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.
Brazilian right-back Yan Couto could be heading to Serie A after falling down the pecking order at Borussia Dortmund, with Como 1907 reportedly interested in securing his signature.
Watford have turned to Italian football once again by appointing Alessio Dionisi as their new manager. The former Sassuolo coach will replace Ed Still on a two-year contract worth €500,000 per season.
Gennaro Gattuso has commenced his duties as Lazio’s new head coach at the Formello training ground, despite the Serie A club yet to formally confirm his appointment or finalise the contract.
Argentina midfielder Nico Paz faces an anxious wait over a knee injury that could threaten his place at the 2026 World Cup, despite reassurances from the national team camp.
Supporters of ACF Fiorentina have reacted angrily to a video message from new president Giuseppe Commisso, criticising his English-language speech and the lack of an apology for a disappointing Serie A campaign.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Four talented players from Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway and Argentina could become the tournament’s biggest sensations.
Max Allegri is set to terminate his AC Milan contract this week before taking charge at Napoli on a two-year deal, reuniting with former Juventus director Giovanni Manna.