Venezia seal Serie A return after Spezia thriller
Venezia secured promotion to Serie A after a dramatic 2-2 draw away to Spezia on Matchday 37 of Serie B. German attacker John Yeboah opened the scoring in the 7th minute and Belgian winger Richie Sagrado made it 2-0 in the 70th, before Spezia fought back through Mattia Vallocci and Gabriel Artistico in the 73rd and 90th minutes.
The point lifted Venezia to 79 points, top of the Serie B table and one point clear of second-placed Frosinone, who beat Juve Stabia 1-0. With promotion confirmed, Venezia return to Italy's top flight and leave the rest of the chasing pack needing results to catch them.
Napoli face Lukaku exit as €20m reshuffle looms
Napoli are reportedly open to selling Romelu Lukaku this summer, with the striker linked to a return to the Premier League and a €20m price tag attached. The Belgian has managed just seven appearances and a little over an hour of football this season because of recurring hamstring and muscular problems.
That injury-hit campaign has limited Lukaku's influence and appears to have pushed Napoli toward a broader attack rebuild ahead of next season. Any departure would be significant for a club already being framed as reshaping its forward line rather than simply adding depth.
Mainoo signs new United deal after Napoli interest
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United, ending a period of uncertainty around his future at Old Trafford. The midfielder had started just one match this season under Ruben Amorim, the Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby, and spent most of the campaign coming off the bench or even watching from the sidelines.
The deal is notable because United previously rejected Mainoo's request to leave on loan, while Napoli were linked with him in January. A new contract now ties one of United's most highly rated young midfielders to the club after a season that could easily have taken him elsewhere.
Tonali and Leao headline fresh Serie A transfer talk
Manchester United's reported interest in Sandro Tonali has resurfaced, with suggestions the midfielder could be valued at £95m and even described as 'better than Declan Rice'. The same day, another report said United are prepared to offer several unwanted players to AC Milan in an attempt to sign Rafael Leao, whose price is now believed to be around £52m.
Leao's numbers remain strong despite Milan's wider uncertainty: he has more than 285 appearances for the club, 88 goals in all competitions, and nine goals plus three assists in 26 Serie A games this season. For Serie A clubs, the two stories underline how elite talent from Italy continues to drive the Premier League market.
Calzona wants club football, with Italy first choice
Francesco Calzona has confirmed he wants to return to club management after leaving his role with Slovakia, saying that 'Italy has the priority' but that he would not rule out another experience abroad. The 57-year-old previously worked as an assistant to Maurizio Sarri, Eusebio Di Francesco and Luciano Spalletti, and also spent a spell as interim Napoli coach.
His comments matter in Serie A because Calzona remains a familiar name in Italian coaching circles and his availability could interest clubs looking for an experienced, tactically grounded manager. The message is clear: he wants back into day-to-day club football rather than another long international stint.
Inter title push dominates eve of Como-Napoli
Inter's Scudetto chase looms over the weekend as multiple previews frame their title party as close at hand, while Napoli travel to Como knowing their own championship hopes are effectively over. One preview said Napoli's title defence would be 'officially extinguished' if they failed to win, with a 10-point gap to leaders Inter and only four matches left.
The broader picture is that Inter are being positioned on the brink of another league crown, while Napoli are already planning for a summer reset. That contrast gives Saturday's Como-Napoli fixture extra weight, because it could confirm Inter's grip on Serie A and close the door on any late Napoli revival.
Vicario tipped for Inter move as Spurs plan ahead
Reports suggest Inter Milan have won the race to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with Spurs already planning for life without the Italy international. The move is described as something Tottenham decided back in January, rather than a late surprise.
If completed, the transfer would bring one of Serie A's most recognisable goalkeepers back to Italy and hand Inter a major upgrade in a key position. It also shows how Serie A clubs continue to shape the summer market at the expense of Premier League sides.