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&lt;p&gt;With Retegui, last season’s top goal scorer, gone, the race for Golden Boot is on. &lt;strong&gt;Kean&lt;/strong&gt;, runner-up for last season’s top scorer, is aiming for it, but the competition is fierce – not only from &lt;strong&gt;Martínez&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Vlahović&lt;/strong&gt;, and other established Serie A strikers, but also from an influx of &lt;strong&gt;new arrivals&lt;/strong&gt; who promise to shake things up. Let’s take a closer look, starting with Juventus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Juventus’ new firepower with David and Openda upfront&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Juventus have decided to strengthen their attack, adding two major signings to a frontline already stacked with talent in Vlahović, Yıldız, and &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/moves-from-the-last-day-of-the-transfer-market-74mcbhb&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zhegrova&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/jonathan-david-joins-juventus-74962ei&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The signing of Jonathan David&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is an exciting arrival for the team, as the Canadian has already made his mark on his debut against &lt;strong&gt;Parma&lt;/strong&gt;, finishing clinically from a&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Yıldız assist. Goalless against Genoa, he will need to adapt to Serie A’s tactical pace if he wants to match his performance at Lille: 87 goals in five Ligue 1 seasons and 109 in total (including cup competitions).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Next to him will be &lt;strong&gt;Loïs Openda, &lt;/strong&gt;a 2000-born Belgian striker offering speed, depth and goal-scoring instinct. After coming up through the youth ranks at Club Brugge, he made his first breakthrough at &lt;strong&gt;Vitesse&lt;/strong&gt; and then at &lt;strong&gt;Lens&lt;/strong&gt;, leading them to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 with &lt;strong&gt;21&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;goals&lt;/strong&gt; in his debut season. He also holds the record for the fastest hat-trick in French football, scored in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds. &amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;RB Leipzig&lt;/strong&gt; acquired him for a record fee, and he delivered with a &lt;strong&gt;28-goal and 7-assist season&lt;/strong&gt;, becoming the team’s poster boy and establishing himself as one of the most effective strikers in the Bundesliga. In Turin, he can bring a unique ability to break down teams’ defence on the break, making him an ideal fit for a dynamic &lt;strong&gt;front three&lt;/strong&gt; alongside Yıldız and Zhegrova, or as part of a &lt;strong&gt;striking partnership &lt;/strong&gt;with either David or Vlahović. His track record of quickly adapting to new environments and thriving in new situations has Juventus fans hoping for an immediate impact in Serie A.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e&#34; data-image-id=&#34;4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/40dc834c-6802-40fb-a4c0-76b8838fa43e/Sito_HERO_openda.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e&#34; data-image-id=&#34;4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nkunku: Allegri`s Attacking Wildcard for AC Milan&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Milan has taken a big gamble on Christopher Nkunku, a product of the PSG youth academy who developed at &lt;strong&gt;RB&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Leipzig&lt;/strong&gt;, where he racked up 70 goals and 56 assists in four seasons. He is both a versatile and unpredictable player and was voted &lt;strong&gt;Bundesliga Player of the Season&lt;/strong&gt; in 2021/22, thanks to an extraordinary campaign with 20 goals and 15 assists. His versatility is his biggest asset. As a second striker, attacking midfielder, or a winger, he is able to play multiple roles with the same effectiveness. At &lt;strong&gt;RB Leipzig&lt;/strong&gt;, he honed his skills under &lt;strong&gt;Julian Nagelsmann&lt;/strong&gt;, who made him a utility player, deploying him in various positions. At Chelsea, on the other hand, he had mixed seasons, held back by injuries but still managing to play a part in their &lt;strong&gt;Conference League&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Club World Cup &lt;/strong&gt;victories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Allegri, he is another weapon to increase the depth of his attacking options. Nkunku thrives in tight spaces, enjoys playing quick one-twos and has a sharp, clinical shot. At Milan he will be able to operate in an attacking duo with &lt;strong&gt;Gimenez&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Leão&lt;/strong&gt;, or in fact replace the Portuguese or Pulisic in a front three. Having been out of action since the 13 July, the day of the Club World Cup Final, the French forward will most likely start on the bench against Bologna. However, Allegri and the Rossoneri fans are hoping to see him in the starting XI as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26&#34; data-image-id=&#34;7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/13079983-cb02-44e5-8e0a-50bbe1472b05/Sito_HERO_nkunku_.