Juventus striker Jonathan David has made history for Canada, becoming the country’s first player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup, but Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Koné suffered a serious injury in a 6-0 win over Qatar.

Canada secured a comfortable 6-0 win over Qatar in their second group stage game at the 2026 World Cup last night.

Juventus striker David makes Canada history at World Cup

Juventus striker David took centre stage by scoring a hat-trick, becoming the first-ever Canadian player to score three goals in a World Cup match.

There was, however, also bad news for one of the World Cup’s host countries as Sassuolo midfielder Koné suffered a broken leg eight minutes into the second half with Canada leading 3-0.

Assim Madibo’s reckless challenge led to Koné’s injury. The player from Qatar initially received a yellow card, but this was quickly upgraded to a red card after a VAR review.

 “Ismael is such a great kid – he’s so imperfect, but that’s part of why you love him,” said Canada coach Jesse Marsch via The Sun.

“Because he can do great things that nobody else can do, then the next moment he loses concentration. He embodies us as a team, it’s a huge loss for us. He’ll be fine; we’ll get him good doctors and get him back, but that kid is a big part of our future and everything we do.”

Both Koné and David have just terminated their first season in Serie A.

David scored eight goals in 46 appearances across all competitions with Juventus, while Koné netted six times in 36 matches with Sassuolo.

David is now the World Cup’s top-goal scorer, but according to recent reports in Italy, Juventus are open to offers for the Canada international this summer.

According to Gazzetta, however, David wants to remain at Juventus and fight for a starting spot in 2026-27.

Catch our latest Transfer Show on YouTube, where we break down the latest updates on David and the newest transfer news from Serie A.

You can watch the full episode below.

Thursday’s reports claim that Juventus have reopened talks with PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani as the club seek a replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, who will become a free agent at the beginning of July. 

Report: Carnevali wants Kolo Muani back at Juventus

Vlahovic’s contract with Juventus expires on June 30 and as things stand, the Serbian will not be signing a renewal and is expected to walk away on a free transfer without a sudden, last-minute u-turn. 

This leaves Juventus with just Jonathan David, Lois Openda and Arkadiusz Milik among their striking options, who, between them, scored just seven Serie A goals in 2025-26 (David with six, Openda with one). 

Newly-appointed CEO Giovanni Carnevali is actively on the hunt for solutions in attack, and according to Thursday’s reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, he has recently reopened talks over a potential return for Kolo Muani. 

Kolo Muani impressed while on loan with the Bianconeri in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, averaging a goal every other game with eight from his first 16 appearances in the Italian top flight. 

Thursday’s reports claim that Carnevali wants to get to the bottom of exactly how much it will cost to bring Kolo Muani back to Turin between the transfer fee, wages and agents’ fees.

Fabio Capello is celebrating his 80th birthday on Thursday and has named the best players he has worked with in his career to date, the best ‘pupil’ that he has taught and has looked back on his most memorable highlights from a career that spanned over 50 years. 

Capello’s 80th birthday interview: ‘Herrera lightyears ahead, Cassano made me too angry’

As a player, Capello was a four-time Scudetto winner and lifted trophies with Roma, Juventus and Milan, before embarking on a managerial career that would take him back to Milan, Roma, Juve but also to Real Madrid, and the England and Russia national teams. 

Capello won nine trophies while in charge of Milan, including the 1993-94 Champions League, two league titles with Real Madrid, two trophies with Roma and two league titles with Juventus that were later revoked. 

Speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Capello says that there are three main coaches that have given him the most inspiration. 

“I tried to take something from all of their methods. I copied a lot from (Helenio) Herrera, a great motivator, lightyears ahead of the rest. I won my first trophy with him, the Coppa Italia in 1969, beating Cagliari with Riva, the greatest striker around by some distance. 

“(Nils) Liedholm, on the other hand, made you believe that you wanted to do something, even if it was actually just him who wanted you to do it. 

“(Nereo) Rocco understood football brilliantly. He was very direct, no beating around the bush.” 

And what are Capello’s favourite memories from his playing career?

“The early days,” he replied. “The first trophies: The first Coppa Italia, the first Scudetto with Juve, putting the star on the shirt with Rivera’s Milan, the strongest team I played in. 

“As a coach, the best feeling of all was the 1994 Champions League which we won against all odds, so that was even more beautiful.” 

Capello says that De Rossi was his best ‘student’, i.e. players that he has coached that have gone on to have their own coaching career. 

“If I have to name one, I would say De Rossi. I gave him his debut at Roma, I invested a lot in him, so out of affection, I would say Daniele.” 

And who is the best player that Capello has had the honour of coaching?

“Ronaldo, o Fenomeno. He was an absolute champion. It’s a shame he didn’t want to make any more sacrifices. And in Madrid, they forced me to sell him. 

“Another out-of-this-world talent was Cassano, but he made me too angry: A talent that was lost.” 

The latest Football Italia Transfer Show is out on YouTube. Check out today’s most relevant updates from Italy.

Italy international Marco Palestra is expected to join Inter by next week, as the newly crowned Serie A champions had a positive meeting with Atalanta on Thursday and are close to reaching an agreement over the full-back’s transfer fee.

Inter have moved quickly to replace Denzel Dumfries, who will move to Real Madrid for €20m.

Serie A transfer round-up June 18

Inter’s city rivals Milan are still looking for a director of football and a sporting director, and the uncertainty regarding the club’s management has unsettled some key members of the team, such as Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, according to Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport.

Both Frenchmen are reportedly considering leaving Milan this summer, even though they have not yet made any public statement about their intentions, unlike their teammate Rafael Leao.

Jonathan David, on the other hand, wants to stay at Juventus to prove his worth in 2026-27, and according to Gazzetta, the Canadian’s stance complicates the Bianconeri’s search for a new centre-forward.

Roma remain keen on Mason Greenwood, and it is cheaper for the Giallorossi to sign the Englishman by the end of the month than from July 1.

As reported by Gazzetta, Marseille might be forced by financial difficulties to accept a €50m fee, including add-ons, to sell Greenwood before June 30, while, from July 1, a €60m clause will activate for the ex-Manchester United winger.

Find out today’s transfer updates in the Football Italia Transfer Show

Reports in Italy claim that Jonathan David does not want to give up on his Juventus career after one disappointing season in Serie A, but the Canada international’s stance could complicate the club’s chances of bringing in a new centre-forward during the summer transfer window. 

Juventus could struggle to sign a new striker if both David and Openda stay

David joined Juventus on a free transfer during the 2025 summer transfer window, signing on a five-year contract running until the summer of 2030. The 26-year-old earns a reported wage of €6m per season plus up to €2m in bonuses in Turin. 

Despite delivering a consistent return during his time in Ligue 1 with Lille, averaging above 17 league goals per season during his time in France, David struggled to hit the ground running in Serie A and for the first time in his professional career, ended a season without hitting double figures (six goals from 35 Serie A appearances, eight goals from 46 appearances across all competitions). 

With Juventus missing out on qualification to the Champions League and with Dusan Vlahovic’s contract expiring at the end of June, Juventus have been keen to bring in a new centre-forward to add to Luciano Spalletti’s ranks. 

Given that David arrived on a free transfer, any sale would be recorded as a capital gain for Juventus if they were to sell the Canadian this summer. 

However, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, David is unwilling to give up on his Bianconeri career after just one season and is determined to prove his worth at the Allianz Stadium. 

However, this could complicate Juventus’s search to bring in another centre-forward, given that David still earns a significant salary and selling Lois Openda outright this summer seems like an impossible task. 

And, with an expected drop in budget of around €50m-€60m without access to the Champions League, stumping up the cash to sign a new, starting centre-forward while keeping both David and Openda on board is a difficult task to say the least.

The latest episode of the Football Italia summer show is not live on YouTube. Giancarlo Rinaldi joined us to discuss the next Juventus moves, including the future of Andrea Cambiaso and the Bianconeri’s search for a new striker.

Both Chelsea and Barcelona have shown interest in Juventus defender Cambiaso, and according to Gazzetta, both sides are eager to discuss swap deals with the Bianconeri, who need to make a €20m capital gain by the end of the month.

Football Italia Summer Show, June 18: Juventus, Cambiaso, Kean and more

Chelsea have reportedly offered Nicolas Jackson as part of a swap deal, while Barcelona want to include Ronald Araujo in negotiations with the Bianconeri.

“From a selfish Italian national team point of view, I’d like to see him where he plays regularly and not another kind of Chiesa, making a big move and not playing any football at all,” Gincarlo Rinaldi said during the latest episode of our Summer Show on YouTube.

Juventus are also chasing a new centre forward and, aside from Jackson, the most concrete options on the table are Alexander Sorloth and Randal Kolo Muani. The latter already played for Juventus in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, scoring ten goals in 22 appearances in Turin.

Giancarlo, however, feels that Sorloth would be the best option for the Old Lady.

Check out the full show below.

Sky Sport Italia reports that both Juventus and Napoli have shown interest in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after Inter opted for Lazio’s Ivan Provedel instead.

Napoli and Juventus have set their sights on Tottenham keeper Vicario, according to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.

Vicario transfer news: latest updates with interest from Serie A

Inter had chased the Italy international for several weeks in the past, but the Nerazzurri eventually decided to pick Provedel from Lazio and promote Josep Martinez to a starting role for 2026-27 following Yann Sommer’s exit as a free agent.

The Serie A interest in Vicario, however, remains very much alive, with both Juventus and Napoli tracking the ex-Empoli and Cagliari keeper.

Juventus have made Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez their primary target for a goalkeeper, but they have not yet reached an agreement with the Premier League club and would consider Vicario if he were less expensive than the Argentine.

Napoli, on the other hand, would only open formal talks for Vicario’s return to Serie A if one of their goalkeepers, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic or Alex Meret, were to leave this summer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

The king is always Leo

Messi wants the double that only Pelé could make; this is how he can overtake Maradona as well. ‘We are a marvellous group.’ Cristiano doesn’t work; Kane yes: scores twice.

Cardinale’s choices

Double setback, what a blow: Krosche and Hardung are no longer coming

FFP: Inter and Milan ok, Roma fined

Corriere dello Sport

Messi impresses, Ronaldo fails

If this is Milan: Krosche and Hardung deals collapse, Maignan and Leão to break away

Krosche and Hardung deals collapse, Maignan and Leao to break away

Amorim has signed for three years, but there’s a lack of management structure to plan ahead. The arrival of the two Eintracht managers falls apart. Modric won’t renew, Mike and Rafa want to leave.

Exclusive Gravina: ‘I’ll bring the bill.’

Inter done deal: Provedel arrives

Napoli, Lukaku perfect for Max

Roma, effort needed for Greenwood

Reggina to Lotito: signatures arrive

Tuttosport

Dibu, Kolo and Sorloth wait for Juve

The Bianconeri are confident that the requests for the goalkeeper and the strikers will decrease. There’s always Vicario as an alternative. Carnevali is waiting for signals from Brahim Diaz and studies the youth sector in Vinovo. Cambiaso between Chelsea and Barça (swap deal with Araujo?)

Messiah

Messiah: hat-trick and tears to rewrite history

Ravaglia rivals Falcone

Chivu signs, three gifts for Inter

Cardinale, a mess after the other

Portugal and Ronaldo, double disappointment

Super Kane, Bellingham and Rashford: Come on England

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Catch up on today’s biggest transfer stories from Italy with the latest Football Italia Transfer Show on YouTube.

Leading the headlines is the news that Markus Krösche will not be taking over as Milan’s new Football Director, but that’s just one of the key developments covered in today’s episode.

