Southampton secured a 2-1 pre-season win over Eastleigh in Will Still's debut. The new boss stresses squad reconstruction and hard work, while key forwards' futures remain uncertain ahead of the Championship season.
AC Milan faces a defensive headache as their pre-season tour kicks off with a severe full-back shortage. Coach Max Allegri is forced to improvise, with Alexis Saelemaekers and Tommaso Pobega potentially filling unfamiliar roles amidst ongoing transfer struggles.
Atletico Madrid's boss Diego Simeone is orchestrating a major squad overhaul after a disappointing Club World Cup. With several key departures and new arrivals, Simeone is now eyeing Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo to bolster his attacking options for the upcoming season.
Atalanta's 21-year-old Giorgio Scalvini is a top transfer target despite recent injuries. Milan and Napoli are now fiercely competing for the defender, alongside Newcastle's prior interest. Milan reportedly offers cash plus Malick Thiaw.
Barcelona's Hansi Flick has reportedly informed veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen he's no longer the starter, with new signing Joan Garcia taking the role. Amidst salary cap concerns, Ter Stegen insists on fighting for his place despite the club's efforts to facilitate his exit, even considering a contract termination.
Al-Hilal are in talks to sign Fiorentina's Moise Kean, with a lucrative €20m/year deal on the table. Manchester United also keen, while Kean's €52m release clause expires July 15. Kean previously rejected Al Qadsiah's €15m offer.
FIGC President Gravina suggests Mateo Retegui's lucrative Saudi move could impact his Italy national team future, citing concerns over league competitiveness and player form. This comes as Italy faces new challenges, including a FIFA ranking drop.
Victor Osimhen's €75m move from Napoli to Galatasaray faces major hurdles as talks stall over a lack of reliable bank guarantees. Napoli's past payment issues with Galatasaray are a concern, while Osimhen reportedly pushes for the transfer.
Galatasaray's pursuit of Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu faces a major hurdle due to the impending €75m deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Coach Okan Buruk confirmed budget constraints make the Calhanoglu transfer unlikely.
Torino is reportedly leading the race to sign Gaetano Oristanio from Venezia, with talks intensifying despite interest from Parma. The Granata, under new coach Marco Baroni, are actively seeking to bolster their attacking wings this summer.
