With just over three months to go until the summer transfer window opens, endless rumours are circulating regarding a number of Serie A stars.

The top clubs are all expected to work hard in the summer in order to try and close the gap with league leaders Inter, who in turn are looking to consolidate their position at the top of the table. The teams cannot invest heavily without also generating cash through sales, opening the door ahead of the transfer window.

Saudi Arabian clubs are expected to return to Europe with large sums to spend and Premier League sides will also likely look to Serie A for lower cost targets. Last summer, the top sales were Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United and Sandro Tonali to Newcastle.

Five Serie A stars who could be sold

Alessandro Bastoni – the Italian defender is happy with Inter and penned a new five-year deal last summer, but the Nerazzurri could decide to try and cash in on the centre back in the summer amidst interest from the Premier League, setting a €70m price tag on Bastoni, la Gazzetta reports.

Nicolas Gonzalez – the 25-year-old winger is considered a key figure at Fiorentina, who recently resisted interest from Brentford and Leicester City. The Viola are open to selling the Argentine for the right price, however, and would listen to offers over €50m.

Manuel LocatelliJuventus’ sustainable direction means they’ll need to sell if they want to invest heavily this summer and one possible candidate to depart is Locatelli, who has long attracted interest from abroad.

Lorenzo Pellegrini – One surprise inclusion in Gazzetta’s report, the Roma captain would be happy to lead the Serie A club for years to come, but their shaky financial situation will likely force them to sell at least one first team regular if they want to bring in reinforcements for Daniele De Rossi.

Giacomo RaspadoriNapoli invested over €35m on the talented Italian forward, but he’s struggled to live up to his potential in the Campania capital and is keen for more regular playing time, which could push him to look for a move in the summer.

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