It is one of the hot topics of a hot summer: we are talking about the transfer market which today, August 1st, officially enters into full swing. Negotiations that are coming to fruition, teams that are strengthening themselves, announcements that will certainly arrive already today and then in the coming days.

Particularly active is XdS Astana which continues in its choice to be a very... Italian team: work is indeed underway on the contract renewal of Matteo Malucelli and the arrival of two riders such as Andrea Bagioli, leaving Lidel Trek, and Tommaso Dati, the revelation of the first part of the season with the Team Ukyo jersey.

Speaking of Team Ukyo, sports director Manuele Boaro is carefully evaluating the proposal from Lidl Trek which would like to include him in the technical staff of the Future Racing formation.

Movements are also in sight at NSN Cycling Team: at the end of the season Alexei Lutsenko could hang up his bike, what is certain is the arrival of Santiago Buitrago while Primoz Roglic could also arrive.

Staying in Italy, Filippo Zana is close to renewing with Soudal Quick Step and Thomas Pesenti is set to extend his contract with Team Polti VisitMalta.