Liverpool have renewed their interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola after RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande informed the club he wishes to join the French champions instead.
The Italian returns for a third spell at the Etihad to succeed Pep Guardiola, with Chelsea receiving a reported £17m in compensation after Maresca’s mid-season resignation.
Juventus are negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain over a €35 million move for Randal Kolo Muani, while Inter Milan are chasing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
Seventeen-year-old Leeron Danioko has ended his seven-year association with Bayern Munich to join VfL Wolfsburg in search of a clearer pathway to senior football.
Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Japanese youth international Takato Yamamoto from Gamba Osaka on a loan arrangement that includes an option to buy.
Newcastle United are weighing up a move for SC Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi. The 20-year-old Switzerland international impressed at the World Cup and could cost €46–48m.
Paris Saint-Germain are set to sign 18-year-old Italy U19 goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni on a free transfer when his Milan contract expires this summer.
While Italy’s national team will miss a third consecutive World Cup, Italy’s top flight will supply 66 players and three coaches to the 2026 finals in North America.
Juventus hope to negotiate down Sassuolo’s €40m asking price for defender Tarik Muharemovic this week, despite holding a 50 per cent sell-on clause that would already halve the fee.
Fabio Capello has praised Lautaro Martinez for adapting his game to support Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup, describing the Inter striker as playing “more of a Robin than a Batman.”