According to Mundo Deportivo, Bologna coach Thiago Motta remains an option for the Barcelona job, and the same is true of Roberto De Zerbi, who will leave Brighton at the end of the season.

Barcelona directors have been urged to consider Thiago Motta as a replacement for Xavi if the ex-midfielder leaves the club at the end of the season.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Motta has been mentioned to Barcelona directors by people outside Motta’s entourage.

MD: Thiago Motta offered to Barcelona, De Zerbi still a candidate

Motta has led Bologna to a historic Champions League qualification this season. The ex-Italian midfielder said that he’d meet club President Joey Saputo next week to discuss his future at the Stadio Dall’Ara and insisted that he had not reached an agreement with any other club.

However, several sources in Italy insist Motta will be the new Juventus coach in 2024-25.

According to Mundo Deportivo, another Italian coach, De Zerbi, is a candidate for the Barcelona job.

The former Sassuolo tactician will leave Brighton after today’s game against Manchester United.

PSG and Barcelona are among the clubs interested in Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the most likely scenario for the Georgian star is a contract extension with a release clause.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is ready to meet Kvaratskhelia’s agent, Mamuka Jugeli, to discuss a contract extension for the Georgian ace.

According to the latest report of La Gazzetta dello Sport, a new summit between the two parties will take place at the beginning of the campaign, so not later than in two weeks.

Kvara has demanded a new €5m-a-year contract through his entourage, while Napoli will not offer more than €4m plus add-ons.

The winger’s agent has already informed the Partenopei about PSG and Barcelona’s interest in his client, but the Ligue 1 giants would be the favourite in this race because of a better financial situation.

Kvaratskhelia: most likely scenario revealed amid Barcelona and PSG rumours

President De Laurentiis has not ruled out a sale, but according to Gazzetta, the most likely scenario would be for Kvaratskhelia to extend his contract with the Partenopei, including a release clause in his contract.

How much would it be worth? Surely more than €100m and potentially close to Osimhen’s clause between €120m and €130m.

Kvara only gets €1.5m per season and his current deal runs out in June 2027. Napoli didn’t offer him a new deal after their title-winning campaign in 2022-23 so they will surely make their proposal in the coming days.

Two Premier League sides have reportedly sent scouts to watch Manchester United’s on-loan Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat with a view to making an investment this summer according to updates on Sunday morning.

Amrabat to stay in England?

Two London sides in Crystal Palace and Fulham have sent members of their team to watch the Morocco international in recent weeks according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, reporting from sources in the UK.

It has been an underwhelming maiden campaign in the Premier League for Amrabat, who introduced himself on the global stage with a run to the World Cup semi-final with Morocco in Qatar in 2022.

He has picked up 20 top flight appearances in the UK, but only nine of those have come as a starter, and several of those were out-of-position at left-back.

United picked Amrabat up on loan with an option to buy, eventually costing them a reported €10m for the season, with a possibility to pay €20m plus an extra €5m in bonuses to secure his services permanently. United will not activate their buy option.

The 27-year-old has little over a year remaining on his contract with Fiorentina, but it is understood that his time in Tuscany has likely already come to an end. La Viola will almost certainly look to move him on in the summer according to recent updates.

La Gazzetta feel that remaining in England is a strong possibility, and that a move ot the capital, to either Crystal Palace or Fulham, could be on the cards.

Inter are seriously interested in making a move for OGC Nice talent Khephren Thuram, hoping his brother Marcus can help facilitate a move to the Lombardy capital.

The Nerazzurri picked up the French striker on a free transfer last summer after his contract expired with Borussia Monchengladbach, a deal that ultimately proved to be one of the best of the window. He shined under Simone Inzaghi, scoring 15 goals and providing 14 assists in his debut season.

Inter are now building towards next season and have started to draw up their plans for the fast-approaching summer transfer window, needing the right reinforcements to help them compete on multiple fronts – Serie A, the Champions League and the revamped Club World Cup.

Thuram brothers reunited

Page 18 of today’s Corriere dello Sport details how Inter are keen to reunite the Thuram brothers and want to snap up Khephren on a free transfer in the summer of 2025, when his deal expire with Nice.

Their hope is that the French striker’s happiness at the club and the sponsorship of father Lillian could give them an edge over their competition, like Liverpool and Manchester United.

