The highly-touted move of French winger Armand Lauriente to Sunderland has surprisingly collapsed, despite a reported £20m agreement. Lauriente, Serie B's top scorer, is now heading back to Sassuolo, casting doubt on his future.
Armand Laurient's 20m Sunderland transfer has dramatically fallen through, leaving his future uncertain despite his desire for a new challenge away from newly promoted Sassuolo.
Alberto Gilardino is set to lead Pisa's grand return to Serie A after 34 years. Following his impactful tenure at Genoa, Gilardino brings fresh tactical ideas and a strong work ethic, aiming to secure the club's top-flight status.
Ex-Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati is set to coach Sampdoria in Serie B, marking his debut in the league. He's signed a one-year deal, tasked with guiding the Blucerchiati after their recent close call with Serie C.
Cagliari is in talks for Inter's Sebastiano Esposito (€6M), also eyed by Fiorentina and Parma. Separately, Parma, Empoli, and Cremonese are tracking Swedish keeper Noel Tornqvist, available for around €2M.
Man City will face fellow City Football Group member Palermo in a pre-season friendly in Sicily on August 9, dubbed the Anglo-Palermitan Trophy. This historic match celebrates Palermo's 125th anniversary and strengthens the global football partnership.
Napoli's Giuseppe Ambrosino, 21, is drawing Celtic's attention after a successful loan at Frosinone and a sensational late free-kick for Italy U21 against Germany, showcasing his talent.
Como and AC Milan have an agreement for Malick Thiaw's €25m transfer, but the defender is yet to be convinced. Coach Cesc Fabregas is working to sway him, with Alvaro Morata also potentially part of a larger deal.