June 17 Transfer News – Latest Football Italia Show

Cristian Chivu will sign a contract extension with Inter until 2028 after the coach’s agent visited the club’s headquarters today.

Juventus and Roma must make a capital gain by the end of the month to comply with Financial Fair Play, and according to Gazzetta, the Bianconeri have been offered Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo in a swap deal for Andrea Cambiaso.

According to Tuttosport, Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin has also been offered to the Old Lady by the defender’s agents, who are on good terms with Marco Ottolini, Juventus’ sporting director.

Tune in for all the latest transfer updates, rumours, and insights from across Italian football.

Watch the full episode below:

Serie A stars Rafael Leao and Francisco Conceicao have to settle for spots among the substitutes as Portugal open their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo on Wednesday evening. 

Both of the Serie A representatives in the Portugal vs. DR Congo match in Group K will start among the substitutes in Houston on Wednesday. 

Roberto Martinez has opted to field departing Manchester City star Bernardo Silva on the right of his attack and Chelsea’s Pedro Neto on the left, instead of Juventus’s Conceicao and Milan’s Leao, who are best suited on the right and left respectively.

The Portugal attack will be completed by Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo at centre-forward. PSG pair Vitinha and Joao Neves start in midfield. 

DR Congo appear to have gone with a back-five in Houston, featuring West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Burnley’s Axel Tuanzebe and captain Chancel Mbemba.  The attack will be led by Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa.

Gedeon Kalulu, brother of Juventus defender Pierre, is named among the DR Congo substitutes. 

Kick-off is due at 18.00 BST.

Portugal vs. DR Congo: Confirmed line-ups 

Portugal (4-2-3-1): D.Costa; Cancelo, T.Araujo, R.Veiga, N.Mendes; J.Neves, Vitinha; B.Silva, B.Fernandes, Neto; Ronaldo. 

Subs: Sa, R.Silva, N.Semedo, R.Dias, Dalot, Inacio, S.Costa, M.Nunes, R.Neves, G.Ramos, J.Felix, Trincao, Leao, Guedes, Conceicao.

DR Congo (5-3-2): Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Kapuadi, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy, E.Kayembe; Bakambu, Wissa.

Subs: Fayulu, Epolo, Batubinska, Bakeyme, J.Kayembe, Kalulu, Mbuku, Bongonda, Sadiki, Tshibola, Pickel, Cipenga, Kakuta, Elia, Mayele, Banza.

Reports in Italy claim that Barcelona are willing to include centre-back Ronald Araujo as part of a player exchange deal involving Juventus’s Andrea Cambiaso, but the Bianconeri remain unconvinced by this proposal despite their previous interest in the Uruguayan. 

Report: Barcelona willing to offer Araujo to Juventus as part of Cambiaso deal

Cambiaso has been heavily linked with a move away from Juventus over the last few days. The Bianconeri are left needing to sell players to make up for the expected drop in revenues with no Champions League football in 2026-27 and the Italy international has emerged as an expendable, yet profitable asset for the Bianconeri. 

Juventus reportedly value Cambiaso in the region of €40m, which would go a long way to covering the expected drop in revenues without access to the Champions League, which could amount to around €60m. 

Reports earlier this week claimed that both Barcelona and Chelsea are interested in a potential deal for Cambiaso this summer. And, according to updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona are willing to include centre-back Araujo as part of a player exchange deal. 

Araujo had previously been linked with a move to Juventus during the winter transfer window in 2025, before the club landed on Englishman Lloyd Kelly. 

Despite their previous interest in Araujo, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Juve are not particularly interested in listening to player-plus-cash proposals for Cambiaso, as they would prefer a cash-only offer to reinvest across multiple different areas of the squad. 

For this reason, Chelsea, who have just sold left-back Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid in a €60m package, are more likely to be able to stump up the cash that Juventus are seeking. 

Reports in Italy claim that Aston Villa scouts were in attendance to watch Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who has been tipped as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez, who reportedly has an agreement on personal terms in place with Juventus. 

Villa scouts watching Parma’s Suzuki at 2026 World Cup

Suzuki started in goal for Japan in their 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in North America: Former Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada providing the 89th-minute equaliser in Dallas. 

The World Cup matches are coming thick and fast, but back in Europe, transfer rumours continue to circulate and reports in Italy claim that a scout from Aston Villa was in attendance in Dallas to keep an eye on Parma’s Suzuki. 

The 23-year-old, who was born in the United States and raised in Japan by Japanese and Ghanaian parents, is reportedly among Aston Villa’s list of potential replacements for Dibu Martinez should the Argentina stopper decide to leave this summer. 

Recent reports in Italy claim that Martinez has an agreement on personal terms in place with Juventus, who are willing to pay the 2022 World Cup winner a salary of €5m per season. This is slightly lower than his current wage packet at Villa Park. 

Juventus still need to strike an agreement with Villa themselves, though. The Premier League outfit are reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €10m for Martinez, who is 33 years old and is into the final year of his contract with the Premier League side. 

Juventus, meanwhile, are hoping to sign the keeper ‘practically for free’ given his age, contract situation and his reported ‘desire’ to join the Bianconeri. 

Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly unwilling to sell Juventus targets Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie this summer, but another Spurs defender, Radu Dragusin, has been offered to the Old Lady.

Juventus are expected to reshape their defence this summer as the Bianconeri will be forced to listen to offers for some of their stars, including Gleison Bremer and Andrea Cambiaso, for financial reasons.

With the latter attracting interest from Chelsea and Barcelona in recent days, Italian media outlets, including Gazzetta dello Sport, have reported that the Bianconeri set their sights on Tottenham’s Spence and Udogie as potential replacements.

According to TEAMTalk, however, De Zerbi is unwilling to let either full-back leave, so Juventus will have to look elsewhere if Cambiaso leaves.

Tottenham defender Dragusin offered to Juventus

Tuttosport has linked a third Tottenham defender with a move to Juventus. It’s not a full-back, like Spence or Udogie, but a centre-back: Dragusin.

Dragusin’s agents reportedly offered the Tottenham defender to Juventus director Marco Ottolini, who first brought Dragusin to Genoa from Juventus in 2022 and then sold him to Spurs two years later.

According to the report, Tottenham are ready to sell Dragusin for a fee between €20m and €25m, as Spurs are ready to welcome Marcos Senesi as a free agent and are in talks with Brighton for Jan Paul van Hecke after reaching an agreement with the 26-year-old.

Tuttosport reports that Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram is uninterested in joining Galatasaray this summer, but would consider a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa among the interested clubs.

Juventus will have to make a €20m capital gain by the end of the month and, inevitably, the Old Lady will be forced to listen to offers for some of their stars in the coming days.

Among them are Andrea Cambiaso, wanted by Barcelona and Chelsea, and French midfielder Thuram.

Tuttosport reports that Thuram, son of French legend Lilian, was scouted by Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa during the season.

More recently, Galatasaray made an approach to secure his signature, but the Frenchman is unwilling to join the Turkish club.

According to the report, Thuram would like to remain at Juventus, but if he’s forced to leave, he’d consider a move to the Premier League.

Tuttosport adds that Juventus value Thuram at €40m. The Bianconeri will also listen to offers for Fabio Miretti and Federico Gatti.

The latter has also attracted interest from Premier League clubs, especially Everton, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.

Juventus need to make a €20m capital gain by the end of the month, boosting Chelsea and Barcelona’s hopes of signing Andrea Cambiaso, according to reports in Italy.

Juventus must complete the sale of at least one player by the end of June to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Why Juventus might be forced to sell Chelsea target Cambiaso this month

According to Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Giovanni Albanese, the capital gain Juventus need to make is around €20m and currently one of the few players who can bring this money to the club is Cambiaso.

The Italian full-back has attracted interest from Barcelona and Chelsea in recent days, and Juventus are inevitably open to offers for the ex-Bologna and Genoa defender.

As we explained in our latest transfer show on YouTube, Cambiaso has a low amortised cost on Juventus’s balance sheet, around €5m, and if the Bianconeri manage to sell the defender for €40m, the club’s capital gain will be even higher.

Tuttosport confirms that Cambiaso is the most likely player to leave Juventus by the end of the month, due to his financial situation and the size of the clubs that have set their sights on him.

Argentina vs Algeria features a wealth of Serie A connections, headlined by Inter captain Lautaro Martínez, who starts alongside Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada in a formidable attacking trio for the Albiceleste.

Como’s Nico Paz, one of Serie A’s breakout stars this season with six goals and nine assists, is among the substitutes for their World Cup opener, while Juventus’s Nicolás González, who spent last season on loan Atletico Madrid, is also in the squad.

The Serie A history runs deep across the entire Albiceleste party, Cristian Romero was Serie A’s Best Defender at Atalanta, Rodrigo De Paul spent five seasons at Udinese, Nahuel Molina was De Paul’s Udinese teammate, and Leandro Paredes had extensive time at Roma across multiple spells.

Molina features on the bench while Romero stars alongside Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez in central defence.

Juventus linked Emiliano Martinez starts in goal.

For Algeria, former Roma midfielder Houssem Aouar starts on the bench, having made 16 Serie A appearances for the Giallorossi in 2023-24.

Relegated Hellas Verona’s Rafik Belghali, however, is in the starting eleven.

Argentina vs Algeria – World Cup Lineups

Argentina: E.Martinez; Montiel, Romero, L.Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro, Almada.

Algeria: Zidane; Bensebaini, Mandi, Belghali, Ait-Nouri; Boudaoui, Chaibi, Bentaleb, Maza, Gouiri, Hadj Moussa.

France get their World Cup campaign underway this afternoon when they face off against Senegal in New York, in the opening match of Group I before Iraq faces Norway later.

Didier Deschamps has started two Serie A teammates in Milan duo Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, as he looks to get off to a flying start.

Former Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly starts in defence for the African side, whilst former teammate of Maignan in Theo Hernandez starts at left-back for France.

Como’s Assane Diao is on the bench for Senegal whilst Inter’s Marcus Thuram and Roma’s Manu Koné start on the bench for the European giants.

2026 World Cup – France vs Senegal – Official Lineups

France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Theo, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Doue, Olise, Dembele, Mbappe

Senegal: Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf; Gueye, Camara, Gueye; Mane, Jackson, Sarr

Andrea Cambiaso has emerged as Juventus’s most immediately sellable asset this summer, with Barcelona and Chelsea both monitoring the Italy international as new CEO Giovanni Carnevali looks to generate the funds necessary to rebuild the squad without Champions League revenue.

Juventus value Cambiaso at €40 million, a figure that would represent an enormous profit given his current book value of just €6 million.

Barcelona have maintained their interest in the Italian for several months, while Chelsea’s pursuit has been given fresh impetus following their sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso, now at Stamford Bridge, was already keen on Cambiaso when at Leverkusen last year.

Carnevali’s strong existing relationships with both clubs, built during his Sassuolo years, could facilitate negotiations considerably.

Spence, Emerson Palmieri and Ruggeri among three options to replace Cambiaso at Juventus

Despite Luciano Spalletti’s genuine admiration for Cambiaso, describing him as a player who sees the pitch not just vertically and horizontally but “in a circular way,” the Bianconeri are preparing contingency plans.

Three names are under active consideration, according to Gazzetta.

Sporting director Marco Ottolini is pushing for Tottenham’s Djed Spence, a player he knows well from a loan spell at Genoa between January and June 2024, when Spence was part of the deal that took Dragusin to north London.

The 2000-born right-footer has a contract until 2029 and is valued at around €30 million, though a loan could also be possible.

Spalletti, meanwhile, is advocating for Emerson Palmieri, who he launched at Roma and who is currently at Marseille.

At 32 with a contract expiring in a year, the operation would be considerably cheaper than alternatives.