Manchester United representatives scouted Juventus‘ defender Gleison Bremer during Wednesday’s Coppa Italia Final, but according to Tuttosport, the Old Lady wants at least €70m for the Brazilian centre-back.

Manchester United scouted Bremer again on Wednesday when the Brazil international shone in Juventus’ 1-0 win over Atalanta in the Coppa Italia Final.

Friday’s printed edition of Tuttosport, on page seven, claims representatives of the Red Devils watched the Juventus centre-back in action at the Stadio Olimpico and it was not the first time this season, but in the meantime, Juventus may have changed the terms of a possible transfer.

Man Utd scout Bremer again, but Juventus’ asking price rises

Bremer’s contract includes a €60m clause that is valid from 2025. According to the report, however, the price for this summer is slightly higher at €70m.

Tuttosport confirms the leading Juventus candidate to replace Bremer next season is Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori.

The Rossoblu want at least €25m for the promising Italian defender, who has also attracted interest from  Tottenham, Bayer Leverkusen, Milan and Napoli.

In the meantime, Bianconeri directors are dealing with their coach, Massimiliano Allegri and are expected to sack him before the next Serie A match against Bologna. Click here for all the latest updates.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Paulo Fonseca is waiting for a formal offer from Milan so the next few days will be decisive for the Rossoneri and the Portuguese coach.

Fonseca has become Milan’s leading candidate for the job in 2024-25, but the ex-Roma boss is currently busy with Lille, given that a win in the final match of the season would allow the Ligue 1 side to qualify for the 2024-25 Champions League.

The latest report from Gazzetta dello Sport claims the next few days will be decisive as the Portuguese tactician awaits a formal proposal from Milan.

Decisive days for new Milan coach as Fonseca waits for formal offer

His contract with Lille expires in June. Marseille have already offered him a long-term contract with decisional power, but according to Gazzetta, a third club has recently approached Fonseca’s entourage.

Milan directors are still making their final assessments and other candidates are still in the race, although they come after Fonseca in the Rossoneri’s pecking order. The pink paper claims that Sergio Conceiçao, Mark van Bommel, Domenico Tedesco and Marcelo Gallardo are Milan’s options, not Roberto De Zerbi and Antonio Conte.

Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Joshua Zirkzee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, is a close friend of Arsenal director Edu, so he wants the Bologna star to join the Gunners. However, Milan still hope to persuade the Dutchman and his representative.

Zirkzee’s agent, Joorabchian, is plotting a summer move to Arsenal for the Bologna striker, and if it were only up to him, the Dutchman would sign for the Gunners, Il Corriere dello Sport reports.

The Italian newspaper claims Joorabchian is a close friend of Arsenal director Edu, so he is pushing his client to the Emirates Stadium.

Agent wants Zirkzee to join Arsenal because of Edu but Milan still hope

Zirkzee has a €40m clause in his contract with Bologna and it is valid for all clubs, not only Bayern Munich.

The Bavarians are also entitled to a 45% sell-on clause, meaning Bologna will earn just €21m from Zirkzee’s sale this summer.

Arsenal are ready to offer the Dutch striker a €6m-a-year contract, but Milan still hope to persuade the 22-year-old.

According to the report, Zirkzee would be happy to remain in Serie A for at least one more season to continue his development, but his agent seems to have other ideas.

The Rossoneri remain in talks with the striker’s representative and still hope to convince him to complete the deal and make Zirkzee their new centre forward in 2024-25.

Lautaro Martinez insists team targets are more important than individual awards such as the Ballon d’Or but says Inter and his agents are still discussing a contract extension.

Serie A leading scorer Lautaro Martinez received the Premio Gentleman in Milan on Thursday night and briefly spoke from the stage before receiving the award.

“I am really happy and proud of what I am doing in my career,” he said.

“I am always grateful to my teammates, the staff members and the fans who keep supporting us.”

Lautaro Martinez and Inter ‘working’ on contract extension

Did he expect such a successful time at Inter when he joined the club in 2018?

“Honestly, no, but I’ve been working a lot from the first day, and Inter have always helped me, so I am grateful, and I try to show it on the pitch. We want to continue like this,” he replied.

The Argentina international smiled when journalists asked him for an update regarding a contract extension with the Serie A giants.

