Milan brace for a summer of change as Leão weighs his future and Inter chase Romero
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Rafael Leão has confirmed he held talks with AC Milan over a possible departure this summer, according to beIN Sports, with reports linking the Portugal forward to Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. No club has yet met Milan's valuation, reported in the €50–60m range, and with no firm offer from England or Spain his future remains unresolved rather than decided.
Inter opened direct discussions to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with sporting director Piero Ausilio publicly acknowledging the interest and the defender's entourage meeting the club in Italy, per Get Italian Football News. Tottenham are said to want around €50m against Inter's lower valuation, and with Barcelona and Chelsea also credited with interest, the move is reported but not agreed.
Transfer and squad notes
Ismaël Bennacer is set to leave Milan for Al-Gharafa in Qatar, with reports indicating the Algeria midfielder will terminate his contract and join as a free agent on a verbally agreed deal; treat it as advanced rather than official until confirmed, according to OneFootball.
Torino completed their first defensive addition of the window, signing Switzerland international Eray Cömert on a free transfer following the expiry of his Valencia contract, with the centre-back putting pen to a two-year deal to 2028, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Roma face a decision over Manu Koné, with the France midfielder drawing interest from Manchester United and Saudi clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal; Roma are reported to value him above €60m while United's stance sits nearer €50m, and the player is said to favour the Premier League. All of that remains reported, with no agreement in place, per Yahoo Sports.
What it means for the league
Milan look the fulcrum of the window's uncertainty: even after landing Gonçalo Ramos, they must resolve Leão's future while offloading Bennacer. Champions Inter, meanwhile, are pushing to reinforce their back line with Romero, and Roma weigh a lucrative Koné sale amid financial pressure. Mid-table Torino move early for free-agent value, and with the window open until September 1, Saudi and Turkish interest is shaping several of Serie A's biggest calls.