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26&#34; data-image-id=&#34;7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Højlund signs for Conte’s Napoli&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Among the most anticipated new faces in Serie A is &lt;strong&gt;Rasmus Højlund&lt;/strong&gt;, who has returned to Italian football after his stint in the Premier League with Manchester United.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He moved through the ranks at &lt;strong&gt;F.C. København&lt;/strong&gt;, before making a name for himself in Austria with SK Sturm Graz and then moving to &lt;strong&gt;Atalanta&lt;/strong&gt;, where his nine goals and four assists offered a glimpse of his clear-cut talent. His breakout season at Atalanta under Gasperini’s guidance propelled him into the European football elite, leading Manchester United to invest an unbelievable fee in him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While his time at &lt;strong&gt;United&lt;/strong&gt; was made complicated by pressures and inconsistent form, he still managed to make an impact. He scored ten goals in the Premier League and, more importantly, five in six Champions League games in his debut campaign, a sign of a big-game player. Now at Napoli under Conte, he is looking for a fresh start. His ability to &lt;strong&gt;drive forward&lt;/strong&gt; with the ball, his runs in &lt;strong&gt;behind&lt;/strong&gt;, and his speed, despite being 6’3” tall, make him a dangerous attacking threat. He is less effective in the air, with only three headed goals in his career, an area he’ll need to work on to win Conte’s favour. He will likely rotate with &lt;strong&gt;Lucca &lt;/strong&gt;to give Conte more options, but his desire to prove himself makes a player to watch this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb&#34; data-image-id=&#34;987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/eaa893bc-9538-4e2d-b157-f370ab105966/Sito_HERO_hoj.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb&#34; data-image-id=&#34;987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ferguson, Roma’s starting striker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;At Roma, &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/evan-ferguson-joins-roma-74d8cb0&#34; data-new-window=&#34;true&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evan Ferguson&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is a strong candidate for a &lt;strong&gt;starting&lt;/strong&gt; role in Gasperini’s lineups. At just 21, he already brings his experience of three Premier League seasons with &lt;strong&gt;Brighton&lt;/strong&gt; and a potential still being developed. His goal-scoring record is not that of a prolific marksman yet, with only 13 total goals in the Premier League. He offers Roma a mix of physicality (at 6’2”), tactical intelligence, and a strong team ethic. He knows how to hold up the ball, let the team push forward, and create space for his teammates, making him a valuable asset for Gasp’s tactical plans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The set-up at Roma seems ideal to bring out the best in him. With crosses from Angeliño and Wesley, and the creativity of Dybala and Soulé, Ferguson has every chance to see his goal tally soar. His assist to Soulé against Pisa was a prime example of his nature as a team player. Gasperini sees him as a key part to his plan, and the feeling is that this could be his breakthrough season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803&#34; data-image-id=&#34;045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/0100e334-6815-47b0-905e-cf5e438abdf3/Sito_HERO_ferguson.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803&#34; data-image-id=&#34;045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Semih Kılıçsoy, the Turkish gem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Born in 2005, coming up from the academy of Beşiktaş J.K., Kılıçsoy joins Serie A as an internationally recognised talent. A fast, instinctive striker, he is always a threat in front of goal. He has already had his first senior cap for Türkiye. He was called up by Vincenzo Montella after his impressive rise through the Istanbul club’s youth setup. Back home, he often alternates between the roles of centre-forward and attacking winger, showcasing his versatility that makes him an attractive option for various formations. He will grow at Cagliari through his technical ability and speed, which could turn him into one of the most interesting players to watch this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nikola Štulić: Lecce’s new striker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;With Krstović’s move to Atalanta, Lecce have opted for another Balkan striker to lead the attack. The 2001-born Serbian is a strong, 6’2” attacker whose main strengths are his presence in the box and his aerial ability. A clinical and opportunistic finisher, he stood out in Belgium with a 17-goal campaign that established himself as a reliable striker. At Lecce, he is set to lead the line, rotating with the young Camarda, but tasked with the responsibility of providing them with goals to avoid relegation. His physicality, hunger and composure in front of goal already make him a potential fan-favourite for Lecce supporters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Henrik Meister, strength in power and height for Pisa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Denmark to the Arena Garibaldi, Heinrik Meister brings a ton of