Max Allegri says he will evaluate his Napoli squad once the transfer market closes after watching his side secure a 2-0 friendly victory over Carrarese, though injury concerns continue to mount.
Bradley Barcola has reached an agreement in principle to join Liverpool and spoken with Andoni Iraola, though PSG are demanding over €120m and the deal hinges on Cody Gakpo leaving Anfield first.
Juventus hope to sign Eljif Elmas on loan from RB Leipzig with an option to buy for around €10m, though the player’s contract until 2028 may complicate negotiations.
Federico Chiesa found the net in Liverpool’s 4-2 friendly victory over Sunderland and declared his commitment to earning opportunities under new manager Andoni Iraola.
The 23-year-old forward is expected to sign a four-year deal with AJ Auxerre as they seek a replacement for Lassine Sinayoko, who recently joined Paris FC.
RB Leipzig have blocked Willi Orbán’s proposed transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Diriyah at the final stage, with the defender now set to remain for the Champions League campaign.
Andrea Pirlo has been removed from consideration for the Italy job after FIGC President Giovanni Malagò blocked his appointment over links to Russian betting firm Fonbet.
Napoli are considering a loan move for Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile as defensive injuries leave them short of options ahead of the new season.