Torino needs a playmaker: €8 million for Nicolussi Caviglia

A three-man Torino . The Granata are taking action after 40 days of testing and the first official test, which essentially confirmed what had been intuited for days: the team, in addition to a revolution of personnel (almost completed), also needs another push to make an even clearer break with the past . The Coppa Italia wasn't just the place where the new coach planted the first flag of his career, but also the confirmation of a shift in the club's ideas and strategies.

A play is needed

"Toro is a team that needs a playmaker; there are only midfielders in the middle," is the sentiment of owner Cairo, dictating the new transfer strategy. A requirement shared by Baroni and endorsed by Zapata: "As soon as Ilkhan came on, we improved our build-up play and our moves with the ball at our feet." So, let him be a playmaker, the figure who receives the ball from the defense and dictates the pace and rhythm: Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is advancing toward Turin after the (positive) contacts with Venezia in the last few hours.

The analysis

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He should be the chosen one, after Asllani's move to Bologna (but it's not a done deal and the Granata are still hoping). The offer for the permanent purchase is €8 million, the asking price is €10 million . The former Juventus player, who would receive further bonuses from the deal after those received from Israel, has already given the green light, and Venezia, with whom Oristanio is also in the running, is open to the transfer. The two could arrive together to ensure a more maneuverable midfield – leaving Casadei and Anjorin more free – and more brilliance in the attacking midfield, given that the former Cagliari player is a playmaker. Another hot option is the 19-year-old Swiss Romano : Roma is open to a loan move, provided they reserve the right to buy. And there has also been talk with the Giallorossi of Anass Salah-Eddine, the 23-year-old left-back identified as Biraghi's deputy: Cagliari is also interested .

Time is running out

Torino must move quickly. After dedicating almost the entire transfer window to improving their attacking wingers—from Ngonge to Aboukhlal, with Elmas also on the list—they've realized the problem is now in the middle. They're forced to revamp their look, though it won't be easy to achieve before their league debut against Inter . The countdown to the end of negotiations is also ticking: 12 days to go . The only certainty is an outgoing player: Sanabria is leaving Torino after 30 goals in four years. He's going to Cremonese for €2.5 million, where he'll be reunited with Nicola: his medical is scheduled today.