Today’s papers: Lippi backs Gattuso & Italy, Napoli want Goretzka, Vlahovic renewal close at Juventus

Corriere dello Sport

“Endless No.9”

Italy, no more mistakes: World Cup at all costs
Tomorrow in Bergamo: Northern Ireland – play-offs begin for a place in America
Gattuso chooses Kean and Retegui
Best attack among teams yet to qualify: 21 goals, but Belfast was a warning

Italy are under pressure heading into the World Cup play-offs. Despite strong attacking numbers, past failures still hang over them. Gattuso is expected to rely on Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui to lead the line.

“Napoli move for Goretzka”

German midfielder set to leave Bayern
Also liked by Milan and Juventus

Napoli are pushing to sign Leon Goretzka, with competition from other Serie A giants.

“Milan go for Castro”

Move for Bologna’s Argentine striker

Milan are targeting Santiago Castro as a potential attacking reinforcement.

“Juve eye Kessie”

Spalletti idea
The midfielder wants to leave Al-Ahli

Juventus are linked with a surprise move for Kessie, as Spalletti looks for midfield options.

“Thuram, Premier League interest”

Newcastle and Aston Villa keen

Marcus Thuram is attracting attention from England, creating a potential transfer battle.

Tuttosport

“Italy, you’re worth 10 times more than them”

Squad value: €473m vs €45m (Northern Ireland)
Kean prefers Retegui
Dimarco: ‘Mateo knows how to score’
Pio Esposito pushing for Bergamo
Palestra dreaming of the World Cup

Big focus on the gap in quality between Italy and Northern Ireland, with expectation firmly on the Azzurri to deliver.

“Vlahovic gives Juventus a hand”

Agents arrive in Turin, meeting expected
Dusan decides to stay and explore renewal
Possible agreement around €6m salary

Positive signs for Juventus as Vlahovic edges closer to extending his contract.

“Dortmund already in for Vlasic”

Torino at risk of losing him

Nikola Vlasic is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

“Lippi launches Italy”

The World Cup-winning coach backs Gattuso
‘Rino is like me. We’ll make it’
Italy vs Northern Ireland tomorrow
Palestra tested

Marcello Lippi throws his support behind Gattuso, expressing confidence Italy will qualify.

“Koné tempts Inter”

Over €40m offer needed for the midfielder

Inter are interested in Manu Koné but face a high asking price.

“Vlahovic renewal close”

Agreement nearing for Juventus striker

Further confirmation that Juventus are working toward keeping Vlahovic long-term.

“Final attack”

Milan, there’s Leao
Nkunku also a target

Milan are planning attacking reinforcements, with Nkunku linked and Leao central to their plans.