Manchester United have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, according to Daily Express.
United boss Jose Mourinho is keen to strengthen his defence ahead of the new Premier League season and could take advantage of Milan’s Financial Fair Play restrictions by making a £30m bid for the Italy international.
Crystal Palace have reportedly stepped up their interest in signing Watford striker Stefano Okaka as manager Roy Hodgson looks to provide support to Christian Benteke.
The Belgium international, who is struggling with a poor run of form in front of goal this term, has only managed to score once in 16 Premier League appearances for the Eagles.
Manchester United have reportedly turned their attention to sign Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain, according to The Sun.
The Red Devils have joined the La Liga giants Barcelona in the race to sign the Italian midfielder this summer.
Verratti’s representative Mino Raiola is said to be known for his links to the Red Devils and orchestrated the moves of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba to Old Trafford last summer.
Nice have confirmed that Italian international striker Mario Balotelli has signed a contract extension at the club.
Balotelli, 26, joined the French Ligue 1 outfit last summer on a one-year deal following some bad spells with Liverpool and on loan at former club AC Milan.
The move saw the Italian return to form as he notched 17 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions last season, helping the club finish third in Ligue 1 and claim a Champions League spot.
Chelsea’s need for defensive reinforcement has seen them renew their interest in Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci this summer.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has a long-standing interest in the Italian international, but it appeared that he would need to look somewhere else after the centre-back signed a new long-term contract with the Serie A champions.