Today's Papers – Allegri's day, Dumfries tempts Pep
Tries to leave Juventus. Milan pathway
Vlahovic, yes to Max
The Serbian wants to stay in Italy. The feeling with Allegri and the salary issue. Boniface also in the list of hitmen. The Rossoneri start today, Theo at home.
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Inter, Dumfries risk
Until July 15, Barcelona and City are hunting
Gigio under accusation
'I'm not to be blamed, but I feel bad.'
Corriere dello Sport
The farewell from Juventus and a sabbatical. His truths today
New Milan
We missed you
The Max of the six titles returns and challenges Conte
He resumes a Rossoneri history that ended in 2014. Maignan and Leao tied down. Jashari incoming. He wants to equal the seven titles won by Trapattoni.
Juve sprint: Sancho and the cuts
Breakthrough in negotiations with United. Nico, Douglas Luiz and Kelly leaving.
Napoli, Ndoye for the retreat
Not only De Bruyne, Lang and Beukema. Antonio also wants the Swiss winger.
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Inter go ahead for Rios
Priority on the Colombian of Palmeiras if Hakan picks Galatasaray. The Bisseck bidding war begins. Leoni, ongoing talks with Parma.
Tuttosport
'We want a real Toro'
Leicester relegated, a clause releases the Nigerian midfielder: he can be signed for 10m
Juve-Ndidi, the chance
Comolli considers reinforcing Tudor's midfield by beating the Manchester United competition. Hancko hot for the defence. Feyenoord demand 30m. Sancho gets closer. Mbangula the first to leave?
Allegri remakes Milan and waits for Jashiri
Dumfries, the clause tempts Guardiola too
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