Carnevali himself is intrigued by the prospect of Atletico Madrid’s Matteo Ruggeri, an Italian option that would also strengthen the dressing room’s domestic core, though Atletico’s valuation above €20 million and significant competition from other clubs present real obstacles.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus will make contact with Brahim Diaz’s representatives during the World Cup, while new director Giovanni Carnevali is eager to restore a high-level scouting department following the brief tenure of Damien Comolli.

Juventus are eager to begin informal talks with Real Madrid attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz during the World Cup, according to Gazzetta.

Brahim Diaz a priority for Spalletti

New Bianconeri director Carnevali will send club representatives and scouts to the USA, Canada and Mexico to monitor transfer targets and potential rising stars during the World Cup.

Among them is surely Brahim Diaz, who faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid, but is in no hurry to decide his next steps.

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has made the Morocco international one of his priority targets for the summer as the Tuscan tactician aims to add unpredictability in the final third.

It’s reported that Juventus will open informal talks with Brahim Diaz’s camp during the World Cup.

Juventus set to change scouting system

Gazzetta notes that the first major change Carnevali will make is to reorganise the scouting department.

Under Comolli, in fact, Juventus’ scouting system was built around algorithms, with scouting operations partially outsourced to an external consulting service.

Carnevali aims to bring Matteo Tognozzi back to the club and hopes to bring Davide Cangini from Sassuolo as the Head of Scouting.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

The New Devil

It’s Up to Amorim to Revive Milan

The Portuguese coach is hired. Three-man defence and attacking playing style to return to the Champions League. Capello: ‘An hazard.’ Now Cardinale wants the Eintracht directors

An island chain and a hero goalkeeper hold Yamal

Cape Verde celebrate, 0-0 against Spain. Vozinha’s fairytale (40 years)

The challenge of 10s: Messi and a double for Maradona

France and Senegal’s trap, Mbappé aims for the record of goals

Corriere dello Sport

Spain, bitter cape. Belgium: blessed Lukaku

Big Roma enters and contributes to Hany’s own goal against Egypt: 1-1. De Bruyne hits the post. At 21:00, France against Senegal. Argentina debut with Algeria at 3 am

Milan: Doing Things Differently

Cardinale and Ibra

A Portuguese coach, a German sporting director, in a club shaped by American and Swedish leadership.

Amorim Plus Krosche: A Club Without Borders

The former Manchester United coach is Allegri’s heir. Total agreement until 2028 for 3.2m per season. From Germany the sporting director Hardung. The English Gardiner as Chief Scout.

Carnevali, Sorloth right away

First day of work at Continassa for the Bianconeri CEO who wants to gift Spalletti the Norwegian of Atletico Madrid. The key is Nico Gonzalez. Boga’s move permanent: 5m to OGC Nice.

Ciak, Gila: Napoli in action

Roma open the auction for Soulé

Lotito has decided: he’ll buy Reggina

Tuttosport

One Portuguese, Two Germans… The New Milan

The coach and the new directors incoming: what a bedlam with Cardinale, the American and Ibra the Swedish

Cairo confident that Simeone will return and stay at Toro

The President is certain that the Argentine won’t push to leave. Abate will open the Fila to the fans before the pre-season

Interview with Dino Zoff:

Juventus and Berardi — it’s not too late.

“The Sassuolo attacker can still have his say. Martinez excites me. Eccentric? As long as he saves decently, it doesn’t matter whether he’s Italian or a foreigner.’ Aston Villa target Suzuki and release Dibu. First Carnevali move: Boga’s move permanent. Now the Comolli signings will leave. Waiting for Vlahovic.

Stunning Cape Verde, Spain controversy

What an impact Lukaku! But the Belgium of big players disappoint

Here are France and Argentina, the 2022 Finalists

Incredible! Tunisia flop, Lamouchi sacked already

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Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay takes place in Miami this evening, with two sides who will be eager to pick up the three points, given the shocking draw earlier today between tournament favourites Spain and debutants Cape Verde.

Either side can move top of Group H today with a win.

Saudi Arabia only have one Serie A connections in their team, with right-back Saud Abdulhamid, formerly of Roma, in the lineup.

Uruguay, meanwhile, have more connections than their opposition.

Defender Mathías Olivera currently plays for Napoli, whilst Rodrigo Bentancur, Matias Vina and Fernando Muslera also spent time in Italy’s top flight.

World Cup 2026 – Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Lineups

Saudi Arabia: Alowais; Alamri, Altambakti, Alharbi, Abu Alshamat, Abdulhamid; Ajuwayr, Alkhaibari, Kanno; Albrikan, Al Dawsari

Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Caceres, Valera, Olivera, Vina; Ugarte, Bentancur, Valverde, Araujo; Nunez, Vinas

Juventus have exercised their purchase option for Jeremie Boga, making the Ivorian winger’s move from Nice permanent in what represents new CEO Giovanni Carnevali’s first piece of business since taking charge at the Continassa.

The deal, confirmed by Gianluca Di Marzio, via CalcioMercato, sees Juventus trigger the €4.8 million option included in the January loan agreement, a remarkably modest fee for a player who contributed four goals in 16 appearances during the second half of the season.

Carnevali reunites with Boga after Sassuolo connection as Juventus secure bargain deal

The signing carries a personal dimension for Carnevali, who worked with Boga extensively during his time at Sassuolo between 2018 and January 2022, before the Ivorian was sold to Atalanta for a total of €22 million.

The fact that Juventus are now securing him permanently for less than a quarter of that fee underlines both the player’s difficult years since leaving Sassuolo and the shrewd nature of the original January loan structure.

Boga arrives as a permanent Juventus player with something to prove, and a new CEO who knows exactly what he is capable of at his best.

Giovanni Carnevali officially started in his role as the new CEO of Juventus on Monday morning, and the latest updates claim that he has already decided to place all but one of his predecessor’s signings up for sale. 

Only one of Comolli’s Juventus signings ‘guaranteed’ to stay in 2026-27

Carnevalli took over from Damien Comolli at the top of the Juventus hierarchy. Comolli had only been in the role for one season, but left amidst reports of a falling-out with head coach Luciano Spalletti due to failed transfer approaches and a disagreement over their future visions for the club. 

While supporters eagerly anticipate the arrivals of new signings in the summer transfer market, Carnevali must first get to the bottom of the club’s budget and will have to move a few players on first in order to accommodate new acquisitions, especially without access to the Champions League in 2026-27. 

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Jeremie Boga is the only player that Comolli brought to the club that is currently considered ‘safe’ from being sold during the summer transfer window. 

The French-born Ivory Coast international joined the club on loan with a low-cost option to buy for just €4.8m during the January transfer window and has since gone on to prove himself as a solid option to rotate with Kenan Yildiz and has enonugh versatility to cover a number of roles across the Bianconeri attack when required. 

As for the rest of the signings that Comolli made at Juventus, nobody is guaranteed to stay. 

Juventus will listen to offers for both Jonathan David and Lois Openda. David joined on a free transfer, which means that Juventus are guaranteed to make a capital gain if they sell him this summer, but a significant salary of €6m and after an underwhelming first campaign in Italy, finding a willing buyer could still be relatively complicated. 

Selling Openda might be even more tricky given that Juventus signed him on loan with an obligation to buy clause in excess of €44m.  

Edon Zhegrova is also considered surplus to requirements after failing to make a single appearance in the Bianconeri starting line-up in Serie A this season. There have been reports that Turkish outfit Trabzonspor could be interested. 

There is also Joao Mario, who was bought permanently in the summer but was then sent out on loan to Bologna in a sort-of exchange deal involving Emil Holm moving in the opposite direction. The Portuguese is also not expected to play a major role in the Juve first team next season as things stand.

Giovanni Carnevali officially begins his journey as the new CEO of Juventus on Monday and will immediately hold meetings with the club’s accounting team in order to establish the club’s budget and potential for summer transfers according to reports in Italy. 

What’s on the agenda for Carnevali on his first day at Juventus?

Carnevali has spent the last 12 years as CEO of Sassuolo, but has made the move to Turin following the departure of Damien Comolli, who has recently left his position at the top of the Juventus hierarchy after one year in charge. 

Carnevali officially begins his new job today and it is understood that he will immediately hold a series of meetings to get a full understanding of the club’s accounts. 

According to Tuttosport, one of the immediate priorities for Carnevali is to get a full understanding of the club’s settlement agreement with UEFA, which will determine exactly how much Juventus are able to spend, and more importantly, how much they will need to bring in from outgoing transfers this summer. 

It is anticipated that Juventus will have to sell players in order to comply with UEFA’s financial rules, and in order to make up for the expected drop in revenues from the club’s failure to qualify for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. 

There have been suggestions that Juventus may have to sell a big-name first-team star in order to settle the budgets, such as defender Gleison Bremer who has a €58m release clause in his contract. However, Tuttosport claims that Carnevali is determined to study all potential solutions and that keeping hold of the Brazilian could still be a possibility. 

Sunday’s reports also suggest that Carnevali will attempt to reignite talks with striker Dusan Vlahovic over a potential new contract upon the request of head coach Luciano Spalletti.

The feeling is that keeping hold of the Serbian will make life easier from a financial point of view, especially if the club can avoid going into the market to sign one, potentially two new centre-forwards this summer. 

From there, Juventus will continue to look at potential incoming transfers: Talks with Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez have already been established and updates on both of those fronts are expected in due course.

La Gazzetta dello Sport 

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Enter the prince 

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Spain, Champions of Europe, against Cape Verde at 18.00. Lamine dreams of the Ballon d’Or. Cucurella to Mou’s Real Madrid. The Belgium of KDB and Lukaku take on Salah’s Egypt (20.00). Germany beat Curacao 7-1: Havertz double 

Tuttosport 

LEWIS: Rosso delirium 

Fabulous Hamilton: Dominates in Barcelona and Ferrari return to World Championship dreams 

First triumph with Ferrari after almost two years of nothing for both: ‘Winning in this car and with these fans is something else, I almost fainted. You made me remember who I am’. Tears and 41 points behind Antonelli, who retires after the duel with Russell (second, ahead of Norris’. Mercedes fury. Leclerc nightmare 

Juve, did you see Diaz? 

Carnevali’s first day today: Meeting to settle the accounts 

The attacking midfielder, Spalletti’s favourite for that role, shines against Brazil: The Bianconeri still putting the pressure on Real Madrid for the Moroccan. The sporting director search: Tognozzi takes a step forwards. Vlahovic yes, Vlahovic no: All the reasons why. Juve-Inter for the U16 Scudetto

Stadium nerves: The Turin council urges Cairo 

‘We’re still waiting for the partnership proposal’

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Ancelotti’s Brazil immediately in a storm, How about Morocco!

Selecao, just a draw (1-1). Bouaddi impresses everyone 

Turkey flop, Yildiz sad and Calhanoglu shoots for 0

Australia surprise: 2-0 

Curacao go home happy even after conceding seven: Historic first goal 

Germany dominate after the initial fears

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador meet in their World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia, with Germany having already set the early pace in the group by thrashing Curacao 7-1 earlier today.

Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou is named among the Ivory Coast substitutes, while Roma’s Evan Ndicka features on the bench also due to a fitness concern.

Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny, who switched international allegiances from France ahead of the tournament, is also among the substitutes.

Former Milan midfielder Franck Kessie starts in midfield alongside Seko Fofana, with Elye Wahi and Nicolas Pepe in attack.

Ex Atalanta forward Amad Diallo is also among the substitutes for the African side.

For Ecuador, Venezia forward John Yeboah starts up front, while Milan full-back Pervis Estupinan is named among the substitutes. Juventus and Inter defensive target Joel Ordonez starts in central defence.

