Overview
- The window runs from January 1 to February 2, and under FIGC article 95bis clubs can sign pre‑contracts with players whose deals expire on June 30.
- Inter and Juventus have made enquiries about Joao Cancelo through agent Jorge Mendes, but his reported multi‑million euro net salary is a major obstacle to any deal.
- Repubblica reports Lazio have sold Thiago Castellanos to West Ham for €30 million, creating immediate funds for incoming moves.
- Napoli is operating under a ‘saldo zero’ constraint and interest in Manchester United’s Mainoo is stalled, with Napoli preferring a straight loan and United seeking a mandatory buy clause.
- AC Milan is pushing to renew Mike Maignan and add a central defender, Juventus is prioritizing low‑cost January opportunities with a bigger midfield outlay deferred to summer, and Fiorentina says January additions are needed to stabilize its season.