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Five biggest Serie A deals of transfer deadline day
The summer transfer window finally closed last night, and with it, the Serie A clubs finished their business for the first half of 2025-26.
There were several big deals made in the final hours, with all of the league's big hitters adding to their squad.
DAZN News' Ash Rose looks at the transfers that made the biggest headlines.
Rasmus Hojlund - Manchester United to Napoli
The champions have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Danish forward Hojlund, initially on loan but with an obligation to buy next summer.
With Romelu Lukaku facing a period on the sidelines, it gives Antonio Conte another number nine in his squad and one who has a point to prove following his departure from Old Trafford.
Hojlund was surplus to requirements at United, as they splashed out on three new frontmen this summer, but away from the madness in Manchester and back to a league he knows well, this could be the ideal reset for the 22-year-old.
Manuel Akanji - Manchester City to Inter
Inter beefed up their backline with the acquisition of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, who has moved to the San Siro on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy next summer.
The Swiss international had been heavily linked with a move to rivals Milan throughout the window, but instead will add his expertise to Christian Chivu's team this term.
Akanji brings a wealth of big-game experience, having been part of City's treble-winning side. Still only 30 years old, there's plenty of game time left in the talented defender.
Adrien Rabiot - Marseille to AC Milan
Following a controversial end to his career in Marseille, Rabiot has moved back to Serie A and joined AC Milan.
The French international had previously spent four years with Juventus and has returned to Italy, signing a three-year deal at the San Siro.
An all-round midfielder, Rabiot will be a valuable asset to have in midfield for Max Allegri's men.
Tariq Lamptey - Brighton to Fiorentina
One of the surprise moves of deadline day saw the Brighton full-back join Fiorentina on a permanent deal.
A graduate from the Chelsea academy, the pacy defender moved to the South Coast in 2020, where he's been a regular member of the Seagulls' back four under a succession of managers and played over 100 games for the club.
His speed and attacking threat will add a new weapon to Fioretina's play this season.
Lois Openda - RB Leipzig to Juventus
Having already signed Jonathan David this summer, Juventus have increased their attacking options with a loan move for Openda.
The deal includes an obligation to buy at the end of his move. For now, he leaves RB Leipzig, having scored 33 goals in games for the German club.
His pacey and direct style will add another element to Juve's forward line.
Jamie Vardy - Free agent to Cremonese
The most unexpected and intriguing transfer of the summer in Serie A comes with Vardy's arrival at Cremonese.
The Leicester City legend left the Foxes at the end of last season, looking for a new challenge, and had a desire to continue playing at the highest level.
He was linked with moves to Celtic, Leeds and Napoli, but has signed a one-year deal with the newly promoted club, with an option of a further twelve months.
It's believed the underdog nature of the club appealed to the 38-year-old, and given the way Cremonese have started the season, Vardy could be part of another fairytale season.
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