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Palermo football club transfer activity

Overview

In late July 2026, Palermo intensified its summer market moves, targeting Pisa striker Stefano Moreo on a two-year deal and pressing Inter for 19-year-old winger Issiaka Kamaté. Following a 2-2 friendly draw against Nürnberg that highlighted a need for offensive reinforcement, the club completed a paid loan for 18-year-old Atalanta U-23 winger Dominic Vavassori to bolster the left wing alongside Dennis Johnsen.

Sporting director Carlo Ostia continued scouting offensive options, monitoring Kamaté—who appeared to be leaning toward other destinations—and looking abroad for a right-winger and replacements for Jérémy Le Douaron. The club also listed several prospects, including Gyasi, Brunori, Blin, Diakitè, and Buttaro.

Coach Filippo Inzaghi, following a three-week training camp in Val Gardena, noted the squad was not yet final. While new arrivals included Hernani, Nahuel Estevez, Tommaso Cassandro, Bozzolan, and Vavassori, the club continued seeking a right-back to replace Joel Pohjanpalo and a centre-forward to partner the striker. Moreo remained the preferred forward, with Antonio Di Nardo also shortlisted.

By early August, during a pre-season tour in Perth, Australia, players Federico Barba and Filippo Ranocchia reaffirmed their commitment to the club's Serie A promotion goal. However, the club faced complexities in managing departures; midfielder Blin remained without concrete offers despite being outside Inzaghi's immediate plans, and players such as Brunori, Diakité, and Buttaro continued seeking new clubs. Finalizing these exits is seen as vital to securing new offensive signings.

Entities

Palermo Football Club · Filippo Inzaghi · Stefano Moreo · Issiaka Kamaté · Johnsen

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Palermo coach Inzaghi outlines transfer targets and pre‑season focus ahead of Serie B push

    Inzaghi says Palermo’s squad is unfinished after Val Gardena camp, targeting a right‑back and striker like Stefano Moreo, while urging focus during the Australia tour ahead of the Serie B season.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Palermo signs Dominic Vavassori and scouts additional wingers

    Palermo has secured Dominic Vavassori on loan from Atalanta and is pursuing additional wingers, including Inter’s Issiaka Kamate and other targets, ahead of its Australian tour.

  3. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Palermo pushes for Issiaka Kamaté signing as Stefano Moreo remains target

    Palermo, coached by Filippo Inzaghi, is targeting Pisa striker Stefano Moreo and accelerating talks with Inter for winger Issiaka Kamaté, with a deal expected soon, while also scouting a left‑wing option.

Sources

cagliarinews24.com · goalsicilia.it · istoe.com.br · lega-calcio-serie-c.it · palermo.gds.it · sporticily.it · stadionews.it · tuttob.com · tuttomercatoweb.com · tuttomercatoweb.it · varesesport.com

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