Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward.

Atalanta Willing to Spend Good Sum for a New Defender

Atalanta plan to sign a high-caliber defender in January after missing out on Alessandro Buongiorno last summer and not using the budget afterward. Rafael Toloi and José Luis Palomino have missed a good chunk of the season due to muscular problems.
Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ departure.

Udinese Need to Be Blown Away by Bid to Sell Samardzic

Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and especially Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ upcoming departure. Their director Federico Balzaretti doubled down on their position before the latest game: “Nothing has changed. He has to work better all the time."
Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as a potentially affordable target.

Roma, Tottenham, and Liverpool Eye Brazilian Defender

Roma will attempt to add multiple defenders in January and have identified Fluminense’s Nino as an affordable target. There’s a €7M release clause in his contract. However, a few sides are after him, such as Feyenoord, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Liverpool.
Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window.

Napoli Start Searching for Potential Elmas Substitutes

Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window. The signatures aren’t imminent, but the operation is on its homestretch. The buyers have cleared the biggest obstacle, which was to convince the Azzurri to sell.
Tottenham have countered the recent offer by Napoli for Dragusin and have recaptured the lead to land the Romanian defender.

Dragusin Not Thinking About Juventus Return or Transfer

Radu Dragusin has drawn the attention of the big clubs thanks to his growth in the last couple of seasons. He’ll face his former one, Juventus, on Friday. Genoa bought him out for €5.5M following a loan spell. His agent Florin Manea spoke up about his future.
Lorenzo Insigne isn’t the only name Lazio are tracking to bolster their wings, as they are examining whether to go after Willy Gnonto.

Leeds United Prodigy Offered to Lazio and Tottenham

Lorenzo Insigne isn’t the only name Lazio are tracking to bolster their wings, as they are examining whether to go after Willy Gnonto, who stayed put at Leeds United despite the relegation. The Italian attacker continues to have a robust price tag, around €20M. Tottenham are leading the race.
Chris Smalling isn’t expected to return at the end of the current international break. He has started a new rehab plan to cure his patellar tendon issue.

Injured Smalling Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel

Chris Smalling isn’t expected to return at the end of the current international break. He has started a new rehab plan that could allow his patellar tendon to heal in two-to-three weeks. The center-back recently had an MRI at the Villa Stuart clinic and consulted with a different specialist.
Destiny Udogie has more than held his own in his first few Premier League appearances, completing the move with a one-year delay since Tottenham.

Udogie Agent Blasts Serie A Teams for Not Signing Him

Destiny Udogie has more than held his own in his first few Premier League appearances, completing the move with a one-year delay since Tottenham allowed him to spend an extra season at Udinese on loan. His agent Stefano Antonelli disclosed some backstories about his previous transfers.