Latest reports from Calciomercato.com state that although he failed his two medicals at Juventus, Czech striker Patrik Schick only has eyes on a move to the Bianconeri. The 21-year-old frontman was all set to make a €30M switch from Sampdoria to the champions when tests brought up a respiratory problem that forced Juve to pull out of the deal.
 

With Premier League side Spurs monitoring developments closely, Schick was quickly linked with a move to Inter who were prepared to sign the player despite these problems. Doctors have advised the youngster to rest up for around 60 days but have also stated that his career is not in danger. Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino has had scouting team in regular attendance at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris last season to observe the player in action. It seems however, that the path towards Turin may still be open.
 

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Milan coach Vincenzo Montella is set for a dilemma over which new striker to bring to the club. Torino ace Andrea Belotti and Fiorentina star Nicola Kalinic are the two protagonists and Tuttosport writes that the Italian tactician now has to decide which one to add to his squad this summer.

Anthony Martial will be key to whether Manchester United will complete the signing of Ivan Perisic. Corriere dello Sport claims that Inter are ready to cede the 28-year-old to the Red Devils if they throw in the 21-year-old French forward as part of any deal. Full story here.

​Juventus are eyeing up the possibility of taking Dutch international defender Stefan de Vrij to Turin this summer. Tuttosport writes that the 25-year-old remains an alternative to Valencia’s Ezequiel Garay.

According to Il Messaggero, Roma remain optimistic that they can land Leicester City ace Riyad Mahrez. The 26-year-old Algerian is understood to have agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi but reports on Monday suggested that the player preferred a move to Arsenal despite The Gunners not being involved in next seasons Champions League.

The Italian press all focus on yesterday’s news that Antonio Cassano has retired from professional football at the age of 35. Having recently signed a season-long deal at Verona, the former Italian international called time on his career stating that he had lost the stimulation to play.




Steve Mitchell