Venezia secure €100m backing after Serie A return
Venezia FC have landed a 100-million-euro investment after sealing promotion back to Serie A with a 2-2 draw at Spezia. The funding vehicle is led by Tim Leiweke and Francesca Bodie, with Drake's involvement as an investor helping push the deal over the line.
The move gives Venezia serious financial muscle for their top-flight return and signals a major reset off the pitch. Leiweke becomes co-chairman, Bodie is installed as president, and the scale of the investment underlines how quickly the club are trying to turn promotion into longer-term stability.
Fabregas weighs 16-year-old Cassano for Verona trip
Cesc Fabregas has revealed that Como midfielder Riccardo Cassano, only 16, could be promoted into the senior squad for Sunday's away match at Hellas Verona. Fabregas said he cannot yet call the teenager ready, but praised how well Cassano understands the style of football Como want to play.
The story matters because Como are still chasing a Champions League place while also facing criticism for using an Italian player for just one minute in league matches this season. Giving Cassano a possible first-team role would be a notable response to that scrutiny and another sign of Como's growing belief under Fabregas.
Liverpool open talks for Juventus defender Cambiaso
Liverpool have made contact with Juventus over a possible deal for Andrea Cambiaso, according to journalist Mirko Di Natale. The Italy international has emerged as one of the clearest defensive targets in Liverpool's summer rebuild as the club prepare for life after Andy Robertson.
Cambiaso's profile fits a recruitment strategy built around intelligence and versatility rather than pure stardust, and the timing is important with Liverpool shaping their squad for next season. For Juventus, it is another sign that one of their key domestic talents is attracting Premier League attention.
United target Ederson as Casemiro exit nears
Manchester United are intensifying their interest in Atalanta midfielder Ederson as they prepare for a midfield rebuild, with Casemiro expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. Reports from Italy indicate the Brazilian is now climbing United's shortlist as the club plan for their return to the Champions League.
Ederson has become one of Serie A's most sought-after midfielders because of his work rate and all-round profile, and his situation could trigger a domino effect in the market. For Atalanta, losing a player valued in the same bracket as a major Premier League target would be a significant blow.
Roma defender Wesley Franca draws Arsenal interest
Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring AS Roma defender Wesley Franca ahead of the summer transfer window. The Brazilian has emerged as a new name on the Gunners' shortlist as they continue to look toward Serie A for squad upgrades.
The links are still at the watching stage rather than a completed move, but they fit Arsenal's recent habit of targeting high-upside players from Italy. For Roma, keeping hold of a defender attracting Premier League attention would add another layer to their own summer planning.
Serie A study crowns Fiorentina, Atalanta and Napoli
A new Global State of Football report has named Fiorentina, Atalanta and Napoli as the most financially stable Serie A clubs in the 2024-25 season. The study, produced by PLAIER and the University of St. Gallen, evaluated 226 clubs across 14 leagues and also rated Gian Piero Gasperini as the most efficient coach in Italy's top flight.
The findings matter because they show that success in Serie A is being measured not just by points, but by sustainability and coaching efficiency. With financial discipline increasingly central to European competition, the report offers a useful snapshot of which clubs are best positioned to keep pace.
Tonali and Fagioli face criminal punishments
Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli have been handed criminal punishments over illegal gambling, adding a fresh legal chapter to a case that already brought heavy football suspensions. The FIGC previously banned Tonali for 10 months and Fagioli for seven months from October 2023, and both players have since returned to action for Newcastle United and Fiorentina respectively.
The ruling is significant because it shows the gambling scandal has not ended with sporting bans alone. For Serie A, Fagioli's case in particular remains a reminder of how off-field misconduct can continue to follow a player long after the original sanction.