Overview
- The Italian winter market opened on 1 January and runs to 2 February, coinciding with the start of legal pre-contracts for players whose deals end on 30 June under FIGC Article 95bis.
- Inter and Juventus have contacted agent Jorge Mendes about João Cancelo, though his reported €18 million net salary at Al‑Hilal is a major obstacle without a pay cut or salary sharing.
- AC Milan have tabled a renewal for Mike Maignan reportedly through 2029 with an option for 2030 at €5.5 million plus €1.5 million in bonuses, with talks expected in the coming days.
- Roma have not reopened talks over Paulo Dybala's contract that expires in June, while Juventus face unresolved futures for Dušan Vlahović and Weston McKennie, according to local reports.
- Fiorentina are set to bring in Manor Solomon on loan from Tottenham by recalling him from Villarreal, as clubs under spending checks such as Napoli plan saldo‑zero deals and short-term moves.