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador – Official Lineups

Ivory Coast: Fofana; Konan, Singo, Doue, Agbadou; S.Fofana, Kessie; Diomande, Wahi, Pepe; Toure.

Ecuador: Galindez; Hincapie, Ordonez, Pacho; Minda, Vite, Franco, Caicedo; Yeboah, Valencia, Plata.

The Netherlands face Japan with a strong Serie A contingent in their starting eleven for their World Cup opener.

Roma striker Donyell Malen leads the line, Inter’s Denzel Dumfries, whose Real Madrid move is imminent, starts at right back, and former Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders lines up in the middle of the park.

Juventus’ Teun Koopmeiners, Atalanta’s Marten De Roon and Napoli’s Noa Lang, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Galatasaray, are all among the substitutes.

For Japan, Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki starts in goal, while former Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada lines up in the centre of midfield.

Ex-Inter full-back Yuto Nagatomo is named among the substitutes at 39 years old, alongside former Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.

Netherlands vs Japan – World Cup 2026 Lineups

Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; De Jong, Gravenberch; Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo; Malen.

Japan: Suzuki; Taniguchi, Watanabe, H.Ito; Doan, Kamada, Sano, Nakamura; Maeda, Kubo; Ueda.

Weston McKennie believes that hosting the 2026 World Cup will ‘change football in the United States’, says that Milan’s Christian Pulisic will always be ready in decisive moments, but says that he has not heard much from the developments taking place at Juventus. 

McKennie on a flying start to the 2026 World Cup with the USA

McKennie and his USMNT colleagues got their home World Cup campaign off to a flyer with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles. Though it was Folarin Balogun who provided a brace, McKennie and Pulisic were widely praised for their individual performances on the night. 

“A victory like this was exactly what I was hoping for,” said McKennie in an in-depth interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. 

“Obviously, you never know what’s going to happen on the pitch because there are so many different expectations. But we know what we’re capable of, and the world has taken notice. 

“Winning 4-1 in the opening match is great, of course, but it’s just the beginning. That’s why we don’t want to overdo the celebrations; this needs to become the norm for us. Now we still have two group stage matches: let’s continue with performances like this and try to improve even further.” 

A moment of individual brilliance from Pulisic led to Damian Bobadilla turning the ball into his own net for the USA’s opener against Paraguay. That was the moment that McKennie thought his nation would get off to a winning start. 

“Probably after the own goal. I thought: ‘Okay, luck is a bit on our side today…’ But the moment that truly gave me goosebumps was when we walked onto the pitch: we listened to the anthem and sang it all together, us and the fans. It’s hard to describe a feeling like that unless you experience it firsthand. 

“In that moment, I thought back to all the hard work put in by the team, the staff, the coach, and the life journeys everyone had taken to get there, all together.”

McKennie praises head coach Mauricio Pochettino for the mindset that he has been able to bring to his squad. 

“For now, let’s take the positives from this match and not get ahead of ourselves. It was fantastic, and do you know why? We wanted to go out there and play like childhood friends, and we succeeded. That’s the secret. 

“The coach often tells us that the hard work is what we do before the match. The sacrifices, the time invested, the commitment: that’s the real graft. Then you go out there and the fun begins, because opportunities like these don’t come around often in a career. 

“And if you make a mistake, never mind, there’s always a teammate ready to cover for you. I’ve never seen the kind of unity we have, both on and off the pitch, in any other team I’ve been a part of.”

It has only been one game, but McKennie is confident that the 2026 World Cup campaign will change the way that football is viewed in the United States. 

“There are many people who, perhaps, had never come to support us before: we hope that, thanks to this performance, they can get to know us and feel closer to us. We want to be a team that people can identify with. We want them to see the joy with which we play, the electricity in the stadium. 

“And for those who say football is boring, well, there were five goals in the first game, so maybe they’ll change their minds! Hosting this World Cup will definitely change football in the United States, it’s impossible not to be moved by this amount of passion.” 

Pulisic has not hit the back of the net for Milan in 2026, but McKennie feels that his compatriot is always ready to step up in the big moments. 

“Christian is always ready when it truly matters. In recent months, many people have criticised him, wondering if he would be fit for the World Cup, if he would be able to make a difference. 

“But I’ve always said it, and I’ll continue to say it: I’ll support him indefinitely, as will the whole team. Christian is one of those players who never falters in decisive moments, and now I hope he continues.”

McKennie was also full of praise for the performance that centre-forward Balogun put in against Paraguay. 

“Balogun did his job, what we expect from him and what he expects from himself. He’s decisive in important moments and an extremely clinical finisher. If someone didn’t know what kind of player he is, I think they’ll have understood now. But I also think Folarin showed another side of himself that perhaps many hadn’t noticed before. 

“Against Paraguay, he got stuck into tackles, put his body on the line, and sacrificed himself for the team. In the past, perhaps some didn’t consider him a player willing to do the dirty work, but he’s shown everyone he’s ready to do it.”

McKennie was also asked for his thoughts about the change of CEO at Juventus, with Damien Comolli having been replaced by Giovanni Carnevali earlier this week. The Bianconeri midfielder says that he has no time to focus on anything other than the World Cup campaign at this point, though. 

“I haven’t heard anything about what’s happening in Turin, but I always have faith in Juve. I haven’t even spoken to my teammates about it. Right now, I’m focused on this tournament, which is too important for all of us. Once it’s over, then I can think about the rest and deal with Juve.” 

Sunday’s reports claim that sides in Turkiye are beginning to step forwards for unwanted Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova, who will be allowed to leave the club after just one season. 

Trabzonspor possibility for Juventus’s Zhegrova

Zhegrova joined Juventus on the final day of the summer transfer window in 2025, signing on a permanent deal at a cost of €15m plus up to €3m in bonuses. 

Reports claim that Zhegrova was a player wanted specifically by former Juventus CEO Damien Comolli, who has since been replaced by Giovanni Carnevali at the top of the Bianconeri hierarchy. 

Zhegrova had suffered a major adductor injury in the January before he joined Juventus, which kept him sidelined for the entirety of the second half of the 2024-25 season. 

That injury clearly had an impact on his start to life in Turin, and in the end, the Kosovar was only able to play for 366 minutes across 19 appearances in Serie A, all of which came off the bench. 

With Comolli now gone, Juventus are expected to listen to any offers that come in for Zhegrova during the summer transfer window. 

According to the latest updates from TMW, some clubs in Turkiye are beginning to show an interest in picking up the 27-year-old in a low-cost deal. Trabzonspor have reportedly been in contact with Juve to request information surrounding Zhegrova. 

No formal talks have taken place just yet, but Sunday’s report claims that there is a good chance that the two clubs decide to proceed with negotiations.

Reports in Italy claim that Juventnus are hoping to raise around €50m from outgoing transfers by the end of June, and that there is a list of five players that the Old Lady are actively trying to sell. 

Which players could Juventus sell in the coming weeks?

Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification in the final few weeks of the 2025-26 season and according to Tuttosport, the club are hoping to raise €50m from early transfers to make up for the expected drop in revenues without access to Europe’s premier competition. 

The club have recently appointed a new CEO in Giovanni Carnevali, replacing the outgoing Damien Comolli. Tuttosport claims that given the excellent relationship that Carnevali has with Beppe Marotta from his time at Sassuolo, there could potentially be a few moves between the great rivals of Juventus and Inter. 

There have been suggestions that Inter could sell both Davide Frattesi and Carlos Augusto to Juventus, or that they could offer those players as part of player-plus-cash deals. 

In terms of players that Juventus could sell to Inter, Sunday’s report claims that Andrea Cambiaso is an interesting profile that has always been of interest to the Nerazzurri. In fact, Inter had looked at signing Cambiaso before he joined Juventus, but the Nerazzurri ultimately decided to sign Raoul Bellanova instead. 

Cambiaso has interest from several other sides, and Tuttosport reports that Juventus are willing to listen to offers in the region of €40m. 

Elsewhere, Juve are still planning to sell Nico Gonzalez to Atletico Madrid in a permanent deal. The Argentine spent the 2025-26 season on loan in the Spanish capital, but did not play quite enough minutes for his obligation to buy clause to be activated. 

Atleti are still said to be keen on signing Nico Gonzalez permanently, but are hoping to negotiate a ‘discount’ with Juve: Figures in the region of €25m are being discussed. 

Juventus are also hoping to sell two Brazilian midfielders in Douglas Luiz and Arthur Melo. There have been suggestions that both are of interest to Vincenzo Italiano and Besiktas, while reports from Tuttosport claim that Gremio are interested in keeping hold of Arthur permanently after spending the last season on loan back in his homeland. 

Juventus would reportedly like to bring in around €10m from the sale of Arthur, which would avoid them registering a capital loss on his signing, but these figures are slightly too high for Gremio. 

Tuttosport claims that Juventus will also be willing to sell Fabio Miretti if offers in the region of €15m come in this summer.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want to sign Juventus attacking mainstay Kenan Yildiz, as he seeks an upgrade on the left flank.

Kenan Yildiz is widely regarded as one of the best young wingers in the game, and there is no shortage of interest in the services of the Juventus forward. Arsenal are among the clubs after the Turkish gem, who will be looking to further enhance his reputation with impressive performances at the World Cup.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Mikel Arteta considers Kenan Yildiz a dream target to reinforce his attack ahead of next season. While they are yet to make a move for him, they do have a plan in place. The Gunners would be willing to spend around €100 million to sign the Juventus winger.

Kenan Yildiz’s rise to the top

While things didn’t quite work out for him at Bayern Munich, the move to Juventus in the summer of 2022 has worked wonders for him. He started with their Under-19 team but was already playing first-team football within a year.

Despite being just 22, he is already one of the leaders of their attack. Yildiz finished the 2025/26 season with 11 goals and 10 assists in his 47 outings. His impressive performances and massive potential have put him on the wish lists of several top clubs.

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Juventus will struggle to keep hold of Yildiz

Aware of the increasing interest in his services, Juventus secured his long-term future with a new deal at the start of the year. However, they will still find it difficult to keep hold of him, as top clubs are ready to break the bank for his signature.

Arsenal consider him a dream target for the summer as they look to conquer Europe, after having won the Premier League last season. Mikel Arteta is looking for an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the left, and Yildiz could be the perfect fit. He will help them both in the short and the long run.

They are ready to fork out around €100 million for the 21-year-old, which suggests they are quite serious about their pursuit. While Juvetus will be reluctant to sell, the massive financial offer will certainly make them rethink their stance.

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During their first meeting in Forte dei Marmi on Saturday, new Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali informed coach Luciano Spalletti that the club’s plan is to strengthen their finances through player sales, with just four team members deemed untouchable.

New Juventus director Carnevali met coach Spalletti for the first time in Forte Dei Marmi, Tuscany, on Saturday, according to Gazzetta and Tuttosport.

First meeting between Spalletti and Comolli

Inevitably, Spalletti and Carnevali mostly discussed the club’s transfer strategy for the summer.

According to the Turin-based paper (via JuventusNews24), the new General Manager and CEO confirmed that the priority will be to sell a few players, including some big names, to strengthen the club’s financial position after the team failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Spalletti was informed that the only four players who are not for sale at any price are Kenan Yilidz, Manuel Locatelli, Pierre Kalulu and Weston McKennie.

The club will need to listen to offers for all other players, including Andrea Cambiaso, Khephren Thuram and Gleison Bremer, to boost their finances and increase their transfer budget for new signings.

It is believed that Carnevali will also meet Dusan Vlahovic to resume contract extension talks.

