Lazio, Como and Roma won in Tuesday’s midweek fixtures, so now it is up to the others to respond.
Inter travel to Venezia, Juve to Genoa, Milan host Bologna and Napoli visit Monza. Fiorentina, meanwhile, face Atalanta.
Today’s newspapers cover the action on the pitch, but plenty more besides.
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Let’s take a look at the morning’s biggest stories.
🤔 Juve: Woltemade is now undroppable!
From substitute to starter, Nick Woltemade has won over Luciano Spalletti with his performances. After a difficult start in the league, the German centre-forward has burst into life in the Europa League, scoring three goals in as many games. Juventus are now counting on their 198cm striker to find consistency in Serie A too: after starting against Lecce, Woltemade is ready to lead the Bianconeri attack against Genoa as well, in search of his first league goal.
With nine players unavailable, Spalletti is opting for a 3-5-2, but the German’s strike partner is still to be decided: Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic are competing for a starting spot. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are keeping an eye on Woltemade’s future, although it is still too early to discuss a permanent deal. The priority now is to bring his European magic to the league and cement his new starring role.
⚠️ Milan, beware: Premier League clubs eye Tiago Gabriel
Milan continue to track Tiago Gabriel, the Portuguese Lecce defender identified as a potential defensive reinforcement. Competition is growing, however: according to Tuttomercatoweb.com, two Premier League clubs, Everton and Crystal Palace, have also made initial enquiries about the centre-back.
The situation is becoming more complicated for the Rossoneri, as the arrival of new suitors could make negotiations with Lecce more difficult. Milan will have to assess the timing and cost of a deal, potentially looking to get ahead of their English rivals. For now, these are preliminary enquiries rather than official bids, but the race for Tiago Gabriel is set to involve several clubs.
🤷♂️ Inter: what does the future hold for Mkhitaryan?
What does the future hold for Mkhitaryan after June? The Armenian midfielder, who turns 38 in January, had already considered retirement last summer before deciding to continue his adventure with Inter. His contract expires in 2027, and in the coming months he will have to decide whether to keep playing or hang up his boots. For now, his contribution remains valuable: his quality, tactical intelligence and reliability still make him an important option in the Nerazzurri’s squad rotation.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, it is difficult to imagine him staying at Inter as a player beyond his current deal, but another path could open up. The Milan club could consider keeping him within the organisation in a different role. Mkhitaryan earns around €2 million net per season and had already spoken about the possibility of retiring last year, before signing an extension. No decision has been made yet, but his future could remain tied to the Nerazzurri even after his playing career ends.
🔍 Napoli to take a closer look at Varela against Monza
Gustavo Varela is one of Serie A’s breakout stars and has caught Napoli‘s attention. Monza’s 21-year-old Portuguese forward has already scored seven goals, surpassing even Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, and sporting director Giovanni Manna continues to monitor his development with potential future moves in mind. The young striker’s talent and room for improvement make him an intriguing prospect for De Laurentiis’s club, who could consider a move in upcoming transfer windows.
There is no shortage of competition, however: Ajax and PSV Eindhoven have also sent scouts to watch the player, while Benfica, where Varela developed as a footballer, continue to follow his progress. Napoli and Monza, meanwhile, already have an established relationship in the transfer market, strengthened by deals involving Petagna, Zerbin, Popovic, Ngonge and Folorunsho in recent years. As reported by Il Mattino, Manna is ready to keep a close eye on the young striker’s development as he makes an ever greater impact in the league.
💎 Roma: a magical spell for Lulli
It has been a week to remember for Lulli, who has starred for Roma after extending his contract until 2031. The young Giallorossi player scored a goal and provided the decisive assist to overturn Nzola’s opener, confirming his sparkling form at the Olimpico.
Speaking to DAZN, Lulli shared his delight: “It’s a dream, honestly. I’m very happy. The important thing is to keep my feet on the ground, stay humble and keep working.” The Roma talent then highlighted the trust shown in him by the staff, coach, club and teammates, describing it as essential to his continued growth and improvement.
🤩 Lazio, Zaccagni: “It felt like playing at home!”
Lazio thrash Sassuolo 6-2, with Mattia Zaccagni playing a starring role at the very stadium where he scored his first Serie A goal. Speaking to DAZN after the match, the Biancocelesti captain celebrated the team’s form: “I’ve grown year after year, and I’m happy to have reached this level. We’re really pleased with how we’ve started this season.”
Zaccagni then dedicated his goal celebration to his uncle, who is going through a difficult time, and thanked Lazio’s fans for their support: “It felt like playing at home. When they’re behind us, our legs feel lighter.” Finally, he urged calm over their place at the top of the table: “It means little; the season has only just begun. We’re taking it one game at a time and seeing what we can achieve.”
🎯 Fiorentina: Mastantuono closer to goal?
Fiorentina are looking for a turnaround and hoping to get Franco Mastantuono firing again. According to Corriere dello Sport, Paolo Vanoli is expected to return to a 4-3-3, relying on key figures such as Dragusin in defence, Fagioli in midfield and the Argentine in attack. The former Real Madrid player remains a talent to get the best out of as they look to shift up a gear.
To make the most of his left foot, the aim is to reduce the ground he has to cover and get him closer to the opposition goal. With Njie on the other flank, facing competition from Gnonto, Pellegrino is expected to complete the front three, with the edge over Beto. Vanoli is thus seeking fresh attacking solutions to get the Viola back on track.
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