Explore the latest transfer developments, speculations, and updates from Serie A and beyond this Friday. There is a notable buzz surrounding Italy’s national team midfielder, Jorginho, hinting at a potential transfer during the upcoming summer transfer window. Concurrently, Premier League clubs continue to express interest in Napoli’s prominent striker, Victor Osimhen.
Throughout the week, Arsenal’s Jorginho has been the subject of considerable attention, with various Serie A clubs expressing interest in securing his services for the upcoming season. Notable contenders reportedly include Lazio, Juventus, Milan, and Inter, as per recent reports.
According to sources from Tuttomercato, Jorginho’s representative, Joao Santos, engaged in discussions with two prospective clubs during his visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday.
In another development, former Chelsea and Nigerian midfielder, John Obi Mikel, disclosed at the Web Summit in Qatar that Napoli’s Osimhen harbors aspirations of joining Chelsea during the upcoming transfer window. Osimhen’s contract, signed in December, includes a release clause estimated to be in the range of €120m-€130m.
Furthermore, former Juventus midfielder and Italian international, Claudio Marchisio, has officially inaugurated his player agency in partnership with Alessandro Tocci. Among Marchisio’s immediate objectives is facilitating a move for his client, Loris Karius, who currently occupies the third-choice goalkeeper position at Newcastle. Marchisio aims to secure Karius a new opportunity within Serie A, as reported by TMW.