The Serbia international failed to reach an agreement with Carnevali’s predecessor Damien Comolli and is currently expected to leave the Allianz Stadium as a free agent at the end of the month.

Football Italia understands that Carnevali and Spalletti will meet again on Monday in the first, formal, operative meeting in Turin, involving all other Juventus directors as well.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

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Amorim’s time

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Spalletti, pressing on Vlahovic

Inter need a relaunch for Jones. Napoli, Lucca to unlock Gila

Corriere dello Sport

Havertz and Malen, it’s your turn

Germany face Curaçao (19): Musiala and Wirtz behind the Arsenal ace. The Netherlands rely on the Roma star against Japan (22). Qatar hold Switzerland (1-1).

Save Milan!

After Rangnick’s refusal, they are still without a coach and a director. Fans are confused by Cardinale’s club.

Glasner slowdown, Ruben Amorim advances

The Portuguese offered a two-year deal worth €3.5m per season. The alternative is Jaissle. Krosche and Ozek are liked to lead the technical area.

Norton-Cuffy, Napoli temptation

Genoa’s full-back on the list with Dodo and Khalaili

Greenwood: Roma relaunch

Friedkin waits for Marseille’s yes, while Dybala pushes for renewal

David agitates Juve

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Inter, Chivu’s hand

Cristian directs every strategy. Waiting for Palestra, Marotta sees Perez

Lazio: An endless crisis

Lotito at zero

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Tuttosport

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Carnevali-Spalletti: Meeting in Forte dei Marmi to build the new Juve

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Milan: now Amorim is in pole

Two-horse race with Jaissle, but the Portuguese is free and plays with a three-man defence: Glasner goes downward.

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England, that lucky steal

Pulisic like Hollywood for the American dream.

Kenan Yildiz has been left out of Turkey’s starting eleven for their opening World Cup fixture against Australia, with the Juventus forward named among the substitutes as coach Vincenzo Montella takes a cautious approach over the Bianconeri star’s fitness.

The nature of the concern has not been fully disclosed.

According to The Guardian, Montella declined to address Yildiz’s situation directly in his pre-match press conference, though he did admit to having “a few doubts” about whether certain members of his squad would be able to play a full 90 to 100 minutes.

Turkey play it safe with Juventus star Yildiz

The implication is that Yildiz enters the tournament carrying a minor complaint that the staff are keen to manage carefully.

It is a blow for Turkey, who will have been counting on one of Europe’s most exciting young players to make an immediate impact.

Yildiz remains in the squad and could feature from the bench should he be needed, although it makes sense for Montella to keep one eye on the rest of the competition.

Turkey field two Serie A starters in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with Inter’s talismanic regista Hakan Calhanoglu captaining the side in midfield and Roma’s Zeki Celik starting at right back.

Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is rested among the substitutes due to a fitness concern, while former Bianconeri defender Merih Demiral lines up in central defence.

For Australia, Parma centre-back Alessandro Circati starts in defence, with Sassuolo’s Cristian Volpato among the substitutes after a late change in national allegiance from Italian ahead of the World Cup.

Australia vs Turkey – Lineups – 2026 World Cup

Australia: Beach; Circati, Italiano, Bos, Souttar, Burgess; Metcalfe, O’Neill, Okon-Engstler; Touré, Irankunda.

Turkey: Cakir; Celik, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu; Kokcu, Calhanoglu, Yuksek; Akturkoglu, Guler, Yilmaz.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil get their World Cup campaign underway, as one of the only Italians in attendance at this summer’s competition looks to get off to a winning start.

The South American giants, who are among the favourites for the competition, face a tough opener against a Morocco side who are, albeit somewhat controversially, AFCON champions.

There are no current Serie A players in Brazil’s starting XI for Brazil vs Morocco.

However, ex-Roma defender Ibañez plays at right-back.

Meanwhile, former Juventus full-backs Alex Sandro and Danilo occupy the bench for Brazil and Alisson features in goal, not long after turning down a move to the Bianconeri in favour of another season at Liverpool.

Juventus defender Bremer is also on the bench for Ancelotti.

On the Morocco side, Roma’s Neil El Aynaoui stars in midfield, whilst Inter and Juventus linked Brahim Diaz plays on the right side of attack.

Anass Salah Eddine, who spent the season on loan at PSV from Roma, came on as a second half substitute.

Former Inter right-back Hakimi captains the North African nation.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE Head Coach of Brazil Carlo Ancelotti speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil vs Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 12, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco Lineups

Brazil: Alisson; D. Santos, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Ibáñez; B. Guimarães, Casemiro, Paquetá; Raphinha, Igor Thiago, Vinicius

Morocco: Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui, Ounahi; Brahim Díaz, Saibari; El Khannouss

Brahim Diaz’s World Cup performances with Morocco could prove decisive in determining his club future, with both Juventus and Inter Milan monitoring the situation closely as the Real Madrid attacker arrives in North America fresh off winning player of the tournament at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Moroccan faces Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil in his opening fixture, a reunion with his former Real Madrid coach.

Brahim‘s own preference is clear: he wants to stay at the Bernabeu despite intense competition for places under incoming coach José Mourinho.

Real Madrid are expected to assess their attacking options only once Mastantuono’s loan exit is finalised, and a strong World Cup would significantly strengthen Brahim’s case to remain.

Inter discussed Brahim Diaz among five Real Madrid names in Marotta-Perez meeting

According to Repubblica, via CalcioMercato, Inter discussed five Real Madrid players beyond Nico Paz during a recent meeting between Beppe Marotta and Florentino Perez: Mastantuono, Endrick, Arda Guler, Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz.

Of the five, Brahim is considered the least attainable, with talks reportedly underway over a contract extension through to 2030.

Juventus, meanwhile, have already made their interest known. Spalletti is understood to be a huge admirer of Brahim and identified him as the ideal attacking midfielder to target this summer.

Contacts took place before Damien Comolli’s departure, though the player did not show any openness to a move. For now, any suitor will need Real Madrid to change their stance, potentially distracted by other talents on display across the 48-team tournament.

Juventus have already agreed personal terms with Emiliano Martinez on a three-year contract worth €5 million net per season, with Luciano Spalletti keen to welcome the Argentine goalkeeper once the World Cup concludes. However, formal talks with Aston Villa have yet to properly begin.

According to Tuttosport, outgoing CEO Damien Comolli never directly contacted Villa, instead attempting to fast-track an agreement solely with the player.

New CEO Giovanni Carnevali will now take charge of negotiations from this point.

Aston Villa open to Martinez sale but compensation fee remains key sticking point

Villa have privately accepted that Martinez’s time at the club has run its course, they have already approached Parma over Zion Suzuki as a replacement.

The two clubs’ ownership groups enjoy a good relationship, but neither wants to lose out financially.
Juventus know a compensation fee will be required, while Villa are aware that demanding €20 million for a goalkeeper turning 34 in three months is unrealistic.

A middle ground is expected once the two boards formally reconnect, with Carnevali due to begin work imminently.

Martinez himself is relaxed about the timeline, focused on the World Cup rather than the negotiations.

Juventus striker Jonathan David was rated 5/10 by Gazzetta dello Sport after Canada’s World Cup opener, but Serie A pair Sead Kolasinac and Ismael Koné were among the best players on the field.

Canada, one of the host countries of the 2026 World Cup, were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first game in the tournament on Friday.

Gazzetta reacts to David’s display in Canada 1-1 Bosnia

It was a match that left the Italy national team with plenty of regrets, as they were knocked out of the World Cup play-off final by Bosnia this past March.

Juventus striker David started the game, but was subbed off around the hour mark. David had a big chance at minute 16, but his shot from inside the box was too weak and easily saved by Bosnia keeper Nikola Vasilj.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport rated David 5/10, writing: “Tell Carnevali that he [David] wasted a chance with his left foot.”

Carnevali is the new Juventus General Manager and CEO, appointed on Friday to replace Damien Comolli.

On the other hand, another Canadian Serie A player, Sassuolo’s Koné, was praised by Gazzetta, called the “Midfield Prime Minister” and rated 6.5/10.

Atalanta defender Kolasinac was the best player on the field for Bosnia, according to the pink paper, and was also rated 6.5/10.

Kolasinac’s compatriot Tarik Muharemovic, a teammate of Koné at Sassuolo, was rated 5.5/10 after losing the duel that led to Canada’s equaliser.

Reports in Italy claim that new Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali intends to build a solid core of Italian players at the Allianz Stadium, so he’s targeted Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni as well as Fiorentina’s Cher Ndour.

La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport report that one of the targets of new Juventus director Carnevali will be to sign more Italian players than in the past to help coach Luciano Spalletti build a strong identity next season.

Juventus target Liverpool’s Chiesa and Leoni

According to Gazzetta, two of the Bianconeri’s targets for the summer play at Liverpool, as Carnevali has set his sights on both Chiesa and Leoni.

Chiesa has already admitted he did not want to leave Juventus in 2024 and said he’s open to returning to the Allianz Stadium.

Leoni, on the other hand, had an unfortunate debut season at Liverpool, suffering a cruciate ligament injury in his first game, which sidelined him for the entire campaign.

According to Gazzetta, Juventus are also keeping a close eye on Fiorentina’s Ndour, who has recently made his senior Italy debut under Silvio Baldini, and Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi, who might reunite with Carnevali after spending his entire career at Sassuolo.

Gazzetta notes that Fiorentina see Ndour as a key player for their future, while Juventus could offer Fabio Miretti in a player-plus-cash swap.

Serie A duo Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic helped get the USA off to a flying start in their 2026 World Cup opener, combining in a neat piece of play that saw São Paulo defender Damian Bobadilla deflect the ball into his own net.

Milan forward Pulisic did fantastically well in the build-up with an impressive burst of pace into the box, before laying the ball back to Juventus’ McKennie, whose attempt to flick across the face of goal saw the ball ricochet off Bobadilla’s foot into the Paraguay goal.

Pulisic has shown a statement of intent in front of a home crowd, as the USA look to get their home campaign off to a winning start.

Video: McKennie and Pulisic involved in USA opener

THE FIRST GOAL FOR THE #USMNT IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 pic.twitter.com/pvMAukJCou

— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) June 13, 2026

GOAL!

The deadlock is broken, and it comes from an own goal by Bobadilla.

USA 1-0 Paraguay #FIFAWorldCup | #beINWC26 pic.twitter.com/QzIMUnmzMn

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) June 13, 2026

The United States face Paraguay in a massive FIFA World Cup 2026 opener for the hosts, with two Serie A stars in the host nation’s starting eleven.

Milan’s Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie both start for the USA, while relegated Cremonese forward Antonio Sanabria leads the line for Paraguay.

Former Juventus winger Timothy Weah is on the bench for the US, as they look to get off to a winning start in front of a home crowd.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are favourites to pick up a vital early three points.

Pulisic and McKennie were both involved as the USA took an early lead through an own goal from Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla.

World Cup 2026: USA vs Paraguay Line-ups

United States (4-2-3-1): Freese; Robinson, Ream, Richards, Freeman; Adams, Tillman; Pulisic, McKennie, Dest; Balogun.

Paraguay (4-4-2): Gill; Alonso, Alderete, Gómez, José Cáceres; Almirón, Bobadilla, Cubas, Enciso; Gómez, Sanabria.

Vincenzo Italiano has recently been appointed as the head coach of Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas, and reports in Italy claim that he could target the signings of three players who are currently considered surplus to requirements at Juventus. 

Gazzetta: Three unwanted Juventus players could join Italiano at Besiktas

Italiano joined Besiktas on a two-year contract last weekend, which reportedly makes him the third-highest-paid Italian coach in the world with his €6m-per-season contract. Only Simone Inzaghi and Carlo Ancelotti are currently earning more than the former Bologna tactician. 

