Serie A news

AC Milan are close to signing Torino’s Samuele Ricci after Milan negotiated a discount by getting Torino to lower their asking price for the midfielder.

Manchester United will have to pay around €50 million (£43m/$59m) to sign Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi as a replacement for Andre Onana.

AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez is set to join Al-Hilal, which will see him take a massive pay-hike after agreeing on €20 million salary.

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk spoke to Victor Osimhen over the phone in a bid to convince him to sign for the Turkish giants.

Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie has rubbished rumours regarding a move to Roma, confirming that he will stay in Saudi Arabia for another year.

Mario Balotelli could be heading to Spain’s third tier as Real Murcia weigh up a shock move for the ex-Manchester City striker.

Jonathan David has told his agent to get his transfer to Juventus over the line after reaching a personal agreement with the Serie A side.

Arsenal are considering a move to sign Inter Milan star Carlos Augusto this summer as the Gunners continues to reshape their squad.

Cesc Fabregas' aims to strengthen the Como squad, opening talks to sign Malick Thiaw and Alvaro Morata while negotiations for Nicolas Kuhn have begun.

In 19 appearances with the Rossoneri, the Mexican forward has scored six goals and picked up three assists.

AC Milan want to part ways with striker Divock Origi and plan to end his contract early, but they are struggling to reach an agreement.

Besiktas are pushing to land Tammy Abraham on loan with an option to buy as the striker looks to revive his career under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Jadon Sancho will not join Fenerbahce as Jose Mourinho has vetoed against a move for the Manchester United outcast after holding talks with Ruben Amorim. Despite mounting speculation that the winger was close to a switch to Istanbul, the former Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Roma manager has asked the club to abandon their pursuit.

Leeds are interested in bringing ex-Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz to Elland Road from his disastrous spell in Italy with Juventus.

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is looking to leave the Italian club this summer as Arsenal have rekindled their interest in the forward. The former Everton player is reportedly looking to return to the Premier League as he wants to take the next step in his career. Other than the Gunners, Juventus have also shown interest in the player.

AC Milan’s reset under Massimiliano Allegri continues, with the club banking on Luka Modric to stabilise a dressing room in need of direction.

Darwin Nunez may find out what his future will be sooner rather than later, as Napoli have set a 48-hour deadline to decide whether to pursue a move.