Serie A round-up: Chelsea strategy for Osimhen, Milan coach search narrows

Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including Chelsea’s strategy for Napoli star Victor Osimhen and the leading candidates to take over at Milan.

Chelsea are looking to beat Paris Saint-Germain to Victor Osimhen and have developed a strategy to try and snatch the Napoli star, Gazzetta dello Sport detailed.

Olympique Marseille have asked after former Lazio and Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri as they look for a possible replacement for Jean-Louis Gasset, Nicolo Schira reported.

More Serie A news

Milan star Rafael Leao sent a cryptic message on social media after receiving boos from Milan fans in a 3-3 draw against Genoa on Sunday and Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo appeared to defend his compatriot.

Andrea Stramaccioni and Andrea Barzagli are convinced Massimiliano Allegri admitted to being on the brink of sacking during a post-match interview on Sunday.

Milan are expected to decide which coach will take over from Stefano Pioli in the next few weeks, torn between Sergio Conceicao and Paulo Fonseca, with Maurizio Sarri in the background, Gazzetta noted.

Mile Svilar was the MOTM for Roma against Juventus last night, according to Italian sports papers, while Federico Chiesa was the best player for the Bianconeri.

Matteo Moretto confirmed Manchester United are open to selling Mason Greenwood in the summer with Atletico Madrid and some Serie A clubs interested in the 22-year-old.

Timothy Weah divided opinion amongst pundits and experts regarding a possible second yellow card in Juventus’ draw with Roma.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Denzel Dumfries wants to join Man United and won’t listen to offers from mid-table Premier League clubs, while the Nerazzurri are ready to sell Valentin Carboni for €30m and Marko Arnautovic for just €5m.

Aston Villa are reportedly only a step away from signing Inter and Juventus target Mario Hermoso ahead of the summer.

Milan have a number of decisions to make ahead of the summer, debating between four possible strikers and needing to resolve three contract situations.

Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante is at risk of being handed a one-match ban in Serie A after allegedly blaspheming in the draw with Juventus.

Carlo Nicolini, who worked with Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk, explained why the Brighton coach can take Rafael Leao to the next level at Milan.

Torino have set a price on Serie A and Tottenham linked Alessandro Buongiorno ahead of a possible move away in the summer.

Juventus defender Danilo is at serious risk of missing out on the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta after picking up an injury.

Paulo Dybala is carefully managing his fitness as he fights to join Roma for their decisive Europa League semi-final clash with high-flying Bayer Leverkusen.

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