Inter, Roma, Lazio and Juventus face competition from West Ham, as it’s reported Olivier Giroud is threatening to leave Chelsea in January.

France coach Didier Deschamps advised him to find a new club where he can get more playing time ahead of the European Championship next summer.

It is a repeat of the situation from last season, but every time he seems to be on the verge of leaving, Giroud commits to Chelsea.

One of the reasons is that his family is so settled in London after many years with clubs based in the English Capital.

Newcastle United are reportedly ready to improve upon Valencia’s offer for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.

The centre-back is on the market, as he has fallen down the pecking order over the last year and is not part of Andrea Pirlo’s plans.

Valencia had been the hot favourites for his signature, ahead of Sevilla, Fulham and West Ham United.

West Ham United have reportedly offered €25m for Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic.

Sky Sport Italia claims the Hammers are in for the Serbian defender, who has yet to renew his deal with the Azzurri.

Maksimovic’s contract at the San Paolo expires in June 2021, the deal he signed upon his arrival from Torino for €21m in July 2017.

The 28-year-old had spent one season on loan in Naples before making his move permanent and has played 73 games in his four years with the Partenopei.

West Ham United have made an offer for Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic, claim Sky Sport Italia, with Fulham also interested.

The 28-year-old centre-back is only under contract until June 2021 and has not agreed a new deal.

He has been on the market for several months and a proposal has now arrived from West Ham.

Negotiations are in progress and Napoli want around €15-20m for the Serbia international.

Fulham are also believed to be keeping an eye on Maksimovic after the deal with Sassuolo for Marlon seemingly collapsed.

Valencia appear to have won the race to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to Spanish sources, beating West Ham, Fulham, Rennes and Sevilla.

As reported by Football Espana, Cadena Cope claim Rugani and Tottenham’s Juan Foyth will join Valencia in the final days of the transfer session.

Rugani is on the market after barely featuring in the past couple of years, falling far down the pecking order in Turin.

West Ham United are so far the only club in genuine negotiations for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, claim Sportitalia.

The centre-back has also been linked with Fulham, Rennes and Sevilla, but it’s reported only the Hammers are currently in talks.

There is no offer as of yet, the contact has purely been exploratory so far.

The Italian television station maintains Juventus are asking for €18-20m plus bonuses in order to sell Rugani.

Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero warns he ‘won’t give away’ defender Omar Colley, amid Celtic, West Ham and Leicester City interest.

The Gambia international has an asking price of at least €10m and that seems to be inflexible.

“Why should I just give Colley away?” Ferrero told the Secolo XIX newspaper.

“Have you seen how much (Napoli President Aurelio) De Laurentiis is negotiating for the possible sale of Kalidou Koulibaly? Let’s not joke around, here.”

Inter left-back Henrique Dalbert is of interest to Premier League sides Newcastle United and West Ham United.

He spent last season on loan at Fiorentina, but was purchased from OGC Nice for €21m plus bonuses in 2017.

According to FCInterNews.it, the 27-year-old Brazilian could be heading for England, with an approach from two Premier League clubs.

Newcastle United are already targeting Sassuolo full-back Rogerio for €14m, so would only go for Dalbert as an alternative to that deal.

Newcastle United and West Ham have reportedly approached Bologna for defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, who was also linked with Roma and Napoli.

The Japan international plays primarily as a right-back, but can also work in central defence or even as a defensive midfielder.

He was signed from Belgian side VV Sint-Truiden last year for €9m and made a good impact in Serie A, scoring one goal and providing three assists in 29 games.

Celtic have made their first formal offer for Sampdoria defender Omar Colley, claim reports, worth a total €8.5m.

According to Il Secolo XIX newspaper, the Scottish title holders proposed €2m for the loan, plus an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €6.5m.

Negotiations are set to continue, because Samp are asking for closer to €10-11m in total for the Gambia international.

The 27-year-old centre-back has also been linked with West Ham United.