The Serie A transfer window opened on June 29, and it runs through September 1, 2026. With less than five weeks remaining, the early business already tells a clear story. Milan want firepower, Napoli aim to rebuild under a new coach, and Inter are fixing a hole they didn’t expect to have.
AC Milan Commit to a True Number 9
AC Milan moved for Gonçalo Ramos from PSG. The deal is reported to be above €70 million. Last season, Milan rotated attackers without a consistent focal point. Ramos gives them a striker built for the penalty box rather than going wide. This signing also raises expectations for the remaining transfer window, since a fee at that level leaves little room for a slow start.
Napoli Retool Around Allegri
Napoli brought in Massimiliano Allegri on a three-year contract. The ex-Milan manager is looking to rebuild the club, and the busy summer and a series of transfers show for it. Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United is arriving in Naples for €44 million to lead the attack.
Defense is the top priority for Allegri. Alessandro Buongiorno’s knee injury has left a hole at the center-back position. Here is how Napoli is moving about it:
- Pursuing Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile with a three-year contract
- Tracking Lazio’s Mario Gila as a longer-term defensive target
- Losing Juan Jesus, who left as a free agent
The bigger names, though, aren’t leaving. Manna confirmed Kevin De Bruyne‘s contract stands and he’s expected at pre-season despite past comments criticizing Antonio Conte’s tactics, which Manna said the club “did not appreciate.” Frank Anguissa‘s situation is the same: Manna stated he has a contract and there’s no reason to negotiate, closing the door on exit speculation.
Inter Milan Still Searching for a Full-Back Solution
Unlike Napoli and Milan, Inter are dealing with a very specific issue. Denzel Dumfries completed a permanent move to Real Madrid for around €20 million after his release clause was triggered.
Replacing Dumfries proved harder than expected. Inter had been the frontrunners to sign Atalanta’s Marco Palestra, fresh off a loan spell at Cagliari, but Chelsea hijacked the deal with an offer close to €55 million, well beyond what Inter were willing to pay.
Inter have set their eyes on a different target: Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero. Spurs are holding out for €50 million and Inter are hoping to agree closer to €40 million, ideally using the same loan-with-obligation-to-buy strategy involving Akanji.
Mid-Table Ambition Is Rising
Description: Donyell Malen in the AS Roma jersey
Clubs outside the traditional top-four are also making some notable moves:
- Roma: Donyell Malen arrives from Aston Villa for €25 million
- Fiorentina: Signed Arthur Atta for roughly €40 million, breaking their transfer record
- Atalanta: Gianluca Gaetano replaces Ederson for almost €14 million
- Como: Signed Álvaro Morata from AC Milan for €12 million
This level of investment closes the gap between established contenders and the chasing pack even further this season.
What It Means for 2026/27
Overall, the Serie A transfer news for 2026 points to a tighter title race with more variables than usual. Milan has a striker who is capable of winning games on his own. Meanwhile, Napoli’s managerial rebuild and Inter’s defensive shortcomings will come into effect as the campaign progresses. With a little over a month left in the transfer window, late transfers could transform the landscape of Serie A’s 2026/27 season.
