News Focus
- Inter Milan are finalising a deal to sign defender Solet from Red Bull Salzburg
- Juventus want striker Sorloth and are searching for a new goalkeeper
- Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims a record pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix
- Flavio Cobolli aims to become the first Italian to win Roland Garros in fifty years
- Italy’s U17 national side face Belgium in the European Championship final
Italian clubs are driving Europe’s summer transfer window with several high-profile moves. Inter Milan are on the verge of securing centre-back Solet. The Nerazzurri have agreed terms with Red Bull Salzburg to bring the defender to the San Siro.
Juventus are also active in the market. The Turin club have set their sights on forward Sorloth to strengthen their attack. They are also hunting for a new goalkeeper. The club hold an interest in Dibu Martinez, although his wage demands present a problem. England international Jordan Pickford has also been offered to the Bianconeri. Meanwhile, attacker Gudmundsson remains an option, and striker Vlahovic faces questions over his future.
Across the city, AC Milan face uncertainty. Goalkeeper Maignan could leave the club, forcing the Rossoneri to search for a replacement.
The Italy national team is also in the news. Interim coach Baldini has backed Antonio Conte for the permanent role. Baldini insists the national side must train harder if they want to return to the top. The Italy U17 team have a chance to win silverware on Sunday. They face Belgium in the European Championship final in Cyprus.
Italian sport enjoys a glamour Sunday across three disciplines. In Formula One, nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli made history at the Monaco Grand Prix. He beat world champion Max Verstappen on the final lap of qualifying to claim pole position. This makes him the youngest driver ever to start at the front in Monte Carlo. Ferrari endured a frustrating session. Lewis Hamilton will start third and Charles Leclerc fourth.
In tennis, Flavio Cobolli faces Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles final at Roland Garros. Victory would make him the first Italian champion in Paris since Adriano Panatta, exactly fifty years ago. The match begins at 14:00 local time.
In motorcycling, Marco Bezzecchi starts second in Hungary as he seeks victory for Aprilia.
Elsewhere in Serie A management news, former midfielder Alberto Aquilani will take charge of Sassuolo. Maurizio Abate is reflecting on his future, while the coach of Pisa has joined the candidate list alongside Di Francesco.