Juventus are weighing up a move for Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee as the Turin club look to reinforce their forward line ahead of the new campaign.
The Serie A giants have identified the 23-year-old, who previously played for Bologna, as a potential target to bolster their attacking options.
Guardiola approached for Azzurri role
In a significant development, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has emerged as a candidate for the Italy national team coach position. FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo have reportedly travelled to Barcelona to discuss an ambitious long-term project with the Catalan coach.
The proposal aims to replicate the radical renewal Johan Cruyff implemented at Barcelona and with Spain. However, complications remain. Guardiola is understood to want a break from management until January, making an immediate appointment unlikely. Roberto Mancini continues to be the frontrunner for the role, with former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo also under consideration.
Roma push for Summerville
AS Roma are making a final attempt to secure the signature of Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville. The Giallorossi are pushing to complete a deal with West Ham United for the former Leeds United attacker, who joined the Hammers last summer.
Activity across Serie A
Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, have expressed interest in signing striker Moise Kean from Fiorentina. The Italy international is understood to be happy in Florence but is prepared to consider Fabregas’s proposal. Fiorentina, meanwhile, are pursuing Artem Dovbyk to strengthen their own forward line.
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio is attempting to negotiate a lower asking price with Tottenham Hotspur for a transfer target.
Injury concern for Spalletti
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti faces a shortage of attacking options after Ekhator was ruled out for at least one month with a muscle lesion. The setback leaves Spalletti with only Lois Openda available in attack for upcoming international fixtures.