Catanzaro defender Costantino Favasuli made his senior Italy debut against Luxembourg, replacing the injured Marco Palestra in a ‘childhood dream come true’.
Juventus have entered direct negotiations with Atletico Madrid to sign Norwegian centre-forward Alexander Sorloth, while Nottingham Forest are monitoring RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda.
Inter Milan are closing in on a €45 million deal for Italian wing-back Marco Palestra, beating interest from top Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool.
Barcelona have emerged as favourites to sign Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, beating competition from Chelsea and Manchester City for the versatile Italian international.
AFC Bournemouth are pushing to sign Portuguese defender Tiago Gabriel from US Lecce after scouting the 21-year-old throughout the season. The Premier League club hope to secure the centre-back on loan with an option to buy.
RB Leipzig defender Yan Diomandé has revealed his childhood love for Paris Saint-Germain amid transfer links to the French champions and Liverpool. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast star says he is focusing on the World Cup before deciding his future.
France manager Didier Deschamps has eased concerns over William Saliba’s fitness, confirming the Arsenal defender is available for the World Cup despite sitting out the friendly against Ivory Coast.
French tactician Pierre Sage is poised for a move to the Premier League after confirming his departure from RC Lens, with Crystal Palace leading the race to secure his signature following a breakdown in relations with the Ligue 1 club.
Former Monaco assistant manager Damien Perrinelle has dismissed doubts over Paul Pogba’s future, backing the midfielder to complete his contract despite managing just 115 minutes of play this season.