Barcelona and Milan are expected to clash next summer as the La Liga giants are planning to hijack the Van Persie deal as well as bidding for Thiago Silva.

However, according to Sport.es, the Catalans will be able to invest €25M on one single signing following the €50M spent in the last transfer window.

Regardless of their preferred targets, Barcelona will be interfering with the Rossoneri given that the Brazilian defender and the Dutch striker are on top of their wish list.

Lippi won’t go to Lazio: The former Juventus and Italy manager claimed he has no intention of joining the Biancocelesti. Following rumours regarding his future, Lippi told news agency Adnkronos: “I didn’t receive any call from Lotito. But I would have said the same thing: I want to coach a national team and I do not wish to return to coach an Italian club”.

Lavezzi-Napoli new deal?

The €32M release clause on Ezequiel Lavezzi’s contract is becoming a reason of concern for Napoli.

Following his glittering displays in Europe, the Argentine attracted a number of admirers and it seems clear that he is more than happy to discuss terms with potential buyers.

However, President De Laurentiis would reluctantly accept his departure which would, however, be ‘automatic’ if a club agreed to cover his release clause.

For this reason, the Azzurri patron is planning to offer Lavezzi a new remunerative contract which would however cancel out the release clause.

Oriali new Viola DS? Lele Oriali could replace Pantaleo Corvino and become the new Fiorentina Director of Sports. According to several agents, Oriali would be the perfect candidate to replace Corvino, although the Viola may still agree terms with the current Director.