Italian clubs flood summer market: Juventus, Bologna, Serie B moves

Serie A giants are busy shaping their squads ahead of the new season. Juventus is weighing the future of striker Dusan Vlahovic while also monitoring Paris Saint‑Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani as a possible attack addition. Bologna has identified Ukrainian midfielder Ivan Zhelizko, who scored seven goals and provided seven assists for Lechia Gdańsk, as a low‑cost option for its midfield.

In the lower divisions, Serie B sides Sampdoria and Palermo completed notable signings, with Sampdoria adding Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen and defender Luca Ravanelli, while Palermo secured goalkeeper Mattia Fortin from Lens. Serie C club Livorno made a string of acquisitions, including midfielders Francesco Menarini, Alberto Calabrò, Andrea Bacciardi and defender Tommaso Pittino. Meanwhile, Italian sports newspapers highlighted Argentina’s dramatic World Cup semifinal win and broader transfer chatter across the country.