Milan honors Franco Baresi amid transfer market developments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Italian football pauses to honor Franco Baresi, whose funeral is set for 11am at Milan’s Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio. Thousands of supporters and numerous dignitaries are expected to attend. In transfer news, Rafael Leão's potential exit from Milan appears uncertain as he seeks to remain with the club. Meanwhile, Inter is pursuing Cristian Romero from Tottenham, complicated by salary negotiations and potential player sales. Juventus continues to invest heavily in players, with discussions underway for potential exchanges involving Alexander Sørloth and Nico González.
- •Franco Baresi’s funeral scheduled for 11am in Milan.
- •Rafael Leão may stay at Milan after lack of offers.
- •Inter close to signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham.
- •Juventus reports €138m in spending this summer.
- •Ongoing discussions surround player exchanges involving Juventus.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Today’s Papers: Baresi funeral, Inter reserve Romero, Bournemouth 10-1 Genoa
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Today’s Papers: Milan mourns Baresi, Leão U-turn and Inter close on Romero
"Italian football pauses on Tuesday to say goodbye to Franco Baresi, and the country’s three sports dailies devote their front pages both to his funeral and to a transfer market showing no sign of sl...
"La Gazzetta dello SportCapitano forever The moving final farewell to BaresiThousands of supporters, the chants, the coffin carried on the shoulders of Milan’s invincibles. Maldini cries, the sadnes...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:15 AMToday’s Papers: Baresi funeral, Inter reserve Romero, Bournemouth 10-1 Genoa
La Gazzetta dello SportCapitano forever The moving final farewell to BaresiThousands of supporters, the chants, the coffin carried on the shoulders of Milan’s invincibles. Maldini cries, the sadnes...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:40 AMToday’s Papers: Milan mourns Baresi, Leão U-turn and Inter close on Romero
Italian football pauses on Tuesday to say goodbye to Franco Baresi, and the country’s three sports dailies devote their front pages both to his funeral and to a transfer market showing no sign of sl...
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