“We are working, and we hope to reach an agreement,” the striker said, smiling before pointing at club director Giuseppe Marotta among the crowd.

Lastly, he was asked if he dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or one day.

“Obviously, I always say that I work to help my teammates and Inter and bring them higher and higher. Individual awards are important, but the team is the most important thing,” the striker Argued.

Lautaro has scored 27 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions this season and his contract at the Stadio Meazza expires in June 2026.

Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, recently said that Lautaro’s contract extension may be signed after Barella’s.

Lautaro, 26, has scored 129 goals in 281 appearances with Inter and won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.

Lazio director Mariano Fabiani says the Biancocelesti will sell Luis Alberto only if an offer suits the club, but Claudio Lotito insists the Spaniard is not on the market.

Fabiani and Lotito recently spoke about Luis Alberto’s future. Only a few weeks ago, the player said that he wanted to rescind his contract with the club at the end of the season.

Lotito reiterated on Wednesday that the Spanish midfielder is “not on the market” and denied that he’s ready to sell him for €15m.

Fabiani, however, offered a slightly different version, saying that Lazio are open to listening to offers for the 31-year-old.

Lazio explain stance on Luis Alberto transfer

“The situation is pretty simple: Lazio must be at the core, and there must be no space for selfishness and ego,” the Lazio sporting director told Radiosei on Thursday.

“Luis Alberto is an important player and he has a contract with Lazio. I’ve always said that we’ll assess potential offers at the end of the season, but the club always thinks about our good. We are all at the club’s and fans’ disposal. Luis has expressed his desire and we’ll consider it. We will accept [to sell him] only if it doesn’t hurt the club, otherwise we’ll consider other options. This is true for Luis Alberto and the others.”

Luis Alberto was not included in Lazio’s squad list for last week’s game against Empoli due to disciplinary reasons.

Brazilian keeper Bento confirms Inter representatives have checked his availability but insists the Nerazzurri have not made any official proposal yet.

Bento is among Inter’s transfer targets for next season, as club director Dario Baccin confirmed on Wednesday.

Bento, currently under contract with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, has also confirmed interest from the Serie A giants in his latest interview with ESPN Brazil.

Bento confirms Inter approach as transfer rumours intensify

“What I know is speculation. They [Inter] only asked, they didn’t make an official proposal,” said the Brazil international.

“I’m happy to have my name mentioned by them. It’s the result of my work and my performance here at Athletico. Let’s see it [a transfer] actually happens. I have to sit down with the club and my agents so that, if it has to happen, it’s for everyone’s good.”

Football Italia transfer expert Matteo Moretto recently confirmed that Bento is open to joining the Nerazzurri, even though some Premier League clubs have also shown interest in the 24-year-old.

Athletico PR’s asking price for Bento is around € 20m-25m, and Inter are planning to sign the exciting goalkeeper this summer and let him gain experience under the guidance of first-choice keeper Yann Sommer.

Bento’s contract with Athletico PR expires in June 2026. He has made 24 appearances across all competitions, conceding 14 goals and keeping 13 clean sheets. This past March, Bento made his senior debut with the Brazil national team.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter have reignited interest in Real Madrid defender Nacho and could make an offer to the Spanish defender, who must decide whether to remain in Europe or join an MLS side.

Inter are once again interested in Real Madrid defender Nacho and are considering making the Spaniard their third free signing after Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zielinski.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter’s interest in Nacho could be even more concrete if Stefan de Vrij decides to leave the Stadio Meazza this summer. The pink paper claims Feyenoord are interested in the Dutch centre-back.

Inter consider move for Real Madrid man available on free transfer – report

Inter had been linked with signing Nacho many times over the last few seasons and even held talks with the defender’s entourage.

Nacho has already decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of his contract in June and has offers from the MLS.

However, he still hasn’t decided whether he wants to leave Europe or only Real Madrid, so Inter are keeping an eye on the experienced defender who, according to Gazzetta, has already rejected an offer from his ex-teammate Xabi Alonso, the current Bayer Leverkusen coach.

Milan starlet Francesco Camarda is only a step away from signing a new contract after months of negotiations, closing the door to interested clubs like Manchester City.

The teenage sensation emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Italian youth systems this term when he broke into the Under-19 squad aged just 15, shining despite playing with peers who were multiple years his senior.

