Deemed useful to the team’s cause, 34-year old Uruguayan international striker Edinson Cavani is at the time meant to stay put, in spite of Juventus being after him.

Clustered into Olympique de Marseille first-team ranks since October 2019, French-Cameroonian goalkeeper Simon Ngapandouetnbu, according to L’Equipe, is in talks with Ligue 1 side over a deal extension beyond current June 2022.

Playing for Atalanta since last August, 23-year old Turkish international centre-back Merih Demiral has been targeted by Real Madrid, on Carlo Ancelotti himself’s suggestion, according to AS.

Venezia announced having signed 22-year old French central midfielder Michaël Cuisance, joining in from Bayern Munich.

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Hellas Verona announced having signed 24-year old Italian right-back and midfielder Fabio Depaoli on a half-season loan spell, from Sampdoria, including a buy-back option.