Besiktas are also prepared to back Italiano on the transfer market, and reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that he has several unwanted Juventus players on his wishlist. 

Among them is Arthur Melo, who, astonishingly, has not played for Juventus since the end of the 2021-22 season. The 29-year-old former Barcelona midfielder still has another year remaining on his contract with Juve, and if he were to be sold, the club would need to bring in around €6.5m to avoid making a capital loss. 

Arthur still has a contract worth €5m per season in Turin, but this is not expected to be an issue for Besiktas. 

Arthur is a player that Italiano knows well from their time together at Fiorentina. Italiano brought the Brazilian to Tuscany on loan for the 2023-24 season, helping the midfielder to get back on his feet after a disastrous loan spell with Liverpool the year before.

From one Brazilian midfielder to another, La Gazzetta dello Sport also claims that Besiktas have expressed an interest in picking up Douglas Luiz as well.

Douglas Luiz joined Juventus in a €50m deal off the back of an impressive few years in the Premier League with Aston Villa, but he failed to make any real impact during his first season in Italy, and has since gone on two unproductive loan spells to Nottingham Forest and back to Villa during the 2025-26 season. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Luciano Spalletti could give Douglas Luiz another chance at Juventus during pre-season, but Besiktas have also reportedly tried to sound out information regarding his availability. 

Lastly, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Besiktas could also offer a new home for goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who is expected to be sold by Juventus if an appropriate offer were to come in. 

Damien Comolli has officially left his position as CEO of Juventus, but reports in Italy indicate that two further Bianconeri directors could also be heading for early farewells. 

Modesto and Ottolini could also leave Juventus after Comolli departure

Juventus confirmed on Friday that Comolli has left his position as CEO after one year in charge, leaving by mutual consent, although the club are still set to hand over €850,000 in severance pay to the Frenchman. 

It has already been confirmed that former Sassuolo executive Giovanni Carnevali has been called in to replace Comolli as CEO. 

This might not be the only change to the Juventus senior management structure, though, as reports in Italy indicate that technical director Francois Modesto is also highly likely to leave as well. 

Modesto was appointed by Comolli shortly after his arrival in Turin and there has occasionally been confusion as to what the 47-year-old’s role actually entails. 

According to reports from Calciomercato.com, Juventus could even announce Modesto’s departure within the next few hours. 

Additionally, Juve could also potentially decide to part company with sporting director Marco Ottolini as well. The 46-year-old was only appointed midway through the 2025-26 season, but Calciomercato claims that his position within the Juventus management is under review as well. 

As things stand, Ottolini is much more likely to stay on compared to Modesto, but nothing can be ruled out either way at this stage.

Juventus have officially parted ways with CEO Damien Comolli, who has left his position at the top of the club’s hierarchy by mutual consent, but the Bianconeri are still obliged to hand over a significant severance package to their former director. 

How much do Juventus have to pay Comolli in severance?

Comolli joined Juventus one year ago, initially as the club’s general manager before being promoted to the title of CEO in November. 

Reports indicate that tensions have been brewing between Comolli and head coach Luciano Spalletti, who joined the club less than a fortnight before Comolili was promoted to his role as CEO. 

Though Comolli handed Spalletti a new contract extension back in April, there have reportedly been disagreements over transfer decisions and suggestions that a failed pursuit of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was the final nail in the coffin for the Juve executive. 

Juventus have already confirmed that Giovanni Carnevali has taken over as the club’s new CEO. 

Though Comolli left Juventus by mutual consent, reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicate that the Bianconeri will still have to pay compensation. 

Juventus are obliged to pay Comolli €850,000 in in severance pay, but the club will not force the Frenchman to pay back the signing bonuses he received last year, which might have been a possibility had he resigned as opposed to leaving by mutual consent.

Sky Sport Italia reports that new Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali still sees Emiliano Martinez as Juventus’ priority target in goal, so the Bianconeri will continue to push for the Argentine, who is already looking for a home in Turin.

Juventus continue to chase Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez even after Damien Comolli’s resignation and Carnevali’s appointment as General Manager and CEO.

Martinez’s potential Juventus transfer: latest updates

According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez remains Juventus’ primary target in goal even with Carnevali in charge.

The new Juventus director is aware that coach Luciano Spalletti wants an experienced goalkeeper, and Carnevali’s appointment could even facilitate the negotiations.

The Italian director, in fact, is on very good terms with Martinez’s agents, who are the same ones as Nemanja Matic, whom Carnevali brought to Sassuolo last summer.

Juventus have already reached a principle of agreement with Martinez and are now in talks with Aston Villa.

Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini has stepped up talks in recent days and, according to Di Marzio, Martínez is so eager to join the Bianconeri that he has already begun searching for a house in Turin.

Juventus confirm that Damien Comolli has left the club by mutual consent and will be replaced by ex-Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali, who will serve as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the club.

Juventus have made another big change to their management by replacing French director Comolli with Carnevali.

• Read more – Juventus could resume Vlahovic contract talks with Carnevali

Comolli was appointed by the Bianconeri a year ago, first as the club’s General Manager, then as CEO in November 2025.

Tensions with Luciano Spalletti have been growing over the last few months despite the coach being handed a new contract until 2028 this past April.

Disagreements over transfer decisions led to Comolli’s departure, which was confirmed during an extraordinary board of directors meeting on Friday morning.

Juventus confirmed with a statement that Comolli had left the club by mutual consent.

Comolli is being replaced by ex-Sassuolo director Carnevali, who has served as Sassuolo’s CEO since 2014.

Carnevali will serve as Juventus’ Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.

Juventus finished the 2025-26 campaign in sixth and will be playing in the Europa League next season.

Official Juventus statement: Comolli and Carnevali

“In particular, throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the growth and consolidation of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, which has become a recognised benchmark for sustainability, innovation, talent development, and value creation, both on and off the pitch. As a Board Member of Lega Serie A, he has also contributed to key strategic discussions aimed at the development and advancement of Italian professional football.

With Giovanni Carnevali replacing Damien Comolli as Juventus’ CEO, Gazzetta reports that the Bianconeri could resume contract talks with Dusan Vlahovic.

Juventus are ready for a new revolution, as Comolli is expected to resign today at an extraordinary board of directors meeting.

Juventus to make new Vlahovic attempt?

The French director has only spent one season at the Allianz Stadium and will be replaced by Giovanni Carnevali.

According to Gazzetta, the new director could resume contract talks with Vlahovic, whose deal in Turin expires at the end of June.

Comolli failed to reach an agreement with Vlahovic, who was offered €6m per season plus bonuses.

Vlahovic earned €12m including add-ons in his final season in Turin, and Kenan Yildiz will be the highest earner at the Allianz Stadium next season with a €7m-a-year salary if Vlahovic leaves.

According to Gazzetta, Juventus remain interested in Alexander Sorloth, Randal Kolo Muani and Emiliano Martinez, while Tarik Muharemovic, a Juventus Academy product now at Sassuolo, might return to the Allianz Stadium and reunite with Carnevali.

Damien Comolli is set to leave Juventus after just one year, with a extraordinary board meeting called for Friday 12 June to officially confirm his departure, and the botched pursuit of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson identified as the moment that fatally undermined his relationship with Luciano Spalletti.

According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Alisson saga proved decisive. Spalletti had been guaranteed the Brazilian would arrive and personally invested time in convincing the goalkeeper to make the move, only for the approach to be made too late and without the necessary groundwork having been laid with Liverpool.

From that point, trust between coach and CEO broke down irreparably, with a series of subsequent transfer pursuits also ending in failure.

Carnevali to replace Comolli as Exor install Sassuolo CEO as new Juventus chief

Comolli had joined Juventus in June 2025 as Director General before being elevated to CEO, replacing Maurizio Scanavino.

His tenure ends after a season in which the club failed to qualify for the Champions League, a financial and sporting blow that made his position untenable.

Exor have moved swiftly, appointing Giovanni Carnevali as his successor.

The Sassuolo CEO, who has held that role since 2014, brings considerable experience of building competitive squads on modest budgets.

Federico Gatti has fallen well down the pecking order at Juventus since Luciano Spalletti took charge, and with the Bianconeri planning to add further centre-back competition this summer, his departure is looking increasingly likely — with both Napoli and Roma already making enquiries.

According to the reports from Sportmediaset, via CalcioMercato, Gatti’s decline under Spalletti has been marked. The Italy international was a key figure under previous coaches but has gradually lost his starting place as the former national team coach tightened his grip on the club’s footballing decisions.

The expected arrival of another central defender will effectively push him to the periphery of the squad entirely.

Allegri and Gasperini both keen on Gatti as Juventus hold firm on €20m valuation

The interest from both clubs makes sense in context.

Roma are managing an uncertain situation around Evan Ndicka, whose potential departure could leave Gasperini short at the back, while Napoli face the exit of Juan Jesus and need a physically imposing replacement.

Incoming Napoli coach Allegri is reportedly a known admirer of Gatti.

Juventus, however, hold all the cards.

With Gatti contracted until June 2030, the Bianconeri have no pressure to sell cheaply and were demanding a minimum of €20 million as recently as January.

That figure is unlikely to have moved downward in the intervening months, meaning any interested club will need to meet Turin’s valuation to have any chance of striking a deal.

Khephren Thuram has attracted exploratory interest from a pair of Premier League clubs, with Juventus prepared to consider selling the French midfielder for a fee of between €45 and €50 million as the club scramble to plug a significant financial gap before the end of June.

According to Tuttosport, Juventus have less than a month to generate approximately €55 million in sales to offset the losses from missing out on Champions League football.

Nico Gonzalez’s departure alone will not be sufficient, and with Bremer’s €58 million release clause not activating until July, the club need to find another major sale before the financial year ends.

With Kenan Yildiz categorically off the table, every other key asset is theoretically available, and Thuram, who has already knocked back approaches from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, is the latest to attract serious attention.

Lobotka and Kessie identified as Thuram replacements if Premier League clubs firm up interest in Juventus star

The Premier League enquiries are described as exploratory at this stage, clubs testing Juventus’s willingness to sell and establishing a price, but the response from Turin is significant.

An offer in the €45-50 million range would represent a substantial profit and would be genuinely considered.

Should Thuram depart, Juventus have identified potential replacements. Stanislav Lobotka remains a long-standing target, though De Laurentiis is unlikely to sell to a direct rival at a cut price despite a €25 million release clause valid for foreign clubs.

Franck Kessie is also under consideration; the Ivorian is set to leave Al-Ahli as a free agent, though Spalletti’s assessment of his profile and his wage demands present complications of their own.

Real Madrid have proposed Franco Mastantuono to Juventus on a straight loan deal as the two clubs continue to negotiate on multiple fronts this summer, with the Argentine teenager potentially available as a low-cost solution to the Bianconeri’s attacking overhaul.

According to TuttoSport, Madrid are keen to find Mastantuono a European club where he can play regularly next season, accepting that he may not command a starting role at the Bernabeu in 2026/27.

A permanent sale is categorically off the table, the club believe strongly in the player’s potential, but a loan arrangement mirrors the formula used two summers ago with Como for Nico Paz, and suits all parties in principle.

Juventus taking time to assess Mastantuono fit as Real Madrid push other Serie A options

Juventus are taking a measured approach, however.

The club’s hierarchy want to assess whether Mastantuono’s profile is compatible with Spalletti’s system before committing, particularly given the scale of the attacking rebuild already underway following the departures of Vlahovic, Milik and the expected exits of Jonathan David and Lois Openda.

