Daily Notebook · August 2, 2026
Five young Italian talents between confirmations and ambitions: from Napoli securing Marianucci to Inter rejecting offers for Iddrissou, up to Lipani dreaming of the National team with Sassuolo.
Luca Marianucci Napoli removes the young midfielder from the market, securing a prospect they believe in for their future project. A choice that shows the Partenopeans' desire to build from their academy system ahead of major objectives. source
Jamal Iddrissou Inter U23 rejects Cologne's proposal and holds firm in the market: the young talent remains locked in the Nerazzurri colours. A clear signal from the club about their intention to retain prospects they believe in for the European future. source
Luca Lipani The Sassuolo midfielder places great faith in coach Aquilani as his football mentor. With the right commitment, the National team will come naturally: a mindset befitting a true future star with eyes on 2030. source
Giovanni Fabbian Lazio is monitoring the midfielder on the market, though Gattuso appears oriented toward a different profile. Another confirmation of the major clubs' interest in Italy's young Next Gen talents. source
Mattia Marello The midfielder continues to be monitored by major Serie A clubs in the torrid summer transfer window. A prospect on whom Italian top flight places concrete hopes for the coming years. source