Inter Milan will not meet Liverpool’s €40m valuation for Curtis Jones, while Arsenal have reportedly joined the chase after missing out on other midfield targets.
Inter Milan are working to tie Pio Esposito to a long-term contract as the striker turns 21, fending off previous interest from Napoli, Manchester United and Leicester City.
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 features 64 players from Italy’s top two divisions, with AC Milan supplying the largest single-club contingent despite the Azzurri’s absence.
Inter Milan have missed out on Marco Palestra and Nico Paz, while their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has stalled over a €15m valuation gap with Arsenal now circling.
France midfielder Manu Koné is rumoured to start his second consecutive World Cup match against Norway, with Arsenal closely monitoring his soaring transfer value.
Inter Milan have entered the race to sign defender John Stones on a free transfer following his Manchester City departure, with Everton and Napoli also monitoring the situation.
Como have reached a €60m agreement to secure Nico Paz’s future, purchasing half his economic rights from Real Madrid while granting the Spanish giants an €80m buy-back option for 2027.
Udinese sporting director Gianluca Nani has dismissed reports linking Oumar Solet with Inter Milan while comparing Arthur Atta to Jude Bellingham and Zinedine Zidane. The Italian club also confirmed they hold an option to sign Nicolò Zaniolo permanently from Galatasaray.