Turin Transfer Market: Two Sales on the Horizon; Paleari Also Considering a Departure

Two transfers are on the horizon for Torino in the coming weeks. In midfield, Gvidas Gineitis could soon leave the Granata: the departure of the Lithuanian player, a product of Torino’s youth academy, would guarantee the club a significant capital gain. Furthermore, the player is not considered indispensable by either Ignazio Abate or sporting director Petrachi.

Gineitis is valued at 15 million euros, and the Lithuanian player’s agent has indicated he is open to a move: “He’s ready to consider Celtic,” according to Tuttosport. “The Scottish club is a major one, but I’m also exploring other options on the market.” In addition to the Scottish side, several Bundesliga clubs and Atalanta itself have also expressed interest. “Some representatives from Celtic have contacted me, but I haven’t yet received an official, formal offer. I appreciate their commitment and am ready to cooperate, but given my role, I must also continue to explore other transfer options for Gvidas. In any case, my client appreciates the interest from a club as important as Celtic and would be willing to consider an offer from the Scottish club.”

Goalkeeper Alberto Paleari could also leave Torino in the coming weeks. Petrachi is awaiting the arrival of Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Leeds: the deal has been finalized for weeks, and now that the English side has returned from its North American tour, Torino wants to finalize the transfer as soon as possible.

His arrival could pave the way for Paleari’s departure, as Paleari risks being demoted to third-string goalkeeper this season. According to Tuttosport, the 1992-born Milan academy product is tempted to leave: Sampdoria has expressed interest in him. Other Serie A clubs looking for a backup goalkeeper are also reportedly on his trail: Lecce, Venezia, Cagliari, and Parma.