Alex Jimenez is undergoing a medical in Florence ahead of a loan move to Fiorentina from Bournemouth. The deal includes a €20 million option to buy for the right-back, who only joined the Cherries permanently from Milan in January.
Ciro Immobile has named Inter as favourites to retain the Scudetto, citing their stability while rivals face fresh starts. The former Italy striker also weighed in on the national team vacancy, refusing to choose between Conte and Mancini.
Chelsea have initiated contact with representatives of Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as they seek to add attacking width this summer. No formal bid has been submitted, and Aston Villa remain interested in the England Under-21 international.
Mario Balotelli has predicted Inter will defend their Serie A crown but tipped Roma as a surprise title contender, while revealing he almost joined Juventus after leaving Manchester City.
Roland Virkus has rejoined Borussia Mönchengladbach to work in the scouting department, less than a year after stepping down as the club’s managing director for sport.
Alejandro Garnacho could leave Chelsea this summer with Roma his preferred destination, though Napoli have also made enquiries for the Argentine winger.
Thibaut Courtois has publicly endorsed Real Madrid’s summer overhaul, backing the club’s new arrivals and incoming boss while stressing that the players must now deliver results.
Nottingham Forest have registered interest in Fiorentina right-back Dodo, who is determined to leave the Italian club this summer. Napoli remain the most persistent admirers of the Brazilian.
The tournament has averaged 64,511 spectators per match with stadiums at 99.7% capacity, while television audiences peaked at 41 million viewers for the US national team’s dramatic round-of-16 exit.