Real Madrid are not prepared to wait indefinitely and have already approached other Serie A clubs, including those without European football, where Mastantuono would have a clearer path to regular minutes.

Separately, discussions between Juventus and Madrid over Gonzalo Garcia are also ongoing, though that deal would be structured as a permanent transfer with a buy-back clause rather than a loan.

The broader Juventus-Madrid axis also encompasses Brahim Diaz, whose situation will only become clearer after Morocco’s World Cup campaign concludes.

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have already taken the decision to part company with CEO Damien Comolli after just one year in the job, before the Frenchman reported for a meeting with the club on Thursday. 

Moretto: Juventus have already decided to part ways with Comolli

Comolli’s future as CEO of Juventus is in major doubt, and according to some reports, the decision has already been taken for him to step down from his position at the top of the Bianconeri hierarchy. 

The Juve executive was called in for a meeting on Thursday amidst speculation that his future is under question again. 

Comolli and head coach Luciano Spalletti spoke to club owner John Elkann after the disappointing 2025-26 season came to an end, and reports at the time indicated that there would be no major changes to the Juventus senior management, just that Spalletti would be given more of a say in the club’s transfer decisions. 

However, according to reports from several outlets, including Sky, Comolli’s position is not as secure as first thought. 

Some outlets even claim that the decision has already been taken for Comolli to step down: Matteo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, claims that there is a ‘99.9% chance’ that Comolli leaves his position as CEO. 

There have also been suggestions that technical director Francois Modesto’s future is in doubt as well, given that he was appointed by Comolli, has not convinced in the year that he has been in his job and may no longer fit with the club’s visions for the future. 

Thursday’s latest update claims that Juventus could turn to Sassuolo’s Giovanni Carnevali to take over and that Giorgio Chiellini could be given a more prominent role. 

Reports from various sources in Italy claim that Damien Comolli’s position as CEO of Juventus is under review after just one season in the Bianconeri hot seat, and meetings to discuss the Frenchman’s position are reportedly underway.

Juventus discussing Comolli future, meetings underway 

According to reports from Sky Sport Italia and various others, meetings are underway in Turin to discuss Comolli’s position as CEO of Juventus. 

This comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Comolli and head coach Luciano Spalletti both spoke with owner John Elkann after the 2025-26 ended, and reports at the time indicated that Juventus were not expected to make any personnel changes to their senior management structure, despite the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League. 

According to reports towards the end of May, Spalletti asked for more of a say in Juve’s transfer decisions and the club were inclined to give him those guarantees. That didn’t necessarily mean that Comolli would leave, though, only that he would have to collaborate with Spalletti more regularly. 

However, the latest reports from Sky indicate that Comolli’s position is now under review again. 

Sky adds that it has been a busy few days for Comolli, sporting director Marco Ottolini and technical director Francois Modesto, who have been plotting potential summer transfers and planning for potential departures, as they have all been expecting to continue into the 2026-27 season. 

Further updates are expected in due course.

Reports in Italy claim that England international John Stones is among the defenders that are under consideration at Juventus, as Luciano Spalletti and his staff look to strengthen on a reduced budget with no access to Champions League funds. 

Juventus defenders: Stones and Muharemovic under consideration, Kim or Lucumi if Bremer leaves

Juventus are hoping to provide Spalletti with a competitive squad capable of challenging for the Serie A title in 2026-27, but this task was made all the more difficult when the Bianconeri missed out on Champions League qualification in the final weeks of the 2025-26 season. 

The defence is an area that may need addressing. Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Juventus are considering a deal to bring back Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo, hoping to use their 50% sell-on clause to their advantage. 

Thursday’s reports claim that England defender Stones is also a potential option for Juventus given that he is available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season. 

The 32-year-old spent 10 seasons at the Etihad Stadium, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the 2022-23 Champions League while making 295 appearances in the English top flight and 62 in the Champions League. He also has 88 England caps to his name and is part of Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. 

The biggest concern with Stones is his injury record, especially after a season where he was only available for nine Premier League appearances and 18 across all competitions. 

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Gleison Bremer will stick or twist for the 2026-27 season. Much depends on his performances at the 2026 World Cup and whether there might be offers for the Brazil international once the tournament comes to an end. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests, however, that Juve’s interest in Stones and Muharemovic is not dependent on a sale of Bremer. 

If the Brazilian were to be sold, Juventus would likely need another proven, starting option that is ready for the immediate-to-long-term future. La Gazzetta dello Sport has suggested Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae and Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport 

The whole world is there (apart from us) 

At 20.00: The maxi American World Cup gets underway 

Mexico-South Africa opens it at the legendary Azteca. Messi to defend the trophy: ‘It will be tough to beat us’. But, there is Yamal, Mbappe and our Carletto

Rodri: ‘The level has been raised, my Spain side are favourites’

The interview 

France, so many stars (perhaps too many) 

An attack to be feared 

Corriere dello Sport 

The last dance 

World Cup underway 

Edition no.23 is also the last for two icons 

France and Argentina at the top, but the algorithm says Spain 

The first of three opening ceremonies takes place tonight, followed by Mexico-South Africa at the Azteca at 20.00. 48 participants, the final on July 19. Italy represented by three coaches: Ancelotti, Cannavaro and Montella

Tuttosport 

DIBU: Discount for Juve 

Three years and 4.2 million less per seasons: The goalkeeper accepts 

Agreement with Martinez, work underway with Aston Villa: Request of 15 million, Comolli is set at five. Meanwhile, Besiktas step forwards for Di Gregorio. Close Nico to get Sorloth: Ruggeri is also liked at Atletico. Premier League for Thuram: More money for Kolo. Contact with Lucumi. Cagliari proposes Gaetano

‘My Argentina remains the strongest’ 

Mexico-South Africa opens the World Cup at 20.00: Exclusive with reigning champion Mac Allister

The Liverpool ace explains why the Seleccion can repeat their success from Qatar: 

‘We know how to do it and we still have Messi, the greatest of all time. I didn’t get a tattoo of the cup in 2022, but in a month’s time, I might get two. In the semi-finals, it will be us, France, Spain and Portugal’. 

Toro goalkeeper, Abate backs Falcone 

Montipo the alternative 

Negotiations will begin as soon as Lecce appoint a new sporting director. Ugresic on the cards. River Plate: 9 million offer for Simeone: Rejected

Provedel after Solet, it’s two for Inter 

Agreement with the Laziale 

Meeting okay with the goalkeeper’s agent. Bastoni’s representative: ‘Ale is happy at Inter’. Reggiani idea

Modric, it’s not finished with Milan 

Talks with Glasner 

Real offer him a role as director, but the Croatian wants to speak to the new coach first.

Juventus are pushing ahead with their attempts to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa this summer, and recent updates claim that the Premier League outfit could turn to Parma’s Zion Suzuki to replace him. 

Reports from various outlets on Wednesday claimed that Juventus have an agreement on personal terms in place with 2022 World Cup winner Martinez, who will be heading into the final year of his Aston Villa contract this summer. 

Martinez is reportedly ready to accept a €5m-per-season contact offer from the Old Lady, but there is still work to do on the transfer fee, as Villa are expected to request a fee in the region of €15m for the 33-year-old, while Juventus are hoping to secure his services practically for free. 

Report Villa could replace Martinez with Suzuki

According to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano, if Martinez is to move this summer, then Aston Villa could turn to Parma’s Suzuki instead. 

Romano claims that Villa have been scouting the Japan international for several months and that he is part of a list of three shot-stoppers that are currently under consideration by Villa. 

The 23-year-old has made 57 appearances for Parma since joining from Urawa Red Diamonds in the summer of 2024 and had been on encouraging form in the Italian top flight before missing a run of 16 league matches due to a broken hand. 

Reports from Calciomercato.com claim that Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford is also among the potential options for Aston Villa should Martinez end up joining Juventus. 

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have reignited their interest in signing Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo and that the Bianconeri could potentially include Vasilije Adzic as part of negotiations. 

Reports Juventus interested in bringing Muharemovic back from Sassuolo

Muharemovic joined Sassuolo from Juventus in 2024, signing on a permanent deal in 2025, and the Bianconeri are entitled to a 50% sell-on clause. This means that if Juventus are the ones who sign Muharemovic from Sassuolo this summer, they will effectively have a 50% discount. 

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international had been linked with a potential move to Inter this summer, but recent reports claim that Sassuolo are hoping that Muharemovic impresses at the upcoming World Cup and that his market value increases in the process. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that there is interest from a number of unspecified Premier League clubs, which pleases Sassuolo, who are hoping for a ‘bidding war’ this summer. 

Juventus, meanwhile, are still interested in the prospect of bringing Muharemovic back to the Allianz Stadium during the upcoming transfer window. 

They feel that the defender is ready for a step up to a team that will be aiming for Champions League qualification next season and that the prospect of playing Europa League football in 2026-27 could be an ideal stepping stone for the 23-year-old. 

Negotiating with Sassuolo is not expected to be an easy task, even for Juventus with their 50% sell-on clause, so La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Old Lady could offer a loan of midfielder Adzic to sweeten a potential deal. 

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus want to bring in Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence in the event that Andrea Cambiaso leaves this summer, and Bianconeri sporting director Marco Ottolini could be the key. 

Reports Juventus want Spence if Cambiaso leaves this summer

Despite a massively disappointing end to the 2025-26 season, which resulted in the Old Lady missing out on Champions League qualification, the club are hoping to provide Luciano Spalletti with a new and improved squad for the 2026-27 campaign. 

Reports indicate that Juventus are progressing with a potential deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and that they want Alexander Sorloth, Brahim Diaz and perhaps Randal Kolo Muani to strengthen their attack as well. 

This will only be possible if Juventus are able to move on some of their current first-team stars first. Gleison Bremer has been lined with an exit given that he has a €58m release clause in his contract, while Cambiaso could potentially be sacrificed as well according to various reports over the last few weeks. 

SportMediaset reports that if Cambiaso is to leave, Juventus will need to bring in a new full-back as well and that they have identified Tottenham’s Spence as a potential candidate. 

Spence is a player well known to Juventus sporting director Ottolini, who brought the England international over to Serie A to play for Genoa in the second half of the 2023-24 season. 

Like Cambiaso, Spence is equally capable of playing at either right or left-back, he is already familiar with Serie A football and with Tottenham having recently signed Andrew Robertson and with Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro still on the club’s books, opportunities for Spence in North London may be reduced next season.

Juventus and Torino supporters will be prohibited from attending away matches for the first 10 rounds of the 2026-27 Serie A season after the violent clashes between supporters prior to the most recent derby between the two clubs and the subsequent delays to the schedule of the final round of 2025-26 fixtures. 

Juventus and Torino supporters hit by 10-week away ban

The Derby della Mole descended into chaos before it even began during the final round of 2025-26 Serie A fixtures.

Supporters between the two clubs were involved in violent clashes in the surrounding areas of the stadium and one Bianconeri supporter was left hospitalised and was said to be in a critical condition.  Eight Juventus ultras were arrested after the events took place.

For that reason, Juventus ultras ordered their players not to take to the field against Torino.

This caused significant delays to the kick-off time of the Derby della Mole, and, as the game was being played at the same time as several other Serie A matches to ensure competitive fairness on the final day of the season, those games were delayed as well. 

Now, it has been confirmed that both Juventus and Torino supporters have been given a ban on attending away matches for the first 10 rounds of the 2026-27 season.

Matteo Ruggeri’s agents confirm Juventus and Roma’s interest in the Atlético Madrid defender: ‘There are requests from Italy and abroad.’

Juventus and Roma are among the clubs interested in Atlético Madrid left-back Ruggeri.

