Juventus refuse to let go in the chase to land Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa or Gabigol. Tuttosport claims that the bianconeri will fight tooth and nail with Serie A rivals Inter to land the 19-year-old Santos man. Reports had suggested that Inter were in the box seat and had presented an offer to the player and his representitives for €25 million plus bonuses and that his agent and family (who between them own a large majority of the youngster) had met to discuss their options. 
 

Juventus meanwhile are still confident they can persuade the player to head to Turin rather than Milan after he’s taken part for Brazil in the Olympic football tournament in Rio. The bianconeri have already smashed the Serie A transfer record by bringing Gonzalo Higuain to the club for €90 million but despite this, they still want to build for the future by bringing in one of world football’s most talked about youngsters .

Inter have also reportedly blocked off Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin for next season. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the nerazzurri have identified the 23-year-old as a replacement for current number one Samir Handanovic. The 32-year-old Slovakian has made no secret of the fact that he wants to play Champions League football despite recently signing a new deal with the club. Chelsea has shown interest in the past but their lack of European football may persuade Handanovic to look elsewhere.


 

Napoli are studying alternative option in attack in the event that they fail to land Inter striker Mauro Icardi. Corriere dello Sport states that Milan’s Luiz Adriano and Inter Stevan Jovetic are interesting the Southern Italian giants.  

Corriere dello Sport also claims that Roma has found an agreement with Thomas Vermaelen over a move to the capital. The giallorossi now have to try to convince his current club Barcelona to part with the 30-year-old Belgian international defender.


 

West Ham United has agreed a deal with Inter for defender Davide Santon. The 25-year-old is currently undergoing day two of his medical and will arrive on-loan for €500,000 before making his move permanent next summer for €6 million (Gazzetta dello Sport).


 

Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli may decide put his retirement from international football on-hold. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the 35-year-old has been persuaded by new coach Giampiero Ventura to help the team qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.  

Lazio’s Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia is close to renewing his contract with the club (Corriere dello Sport). The 30-year-old is set to put pen to paper in the next few days.
 

The agent of 18-year-old Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara has been heavily criticised by coach Roberto Donadoni. The youngster from Guinea looked set for a summer move to either Roma or Napoli but the Corriere dello Sport today claims that he may end up staying at his current employers.


 

Torino want to bring Hull City striker Abel Hernandez back to Serie A (Gazzetta dello Sport). The 25-year-old Uruguayan may even be involved in a swap deal with Toro striker Maxi Lopez.

Steve Mitchell @barafundler