Calciomercato Updates: Transfers, Rumors, and Inside Stories - August 19th

A FLOOD OF ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUZUKI AND CIRCATI LEAVE PARMA, ROMA WELCOMES MORA. MILAN MAKES A SPLASH WITH MOREIRA, BARCELONA RETURNS FOR LAUTARO, BUT INTER IS UNMOVED. LECCE WELCOMES BLEVE BACK, COMO TARGETS ANOTHER ITALIAN TALENT, SAMUELE RICCI

Lazio is awaiting Bamba Dieng. The Senegalese forward, a free agent after his spell with Lorient, is the profile identified by the Biancocelesti club to strengthen their attacking line. This choice is also linked to well-known financial difficulties; it's no secret that Gennaro Gattuso would have preferred Andrea Pinamonti, let alone Mauro Icardi, who, however, was hesitant about Lazio's offer. Dieng, in any case, is expected in the capital. Economically and contractually, an agreement has already been reached, based on a two-year contract with an option for a third year. However, tomorrow, the Senegalese player born in 2000 will undergo thorough medical examinations. Before finalizing the deal, Lazio wants to be certain about his physical condition.

'AC Milan announces that it has acquired the full sporting rights of the player Diego Moreira from Strasbourg. The Belgian winger has signed a contract with the Rossoneri club until June 30, 2031, and will wear the number 22 jersey'. This is the statement with which Milan officializes the arrival of the Belgian winger, acquired for a total amount between 65 and 70 million euros, comprising a fixed part and bonuses.

Lautaro Martinez is a player Barcelona has always liked. This scenario can be confirmed in these very last hours, as the Blaugrana are strongly returning for the Argentine. From Spain, as well as from Argentina, talk has resurfaced about the interest – and even more – for Lautaro Martinez once their target Julian Alvarez slipped away. At the moment, however, according to what we've gathered, no offer has yet arrived at Inter for Lautaro. And even if one were to arrive, the Nerazzurri club's intention would still be not to consider it.

Alessandro Circati's Italian experience comes to an end as he leaves Parma to strengthen Benfica. Below is the club's statement: 'Parma Calcio 1913 announces that it has permanently transferred the sporting rights of defender Alessandro Circati to SL Benfica. Arriving at Parma in 2021 for the Primavera team, he was already integrated into the First Team the following season and made his debut in Serie B. After becoming a regular member of the professional squad, Alessandro made a total of 96 appearances for Parma, including 37 in Serie A, scoring 2 goals and being among the protagonists not only of the Serie B victory in 2023/24 but also of the subsequent two seasons' survival.'

There is a broad agreement between Milan and Como for Samuele Ricci, Sky Sport reports. The midfielder will arrive on the lake shores on a loan deal with an option to buy: the midfielder's salary will obviously be paid by Como. The Hartono-owned club is only waiting for a player's departure to finalize the operation.

Niccolò Fortini (20 years old) is increasingly close to leaving Fiorentina, but not for the Premier League. Torino has indeed overtaken the English club, which had proposed a loan with an option to buy for a total sum of around 9 million euros. The operation is nearing completion for the Granata, who are thus securing a highly promising winger.

Lecce announces the arrival of Marco Bleve in the Giallorossi colors, marking a return to the team after three years in Carrara. This is the statement from the Salento club: 'U.S. Lecce announces that it has acquired, on a permanent basis, the right to the sporting performances of player Marco Bleve from Carrarese Calcio 1908, who will occupy one of the 4 spots on the list reserved for over-23 players trained by the club. The Salento goalkeeper, born in 1995, who will wear the number 1 jersey, has signed a contract until June 30, 2028.'

Inter is making decisive progress to secure coach Chivu's long-awaited midfield reinforcement, who goes by the name of Curtis Jones (25 years old). As we have reported, there is great confidence within the Nerazzurri club at the moment to succeed in bringing the Liverpool-made 2001-born player to Appiano Gentile. Reports spoke of a deal potentially worth 35 million euros, and indeed, recent rumors indicate this is the economic bracket; according to Sky Sport, more precisely, Inter's offer to Liverpool would be structured with 32 million euros guaranteed and another 4 million in possible bonuses.

