Juventus target Lyon winger Abner as Milan and Totti counsel Gasp

Juventus have opened exploratory talks with Lyon’s 2000‑born Brazilian winger Abner as they search for a left‑flank option, while on the same day Carlos Cuesta officially terminated his contract with Parma. The move comes as Serie A clubs juggle injuries and plan for the winter transfer window.

Juventus hunt left‑flank options

According to Corriere dello Sport, the Bianconeri are sounding out several candidates for the left side, with Abner among the favourites. The club also keeps Ait‑Nouri high on the list, as reported by, and the talks began while negotiations continue for Openda.

Milan’s sporting director puzzle

Matteo Moretto told reporters that there is still no agreement with Eintracht’s Krösche, adding, "There is still no agreement with Krösche; in fact, there is also a slight gap in terms of visions and the roles to be taken on within Milan’s structure. So as of today, Krösche is one name, but he is not the only one." He also said, "There is still the idea of bringing in a Head of Football, there is still the idea of adding one more piece, one or two depending on the choices Cardinale will make."

Inter eye underrated midfielder

Curtis Jones stayed at Appiano Gentile during the international break, making him a candidate for a starting spot in Inter’s first league match against Parma, "The most underrated footballer I’ve played with".

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Napoli secure Lobotka, weigh Meret

Napoli intend to trigger the extension clause in Stanislav Lobotka’s contract, pushing his expiry to 2028, as reported by TMW. Goalkeeper Alex Meret, whose contract runs until 2027, wants to stay but has not yet renewed; his agent will meet the club before January to resolve the situation.

Roma’s transfer wishlist from Totti

On the "Tutto in piazza" podcast, Francesco Totti revealed he recommended striker Armando Castro to coach Gabriele Gasp, adding, "I recommended a striker to Gasperini, and that was Castro, plus a winger and a midfielder." Gasp replied that the winger would be costly, but he likes Castro and believes they share a footballing vision.

Lazio assess injury list

In a press conference after a 2‑0 win over Arezzo, coach Gennaro Gattuso explained, "Cataldi had a quadriceps problem halfway through training, we’ll do a scan tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Dele‑Bashiru is doing well, he’s continuing to work and will return to the group next week." He added that Marušić and Rovella have also improved, with low‑intensity running work started for Rovella.

Official Europe shock as Parma sack 31‑year‑old Carlos Cuesta

Fiorentina chase Thorstvedt

FirenzeViola reported that Fiorentina remain interested in Sassuolo’s midfielder Kristoffer Thorstvedt, despite a €15 million asking price. He will be free on a Bosman move in January, but the competition will be stronger than in the summer, with other Serie A clubs and foreign teams also monitoring him.