Serie A clubs shape summer squads with key moves by Monza and Venezia

AC Monza is reported to have offered Bulgarian centre‑back Valentin Antov, whose contract runs until 2027, to newly promoted Serie A side Venezia. The club is also linked with defender Caleb Okoli, a former Atalanta and Leicester City player, as part of its plan to strengthen the back line for the 2026‑27 campaign.

Across Italy, a wave of transfer activity sees Udinese, Verona, Venezia, Cittadella, Südtirol, Vicenza and Padova completing numerous signings and departures. Notable arrivals include Bruno Okoye for Udinese, Mattia Kastanos for Verona and a host of young prospects for lower‑division sides, while several players have moved on to clubs in Germany, Spain, Portugal and South America. The extensive lists illustrate the broader reshuffling of squads ahead of the new Serie A season.