physicality and power with him that few of his peers can match. Born in 2003, at 6’4” tall, he is a classic &lt;strong&gt;target man&lt;/strong&gt;, essential for link-up play and physical duels against defenders. At Pisa, he has already shown his tactical value, helping Gilardino’s side push their line higher up the pitch and relieve pressure during critical moments. While his goal tally isn’t that prolific yet, just two goals in 15 appearances in the second half of the Serie B season, his youthfulness and potential for growth look encouraging. If he can convert consistently in front of goal, Pisa may just have found a key player for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/5e80f473-2235-42e6-8236-9057aac58119/Sito_HERO_meister.jpg&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc&#34; data-image-id=&#34;121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Udinese place their bets on two players for coach Runjaić&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;True to their tradition, Udinese has brought in two very different but equally promising players to replace Lucca.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adam Buska, a Polish player born in 1996, is another strong and skilled centre-forward, with his imposing physicality, heading ability and excellent presence in the box. Having already worked with &lt;strong&gt;Runjaić &lt;/strong&gt;at &lt;strong&gt;Pogoń&amp;nbsp;Szczecin&lt;/strong&gt;, he starts this season with the coach’s full confidence. He has begun this season in good form, scoring twice at FC Midtjylland already, and he joins Udinese in excellent physical fitness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Idrissa Gueye, a Senegalese player born in 2006, is a talent waiting to be discovered – fast, agile and highly-skilled. He has already impressed in Ligue 2 with Metz, contributing to their promotion with five goals scored in 17 matches, but now aims to leave his mark on Serie A. These two players are like two sides of the same coin – experience on one side, potential on the other, and they both promise for an attacking side full of surprises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Verona welcome Orban and Giovane&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Verona are placing their faith in &lt;strong&gt;Gift Orban&lt;/strong&gt; up front, a 2002-born Nigerian player who has made a strong impression in Europe. After breaking records with &lt;strong&gt;Gent&lt;/strong&gt; and proving himself in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, he looks to start a new chapter wearing yellow and blue in Italy. He is both quick and instinctive with a natural flair for goal-scoring, he has already proven his ability to find the back of the net no matter what.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eager to play alongside him is &lt;strong&gt;Giovane&lt;/strong&gt;, who in his Udinese debut displayed his ability in both &lt;strong&gt;assisting&lt;/strong&gt; and scoring with flair. He won the &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.legaseriea.it/en/serie-a/player-of-the-match&#34; data-new-window=&#34;true&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34;&gt;PANINI Player of the Match&lt;/a&gt; in his first ever Serie A appearance. Together, they have the potential to form the most exciting attacking duo for Verona this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure data-asset-id=&#34;b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9&#34;&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/b0a3737e-9bad-47cc-8295-ca5def839b57/Sito_HERO_giovane.png&#34; data-asset-id=&#34;b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9&#34; data-image-id=&#34;b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9&#34; alt=&#34;&#34;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

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With Retegui, last season’s top goal scorer, gone, the race for Golden Boot is on. Kean, runner-up for last season’s top scorer, is aiming for it, but the competition is fierce – not only from Martínez, Vlahović, and other established Serie A strikers, but also from an influx of new arrivals who promise to shake things up. Let’s take a closer look, starting with Juventus.<h3>Juventus’ new firepower with David and Openda upfront</h3>Juventus have decided to strengthen their attack, adding two major signings to a frontline already stacked with talent in Vlahović, Yıldız, and <a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/moves-from-the-last-day-of-the-transfer-market-74mcbhb">Zhegrova</a>.<a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/jonathan-david-joins-juventus-74962ei">The signing of Jonathan David</a> is an exciting arrival for the team, as the Canadian has already made his mark on his debut against Parma, finishing clinically from a Yıldız assist. Goalless against Genoa, he will need to adapt to Serie A’s tactical pace if he wants to match his performance at Lille: 87 goals in five Ligue 1 seasons and 109 in total (including cup competitions).