BROZOVIC BOUND FOR PREMIER LEAGUE:
Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic looks set to leave the club in January. The 23-year-old Croatian has been unhappy at his lack of playing time at the San Siro has been very vocal in his criticisms of new coach Frank de Boer. According to Fox Sport, Arsenal Spurs and Chelsea are all in the queue to sign him in the new year along with Serie A champions Juventus.


CONTE V GUARDIOLA FOR BONUCCI:
Reports from the Italian press concur with their UK counterparts that it’s a two-horse race between Chelsea and Manchester City to land Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci. The Italian international has been courted by both Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola throughout the summer and a fresh assault by both men is expected in January.

 

One of Everton’s summer transfer targets, Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini, is set to sign a new deal with the club. The 24-year-old looked set to be on his way out of Serie A at the end of last season and the Toffees were strongly linked with his services. Now, after having cleared the air with coach Maurizio Sarri, the player, according to Corriere dello Sport, looks ready to commit his future to the vesuviani.


 

The wife of Roma icon Francesco Totti has hit out at manager Luciano Spalletti and President James Pallotta. Ilary Blasi pulled no punches in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport describing Spalletti as a “small man” and advising the clubs patron that he should “Think before he speaks”.


BIGLIA FACING LENGTHY LAY-OFF:
Another Chelsea target this summer, Lazio skipper Lucas Biglia looks set to be out for around three months after picking up a calf injury in the club's 2-0 home win over Empoli yesterday (Gazzetta dello Sport)





Steve Mitchell @barafundler