Reports from La Stampa this morning suggest that there will be a Manchester derby this summer to try to land Juventus and Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci. The journal claims that the 29-year-old is highly rated by both Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho and a battle-royal will commence to try to get his signature. The new Manchester City boss wants to add some quality to the back-line at the Etihad next season whilst Mourinho wants to reinforce his Manchester United defence with a marquee signing.
 

It was believed that if the player would arrive in the Premier League, then it would be to join his old boss Antonio Conte at Chelsea. Juventus however, are reluctant to part with an integral part of their squad who has been with the club since he was a boy.   

Leicester City are lining up Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina (Tuttosport). Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri sees the 22-year-old as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who is strongly linked with a move to Arsenal.


 

After the Suning Group officially took charge of Inter yesterday, the arrival of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is imminent (Corriere dello Sport). The Chinese took a 68.5% controlling stake in the club and the 33-year-old Ivorian could be their first signing.
 

Napoli have offered Porto €15 million for midfielder Hector Herrera (Corriere dello Sport). The 26-year-old has agreed personal terms with last season’s runners-up but the two clubs have failed to agree on a transfer-fee.  

Meanwhile, Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini could be on his way to Bologna (Gazzetta dello Sport). The 24-year-old is desperate for first-team football having been used mainly as a substitute by Maurizio Sarri last season.


 

In more Napoli news, the vesuviani are still fighting it out with Liverpool for Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski. His current club are believed to be asking for €18 million for his services (Corriere dello Sport).


 

Juve’s number two goalkeeper Neto may be used in any potential deal that brings Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to Turin this summer (Tuttosport). The bianconeri are long time admirers of the Belgian international striker and see him as a potential replacement for Alvaro Morata.  

Portuguese coach Andre Villas-Boas and former Everton boss Roberto Martinez are the two new names linked with the managerial vacancy at Lazio (Corriere dello Sport). 
 

The same journal also states that Barcelona full-back Adriano will complete a move to Lazio in the next 48 hours.
 

Cagliari are considering a move for 38-year-old Italian striker Antonio Di Natale (Corriere dello Sport). The player is a free-agent after leaving Udinese this summer.




Steve Mitchell @barafundler