&nbsp;Next to him will be Loïs Openda, a 2000-born Belgian striker offering speed, depth and goal-scoring instinct. After coming up through the youth ranks at Club Brugge, he made his first breakthrough at Vitesse and then at Lens, leading them to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 with 21 goals in his debut season. He also holds the record for the fastest hat-trick in French football, scored in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds. &nbsp;RB Leipzig acquired him for a record fee, and he delivered with a 28-goal and 7-assist season, becoming the team’s poster boy and establishing himself as one of the most effective strikers in the Bundesliga. In Turin, he can bring a unique ability to break down teams’ defence on the break, making him an ideal fit for a dynamic front three alongside Yıldız and Zhegrova, or as part of a striking partnership with either David or Vlahović. His track record of quickly adapting to new environments and thriving in new situations has Juventus fans hoping for an immediate impact in Serie A.<figure data-asset-id="4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e" data-image-id="4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/40dc834c-6802-40fb-a4c0-76b8838fa43e/Sito_HERO_openda.png" data-asset-id="4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e" data-image-id="4f898df5-81c1-4dfa-b9b2-ccbb9e78d12e" alt=""></figure><h3>Nkunku: Allegri`s Attacking Wildcard for AC Milan</h3>Milan has taken a big gamble on Christopher Nkunku, a product of the PSG youth academy who developed at RB Leipzig, where he racked up 70 goals and 56 assists in four seasons. He is both a versatile and unpredictable player and was voted Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2021/22, thanks to an extraordinary campaign with 20 goals and 15 assists. His versatility is his biggest asset. As a second striker, attacking midfielder, or a winger, he is able to play multiple roles with the same effectiveness. At RB Leipzig, he honed his skills under Julian Nagelsmann, who made him a utility player, deploying him in various positions. At Chelsea, on the other hand, he had mixed seasons, held back by injuries but still managing to play a part in their Conference League and Club World Cup victories.For Allegri, he is another weapon to increase the depth of his attacking options. Nkunku thrives in tight spaces, enjoys playing quick one-twos and has a sharp, clinical shot. At Milan he will be able to operate in an attacking duo with Gimenez or Leão, or in fact replace the Portuguese or Pulisic in a front three. Having been out of action since the 13 July, the day of the Club World Cup Final, the French forward will most likely start on the bench against Bologna. However, Allegri and the Rossoneri fans are hoping to see him in the starting XI as soon as possible.<figure data-asset-id="7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26" data-image-id="7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/13079983-cb02-44e5-8e0a-50bbe1472b05/Sito_HERO_nkunku_.jpg" data-asset-id="7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26" data-image-id="7e9bf48b-7b4c-482b-b1bf-89c9f6805d26" alt=""></figure><h3>Højlund signs for Conte’s Napoli</h3>Among the most anticipated new faces in Serie A is Rasmus Højlund, who has returned to Italian football after his stint in the Premier League with Manchester United.He moved through the ranks at F.C. København, before making a name for himself in Austria with SK Sturm Graz and then moving to Atalanta, where his nine goals and four assists offered a glimpse of his clear-cut talent. His breakout season at Atalanta under Gasperini’s guidance propelled him into the European football elite, leading Manchester United to invest an unbelievable fee in him.While his time at United was made complicated by pressures and inconsistent form, he still managed to make an impact. He scored ten goals in the Premier League and, more importantly, five in six Champions League games in his debut campaign, a sign of a big-game player. Now at Napoli under Conte, he is looking for a fresh start. His ability to drive forward with the ball, his runs in behind, and his speed, despite being 6’3” tall, make him a dangerous attacking threat. He is less effective in the air, with only three headed goals in his career, an area he’ll need to work on to win Conte’s favour. He will likely rotate with Lucca to give Conte more options, but his desire to prove himself makes a player to watch this season.<figure data-asset-id="987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb" data-image-id="987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/eaa893bc-9538-4e2d-b157-f370ab105966/Sito_HERO_hoj.png" data-asset-id="987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb" data-image-id="987ab49d-cc8c-45c0-8853-316dfb9df5cb" alt=""></figure><h3>Ferguson, Roma’s starting striker</h3>At Roma, <a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/evan-ferguson-joins-roma-74d8cb0" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evan Ferguson</a> is a strong candidate for a starting role in Gasperini’s lineups. At just 21, he already brings his experience of three Premier League seasons with Brighton and a potential still being developed. His goal-scoring record is not that of a prolific marksman yet, with only 13 total goals in the Premier League. He offers Roma a mix of physicality (at 6’2”), tactical intelligence, and a strong team ethic. He knows how to hold up the ball, let the team push forward, and create space for his teammates, making him a valuable asset for Gasp’s tactical plans.The set-up at Roma seems ideal to bring out the best in him. With crosses from Angeliño and Wesley, and the creativity of Dybala and Soulé, Ferguson has every chance to see his goal tally soar. His assist to Soulé against Pisa was a prime example of his nature as a team player. Gasperini sees him as a key part to his plan, and the feeling is that this could be his breakthrough season.