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The national team starts again with Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri. The second spell of the Marche-born coach as Italy manager officially begins today, while for the former Roma coach and executive it is his first time in the role of Italy’s technical director.

The press conference therefore opens the new Mancini-Ranieri era, after the chaos of recent days and the arrival—followed by the U-turn—of Maldini and Leonardo, an adventure that lasted just 16 days.

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While these are red-hot days around the Italy camp, the transfer market continues to deliver twists and turns with developments on several fronts involving the biggest Serie A clubs (and beyond). Here are the most relevant stories of the day.

Juve, David-Zirkzee link-up: what’s happening

Juventus are still evaluating Jonathan David’s future. According to Matteo Moretto, the Canadian striker is not considered untouchable: if a suitable offer arrives, the Bianconeri could consider letting him go. At the moment, however, there are no advanced talks and the situation remains open.

On the incoming side, Joshua Zirkzee remains a name to watch. The Dutch forward, currently focused on Manchester United, has not yet shown any desire to leave England, but Juventus have liked him for a long time. Frederic Massara rates him highly and could make a move again should concrete room open up with United and, above all, if David departs.

Milan, huge Fenerbahce offer for Leao: he wants the Premier League or La Liga

Fenerbahce are serious about Rafael Leao. According to the Corriere dello Sport, some representatives of the Turkish club were in Milan to speak with Milan, but the two sides remain far apart: the Rossoneri want at least €50 million plus bonuses and are only willing to sell permanently, while the Turks are thinking in terms of €35-40 million with a loan and a conditional obligation to buy.

Things are not simple with the player either. Fenerbahce are said to have offered Leao a salary of €10 million plus €2 million in bonuses, but the Portuguese forward does not seem convinced by a move to Turkey. His preferences remain the Premier League and La Liga, although no concrete steps have arrived from those leagues for now.

Inter, battle with Napoli for Valincic

Inter and Napoli could go head-to-head in the market for Moris Valincic. According to Calciomercato.com, the Dinamo Zagreb Croatian right-back has returned to the radar of both clubs, who were already interested in the player during last winter’s transfer window.

Valincic is under contract until 2029 and is seen as an interesting profile for anyone looking for a full-back or a player capable of covering the entire right flank. For Inter and Napoli, he could become a lead to follow closely, especially depending on how their other targets for the role develop.

Napoli, Zeballos lined up: agreement with the player, what’s missing

Napoli have already laid the groundwork for an agreement with Exequiel Zeballos, but the deal remains stalled. According to Diario Olé, the agreement between the Azzurri and the Boca Juniors forward would be locked in until 2031, but the transfer is currently on stand-by.

What is holding everything up is the squad list issue: before completing the signing of the Argentine talent, Napoli would need to free up space by offloading at least three or four players. It is a situation that cannot drag on for too long, also because Zeballos’ contract with Boca expires on December 31 and the Argentine club is waiting for concrete developments.

Roma, agreement with Koulierakis

A new name for Roma’s defence. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi are in talks for Konstantinos Koulierakis, the left-footed centre-back born in 2003 who is owned by Wolfsburg.

Contacts are ongoing both with the defender’s camp and with the German club, with whom the player is under contract until 2029. Roma are said to have already found a basic agreement on the player’s side and will now try to understand the margins of the deal with Wolfsburg. He is very highly rated for his age, left foot and long-term potential.

Lazio, Broja and Füllkrug offered: Gattuso...

Lazio are looking for a striker, but the latest proposed candidates are not fully convincing Formello. The dream remains Santiago Gimenez, a profile greatly appreciated by Gennaro Gattuso, but the deal is complicated by cost and competition.

In recent hours, Burnley’s Armando Broja and West Ham’s Niclas Füllkrug have been offered, but both names appear headed for rejection. There are still some evaluations ongoing on the former, but the numbers are not convincing: just 8 starts last season and a career that has never truly settled into consistent scoring form after his spell at Vitesse. Gattuso is asking for a striker with greater guarantees in front of goal.

Fiorentina, Valdepeñas ‘Nico Paz-style’: medical booked

Victor Valdepeñas is ready to become a new Fiorentina player. As first reported by Radio Bruno and confirmed by Sky Sport, the Spanish defender is expected in Florence on the evening of July 29 and will undergo his medical tomorrow.

The deal with Real Madrid will be completed on a permanent basis for €8 million. The Spanish club will retain 50% of any future sale and a buy-back clause valid for three seasons, in a formula similar to the one used by Como for Nico Paz. What had slowed the deal was José Mourinho’s desire to keep the player during the first days of pre-season training, but Fiorentina are now ready to wrap it up.

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