Galatasaray clear Osimhen's €75m Napoli bill
Galatasaray have completed the full €75 million payment for Victor Osimhen, settling the final €17.5 million instalment and ending their financial obligation to Napoli. The structured deal, finalised in July 2025, had originally split the fee into €40 million upfront plus two further €17.5 million payments, making this one of the biggest transfers in Turkish football history.
The move matters for Serie A because Napoli can now close the book on the sale and move on from a deal that had been hanging over their accounts. Osimhen remains one of the league's most high-profile outgoing stars, and the completion of the payment removes any lingering uncertainty around the transfer's finances.
Inter move to bring back Stankovic
Inter Milan have activated the buy-back clause for Aleksandar Stankovic, ending reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. TEAMtalk say the Serbian midfielder is returning to San Siro after an impressive season with Club Brugge, where he helped them win the league title.
For Inter, the decision is a clear sign they want to lock down a highly rated young midfielder before the market heats up. It also removes a potential summer chase for Premier League clubs and reinforces Inter's strategy of protecting asset value in a competitive transfer window.
Curtis Jones edges closer to Inter switch
Inter Milan's interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is gathering pace, with reporting that there is now a €10 million gap between the clubs. Jones has made 228 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 22 goals and providing 25 assists, but has been frustrated by limited starts under Arne Slot.
The story matters because Inter are actively shopping for midfield depth and Jones appears open to a move, which could make him one of the more realistic Serie A-linked Premier League departures this summer. If the gap narrows, this could become one of the window's most watched cross-border deals.
Juventus weigh Emi Martinez move
Juventus are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they search for a new number one, with reports saying Villa would accept only €5 million. The Argentina international has also been offered to Juve more than once, and intermediaries are now pushing the deal forward.
For Juventus, the pursuit underlines the uncertainty around their goalkeeping situation and the urgency to strengthen before the 2026/27 campaign begins. Martinez would bring proven international pedigree, but the reported fee and wage demands mean the deal is far from straightforward.
Como take Champions League project to Ghana
Como 1907 are in Ghana for a week-long football development project, with the club's academy team and coaching staff arriving on 6 June after a season that ended with Cesc Fàbregas leading the senior side to UEFA Champions League qualification. The programme includes community outreach, youth coaching and the launch of local football initiatives.
Multiple Ghanaian outlets say the visit is a continuation of a wider partnership with Sport Creates Memories and Danish social entrepreneur Laura Juul Hansen. The significance is twofold: Como are building an international brand off the pitch while using a Champions League season to deepen grassroots ties abroad.
Rizzetta's group closes in on Reggina takeover
Matt Rizzetta's Underdog Global Partners is buying AS Reggina 1914, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports and Front Office Sports. The deal has not yet closed but is expected to be completed this month, bringing a former top-flight Italian club that now sits in Serie D under new U.S.-backed ownership.
The involvement of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, minority owners in another UGP-owned Italian side, Campobasso, gives the move extra profile. For Serie A watchers, the story is a reminder of how American investment continues to reshape the lower tiers of Italian football, often with a 'Wrexham-style' turnaround pitch.
Serie A 2026/27 calendar locked in
The 2026/27 Italian football schedule is now set, with the Coppa Italia beginning on 9 August and Serie A kicking off on 23 August before ending on Sunday 30 May 2027. The season will include midweek rounds on Wednesday 28 October and Wednesday 6 January, plus a Christmas break on Sunday 27 December.
That calendar is important for every Serie A club because it defines transfer planning, preseason timing and fixture congestion around Europe. With the market opening on 15 June, clubs now know exactly how much time they have to build squads before the new campaign starts.