Juventus out of the race for a key free agent due to high costs
Luciano Spalletti finally put pen to paper on a contract extension with Juventus until 2028 this week. The Bianconeri will now look to build a new side for Spalletti, as Juventus look to get back on top in Serie A. Juventus will likely be forced to make multiple signings if they truly want to compete next season.
However, all these signings come at a high cost which is why it is key Juventus qualify for the Champions League. Yesterday’s win against Atalanta was a step in the right direction, moving Juventus up to fourth. But, there is still six more games left to play so nothing is guaranteed for the Bianconeri.
This is why Juventus are still looking for ways to minimise the potential costs of their signings. The most popular way so far would be the signing of free agents. Juventus have been linked to multiple this season, with Bernardo Silva and Leon Goretzka being the most popular names.

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Final match Arsenal and between Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 22, 2026 in…
However, now according to Matteo Moretto on youtube, Juventus are out of the race to sign a key free agent. Marcos Senesi will now likely stay in the Premier League instead of making a move to join Juventus according to Moretto. The money the Premier League sides are offering Senesi is simply too much for Juventus to match this summer.
This will be a large blow for Juventus as he was the only free agent centre-back the Bianconeri were linked too. Juventus will now have to look elsewhere if they are hardest on signing a centre back in this summer’s mercato. However, Juventus could instead decide to fill more noticeable needs, to save financial resources instead.
Transfer News
Inter Milan put Curtis Jones over Manu Kone as Jones wants a move to Milan.
The story around Inter Milan to be they won this years Scudetto is how they will be able to keep the team strong. They have been linked to many names to get stronger and younger. Nico Paz, Tarik Muharemovic and Marco Palestra have all been linked to the Nerazzurri.
Manu Kone however has been the most serious name that Inter have been linked to ahead of this summer. This comes as AS Roma will be forced to sell players this summer to meet financial fair play terms. Kone could be one of these and could even involved in a swap dealing according to Corriere Dello Sport.

Manu Kone of AS Roma greets the fans during the serie Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 4, 2026 in…
This would see Carlos Augusto be returned to Inter. Augusto a has been on Roma and Gian Piero Gasperini radar for a long time. Roma need more versatile defenders to fit Gasperini system which makes him an appealing choice for Roma.However, Roma signing Augusto could be dependent on if Inter decide to sign Manu Kone.
The Nerazzurri have plenty of options could chase Curtis Jones instead. This comes as a TEAMtalk is reporting that Jones would prefer a move to Milan over staying in England. This makes him a real target for Inter as he will be up for sale this summer.
He has fallen out with Liverpool manager Arne Slot over the course of this season. Slot sees Jones as unneeded in his system as he has only played 1839 minutes during this season and could be sold. This would be a perfect market opportunity for Liverpool who want to make sure they can keep up their dominance into next season.
Transfer News
Manchester United closing in on a deal to Ederson from Atalanta
In January, Atletico Madrid splashed up the Serie A transfer market, by coming into sign Ademola Lookman. This caused ripple effects throughout the league as multiple teams where keen on Kamaldeen Sulemana. However, the La Dea were forced to keep him.
It seemed that Atleti would do the double and come back to sign Ederson as well from Atalanta. However, that deal would have to wait until the end of the season. Atalanta wanted to sell one of the pair to remain competitive in the second half of this season. But, rumours surrounding Ederson to Atletico where assumed to be true until Manchester United came along.

Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman participate in the match between Shakhtar and Atalanta at the Arena AufSchalke for…
Manchester United are looking for a minor revolution in this summer’s mercato. This comes as they are looking to build a team for new manager Michael Carrick. Carrick was appointed as interim during this campaign but now has officially been given the job for next season.
Ederson was also open to joining United this summer, as the Brazilian actually preferred a move to England. This saw his deal with Atletico Madrid collapses because of United interest. Atleti will go after Joao Gomes from Wolves instead, who has been linked to Napoli in the past.
Nico Schira is reporting that the deal is close to completion, to see Ederson move to United. Ederson already has agreed a contract with United until 2031 worth 5 million euros per season. Atalanta is now closing in on a deal with United worth 45 million euros per season plus an added 5 million in bonuses.
Transfer News
AC Milan back in the market for french striker after a deal fell apart in January
AC Milan had the chance to capitalise on a lack of European football this season to claim there 2oth Scudetto. However, they have fallen short due to a poor second half of this campaign. Milan are now struggling to guarantee, Champions League football for next season despite being one point off first at the start of January.
The only signing they would make would be Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham United. This deal was agreed before the transfer window opened as the struggling Fullkrug looked for a way to return to form. However he has been unable to do this for Milan, with only a single league goal in 19 games.

Niclas Fullkrug of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Genoa,…
This left the attacking hole open for Allegri’s men as they had struggled to score all season. Fullkrug would also be the only signing that Milan would make in a poor window. This came in a period were AS Roma managed to pick up Donyell Malen. Malen has been exceptional for Roma scoring 13 goals in the league.
Milan however where close to bringing in a second striker. A deal to sign Jean Philippe Mateta went down to the deadline, as Juventus and Milan competed. Eventually, Milan would get the edge agreeing on a deal with Mateta. However, the deal would fall through as Mateta failed his medical.

Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Crystal Palace FC and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst…
It was found that Mateta needed surgery and his season would likely be over. However, he has paid through the injury and has done so impressively. This has lead to Milan being re interested in Mateta for this summer. This comes from a report from Nico Schira as Mateta still wants to leave Palace.
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