Top 5 Serie A transfer news: Man City advance for Reijnders, Lookman interest | OneFootball

Football Italia brings you the top five Serie A transfer stories of the day, including the latest on Manchester City’s approach for Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and Premier League interest in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

City in ‘advanced’ talks for Reijnders

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia and various other outlets report that negotiations between Man City and Milan for Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders are now at an advanced stage. Pep Guardiola’s side are reportedly pushing to have the Rossoneri midfielder on board in time for the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in mid-June. Recent reports claim that Milan value Reijnders in the region of €70m.

Bayern step forwards for Serie A star Leao

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Reports from Sky Sport DE on Friday evening claim that Bayern Munich have been in contact with super-agent Jorge Mendes to discuss a potential deal for Milan star Rafael Leao. The Bundesliga are actively seeking a new ‘star’ left-winger, and had been keen on a deal for Germany international Florian Wirtz, who has expressed a preference in joining Liverpool, according to Friday’s updates. That leaves Bayern looking at alternative options, including Leao and Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma.

Arsenal enter Lookman race

Ademola Lookman African Player of the Year Atalanta (pictue @Atalanta_BC)

Reports from Sky Sport DE claim that Arsenal are the latest among a growing list of European clubs interested in a potential deal for Atalanta forward and Nigeria international Ademola Lookman. While the Gunners are also looking at a potential deal for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, the former Everton, Fulham and Leicester City forward is also an option. Atalanta will reportedly entertain offers above €40m for the reigning African Player of the Year.

Man City enquired after Lazio goalkeeper

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 27: Christos Mandas of SS Lazio celebrates a vitory after the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Olimpico on April 27, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)

Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas has revealed that Manchester City had made an approach to sign him at the beginning of the 2024-25 season. “If a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along, it’s right to consider it carefully,” the Greece international told Il Tempo in an interview published on Friday. The 23-year-old joined Lazio for a fee of just €1.3m in 2023, and has recently signed a new contract extension until the summer of 2029.

Milan have agreement for new sporting director

LA SPEZIA, ITALY – APRIL 14: Igli Tare of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 14, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Friday’s reports also claim that Milan finally have a new sporting director in place. Former Lazio executive Igli Tare has reportedly signed his contracts to take charge in San Siro, and an announcement is expected to arrive at some stage over the next week.