Juventus appoitned Ricky Massara as techincal director in the last couple days. This comes as Girgio Chiellini will now change his role and go into the clubs chief club affairs officer. This now see’s Juventus backroom staff complete after the hiring of Giovanni Carenvalli this summer.

This means that Juventus will now look to the market to begin signing players. The key priorites seem to be a striker or goalkeeper with Juventus linked to both kinds of players repeadtley. However, negotations with the target players (Randal Kolo Muani and Emiliano Martinez) seem to be stalling.

Juventus also want to sign a more expirenced midfielder this summer, to boost the group. Currently this is not a priority signing, but talks are continuing on for both. This comes from a report from Fabrizio Romano which states that Juventus have opened offical contacts with Frank Kessie.

Franck Kessie of Cote d’Ivoire during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Cote D’Ivoire and Norway at Dallas Stadium on June 30, 2026…

Kessie is a free agent this summer, after his contract expired with Al Ahli. But, Kessie has no desire to play on in Saudi Arabia instead wanting to return to Europe and more specifcally Italy. Kessie will need to take a pay cut to do so, something that he is wiling to do.

However, Juventus haven’t opened offical contacts with Kessie as of yet because he isn’t a priority. Kessie isn’t also the only midfielder that Juventus is monitoring, as they could also try to sign Leon Goretzka according to Ekrem Konur. Juventus hve opened offical talks to sign Goretzka, something they haven’t done with Kessie.

Leon Goretzka of Germany acknowledges fans following defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston…

This could be because Goretzka is already in contacts with other clubs. Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Goretzka, whole AC Milan are still monitoring him. Juventus could be forced into early negotations because of this even though he isn’t currently a priority target.

Inter Milan have been on the search for a replacement fullback. This comes as it was officially announced today, that Denzel Dumfries would join Real Madrid. Dumfries joined Los Blancos after they activated his 20 million euro release clause, after agreeing personal terms with him.

Dumfries, was a key part of Inter’s squad last season, providing four goal involvements. This all came while battling injury, which showed the Nerazzurri that he is replaceable for Cristian Chivu. That replacement looks to be Anan Khalaili, as he is getting closer to joining Inter.

Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey…

Khalaili was first on the radar of Napoli in Serie A, as they valued the full back. However, those talks stalled as Napoli decided to focus on signing Mario Gila from Lazio. Gila now looks set to join AC Milan over Napoli as they offered him a higher salary. They also won’t be able to come back to Khalaili as Inter are full tilt to complete the deal.

This comes from a report from Nico Schira which states that Inter are close to completing a deal. Inter will spend roughly 20 million euros to complete a deal. This is less than than the 25-30 million which was thought to complete the deal. Khalaili and Inter have already agreed personal terms on a deal until 2031 (read more here)

Rafael Leao future remains up in the air coming into next season. It is all but certain that he will leave the Rossoneri this summer, as he wants a new challenge from the club. There was rumours that new manager Ruben Amorim would try to convince Leao to stay, however these are false.

Amorim has already decided on his new front three for the future, after signing Goncalo Ramos. This will consist of, Christopher Nkunku, Christian Pulisic and new signing Ramos. Therefore, Leao is now left out of Milan’s plan as they look to build a new team for next season.

Goncalo Ramos of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and…

Barcelona have already made initial inquiries to Milan according to Ekrem Konur on X. Anthony Gordon has already been signed by Barcelona this summer, who plays in the same position as Leao. Barcelona also invested 80 million euros in the signing of Gordon so it is unlikely, they will do the same with Leao.

However, the Rossoneri could be open to a loan to buy deal to get Leao’s wages off their books. This would make a move possible for Barcelona, especially since Leao now has a lower price. Leao’s, 150 million release clause is no longer his asking price, instead dropping down to 60-70 million euros.

This is a figure that Barcelona could easily justify paying, especially for a player of Leao’s quality. But, to sign him they will have competition as Leao has already began speaking to other clubs. TEAMtalk are reporting that Leao has said give English side a verbal yes to join them this summer.

Tottenham are the only club, currently to make Leao their priority target. This is despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and FC Barcelona this summer. The london based club are serious about signing Leao this summer. This comes they look to build a stronger side for new manager Roberto Di Zerbi.