Sassuolo midfielder hot commodity for top Serie A teams
Sassuolo have been the best preforming of the three promoted teams this season. Cremonese have struggled but sit in 17th and are slowly survinving, meanwhile Pisa look destined for the drop. Sassuolo top performance has been based on a balanced team built by head coach, Fabio Grosso.
Domenico Berardi heading up the frontline once agin in Serie A has been a huge boost for the newly promoted side. Meanwhile, the midfield has also been a source of goals for Sassuolo this season. Mainly, Ismael Kone who has been an attacking threat for Sassuolo all season with five league goals.
This came to a head as Kone man of the match performance in a 2-1 win over Atalanta at the weekend. Kone scored the first goal in the 24th minute, despite Sassuolo being down to 10 men. His top performances have gone unnoticed with Italian tabloids reporting multiple teams are considering a move for Kone.

Ismael Kone’ of Sassuolo celebrates at the end of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Atalanta BC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore…
According to TuttoSport, Inter have sent a scout to watch Kone play against Atlanta last weekend. This comes as the Nerazzurri are one of the many teams monitoring Kone for the summer. AS Roma have also sent a scout during this season to go watch Kone play. This comes as they consider adding the French midfielder to their team this summer.
Juventus have been the last of the major teams to monitor Kone. However, they are yet to send a scout to watch him play in person during this season. However, a deal to sign Kone for anytime won’t be cheap this summer, espically with competition. Sassuolo could ask for up to 30 million euros to sell Kone.
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Inter Milan could look to the Premier League for Denzel Dumfries replacement
Inter Milan, sit first in the Serie A table with a ten point gap over rivals AC Milan. This comes as they could extend their lead this weekend if they manage to beat Milan in the derby. Inter have been this successful despite two major injuries this season, and frequent mid week Champions League games.
Lautaro Martinez went down injured for Inter Milan against Bodo Glimt in the first leg, and will be out for around a month. Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella both missed parts of January before returning against Juventus. They also lost Denzel Dumfries for three months, as he is returning to the starting lineup slowly.

Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano, celebrate the teams first goal scored by Lautaro Martinez during the Serie A match…
However, Inter managed to fill the void created by Dumfries, with Luis Henrique and Carlos Augusto. This has left Inter, thinking if it will be possible to stay as strong of a team without Dumfries. Dumfries is slowly positioning himself for a move to the Premier League with a change of agent to Ali Barat.
This comes as Dumfries has a 25 million euro, release clause this summer. There has been multiple, European sides who could trigger the clause, but Liverpool hold the man interest. Inter are looking towards a future with Denzel Dumfries playing for them. This come as CalcioMercatoIT is reporting Inter have found a replacement.
Michael Kayode is Inter Milan leading replacement for Denzel Dumfries. This comes as he has had a breakout year with Brentford this season. Kayode’s top form hasn’t gone unnoticed with multiple European clubs interested. Inter could have to fork over a figure near 30 million euros to sign Kayode, this summer.
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FC Barcelona could make a move to sign Juventus midfielder
FC Barcelona played one of the best ever Champions League ties against Inter Milan in the semi final last year. Inter managed to get the better of Barcelona, seven to six on aggregate. Barcelona where unlucky not to reach the final being one of Europes best team last season.
While, Lamine Yamal was the main star of the team a lot of strength came in midfield. This was done with a La Masia prospect, Pedri, being helped by Frenkie De Jong. Barcelona still have one of Europes strongest midfields, sitting first in La Liga. But, they will still look to improve it this summer.
According to Fichajes via Spanish paper Sport, they could try and sign Manuel Locatelli from Juventus. Juventus have had an up and down season, but Locatelli has been a star for them this campaign. He has put himself on the map with Europes top teams, like FC Barcelona.

Turin, Italy Manuel Locatelli of Juventus Fc looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between…
Locatelli is wanted by Barcelona as he would slot perfectly into Hansi Flick’s tactical system. Barca’s push to sign Locatelli is helped by the fact that Flick asked the club for the midfielder. However, Barca’s strong interest is no guarantee the deal will get done.
Juventus want to keep Manuel Locatelli as he has been a key player for Luciano Spalletti. This comes as Spalletti is in talks with Juventus to extend his contract for two more seasons. Juventus have also decided to enter talks with Locatelli to extend his contract until 2030, due to his recent performances.
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Juventus could have to move to third choice with Marco Carnesecchi and Alisson Becker not for sale
There has been two versions of Juventus so far this season. Firstly, there is Igor Tudors team from the start of the season which struggled and saw him fired. Then, there is Luciano Spalletti’s team, which has been improved but has holes. Both teams have struggled defensively, but most of the blame hasn’t fallen on the managers but Michele Di Gregorio instead.
This is why Juventus are now looking to replace Di Gregorio in the summer. Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta was the leading name, however he is now set to sign a contract extension. However, according to CorSport Juventus could still make a move but it would cost them around 40 million euros. This comes as Arsenal and Manchester United are also interested in Carnesecchi.
Juventus were also tracking Alisson Becker from Liverpool, who could leave Liverpool this summer. This come as Liverpool have already signed his replacement in Giorgi Mamardashvili. But, according to FootyInsider, Alisson is not for sale as he won’t leave Liverpool this summer. This has left Juventus looking for a third option to come in.

Alisson Becker, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on February 13, 2026 in…
CalcioMercatoIT is reporting that Juventus have found the name they could sign to replace Di Gregorio. This is Alex Meret who could be set leave Napoli this summer. Meret current contract expires at the end of next season, and he has no intention of staying in Naples. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has been Napoli’s consistent number one.
This has left him to look elsewhere for his future, and Juventus could be a real option for the Italian. The deal is also beneficial for the Bianconeri as Juventus will likely have to undergo multiple signings this summer. Juventus will be looking for cheap options to bring in like Mere to save money where they can.
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