As reported earlier, Juventus are seeking a midfielder, and one of their main targets for such position is 31 year old Xabi Alonso, whose contract with Real Madrid will expire at the end of the season ; according to Tuttosport, the bianconeri would like to sign the Basque player during the next transfer window, but, as reported by TalkSport, Liverpool are thinking about bringing back to « Anfield Road » the Spain international. The bianconeri are also seeking a player will more offensive skills, like Monaco 19 year old Lucas Ocampos, but even in this case they will have to face the competition of some top European clubs, like Manchester United, Barcelona, Arsenal, and, as reported by the Daily Star, Chelsea. Finally, during the whole Summer there have been many rumours regarding the possibility for 25 year old right back Mauricio Isla to quit the Serie A defending champions : interviewed by calciomercato.it, Claudio Vagheggi, agent of the Chile international, has declared that it was coach Conte that wanted his client to stay, and that the player is happy of such solution.

Also Inter Milan are seeking a midfielder, and, as reported by The Sun, are keen again on 21 year old Thomas Ince (son of their former player Paul), whose contract with Blackpool will expire in June 2014.