set to make large bid for Marcus Thuram
Inter Milan have been one of Italy’s and Europe’s best attacks so far this season. So far this season they have scored 65 goals in the league through 29 games. This puts Inter comfortably first in the category compared to the rest of the league. The second closest team, Juventus sits on only 51 goals.
While Lautaro Martinez, clear world class talent has been helpful, there has been other reasons. Pio Esposito and Ange Yoan Bonny have both become key rotational names for Inter throughout this season. The youngsters have given Chivu new possibilities for his attack this season.

Ange-Yoan Bonny and Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale embrace after victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between AFC…
This has left Inter trying to decide who will lead their attack into next season. Marcus Thuram name has therefore come up in the rumours multiple times as there is no guarantee he stays. He has been linked to other European clubs, including FC Barcelona multiple times this season.
However, their has still been issues with these teams, as affording Thuram is an issue. Inter Milan won’t let him leave for cheap, and it could even take Thuram’s 85 million euros release clause to see him leave Milan this summer. This could be an issue as top European teams would likely not be willing to spend this.
However, TuttoSport are now reporting that there is a different side that would. They are reporting that a side in the Saudi Pro League could decide to make a bid for Thuram. Many of Saudi’s top sides are back by rich owners who would be willing to invest the money to sign Thuram, which a European club wouldn’t. This could be the ket factor in seeing the deal get done if it is to happen this summer.
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Arsenal set to turn down any offers from Serie A for defender this summer
Gennaro Gattuso is looking for young talent to build the future of the Azzuri’s squad around. There has been plenty of names which are younger and can come into the team. However, so far only one has been able to do so and hold their spot in the side. Riccardo Calafiori has been the only one able to do so currently.
Calafiori rise to stardom was at his time with Bologna under Thiago Motta. Bologna made a push and managed to qualify for the Champions League in his last season their. His top form saw him in make a move to join Arsenal the summer after, this was despite serious interest from Juventus.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori celebrates after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2026 in…
Juventus are now hopeful to make a move to try and sign Calafiori once again. However, this time they aren’t the only Serie A team interested with, Napoli, AC Milan and Inter Milan all keeping track of Calafiori. This has come as he has struggled a little bit for gametime this season.
It has been rare to see Calafiori to play a full ninety minutes for Arsenal this season. He has either been a key option off the bench for Mikel Arteta or started and be bought off before completing the full 90. This is what lead to the rumours of Calafiori moving back to Serie A.
However, according to TEAMtalk a deal for Calafiori to leave Arsenal is now unlikely. Arsenal have blocked any move for Calafiori as they aim to keep him in North London past this season. They also have no reason to sell Calafiori as he is not unhappy with the club.
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Three Serie A sides evaluating a move to sign Leon Goretzka as a free agent
Italian football clubs are slowly looking to spend more money on transfers compared to other leagues. Part of this is down to poor TV rights deal, and Stadium Ownership which makes it hard for some clubs to raise capital for signings. This has meant that Italian sides have had to get creative to complete big signings.
An example of this was last summer was when Napoli signed Kevin De Bruyne as a free agent. De Bruyne has been Napolis strongest addition this season, despite suffering injury issues across the season. Napoli have considered making a similar move again to Fabrizio Romano via Youtube.

Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Torino FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 06, 2026 in Naples,…
Leon Goretzka was a name that Napoli discussed heavily, as they could have made a free agent move. However, Napoli have decided against it as they believe that his wage demands are too high. However, this isn’t a struggle for other Serie A clubs as they could make a move.
Inter Milan have now opened up contacts with Leon Goretzka and his agents over a potential move, to Italy his summer. This would be a big splash for Inter, and would likely lead to another midfielder leaving, Right now that name could be Hakan Calhanoglu who’s contract expires after next season.
But, Davide Frattesi could also leave the Nerazzurri this summer. He has struggled for gametime so far this season which is now hurting his Italian national team chances (read more here). But it is no guarantee for Inter as Juventus have also made an offer for Goretzka. However, the deal that Juventus offered was low for what Goretzka is asking, as Inter could have the same issue.
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