Juventus and Lazio set sights on Fabiano Parisi, but Fiorentina have done the most legwork to onboard the touted fullback at the moment.

Inter Miss Out on Everton Fullback, Earmark Empoli Talent

Inter pursued Lucas Digne, but the fullback is poised to join Aston Villa. The Birmingham-based club easily outbid them, as the Nerazzurri merely proposed a loan. They have an agreement in place with Everton for a €27M move. They will have to look elsewhere for the role and set sights on an Empoli youngster.
Douglas Luiz, Roma

Roma to Target Aston Villa Midfielder If They Could Not Sign Xhaka

Roma do not want to raise their offer for Granit Xhaka and are canvassing the market for possible alternatives. Douglas Luiz is at the top of their short-list, and they have been tracking him for weeks. They would start bidding for the Aston Villa midfielder if they could not reach agreement with Arsenal. They would consider spending a little more for the Brazilian midfielder since he is six years younger than the Swiss international.

On Her Majesty’s Service: Benito Carbone’s Brit Tribulations

Of all the Italian names to have graced English shores, Benito Carbone is one that you may well have forgotten. He arrived at Sheffield Wednesday in 1996 amid the "European invasion" of the Premier League and, despite always becoming a fan favorite wherever he played, his time in England always seemed to have a factor that was holding him back.