Juventus have encountered stiff resistance in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, while Manchester United have seen a deal for Brazilian midfielder Ederson collapse, according to Friday’s Italian newspaper round-up.
Juventus face €20m gap in Kolo Muani talks
The Bianconeri’s sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has offered €35m for the France international, but PSG are holding out for €55m plus add-ons. The significant valuation gap threatens to derail the negotiations unless Juventus increase their bid or structure a deal with additional performance-related payments.
Should the move fall through, Juventus have identified alternatives including an Argentine forward from Parma and Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth. Meanwhile, Dusan Vlahovic remains at the club’s Continassa training base amid ongoing contract renewal discussions, with Giuntoli and Massara working to place the Serbia striker’s deal on “more sustainable bases.”
Manchester United miss out on Ederson
Manchester United’s attempt to sign Atalanta’s Ederson has collapsed despite previous indications that a transfer was progressing. The breakdown leaves the Premier League club searching for midfield reinforcements elsewhere, with the specific reasons for the failed negotiations yet to be disclosed.
Milan targets and Inter appointment
AC Milan are weighing up defensive reinforcements, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly favouring Bosnian prospect Adrian Alajbegović, though the club also maintain interest in Greek teenager Christos Karetsas from Genk.
At Inter, former defender Cristian Chivu has been introduced into the setup, while Torino manager Cristian Abate has struck a defiant tone ahead of the new season, stating: “Toro courage, nobody scares me and I’ll open the Fila.”
Napoli, meanwhile, are waiting to complete outgoing transfers before finalising a move for winger Armando Zeballos, who has already agreed personal terms on a four-year contract. Aston Villa’s €15m valuation of goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez has also stalled potential interest from Serie A clubs.
International round-up
The domestic headlines accompany significant international fixtures, with Spain preparing to face France in the semi-finals on Tuesday following their 2-1 victory over Belgium. The clash will see Lamine Yamal renew his rivalry with Kylian Mbappé. In the Premier League, strikers Erling Haaland and Harry Kane continue to dominate discussions as the division’s pre-eminent marksmen.