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Paolo Maldini admits he still ‘finds it difficult’ to talk about his beloved AC Milan, could never work for another Serie A club, but hails the ‘very good idea’ of Italy hiring Gennaro Gattuso as their coach.

Matias Soulé admits he ‘dreams of staying with Roma for a long time’ and is relishing life under Gian Piero Gasperini, but will wait for Argentina despite ‘disappointment.’

Ademola Lookman is a profile we need to keep an eye on for the next transfer session, as while Atalanta haven’t opened the door yet, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray interest remains strong.

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club.

Italy have made it through to the Elite Round of the European Under-19 Championship thanks to their 1-0 victory over Poland.

Malick Thiaw reveals what really happened when he left AC Milan for Newcastle United, the conversations with Max Allegri, and what Sandro Tonali told him about his new club.

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At least there is some positive news for Italian football, as a 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan sent Italy through to the Under-17 World Cup quarter-finals.

Juventus' Kenan Yildiz and Andrea Cambiaso. (REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli)

Kostas Tsimikas was signed by Roma with the hope of making him a regular on the left flank, but his performances mean the club is happy there were no obligations to Liverpool.

Adrien Rabiot has returned to full training with AC Milan after a six-week absence, with Mike Maignan, Matteo Gabbia and Samuele Ricci back early, but Santiago Gimenez is still struggling.

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If Denzel Dumfries does not recover in time from an injury on international duty, Inter have three alternatives to start the Derby della Madonnina against Milan.

Gianni Rivera lashed out at the Nazionale after their 4-1 defeat to Norway. ‘It was humiliating and strange. Alessandro Bastoni is considered exceptional at Inter, but makes tragic errors for Italy.’

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)