Camarda, who made his Milan first team debut back in November, has scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 40 appearances for the Primavera squad, attracting the attention of various clubs like Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Camarda verbal agreement

Page 16 of today’s Gazzetta dello Sport details how Milan are confident that Camarda will finally pen a new contract following a recent meeting with his entourage, where a verbal agreement was reached regarding the terms and future plans, likely a three-year deal.

The plan is for the talented teenager to train partly with the first team whilst being promoted to the new Under-23 squad, which is expected to be officially unveiled next month.

Reports claim that the release clause of Bologna ace Joshua Zirkzee is valid for all clubs, not just Bayern Munich, allowing Milan to take a step forward for the striker.

The 22-year-old Dutch striker is widely expected to make the jump to a top club in the summer after his shining season under Thiago Motta, netting 11 goals and providing five assists across 34 league matches, playing a crucial role in their historic charge to the Champions League.

It’s been widely reported that Zirkzee has a €40m release clause in his contract, valid for his former club Bayern Munich, who aren’t expected to return for the striker. A long list of other clubs including Inter, Milan, Arsenal and Aston Villa.

Zirkzee clause

Page 16 of today’s Corriere dello Sport suggests that Zirkzee’s €40m release clause with Bologna isn’t only valid for Bayern, but for all interested parties, with the German giants only holding the first-choice option. A future resale percentage has also apparently been attached to the deal.

The news comes as a boost for Milan, who have now seriously started working on a deal as they look to snap up the talented Dutch striker ahead of their competition.

While Massimiliano Allegri is edging towards the exit door at Juventus, the Serie A giants are ready to offer Thiago Motta a two-year deal with an option for a further campaign.

Juventus director Giuntoli has identified Bologna boss Thiago Motta as the ideal coach for the Bianconeri’s project and several sources in Italy, including Gazzetta, report the Serie A giants are ready to offer the ex-Italy international a two-year contract.

The deal would include an option for a further campaign. Il Corriere della Sera had reported on Wednesday that Motta would sign a €3.5m-a-year contract in Turin.

Motta has secured a Champions League qualification with Bologna this season and his contract at the Stadio Dall’Ara runs out in June.

Juventus’ contract offer for Thiago Motta revealed

According to Gazzetta, Motta has yet to sit down with Bologna directors to discuss a possible extension, but he has reportedly informed the Bianconeri that he’s open to moving to Turin.

Motta is seen as an ideal candidate, not only for his playing style, but also because he’s proved to be excellent in developing young talents.

Juventus have also been linked with Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori and Joshua Zirkzee and Motta’s appointment would make the Old Lady’s interest even stronger.

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Napoli have started targeting controversial winger Mason Greenwood, keen to compete with Juventus for the Manchester United owned exile.

The 22-year-old Englishman was cast out from the Red Devils last summer following the emergence of videos and photos on social media showing allegedly abusive and controlling behaviour during the 2021-22 season.

In January 2022, Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, and was later charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour in October 2022. The charges were controversially dropped, and he was dumped off to Getafe, attracting the attention of Juventus.

Napoli target Greenwood

Page nine of today’s Corriere dello Sport details how Napoli have set their sights on Greenwood ahead of the summer, looking to fight with Juventus for the Manchester United owned forward. Getafe are also hoping to keep the 22-year-old, complicating matters.

The 22-year-old is not expected to return to the Red Devils for long in the summer, with his history proving a PR minefield for the Premier League side, so a deal would likely be accessible for both Italian sides.

Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move to Inter, but the Manchester United captain says he’ll leave Old Trafford only if the club don’t want him anymore.

The Manchester Evening News reported earlier this week that Inter were interested in Portugal international Bruno Fernandes.

The Nerazzurri have already secured midfield reinforcement for 2024-25 by signing Piotr Zielinski on a free transfer from Napoli, but according to the report, they are also interested in the ex-Sampdoria and Udinese star, who has been linked with Bayern Munich as well.

Fernandes spoke about his future after Manchester United’s win over Newcastle last night.

“The club needs to want me,” said the Portuguese as quoted by Mirror.co.uk.

“I feel the club wants me to be a part of the future. As I said always, I don’t want to be a player that the club doesn’t want to have. If, for some reason, they don’t want to have me, I will go. But if they want me, I will stay.‌”

The 29-year-old has 15 goals and 12 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions this season. His contract at Old Trafford runs out in 2026, but the club has an option to extend for a further year.

