Transfer Round-Up: Guardiola Closes the Door on Italy, Como Third Offer for Chalobah

Guardiola Ends Italy Speculation

FolioPitch.com – 18 July 2026 | The transfer round-up Guardiola closes the door on Italy third Como offer for Chalobah leads today’s Serie A news. Pep Guardiola has definitively ruled out becoming Italy’s next head coach, stating he needs a break from football. In a press conference, Guardiola said, “I love my job, but there comes a moment when you feel you need to take a break. Maybe one day I’ll wake up and say, ‘OK, I want to coach again.’ I need to feel that I miss it, and right now I don’t.” With Andrea Pirlo and Raffaele Palladino now the frontrunners, Italy’s search for a new manager continues.

Como’s Third Bid for Chalobah

Meanwhile, the transfer round-up Guardiola closes the door on Italy third Como offer for Chalobah also highlights Como’s persistent pursuit of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. After two rejected offers, Como are preparing a third bid worth €30 million plus add-ons, approaching Chelsea’s €35 million asking price. Chalobah, who helped Como secure Champions League qualification last season, is seen as a key target for the ambitious club.

Juventus Activity

Juventus confirmed Zeki Celik as their second summer signing, but face a potential loss of Gleison Bremer, with Galatasaray making a lucrative offer. The Bianconeri are also pushing for Randal Kolo Muani, preparing a final offer of €45 million including a loan with option to buy and sell-on clause. If that fails, Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino is an alternative, though Parma want €30 million. Coach Luciano Spalletti left the door open for Dusan Vlahovic’s return, but said economic decisions are not his remit.

Roma and Lazio Movements

Roma are seeking a replacement for Celik and are preparing a €40 million offer for West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville. Lazio continue talks for Dinamo Zagreb’s Sergi Dominguez, aiming for a loan with €12 million obligation to buy.

Other Serie A Transfers

Atalanta extended Ederson’s contract until 2031 after his move to Manchester United collapsed. Ivory Coast’s Christ Inai Oulai is set for a Fiorentina medical after joining from Trabzonspor. Mergim Vojvoda completed a €1.6 million move from Como to Udinese. Watford may sign Iker Bravo from Udinese.

Official Transfers (July 17)

• Andres Cuenca (Barcelona) to Como
• Robin Gosens (Fiorentina) to Schalke 04
• Tarik Muharemovic (Sassuolo) to Leeds
• Hamed Traoré (Marseille) to Genoa
• Manuel Rosetti (Bologna) to Forlì (Serie C)
• Luigi Caccavo (Bologna) to Juve Stabia (Serie B)
• Anthony Partipilo (Parma) to Barletta (Serie C)

The transfer round-up Guardiola closes the door on Italy third Como offer for Chalobah remains the headline as the summer window heats up. With Guardiola out of the running, Italy will look elsewhere, while Como’s persistence could yet land them a Premier League talent.