Napoli Pursues Zappa Amidst Defensive Needs
Napoli is actively negotiating with Cagliari for the transfer of right-back Gabriele Zappa. The Neapolitan club is seeking a dry loan deal, especially after Di Lorenzo’s injury. Cagliari values Zappa at around 4 million euros and prefers a permanent solution or a loan with an obligation to buy. The Sardinian club is also in talks with Atletico Mineiro for Ze Pedro, indicating potential defensive changes.
Liverpool Eyes Geertruida to Address Injury Crisis
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed the club’s intention to strengthen its defense following a series of injuries. Lutsharel Geertruida, currently on loan at Sunderland from Leipzig, has emerged as a key target. Geertruida, an Dutch defender who previously played under Slot at Feyenoord, has impressed during the first half of the season. Liverpool is in discussions with both Leipzig and Sunderland to secure his services until the end of the season.
Other Key Transfers and Rumors Across Europe
Serie A Movements
- Juventus: Emil Holm (Bologna) deal is finalized. The club also made a last-minute attempt for Mauro Icardi, trying to convince Galatasaray.
- Fiorentina: Daniele Rugani (Juventus) is close to joining on a loan with an option to buy, potentially contingent on Fiorentina’s Serie A survival. They are also pressing for Zappa.
- Bologna: Ciro Immobile has officially moved to Paris FC in Ligue 1.
- Verona: Andrias Edmundsson from Wisla Plock is set to join for approximately 3 million euros.
- Parma: Strefezza (Olympiacos) is returning to Serie A to bolster Parma’s offense.
- Roma: Agreement reached with Bayern Munich for Spanish winger Zaragoza, who will arrive on a costly loan with an obligation to buy under certain conditions.
Premier League and European Deals
- Everton: Tyrique George (Chelsea), a 19-year-old attacking midfielder, has joined on loan with an option to buy until the end of the season to replace Jack Grealish.
- Arsenal: Oleksandr Zinchenko has been officially transferred to Ajax for 1.5 million euros.
- Crystal Palace: An offer of 50 million euros plus 6 million in bonuses for Strand Larsen (Wolverhampton) has been accepted, paving the way for Mateta’s potential move to Milan.
- Chelsea: Mamadou Sarr has been recalled from his loan at Strasbourg, while Aaron Anselmino will be loaned to the French club.
- Wolverhampton: Angel Gomes (Marseille) is joining on loan.
- Nottingham Forest: Stefan Ortega (Manchester City) has joined for around 600,000 euros to compete with Sels.
The transfer market remains dynamic, with clubs across Europe making strategic moves to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the season. Further developments are anticipated as the transfer window approaches its conclusion.
