# Cagliari transfer activity: Zanon near and Bowie race ends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cremonese-acquire-tommaso-berti
> Updated: 2026-08-08T07:00:20.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 7.

Cagliari's summer transfer activity began with a focus on strengthening its attacking options after abandoning contract renewal talks with Andrea Belotti. In late June 2026, the club joined Bologna and Sassuolo in the race for Hellas Verona striker Kieron Bowie, who is valued at approximately €10 million. Simultaneously, Cagliari pursued right-winger Simone Zanon from Carrarese for a reported €3–4 million to bolster its defensive flanks.

By late July 2026, Cagliari was on the verge of finalizing Zanon's signing, pending a medical examination. Competition for Bowie intensified as Sassuolo submitted bids and Cagliari explored a potential swap deal involving Samuele Mulattieri. Both clubs also expressed interest in Atalanta's Daniel Maldini.

In August 2026, the pursuit for Bowie concluded with Sassuolo securing his signing. Sassuolo also bolstered its squad with Vasilije Adzic, goalkeeper Aro Muric, and defender Sebastian Walukiewicz, following the significant €40 million sale of Tarik Muharemovic to Leeds.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Sassuolo bolsters squad with new signings and defensive searches

Sassuolo has signed Kieron Bowie and Vasilije Adzic while seeking defensive reinforcements like Jackson Tchatchoua following the 40 million euro sale of Tarik Muharemovic.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sassuolo-bolsters-squad-with-new-signings-and-defensive-searches

### 2026-07-23: Sassuolo ramps up transfer offers for Bowie, Maldini and Van Der Brempt

Sassuolo and Cagliari vie for striker Kieron Bowie and midfielder Daniel Maldini, while Sassuolo also bids €6 m for defender Van Der Brempt to bolster its back line.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sassuolo-ramps-up-transfer-offers-for-bowie-maldini-and-van-der-brempt

### 2026-07-21: Cagliari close in on signing right‑back Simone Zanon from Carrarese

Cagliari are set to sign 2001‑born right‑back Simone Zanon from Carrarese after an accelerated negotiation, pending medicals.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cagliari-close-in-on-signing-rightback-simone-zanon-from-carrarese

### 2026-07-18: Cagliari steps up striker search, targets Bowie and Zanon

Cagliari, after dropping Belotti, pursues Scottish striker Kieron Bowie and right‑winger Simone Zanon, negotiating with Verona and Carrarese amid competition from Sassuolo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cagliari-steps-up-striker-search-targets-bowie-and-zanon

### 2026-07-04: Kieron Bowie draws Celtic and Italian clubs' interest in summer transfer

Kieron Bowie is at the centre of a summer transfer battle, with Celtic and three Italian Serie A clubs (Bologna, Sassuolo, Cagliari) all showing interest amid Verona’s €10 million asking price.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celtic-fc-weighs-kieron-bowie-signing-as-preseason-clash-with-east-kilbride-approaches

### 2026-06-25: Bologna and Cagliari vie for Verona striker Kieron Bowie as Cremonese sign Tommaso Berti

Bologna and Cagliari compete for Verona striker Kieron Bowie, while Cremonese sign Tommaso Berti and target Simone Trimboli; Cagliari also looks to keep Belotti and Borrelli for next season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cremonese-signs-tommaso-berti-and-eyes-former-sampdoria-midfielder-simone-trimboli

### 2026-06-23: Tommaso Berti joins Cremonese for €2.5 million

Midfielder Tommaso Berti leaves Cesena for Cremonese in a €2.5 million deal, with bonuses, after a strong season that attracted interest from several Serie A clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tommaso-berti-joins-cremonese-for-25-million

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