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January Window Opens With Pre-Contract Push as Inter and Juve Sound Out Cancelo

Financial oversight is steering clubs toward pre-contracts, favoring low-cost deals.

Overview

  • From 1 January, clubs can sign pre-contracts with players whose deals expire on 30 June under NOIF rules, creating an immediate market for summer free transfers.
  • AC Milan have presented Mike Maignan a new deal through 2029 with an option for 2030, including a proposed €5.5m salary plus €1.5m in bonuses, with key talks expected next week.
  • Roma have not reopened negotiations with Paulo Dybala, whose contract runs to 2026, leaving his position dependent on form and any future willingness to lower wages.
  • Juventus are managing Dusan Vlahovic’s situation after his recent serious injury, with reported external interest, while Weston McKennie’s agent denied plans for a move to the United States.
  • Inter and Juventus have asked agent Jorge Mendes about Joao Cancelo’s terms, though his reported €18m net salary complicates a deal, and Fiorentina are set to bring in Manor Solomon on loan with an option to buy.