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.
Real Madrid have approached Inter Milan about signing Dutch wing-back Denzel Dumfries using his €25m release clause, which could fund Inter’s bid for Atalanta talent Marco Palestra.
Atalanta are preparing for the potential departure of defender Marco Palestra, who is attracting interest from Manchester City and Inter Milan. The Serie A club have identified Nottingham Forest’s Savona as his replacement.
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has ended speculation over Alessandro Bastoni’s future, confirming the defender will stay amid Barcelona interest, while outlining bold ambitions for European success.