Transfer Market: McKennie-Cristante swap rumors loom between Juventus and Roma

Juventus continues to move in the transfer market to complete Tudor's squad, starting with midfield. The Bianconeri coach is seeking two reinforcements in that area, where only three players are currently guaranteed to remain: Manuel Locatelli , Khéphren Thuram , and Teun Koopmeiners . The sale of Douglas Luiz is among the priorities of this transfer window.

Help could come from Turkey: Fenerbahce, after failed attempts to sign Hakan Calhanoglu and Yves Bissouma , at Mourinho's express request, have identified the Brazilian as their new target. Weston McKennie 's situation is also yet to be finalized. The American has one year left on his contract, seemed close to a renewal, but now his departure is being considered. With a new idea: a swap deal with Roma, from which Bryan Cristante would arrive.

Inter Milan are continuing negotiations to bring Ademola LOOKMAN to Milan. They've made a new offer to Atalanta, increasing the initial €40 million to €45 million: €42 million as a fixed fee, plus another €3 million in bonuses. Furthermore, the deal would change: no longer a loan with an obligation to buy (a solution not popular with Atalanta), but a permanent purchase. In addition to Lookman, they're also interested in Giovanni LEONI , valued at €35 million by Parma. To secure the young defender and beat out competition from AC Milan, however, they must first sell. The transfer of Aleksandar STANKOVIC to Club Brugge for €9.5 million has been finalized. The transfer of Canadian Tajon BUCHANAN , who is set to return to Villarreal for another €8.5 million, is also being finalized.

AC Milan's pursuit of Ardon Jashari could soon bear fruit. After over a month of discussions and offers, AC Milan has decided to accommodate Club Brugge's demands, increasing their offer from €32.5 million plus bonuses to €35 million. The bonuses have been adjusted, and a five-year contract is in place for the Swiss midfielder of Albanian origins.

After making El Aynaoui and Ferguson official, Roma continues to move forward with their transfers. After lengthy negotiations with Flamengo, Wesley is expected back in Italy shortly, while the Giallorossi are also closing in on 22-year-old Daniele Ghilardi . A deal for the Verona defender is close. The deal could be reached for around €11 million, with €10 million fixed and €1 million in bonuses. Roma have also inquired about Alexander DJIKU , a defender on his way out of Fenerbahce.

Pioli is looking for a strong midfielder, and Fiorentina would like to bring Franck Kessie back to Italy, a player the coach admired from his time at AC Milan. The problem is that the Ivorian earns €14 million per season at Al-Ahli and has one more year left on his contract. Fiorentina are hoping that a possible severance package from the Saudis could persuade him to accept an offer of €3-€3.5 million per season.