With the Giallorossi still planning how to keep the Belgian forward, this was mentioned as a solution they could have to convince the Blues.

As the Italian media now brings a response to this rumour, Calcio Mercato comes up to say this story indeed makes sense.

The outlet writes ‘something could be moving in this direction’ because while Roma want to keep Lukaku, they believe Abraham is an ‘asset that can be sacrificed’.

What remains to be seen is whether Chelsea would like to have the English striker back at Stamford Bridge, although the story does say the Blues re after a centre-forward.

Roma’s valuation of Abraham is said to be of €52m. Since Lukaku has been reported to be worth less, maybe the London club would need to put some money on the table to make that operation possible.

Abraham is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to return in January. Since his departure from Chelsea, he has 36 goals and 12 assists in 107 appearances for the Italian club.

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That’s according to Il Mattino, relayed by Calciomercato, who say a move in the winter window ‘cannot be ruled out’ at this moment in time.

Wolves were keen on Dia at the end of the summer transfer window, making a bid for him in the final few days and on deadline day in a late effort to bolster Gary O’Neill’s squad.

Their proposal was rejected by Salernitana, who were not interested in what was offered and even later publicly derided the offer that had been made by Wolves.

The player eventually went on something of a strike, falling out with the Italian club over what had happened and his failed move to the Premier League.

He’s since returned as is establishing himself as a key player once again but Il Mattino say a farewell in the January transfer window cannot be ruled out.

According to them if the club were to receive a ‘convincing offer’ they would be more than happy to sell, although what figure they would consider as convincing isn’t mentioned.

In the meantime, Torino’s president is in talks with the player and his agent to discuss potential changes to his contract and perhaps the re-inclusion of a €25m release clause that expired in the summer.

That would then, presumably, be the figure everyone is looking at and it’s debatable whether Wolves would be able to afford such a figure given their difficult financial situation at present.

Nonetheless it seems the opportunity may be there if they want to explore it, although O’Neill’s ability to get his forwards firing may mean a striker is no longer considered a priority target for the club.

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The striker arrived at the Bundesliga side in the summer and has scored six goals from 12 games this season. On Monday, his agent told Sportitalia that he’d held talks with AC Milan in the past and also left the door open for a future move to the San Siro.

Calciomercato relay that and then add that the 20-year-old is open to joining the Serie A side and the Rossoneri are also in favour of his arrival. However, a deal won’t be easy to carry out because of several factors, including Arsenal’s interest.

The report states the Austria international’s valuation has more than doubled from €20m to ‘no less than’ €45-50m.

Apart from the financial aspect, Stefano Pioli’s side will face ‘fierce’ competition from other clubs, and ‘in particular Arsenal’, to secure his services.

It’s claimed the Gunners have had their eyes on the frontman for a while and have had direct relationship with his camp. The close ties between the two parties may help Arsenal to overcome Milan.

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That’s according to Tutto Juve, who mention the Blues when explaining Juventus interest in the 19-year-old.

This year, Barco has been used as a left wing-back, left-back and also as a left winger, and has managed a goal and three assists from 27 games. His displays and potential have seen him draw the attention of Chelsea and other clubs.

The Premier League side have set their sights on the teenager and it’s even claimed they have ‘stepped up efforts’ to sign him.

Mauricio Pochettino has Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella and Ian Maatsen as the three left-backs in his squad.

Despite having three options, the report claims Chelsea consider one or more of their left-backs are facing an uncertain future, which is why they are ‘looking for a solid replacement’ for the same position.

Tutto Juve explain the west London club are looking at signing Barco ‘next year’, without specifying whether that’s January or after this season.

It won’t be easy for Chelsea to land the Argentina U20 international as the outlet states they will face ‘stiff competition’ from both the Turin club and Manchester City.

Barco has a deal lasting until December 2024 and his immediate focus will be on the Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense this weekend.

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The Citizens overcame the Nerazzurri to win the Champions League last season and the 25-year-old’s performance in the final reportedly pleased Guardiola.

It’s said the Manchester City coach’s ‘footballing esteem’ towards the left-back has been known for months and he ‘can tempt’ the Serie A side with a €60m offer.

In order to please Guardiola, the report states the treble winners could end up making an assault to sign the Italy international next summer.

Dimarco has managed a goal and four assists from 11 games this season, and his displays have seen him enter the ‘good graces’ of several managers, including Guardiola.

Sergio Gómez is the only recognised left-back at the Etihad while Guardiola has favoured Nathan Aké and Joško Gvardiol ahead of the Spaniard this season. If Dimarco were to arrive at Manchester City, it would help them further strengthen their defence.

The Italian has a contract until 2026 and the outlet says an offer of around €60m could be needed to make the Serie A side ‘falter’.

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has recently admitted the need to make at least one big sale after the end of every season, and InterLive.it believe Dimarco may be the one to help his side ‘raise cash’ in the future.

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The winger was unhappy with Stefano Pioli’s decision to take him off the pitch in his side’s 2-2 draw against Napoli last weekend. Calciomercato.it point that out and add the coach seems to be having ‘bit of difficulty’ managing him.

Leão has scored three goals and registered four assists from 13 games this season and his form has dropped when compared to last season.

It’s claimed ‘things could radically change’ for him if his performances don’t improve, as his future at the San Siro ‘no longer seems certain’. When discussing options, Manchester United are mentioned.

Even though there’s been suggestions of Manchester City interest elsewhere, the outlet states Milan must ‘keep an eye’ on both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. PSG may look at Leão to replace Kylian Mbappé, if the latter were to leave after this season.

