After yesterday’s astonishing news regarding the sale of Gonzalo Higuain to Juventus, Napoli are wasting no time finding a replacement. The number one target according to both La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport is Inter striker Mauro Icardi. Both journals state that the vesuviani has made an initial offer of €30 million plus striker Manolo Gabbiadini; an offer which has been flatly refused by the nerazzurri. According to the players wife and agent Wanda Nara, he will not be leaving the San Siro for anything less than €50 million.
 

It seems as though Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will return to Roma for another season on-loan. The 26-year-old impressed many onlookers last season and in particular, coach Luciano Spalletti when he was installed as new boss in January. The Tuscan tactician has been anxious to tie the Polish international down to another season and according to Corriere dello Sport, an agreement with the Gunners is close.

 

Inter hope to finally close out the deal with Lazio for Italian international midfielder Antonio Candreva (Corriere dello Sport). The nerazzurri have offered €20 million for the 29-year-old whilst the capital club are holding out for €25 million.


 

Milan’s French play-maker Jeremy Menez has turned down an offer to play in Abu Dhabi (Gazzetta dello Sport). The 29-year-old is surplus to requirements under new coach Vincenzo Montella.
 

Fiorentina are confident they can bring Barcelona wide-man Cristian Tello back to the club next season. La Viola are hoping some new investment from China will help to bring the 24-year-old back to the Artemio Franchi on a permanent after a successful loan-spell last year (Gazzetta dello Sport).  

Roma are eyeing up Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielemans. The 19-year-old is reported to be high on the giallorossi’s summer hit-list (Gazzetta dello Sport)


 

Ciro Immobile will arrive at Lazio on Tuesday to complete his move from Sevilla (Gazzetta dello Sport). The 26-year-old has failed to impress in Spain and a return to Serie A is imminent.
 

Fiorentina patron Andrea Della Valle has assured fans that Spanish midfielder Borja Valero will stay at the club next season (Tuttosport). The player has been courted by many clubs including Roma but the Tuscan’s have no intention of selling.  

Milan are continuing to pursue Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio. The 25-year-old has been a primary summer target for new boss Vincenzo Montella (Corriere
dello Sport)




Steve Mitchell @barafundler