Reports in Italy claim that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is ready to re-ignite his interest in Inter midfielder Antonio Candreva. Corriere dello Sport writes that the Italian tactician, who was close to bringing the player to Stamford Bridge last summer, is ready to try to tempt his current employers with an offer in the region of €25M. The 30-year-old has failed to settle in Milan after his move from Lazio and has only showed brief glimpses of his outstanding ability.
 

Conte of course, knows the player well from their time together in the Italian national team and a deal looked to be close last summer when Conte arrived in West London. Now that interest looks to be gathering pace once again and Candreva could be the champions fifth signing of the summer.
 

OTHER HEADLINES:
 

Roma continue their pursuit of Leicester City play-maker Riyad Mahrez. All three main sports daily’s report this morning that the Giallorossi are ready to tempt The Foxes with a €30M offer for the 26-year-old Algerian. Leicester are believed to want at least €35M.

Juventus have made Liverpool midfielder Emre Can their main summer target. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri will make new contact with the Merseyside club this week to try to come to an agreement. Full story here:


 

Inter are ready to test PSG’s resolve with an offer for Argentine play-maker Angel Di Maria. Tuttosport claims that the Nerazzurri could be in pole-position for the 29-year-old if the player would be prepared to take a pay cut to head to Serie A. Di Maria currently earns €11M-a-season in the French capital.

Belgian international midfielder Radja Nainggolan is set to sign a new contract this week. The 29-year-old, who has once again been the subject of huge speculation over a summer move to the Premier League, met Roma patron James Pallotta last week and Corriere dello Sport writes that he will put pen to paper this week during the club’s US Tour.

Milan continue to monitor the situation with Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj. Gazzetta dello Sport writes that the 28-year-old, who has a new agent, is still willing to talk to the Rossoneri about a possible move.




Steve Mitchell