Calciomercato.it explain the 24-year-old could decide to part ways with the Serie A side if there’s the ‘right offer’, but they don’t mention what’s deemed as the ‘right offer’.

Leão operates on the left wing, a position that’s currently occupied by Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho at Manchester United, and the latter two signed long-term deals at Old Trafford earlier this year.

This rumour feels a little forced, so it’s worth waiting for more before taking it especially seriously.

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After long negotiations, the Toffees signed the centre-forward in a €25m deal in the final days of the transfer window.

As TuttoUdinese today features a story about the striker, they highlight he’s been of little use for Everton lately.

Beto had only been used by the Toffees as a substitute, and wasn’t even brought into the game in their win over West Ham at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Udinese are 17th in Serie A, with only six goals, and one of those was by Beto before the move to Goodison Park. That’s why TuttoUdinese writes his ‘absence is certainly felt’.

There’s obviously a long time left in the 25-year-old’s career at Everton, as he signed a contract which runs until 2027. Still, with the local media now highlighting his lack of playing time at Everton, it wouldn’t be strange if they start talking about a loan back to Udinese in the near future should he continue to lack prominence.

Beto has scored one goal for the Toffees so far, and that was in the EFL Cup match against Doncaster Rovers.

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It’s Calcio Mercato who feature a story on the 23-year-old fullback, highlighting his recent form and saying the Premier League has ‘set their eyes’ on him.

It turns out there’s only one English club who are actually named in the piece, and that’s Tottenham.

It’s claimed there’s been ‘talk of an interest’ from Spurs following surveys made by Premier League clubs in the summer.

An interesting aspect here is that even though Juventus want to keep the player, the story claims it’s ‘not excluded’ that he could leave the Old Lady in the near future.

Cambiaso has a contract with the Bianconeri until 2027, but it seems his lack of starts is what could convince him to move elsewhere.

That said, it’s unlikely he’d get a starting place at Tottenham either.

Transfermarkt currently values the fullback at €10m, but with CalcioMercato sounding sure that some Premier League clubs will be interested in him, it’s hard to imagine Tottenham getting the signing for just that amount. He’s also expected to soon be called by the national team, and that should bring his price up as well.

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This time, it’s CalcioMercato.it who share a piece on the fullback’s future, claiming the Premier League is always a potential destination for him.

It’s said the Dutchman’s ‘athleticism and physicality’ would make him ‘fit perfectly’ into English football, and that’s why he becomes an obvious target.

The story claims we should ‘pay attention’ to Manchester United, as Erik ten Hag’s knows Dumfries ‘very well’ back from their time in the Eredivisie.

Still, the Red Devils are told to be aware of potential competition from Chelsea and Liverpool, especially with the Blues being linked for so long.

Dumfries is said to have a market value of €40m, with CalcioMercato pointing out that in case of a contract renewal with Inter Milan, the Nerazurri could end up demanding even more.

With Aaron Wan-Bissaka currently injured, Manchester United have been using Diogo Dalot in the right-back position. It’s been a while since the Red Devils have been linked to alternatives for that role, as the manager doesn’t seem satisfied with his options.

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The local press isn’t only interested in the player’s betting, but also in the possibility of a penalty AC Milan may get.

TuttoMercatoWeb today features an interview with Ludovic Delechat, who’s a former deputy head of legal at FIFA, specialising in sports rights. They asked whether Newcastle can take legal action against Milan and stop paying the upcoming instalments for this transfer.

“If it turns out that Milan had knowledge of Tonali’s gambling addiction or of the investigation conducted by the Italian authorities, legal questions arise. Most transfer agreements include guarantees relating to the health and behavior of a player. Milan’s knowledge of Tonali’s problems could be considered a violation, making them potentially liable for compensation,” Delechat told TuttoMercatoWeb.

“However, proving such knowledge is very complicated and I don’t think Milan risk anything in this matter. Any claim would require substantial evidence to satisfy the burden of proof in a court of law or arbitration action. Newcastle’s case would depend on proving that Milan had sufficient knowledge of Tonali’s gambling addiction or related investigations. So you can expect that Newcastle will have to pay the remaining amount of the transfer in accordance with the agreements in force.”

For those curious whether Newcastle will need to pay Tonali’s salary during the suspension, Delechat talks a little about that.

“It is logical to question whether Newcastle should pay Tonali his full salary during his disqualification, as he will not provide services to the club. Football clubs have disciplinary options, including fines, but there are restrictions on the severity of fines. Fines exceeding two weeks of the player’s basic salary require the approval of the Professional Footballer’s Association, with a strict maximum limit of six weeks’ salary. Despite any disciplinary action, Tonali is likely to receive his full salary during the disqualification.”

TuttoMercatoWeb also wanted to know if Newcastle could terminate Tonali’s contract if they wish, even though it’s obvious they wouldn’t do so.

“Although theoretically Newcastle could terminate Tonali’s contract, there are financial, commercial and social considerations that mean Newcastle should not terminate Tonali’s contract for misconduct. From a financial point of view, they would still have to pay Milan the remaining part of the transfer fee and would also lose the value that Tonali was expected to bring to the club during his five-year contract. From a social point of view, the termination of the contract based on Tonali’s gambling could alienate fans who show sympathy for his situation.”

Tonali’s contract with Newcastle runs until 2028, so there’s no way the Magpies will be giving up on him after spending so much on his transfer. But it’s clear the Italian media is worried about any backlash towards Milan for the midfielder’s case.

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