According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Belgian International midfielder Axel Witsel has his heart set on a move to Juventus. His father, and agent, has made new contact with bianconeri CEO Beppe Marotta to try to push his son towards Turin. His current employers, Zenit St Petersburg are now waiting for a potential offer from the Italian giants to try to finalise an agreement.
 

Tuttosport meanwhile, has a different take on proceedings. The Turin based daily states that Juventus are targeting PSG’s Blaise Matuidi as replacement for the departed Paul Pogba. The 29-year-old looks to be on his way out of the French champions and the bianconeri are reportedly about to test the waters with a €20 million offer. The journal claims that this will not be enough however, with the Parisians holding out for €30 million. Another stumbling block on any potential move will be the player’s salary; Matuidi currently earns €5.5 million per season in Paris, an amount Juve are not prepared to match.

 

Napoli continues to press for Inter striker Mauro Icardi. The 23-year-old is unsure about his future at the club and with the imminent departure of coach Roberto Mancini, the Argentine could well seek pastures new. Arsenal are also keen on the player but have baulked at the idea of a €70 million asking price (Corriere dello Sport).
 

Chievo Verona are prepared to give Mario Balotelli a Serie A lifeline writes Gazzetta dello Sport. The Flying Donkey’s believe they can land the Italian international but face competition from Ajax.


 

Milan have made contact with Fiorentina over Croatian midfielder Milan Badelj. Director General Adriano Galliani has held talks with the player’s representatives about a switch to the San Siro.  

Napoli have been told by Milan that they must up their offer if they want Italian international full-back Mattia De Sciglio. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that a €15 million bid has already been rejected with the player not moving for anything less than €25 million.


 

Former Juve, Milan and Lazio striker Alessandro Matri is set for a move to Sassuolo. Tuttosport claims that the 31-year-old will join the club sometime later this week.
 

Tuttopsort also claims that if Frank de Boer takes over the reins at Inter this week, one of his first targets will be 19-year-old midfielder Riechedly Bazoer of Ajax. The Dutch tactician knows the player well after their time together at the club.  

Spurs midfielder Erik Lamela has told Il Tempo that he misses playing in Italy and he really misses playing for former club Roma. The Argentine told the journal that he hopes to return to the club someday.


 

Lazio are closing in on Monaco winger Ivan Cavaleiro. Corriere dello Sport claims that the 22-year-old will join the capital club on a season-long loan.


Steve Mitchell @barafundler