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Every winter, Italian clubs scramble to try to find the players who can make a mid-season difference. Giancarlo Rinaldi <\/strong>gives out the grades for their efforts this year.<\/em><\/p>

Only a fool would try to assess the potential impact of acquisitions that have barely had a chance to play for their new employer,s but here we go again. It is worth remembering that it can sometimes be the players that you move on or keep<\/a> who can be as important as the ones you bring in. With that in mind, here are the marks out of 10 for all 20 Serie A sides this winter window.<\/p>

Atalanta 6\/10<\/strong> \u2013 In the end it probably boils down to whether you think Giacomo Raspadori plus a handsome profit is worth losing Ademola Lookman for. The ex-Napoli man looks sharp already while the departures of Daniel Maldini and Marco Brescianini may reduce the depth of the squad but should not cause major damage.<\/p>

Bologna 5.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 A bit of a bland market that looks unlikely to see an upturn in their midtable form. The effective swap of Emil Holm for Joao Mario with Juventus looks a balanced enough trade, while Simon Sohm will need to show an improvement on his Fiorentina form to convince that he was worth losing Giovanni Fabbian for.<\/p>

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GENOA, ITALY \u2013 AUGUST 31: Jo\u00e3o Mario of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Cagliari 6.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes it is not about who you buy or sell but who you keep and hanging on to a hot property like young Marco Palestra could be key to the Sardinians\u2019 survival, which is looking more and more likely. The actual incomings and outgoings probably fall under the category of \u201ctime will tell\u201d when it comes to their effectiveness.<\/p>

Como 5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 On paper, at least, a little bit underwhelming for a side with such financial backing, but their eye for talent could well mean Swedish teenager Adrian Ladho is one to watch. Keeping hold of their best players \u2013 with Martin Baturina in particular attracting attention \u2013 was an achievement, but the club has sufficient wealth to say no to all but the biggest deals.<\/p>

Cremonese 6\/10<\/strong> \u2013 None of their arrivals look like setting Serie A alight but they are all proven performers. Milan Djuric will give them a different option in attack while Youseff Maleh, Morten Thorsby and Sebastiano Luperto are well-known quantities who can surely ensure the work already done towards survival continues.<\/p>

Fiorentina 5.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 The best part of the Viola transfer market was probably getting rid of a number of the summer signings that did not work out including Simon Sohm, Edin Dzeko and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia. They have added width with Manor Solomon and Jack Harrison but there was no real big name to fire hopes of rocketing back up the table.<\/p>

Genoa 7\/10<\/strong> \u2013 As a fully signed-up member of the Tommaso Baldanzi fan club, this mark is probably more in hope than expectation. Daniele De Rossi has already put the fight into the Grifone, but the talented Roma man could add that dash of quality which will make their survival fight a more stylish one than it has been so far.<\/p>

Inter 5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 We have what we hold is an understandable approach from the Nerazzurri but not the kind of thing to get fans delighted. The purchase of Yanis Massolin is an exciting one but clearly one for the future as the young French midfielder will remain on loan at Modena, where he has shone in Serie B.<\/p>

\"Emil
Emil Holm poses with the Juventus shirt alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right) \u2013 via juventus.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Juventus 5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 There was plenty of smoke but not much substance to the Bianconeri\u2019s transfer window work with the arrivals of Emil Holm and Jeremie Boga hardly the stuff to get pulses racing. Maybe it could be argued that a recent upturn in form shows they did not need to force the issue but it will still disappoint the fans.<\/p>

Lazio 5.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 The Biancocelesti have been busy after having their transfer ban lifted with Kenneth Taylor already looking like a smart signing. The losses of Matteo Guendouzi and Taty Castellanos leave gaps to be filled but the biggest story was probably Alessio Romagnoli\u2019s switch to Al-Sadd falling through due to a document mix-up, which is a bit embarrassing.<\/p>

Lecce 5.5\/10 <\/strong>\u2013 They will have to hope that they have found a couple of gems in a signing basket, including Omri Gandelman, Oumar Ngom and Sadik Fofana. The good news is that they have managed that in the past, so a repeat is not out of the question. Walid Cheddira is more of a known quantity and gives them options up front.<\/p>

Milan 5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 Another one of Italy\u2019s bigs to be linked with plenty of players but, in the end, they only managed a couple of arrivals. Niclas Fullkrug gives a focal point to their attack while teenager Alphadjo Ciss\u00e8 is definitely interesting. But the collapse of a deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta<\/a> felt pretty much typical of their efforts.<\/p>

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Giovane officially joins Napoli from Hellas Verona<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Napoli 5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 Add their name to the list of top teams who will have left their fans feeling cheated this January. Lorenzo Lucca goes to England for a nice bundle of cash \u2013 at least potentially \u2013 while the problematic Noa Lang finds a new home. Young Verona forward Giovane and Alisson Santos from Sporting CP will at least enjoy a move up the table thanks to their transfers.<\/p>

Parma 6.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 It will be a battle to stay afloat but they have added some quality to their fight with Hans Nicolussi Caviglia likely to enjoy a better time than he did in Florence. Gabriel Strefezza adds a dash of unpredictability and excitement while the loss of Hernani and Mathias Lovik will hardly be felt much at all.<\/p>

Pisa 4.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 They had to roll the dice and they definitely have but what number will come up remains to be seen. Having got rid of Alberto Gilardino as coach, they have at least got a goal already from new man Rafiu Durosinmi. Samuel Iling-Junior knows Serie A well enough but seems unlikely to produce enough to drag them to safety.<\/p>

Roma 7.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 Donyell Malen may be the signing who has made the most immediate impact this winter with some eye-catching moments already. Robinio Vaz is one of the biggest investments of the window and certainly does not seem to lack character. Tommaso Baldanzi leaves having found little space while Leon Bailey was dogged by injury in his short spell in the capital.<\/p>

\"Donyell
Donyell Malen joins Roma from Aston Villa (via asroma.com).<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Sassuolo 5.5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 Whatever the question was, can the answer possibly have been M\u2019Bala Nzola? The Angolan was far from thrilling at Pisa but maybe he can thrive in surroundings where the pressure of potential relegation is a little bit less intense. Their other new faces are intriguing but not necessarily of immediate use.<\/p>

Torino 6\/10<\/strong> \u2013 A decent window that will surely help the Granata to enjoy another season of survival \u2013 if not a lot more. Kristjan Asllani and Cyril Ngonge made little impression between them so it will be up to Matteo Prati and Luca Marianucci to surpass them which, in truth, should really not be too hard.<\/p>

Udinese 6\/10<\/strong> \u2013 The revolving door at the Stadio Friuli is rarely still and there were more heading out than in this winter. Branimir Mlacic and Juan Arizala definitely fall into the players with potential category and will look to make their mark while Iker Bravo and Sandi Lovric leave due to a lack of playing time. Saba Goglichidze ensures another window sees a move between the club and Watford.<\/p>

Verona 5\/10<\/strong> \u2013 Their coach is gone but for a club with a need of a jolt, was this transfer session sufficient? It will be exciting to see another Scot give Serie A a go in the shape of Hibs\u2019 record sale Kieron Bowie but he will surely have his work cut out to turn things around. Sandi Lovric should do a job while Pol Lirola at least knows Italy even if he has never exactly impressed.<\/p>

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