Between Riccardo Orsolini and Bologna, the saga seems to have finally reached its final stages. As reported by today's edition of Il Resto del Carlino, after months of negotiations, the renewal of the Rossoblù's number 7 appears to be on the verge of being finalized. Yesterday afternoon, a new face-to-face meeting took place in Casteldebole between the player's agent and the club's management. Naturally, the extension of Orsolini's contract was on the table, as well as the future of Nicolò Cambiaghi, another client of the agent who has attracted interest from Real Betis.

Roma has announced its reinforcement for the attacking midfield, and the arrival of Rodrigo Mora (19 years old) from Porto on a permanent deal is now official, in what is a rather costly operation. This is the statement with which Roma announced the signing of Mora: 'AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Rodrigo Mora from Porto. The operation concludes with a permanent transfer. The attacking midfielder, born in 2007, has made 80 appearances and scored 16 goals with the 'Dragões' first team. For his new adventure in the Giallorossi, Mora has chosen the number 86 jersey. Welcome to Rome, Rodrigo!'

No Juventus and not even Paris Saint-Germain; the next professional step in Zion Suzuki's (23 years old) career, a goalkeeper leaving Parma and Serie A, will be Emery's Aston Villa in the Premier League, where he will compete for a spot with another former Bianconeri target, 'Dibu' Martinez. Parma announced the transfer: 'Parma Calcio 1913 announces that it has permanently transferred the sporting rights of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to Aston Villa Football Club. Arriving at Parma in the summer of 2024, Zion has defended the Gialloblu goal for the last two seasons, establishing himself in Serie A and becoming a reference point for the team. During his experience with the club, the Japanese goalkeeper distinguished himself by the qualities shown between the posts, the personality, and the professionalism with which he lived every moment of his journey at Parma, recording a total of 13 clean sheets in the Gialloblu jersey. President Kyle J. Krause, CEO Federico Cherubini, and the entire Parma Calcio family bid farewell and thank Zion for his commitment during his time at Parma, wishing him sincere good luck for the continuation of his career.'

Arsenal is once again looking at Juventus, and the name is still Kenan Yildiz. The Gunners, after receiving a definitive 'no' for Julian Alvarez, are evaluating several alternatives for their offensive department, and among these, as written by Tuttosport, is the Turkish talent. This is not a new interest and could soon translate into a concrete approach, with the English club ready to offer a sum close to 100 million euros. The Bianconeri's number 10 is considered by the club a technical and identity asset, as well as the main investment for the future. His centrality was also reinforced by the contract renewal until 2030, accompanied by a top-player salary, certifying the desire to build the new Juventus era around him.

ASTON VILLA, RUGGERI'S SIGNING OFFICIAL. POGBA AND THE CONSENSUAL TERMINATION FROM MONACO, SENSATIONAL NEWS AT CORINTHIANS: DEPAY RETURNS AND RENEWS. REIJNDERS IS AL QADSIAH'S NEW PLAYER, GRIFO HAS RENEWED WITH FREIBURG.
'Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid. A winner of the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta in 2024, the left-back has completed his permanent transfer. The twenty-four-year-old grew up in Atalanta's youth system, making over 100 appearances and lifting a European trophy before moving to Atlético last summer. Internationally, he has represented Italy at various youth levels but, despite being called up, has yet to make his official debut for the senior national team.'

Paul Pogba's adventure at Monaco has already ended. The Principality club and the French midfielder have officially announced the consensual termination of the contract, which was set to expire in June 2027. The decision comes on the eve of the new season, after an experience that began in the summer of 2025 with great expectations but ended with only six appearances.

The story between Memphis Depay and Corinthians seemed to be over, but it will have a new chapter. After days of tension, accusations, and an initial backtrack from the Brazilian club, the Dutch forward has renewed his contract until 2028, extending an adventure that began in September 2024.

A lightning-fast deal, and even unexpected, following a season that was clearly not central to Manchester City's project. At least for the tastes of Tijjani Reijnders, the Dutch midfielder who, a year after leaving Milan and arriving in the Premier League under the *citizens*, has decided to follow the Arab sirens and move to the Saudi Pro League to join Al Qadsiah. He has signed a long-term contract with the Saudis.

Freiburg and Vincenzo Grifo have agreed to extend their marriage. The duration of the new agreement signed by the 33-year-old Italian forward has not yet been disclosed, but his history with the German club began in the youth ranks and the ascent to the first team in 2013. And now it will continue, following the 108 goals and 98 assists scored so far. He is the club's all-time top scorer and top assister, while his 360 official appearances place him fourth in the history of the Bundesliga club.