Joao Cancelo is keen to return to Barcelona for a third spell at the club.

Frosinone are continuing their search for reinforcements ahead of the new season. According to Sky Sport, the club are close to signing Kevin Akpoguma, the 30-year-old defender who became a free agent after leaving Hoffenheim.

As Roma are looking to strengthen not only in attack but also at right-back following Zeki Celik’s departure.

AC Milan face an increasingly important decision over Rafael Leão’s future. The Portugal international continues to be linked with a move away from San Siro, with Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe both reportedly interested.

Pep Guardiola will not become Italy’s next head coach. The Spaniard has informed Paolo Maldini and Leonardo that he has decided not to accept the role, despite the FIGC’s sustained efforts to persuade him to take charge of the Azzurri.