Leao near the renewal Rome, enigma Zaniolo

Milan’s first hit in this summer transfer market is Rafael Leao. There is talk of a Milan ready to propose a contract of 4.5 million per season for five years, while Leao would ask for the last remunerative equalization of Ibrahimovic: 7 million per season. If the club were to accept, it would effectively break the salary cap. Meanwhile, work is being done for the renewals of Bennacer and Tomori: Milan aims to lock down the English defender above all, increasing his salary from the current 2 million, plus bonuses, to 3.5 million, plus bonuses, per season. Work is also being done for the redemption of Florenzi: a short meeting with Roma.

In the capital Zaniolo is always on standby: his transfer from Rome would bring 15% of the possible resale to Inter’s coffers. The player left the Nerazzurri as part of the operation for the transfer of Nainggolan. Meanwhile, he is moving towards the renewals of Simone Inzaghi and Handanovic, despite the arrival of Onana. Outgoing Sanchez and Vidal (whose contracts will expire in 2023): in the absence of their heavy salaries, Zhang’s club will be able to operate with greater agility on the market. With Vidal there is already an agreement on the severance pay of 4 million and the destination Flamengo, in Rio de Janeiro. Sanchez would like a Spanish destination, but so far there is only Galatasaray for him.

Napoli raises the bar with Udinese for Deulofeu and points the free parameter Federico Bernardeschi, who should sign a four-year with option for another season. Koulibaly is always in the balance, between renewal and farewell; Those who really seem to be saying goodbye are the player who has scored the most in the history of the club, namely Dries Martens. The Belgian is already with the suitcase in his hand. Roma are waiting to sell Zaniolo, to raise a treasure (60 million?) And in the meantime they hire Nemanja Matic, who will be released from Manchester Utd at the end of the month.

Coaches: after having formalized the farewell of Andrea Sottil, who will sign with Udinese, Ascoli is ready to sign Filippo Inzaghi for a new assault on promotion to Serie A. Paolo Zanetti, formerly of Venice, has signed a biennial with the ‘Empoli. Juve is waiting for Pogba, now on the road to Turin, but the Di Maria affair is complicated because Barcelona have also come forward. –