Agents admit Juventus and Roma want Ruggeri

The defender’s agents Manuel Montipò and Tullio Tinti spoke to Sky Sport Italia after a meeting with Inter directors on Wednesday morning.

The two parties are not thought to have discussed Ruggeri’s potential move to Inter. Tinti, in fact, is also the representative of Nerazzurri defenders Alessandro Bastoni and Matteo Darmian.

“Ruggeri provided seven assists in 48 games with Atlético Madrid, playing almost every game as a starter,” Montipò said.

“The club is very happy with the player and wants to retain him. As of today, he’s an Atlético Madrid starter. The market is open, and anything can happen. There are requests from Italy and abroad, but as of today, there’s nothing concrete.”

Gazzetta had claimed on Wednesday morning that Roma were interested in Ruggeri, and the Sky Sport reporter specifically asked the defender’s agent about the links with the Giallorossi and even Juventus.

“He is in a top club, and all top clubs look for strong players, but I don’t know,” Montipò said.

At that point, Tinti stepped in, confirming both clubs’ interest: “I know, and there are many more,” he said before leaving with a smile on his face.

Ruggeri joined Atléticoé Madrid from Atalanta in a €17m deal last summer. The 23-year-old has yet to make his senior Italy debut and is under contract at the Wanda Metropolitano until June 2030.

Juventus expert Romeo Agresti reports that Aston Villa are open to selling Emiliano Martinez, and talks between the Premier League side and the Old Lady are ongoing ‘to reduce the gap between the asking price and the offer.’

Juventus are in talks with Aston Villa over Argentine goalkeeper Martinez.

Aston Villa prepared to sell Dibu Martinez

Multiple sources in Italy claim that the Bianconeri have reached an agreement in principle with the 33-year-old, who is ready to sign a three-year contract in Turin.

Juventus expert Romeo Agresti confirms the player and the Bianconeri have already shaken hands, yet the Serie A giants must now convince Aston Villa to sell the Argentine keeper.

Agresti claims on X that Aston Villa are open to selling Martinez, but have yet to reach an agreement with the Serie A giants.

“Negotiations are needed to reduce the gap between the asking price and the offer,” wrote Agresti.

Sky Sport Italia previously reported that Juventus are pushing for a free transfer, but it’s unlikely that Aston Villa will release Martinez for nothing, as the Argentine international is under contract until 2029.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Aston Villa’s asking price is €10m, while Gazzetta claims that the Premier League side have demanded €15m.

Juventus fans seem to be excited by the potential arrival of Martinez, as thousands of them have commented on the goalkeeper’s latest Instagram post begging him to move to the Allianz Stadium.

Arsenal have enquired about Kenan Yildiz, but Juventus don’t want to sell their star at any price, and the Turkishman is happy to remain in Turin, according to Tuttosport.

Juventus star Yildiz is not expected to push to leave the Allianz Stadium this summer, according to Tuttosport.

Yildiz and Juventus not listening to Arsenal

The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Arsenal had enquired about the availability of the Juventus star, yet the Bianconeri informed the Gunners that they would not sell the 21-year-old at any price.

Tuttosport also reports that Arsenal have made contact to sign Yildiz and confirms Juventus’ stance on the Turkey international.

The Turin-based paper adds that even Yildiz is uninterested in leaving Turin this summer, especially after signing a new contract until 2030 just a few months ago.

Tuttosport reports that Yildiz is happy at Juventus and wants to repay the club’s faith in him.

The 21-year-old contributed to 21 Juventus goals in 47 appearances across all competitions in 2025-26, scoring ten goals and providing 11 assists.

Yildiz is the third-highest-valued Serie A player at the 2026 World Cup, after Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s latest Instagram post has sparked reactions from several Juventus fans who are begging him to move to the Allianz Stadium this summer.

Emiliano Martinez’s latest Instagram post has sparked reactions among Juventus fans, with many Bianconeri eager to welcome the Argentine to the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus fans send social media messages to Dibu Martinez

Martinez posted a one-word message while on international duty with Argentina before the World Cup, simply writing ‘Feliz,’ ‘Happy’ in Spanish.

It was enough to receive 2,500 comments in just a few hours, including many from Juventus fans.

Some wrote “See you soon in Turin”, others “Come to Juventus” or “We are waiting for you”, accompanying their messages with black-and-white heart emojis.

The reaction from Juventus fans came after several media outlets, including Sky Sport Italia and Tuttosport, claimed that the 33-year-old has reached a principle of agreement with the Old Lady.

According to reports, Juventus hope to persuade Aston Villa to sell the experienced goalkeeper for a low transfer fee, possibly even on a free transfer, despite Martinez being under contract with the Premier League side until June 2029.

Multiple sources in Italy, including Sky Sport Italia, claim that Juventus have reached an agreement with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and are now trying to strike a deal with the Premier League side.

Juventus have reached a principle of agreement with Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez, reports in Italy claim.

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Details behind Juventus agreement with Dibu Martinez

Tuttosport, Sky Sport Italia and Corriere dello Sport report that the experienced shot-stopper has agreed to sign a three-year deal at the Allianz Stadium.

Martinez has reportedly accepted a €5m-a-year salary, lower than his current wages at Aston Villa, which suggests the 33-year-old is ready for a new challenge.

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is looking for an experienced goalkeeper, but the Bianconeri have yet to shake hands with Aston Villa.

Corriere dello Sport claims that Villa’s asking price is around €10m, but Sky Sport suggests the Bianconeri are pushing to sign the player for practically free, given his age and desire to move to Turin.

Martinez is under contract with Aston Villa until 2029, so it remains to be seen whether the Premier League side will agree to release their goalkeeper for free.

Tuttosport reports that Juventus hope for a ‘favourable solution from an economic point of view, hoping that Aston Villa agree to a transfer on particularly advantageous terms.’

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Here we are; tomorrow we start

World Cup: weight of gold

Players valued at over 13 billion on the pitch. Yamal the most valuable star: 292m. Real offer 150m for the Argentine Alvarez; Atletico reject the offer.

Inter put muscles on: there’s Atta with Solet

Juve, Dibu saves: agreement done, discount needed.

Milan offer Glasner a two-year deal

Corriere dello Sport

World Cup revolution

It starts tomorrow with Mexico-South Africa: many new rules

Palestra, assist for Chivu

New meeting: the Percassi prefer to sell him in Italy

Inter, Atalanta are open. Blitz for Solet and Atta

There’s still a gap for the full-back’s value, but La Dea picks Oaktree as their first interlocutor. Double operation with Udinese: there’s the box-to-box midfielder along with the defender.

Napoli, Khalaili blocked

Roma, Gasp is in a hurry

Pulisic: Milan at stake

Julian, shock offer

Juve, Dibu saves

Principle of agreement with the Argentine: three-year contract worth 5m per season. He’s Spalletti’s first target. Now Aston Villa must be convinced; they ask for 10m. Palmisani (Frosinone) is being followed. Sorloth promised himself.

Tuttosport

De Biasi launches the new coach, one of his ex-players, with a message for the club

‘Toro if you have Abate’s ambition…’

‘Hand off Yildiz.’

Arsenal move for Kenan. Juve: ‘He’s not for sale.’

The Gunners can offer up to 100m, but the Bianconeri’s refusal follows Comolli’s promise: ‘Kenan is not for sale.’ The player is happy to stay. The algorithm says Kessié, Spalletti would like something different in midfield. Wait for Brahim. Goal: Dibu Martinez advances.

Sorloth & Co. ‘Us World Cup.’

Juventus relaunch with Atletico for the hitman who has big dreams in the USA alongside Haaland.

Atletico-Real: Alvarez controversy

Glasner says yes to Milan, so many insults for Ibra!

The new coach is incoming from Crystal Palace. Zlatan ‘reporting’ from the World Cup infuriates the fans.

Solet, Inter push: 20m plus add-ons

Atta is the alternative to Jones. Palestra too expensive? There’s Ndoye of Nottingham.

Juventus’ summer striker search is intensifying on multiple fronts, with the club accelerating their pursuit of Alexander Sorloth while simultaneously making enquiries for Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Jackson as they plot a comprehensive overhaul of their attacking options following Dusan Vlahovic’s departure.

As per CalcioMercato, Atletico Madrid have rejected Juventus’s opening offer of €22 million for Sorloth, with the Spanish club valuing the Norwegian at €40 million, a significant gap that both parties will need to bridge.

Despite the distance, optimism remains in Turin. Spalletti personally called Sorloth and personal terms have already been agreed on a contract worth €4 million per season until 2029 with an option for a further year. The striker has promised to provide an update on his future before the World Cup begins.

Jesus and Jackson enquiries made as Juventus cast wide net in striker search

According to Romeo Agresti of Il Bianconero, again via CalcioMercato, Juventus have also made enquiries about Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Jackson, who could seek a move away from Bayern Munich given Harry Kane’s central role in the club’s tactical setup.

Both represent different profiles and price points to Sorloth and Kolo Muani, but the club are leaving no stone unturned.

Sorloth and Kolo Muani remain the clear priorities.

The PSG forward, who has returned to Paris after a loan at Tottenham, is expected to cost at least €40 million. Milan have also registered interest in Sorloth, adding urgency to Juventus’s pursuit.

With Openda and Jonathan David also potentially leaving this summer, Juventus may yet move for more than one striker before the window closes.

Juventus have made enquiries with Paris Saint-Germain over goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as they explore alternatives to their primary target Emiliano Martinez, with the 24-year-old French international having fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Emiliano Martinez reportedly remains Spalletti’s first choice between the posts, but Aston Villa’s valuation of around €40 million combined with the Argentine’s salary demands of approximately €7 million per season, pushing close to Juventus’s wage ceiling, are making the deal increasingly difficult to structure.

Vicario, previously considered a fallback option, now appears likely to remain in the Premier League.

Chevalier falls out of favour at PSG after Safonov’s rise as Juventus and Besiktas circle

Chevalier arrived at PSG amid considerable fanfare but has progressively lost his starting position to Safonov.

Despite his fall from grace in Paris, he is still considered a goalkeeper of genuine quality and significant potential.

Besiktas are also understood to be interested in taking Chevalier to Turkey for new coach Vincenzo Italiano, who is looking to build a competitive squad for his first season in charge.

Juventus’s existing dialogue with PSG over Randal Kolo Muani could also facilitate discussions over Chevalier, potentially opening the door to a broader negotiation between the two clubs.

Juventus have flatly rejected an approach from Arsenal for Kenan Yildiz, informing the Premier League champions in no uncertain terms that the 21-year-old Turkish international is not available at any price this summer.

According to The Athletic, Arsenal made contact with Juventus as part of their search for a new left winger, with Yildiz identified as a potential solution following uncertainty over the futures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.

The response from Turin was immediate and unambiguous, Yildiz is not for sale, and Arsenal have consequently shifted their attention to other targets.

Yildiz set for World Cup showcase as Juventus protect prized asset despite transfer pressure

The approach is a clear indication of just how highly the player is regarded across European football following a breakthrough season in which he established himself as one of the continent’s most exciting young forwards.

Juventus moved to protect their investment by securing him on a new contract earlier this year, and despite the financial pressures of missing out on Champions League football, the club have drawn a firm line over their most prized asset.

Yildiz will now head to the World Cup with Turkey, where a strong tournament could intensify interest further, but Juventus’s position appears unlikely to soften regardless of what the summer brings.

Juventus have been heavily linked with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, and while fresh reports in Italy suggest a deal is close, Fabrizio Romano says otherwise. According to Romano, Alisson, whose contract at Liverpool has a year left to run, is open to joining Juventus this summer, but he will respect the wishes of his current […]

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