Lazio have given an ultimatum to their Senegalese star Keita Balde and told him that they want a definite answer on his future by the end of the week. Corriere dello Sport writes that the 22-year-old forward, who has been heavily linked with a move to Milan and Juventus, whilst at the same time, has had Manchester United monitoring the situation with interest, looked all set to move away from the Italian capital this summer; but latest reports suggest that the Biancocelesti would like him to remain in place and are ready to sit down and negotiate a new deal.
 

Another Lazio player linked with a move away is Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij. The 25-year-old is wanted by Everton but doubts about his fitness have caused concern both at his current club and the Toffees, who may decide to look elsewhere for reinforcements.
 

OTHER HEADLINES:
 

Swiss full-back Ricardo Rodriguez will complete his move to Milan by the end of the week. Gazzetta dello Sport states that the Rossoneri have agreed a deal with Wolfsburg for the 24-year-old believed to be around €15M plus bonuses.

Fiorentina want Genoa striker Giovanni Simeone. La Viola chiefs have identified the 21-year-old, who is the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego, as a primary summer target. Corriere dello Sport also believes that Everton are monitoring developments with interest.

Tuttosport claims that Italian striker Antonio Cassano will join Hellas Verona this summer. The 34-year-old has been without a club for the past season after being frozen out at Sampdoria where he has been training with the youth team.

The family of Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma have told the teenager to sign a new deal at the club. The 18-year-old has been the subject of huge transfer speculation but Tuttosport writes that his parents are keen for him to stay with the club who have nurtured him in their youth academy.

Inter are set to go head to head with Barcelona for PSG midfielder Angel DI Maria. Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the 29-year-old Argentine will leave the French capital this summer and that the Nerazzurri are keen to bring him to Serie A.








Steve Mitchell