The search for a new Italy national team head coach has descended into total chaos, with technical director Paolo Maldini and Leonardo both considering stepping down from their roles. Maldini is scheduled for a crucial reunion with Giovanni Malagò today, where he intends to defend his choices to the very end. The ongoing complications have seemingly ruled out Andrea Pirlo, who expressed his frustration in a direct message, stating, "I'm very bitter."
Meanwhile, alarm bells are ringing at Juventus. The club's pre-season is scheduled to begin in Frosinone in just 27 days, yet the squad remains critically incomplete, still lacking both a starting goalkeeper and a number nine.
Luciano Spalletti is in a major hurry to secure reinforcements before the upcoming pre-season tour. Aston Villa's Argentine goalkeeper, "Dibu" Emiliano Martínez, remains the coach's absolute priority, with new attempts being made to secure his signature. Sporting director Frederic Massara is also keeping options open, working on deals for Zion Suzuki and Guglielmo Vicario. In attack, the pursuit of Kolo Muani awaits a decisive appointment with Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester City defender John Stones has been proposed once again.
Inter Milan is pushing hard to finalize a deal for Romero, offering a promised salary of €5 million per season on a four-year contract. Inter is also monitoring Diouf, who scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Karlsruher, a performance that has youth coach Cristian Chivu rejoicing as he waits for the player.
In other Serie A transfer developments, Roma is prepared to launch a €35 million bid for an attacker who is also a target for Gian Piero Gasperini. A Portuguese figure from Lecce is currently in pole position for a move, while Chelsea's Benoît Badiashile has emerged as a defensive target. On the pitch, Rasmus Højlund and Giovane sealed a 2-0 victory for their side against Carrarese. Elsewhere, Artem Dovbyk is reflecting on his future as he considers a potential loan move to Bologna, and Paulo Dybala scored a brace in a 3-3 draw against Cannes.
