News Focus
- Ralf Rangnick returns to AC Milan’s shortlist for a senior technical role.
- Andoni Iraola rejects Milan to become the new manager at Crystal Palace.
- Juventus demand an answer from Liverpool’s Alisson Becker before the World Cup.
- Inter Milan confirm defender Alessandro Bastoni will not leave this summer.
- Andrea Pirlo declares he is ready to coach in the Premier League.
AC Milan are considering Ralf Rangnick for a key backroom position. Club owner Gerry Cardinale and advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic are searching for a head of technical operations. The German strategist wants full power to appoint the coach and select the staff. This move comes as the Rossoneri face a blow in their hunt for a new manager. Andoni Iraola has turned down the Italian giants. The Spanish tactician will instead take charge of Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Juventus are pressing for a decision from Alisson Becker. The Turin club have given the Brazilian goalkeeper an ultimatum. He must reply before the World Cup starts. The Liverpool star is waiting to learn if he will remain first choice at Anfield under the new regime. If he declines the move, Juventus will target alternatives such as David de Gea or Alexander Nübel.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta has ended speculation about Alessandro Bastoni. The Italy international will stay at the San Siro. Marotta is also working on new signings. The Nerazzurri are tracking Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Koné. Roma value Koné at €50 million, while Liverpool ask for €30 million for Jones. Inter hope to negotiate the fees down to €35 million and €25 million respectively, plus add-ons.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has chosen his preferred candidate to succeed Antonio Conte. However, he is keeping his options open. Max Allegri could terminate his contract with Milan, while Vincenzo Italiano is in talks with Bologna.
Former Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo has spoken about his future. He believes Italian football needs courage. Pirlo stated clearly that he would work in the Premier League today if the right offer came.
In other news, Atalanta have set aside €40 million for transfers. The sale of Ederson to Manchester United has complicated their plans. Fiorentina are waiting for Fabio Grosso to resolve his departure from Sassuolo before naming their new coach.