&nbsp;<figure data-asset-id="045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803" data-image-id="045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/0100e334-6815-47b0-905e-cf5e438abdf3/Sito_HERO_ferguson.jpg" data-asset-id="045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803" data-image-id="045f1396-bab2-4779-a474-c06ab8d75803" alt=""></figure><h3>Semih Kılıçsoy, the Turkish gem</h3>Born in 2005, coming up from the academy of Beşiktaş J.K., Kılıçsoy joins Serie A as an internationally recognised talent. A fast, instinctive striker, he is always a threat in front of goal. He has already had his first senior cap for Türkiye. He was called up by Vincenzo Montella after his impressive rise through the Istanbul club’s youth setup. Back home, he often alternates between the roles of centre-forward and attacking winger, showcasing his versatility that makes him an attractive option for various formations. He will grow at Cagliari through his technical ability and speed, which could turn him into one of the most interesting players to watch this season.<h3>Nikola Štulić: Lecce’s new striker</h3>With Krstović’s move to Atalanta, Lecce have opted for another Balkan striker to lead the attack. The 2001-born Serbian is a strong, 6’2” attacker whose main strengths are his presence in the box and his aerial ability. A clinical and opportunistic finisher, he stood out in Belgium with a 17-goal campaign that established himself as a reliable striker. At Lecce, he is set to lead the line, rotating with the young Camarda, but tasked with the responsibility of providing them with goals to avoid relegation. His physicality, hunger and composure in front of goal already make him a potential fan-favourite for Lecce supporters.<h3>Henrik Meister, strength in power and height for Pisa</h3>From Denmark to the Arena Garibaldi, Heinrik Meister brings a ton of physicality and power with him that few of his peers can match. Born in 2003, at 6’4” tall, he is a classic target man, essential for link-up play and physical duels against defenders. At Pisa, he has already shown his tactical value, helping Gilardino’s side push their line higher up the pitch and relieve pressure during critical moments. While his goal tally isn’t that prolific yet, just two goals in 15 appearances in the second half of the Serie B season, his youthfulness and potential for growth look encouraging. If he can convert consistently in front of goal, Pisa may just have found a key player for years to come.<figure data-asset-id="121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc" data-image-id="121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/5e80f473-2235-42e6-8236-9057aac58119/Sito_HERO_meister.jpg" data-asset-id="121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc" data-image-id="121d79de-5950-4271-b46f-32e0bf9984bc" alt=""></figure><h3>Udinese place their bets on two players for coach Runjaić</h3>True to their tradition, Udinese has brought in two very different but equally promising players to replace Lucca.Adam Buska, a Polish player born in 1996, is another strong and skilled centre-forward, with his imposing physicality, heading ability and excellent presence in the box. Having already worked with Runjaić at Pogoń&nbsp;Szczecin, he starts this season with the coach’s full confidence. He has begun this season in good form, scoring twice at FC Midtjylland already, and he joins Udinese in excellent physical fitness.Meanwhile, Idrissa Gueye, a Senegalese player born in 2006, is a talent waiting to be discovered – fast, agile and highly-skilled. He has already impressed in Ligue 2 with Metz, contributing to their promotion with five goals scored in 17 matches, but now aims to leave his mark on Serie A. These two players are like two sides of the same coin – experience on one side, potential on the other, and they both promise for an attacking side full of surprises.<h3>Verona welcome Orban and Giovane</h3>Verona are placing their faith in Gift Orban up front, a 2002-born Nigerian player who has made a strong impression in Europe. After breaking records with Gent and proving himself in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, he looks to start a new chapter wearing yellow and blue in Italy. He is both quick and instinctive with a natural flair for goal-scoring, he has already proven his ability to find the back of the net no matter what.Eager to play alongside him is Giovane, who in his Udinese debut displayed his ability in both assisting and scoring with flair. He won the <a href="https://www.legaseriea.it/en/serie-a/player-of-the-match" data-new-window="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PANINI Player of the Match</a> in his first ever Serie A appearance. Together, they have the potential to form the most exciting attacking duo for Verona this season.<figure data-asset-id="b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9" data-image-id="b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9"><img src="https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/6be6dbcf-fd70-012d-ec80-2d3245f5ce6a/b0a3737e-9bad-47cc-8295-ca5def839b57/Sito_HERO_giovane.png" data-asset-id="b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9" data-image-id="b19fc0d9-df53-4418-a4a7-358dbf3674d9" alt=""></figure>

THE NEW ATTACKERS OF SERIE A | News

THE NEW ATTACKERS OF SERIE A

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