“I am no different from anyone just because I have the armband,” the midfielder continued.

“I always try my best, and we always do the best we can for the club – nobody hides that we play for a big club, and we have to lift our standards every game.”

Bruno made his debut in professional football in Italy, precisely in Serie B at Novara. Overall, the Portuguese has 119 appearances in Serie A for Udinese and Sampdoria, scoring 15 goals and providing 14 assists.

Federico Chiesa admits he has already discussed a contract extension with Juventus and wants to ‘stay’ at the club but refuses to talk about Massimiliano Allegri’s future.

Chiesa spoke at a press conference attended by Football Italia on Wednesday night after winning the Coppa Italia with the Bianconeri.

“The Coppa Italia and reaching the Champions League were the targets. I’ve spoken about the renewal with the director and we’ll talk about it at the end of the season,” he said.

“We’ll sit down calmly, discuss our projects, and continue talking.”

Chiesa’s contract runs out in June 2025 but Juventus are reportedly planning to offer a new one-year deal with the same salary.

“I want to stay at this big club and bring Juventus back where it belongs,” said the Italian striker.

“We’ve won the Coppa Italia, and I am happy for the fans after difficult months in which the Serie A title slipped away from our hands. We’ll try to get revenge.”

Chiesa has had disagreements with coach Allegri this season and was asked whether he expects the coach to be sacked at the end of the campaign.

“These are evaluations the club must make. You must ask them,” he replied.

“Our evaluation is that we reached the objectives. We are disappointed because the Scudetto was a dream that disappeared too soon.”

This is the third trophy Chiesa has won for Juventus and the second Coppa Italia at the club.

“I had lifted at the Mapei Stadium for the first time, but the atmosphere was amazing tonight,” he said.

“It is amazing to play for Juventus. To see a full Curva like this tonight is a memory I’ll always bring inside myself.”

Lastly, talking about the Euros, the Italy international said: “I must wait for the mister [Spalletti] and I am available.”

Chiesa, 26, has eight goals and three assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season.

Multiple sources in Italy claim ex-Roma coach Paulo Fonseca has become Milan‘s primary option to replace Stefano Pioli next season and according to DAZN, the Serie A giants are ready to offer the Portuguese a two-year deal.

Several Italian sources claim Lille boss Fonseca has become the leading candidate for the Milan job in 2024-25.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Rossoneri see the former Roma tactician as the ideal replacement for Pioli next season.

The Italian broadcasters reported that Milan directors think Fonseca would give the project ‘continuity’ by using the same tactical system as Pioli. Furthermore, the 51-year-old has a ‘balanced’ personality on and off the pitch, which suits Milan’s style.

Fonseca becomes leading candidate for Milan job

Fonseca’s contract with Lille runs out next month, but representatives of the Ligue 1 giants are expected to meet him next week to discuss his future at the club.

Fonseca has also attracted interest from Marseille, but he denied an agreement with Lille’s rivals last week.

DAZN reporter Orazio Accomando confirms on X, formerly Twitter, that Milan are increasingly convinced about hiring Fonseca after a recent contact with the Portuguese.

The reporter claims Milan are ready to offer the ex-Roma coach a two-year deal.

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Manuel Ugarte to Milan and Juventus ahead of the summer, reports from France suggest.

The Parisian giants spent €60m on the 23-year-old Uruguayan midfielder last summer, picking him up from Sporting CP, and he’s featured regularly this season under Luis Enrique, seeing over 2300 minutes of action across 36 appearances this term.

Milan and Juventus have already started to gear up for the upcoming summer transfer window and are planning to significantly bolster their squads ahead of the new campaign, with the former desperate to close the gap to rivals Inter and the latter needing to rejuvenate for their Champions League return.

Ugarte offered to Serie A

As reported by L’Equipe, PSG are looking to loan out Ugarte in the summer in order to aid his development and have offered the player to both Milan and Juventus. The 23-year-old would be open to a temporary spell in Serie A.

The Rossoneri could be helped by super-agent Jorge Mendes, who also represents Sergio Conceicao, one of the frontrunners to take over from Stefano Pioli in the summer.