The swap deal involving Juventus’ Mattia De Sciglio and Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa has slowed down, states Tuttosport.

Negotiations between the two giants came from nowhere and advanced at a rapid rate, with it being thought that by yesterday the deal could be concluded.

Yesterday PSG coach Thomas Tuchel all but confirmed the deal.

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Paris Saint-Germain are in advanced talks with Juventus for an exchange between Layvin Kurzawa and Mattia De Sciglio, claim L’Equipe and Sky Sport Italia.

It’s reported that the negotiations are progressing rapidly, with Kurzawa eager to make the trip to Turin within the next few days.

This move has gone from nowhere to the verge of completion remarkably quickly, with suggestions from Sky pundit Gianluca Di Marzio that it could be completed this weekend.

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Dries Mertens is in positive negotiations to sign a contract extension with Napoli, claim Sky Sport Italia, despite other proposals.

The Belgian’s current deal is due to expire in June, so he could already be talking to different clubs for a new experience as a free agent.

However, according to Sky Sport Italia, Mertens is eager to remain at the Stadio San Paolo and talks are taking on a more positive tone in recent days.

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Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud’s agent is in Milan to finalise the contract with Inter before the World Cup winner will travel to Italy for his medical.

Nicolò Schira has revealed that the deal between Inter and Chelsea has been confirmed and the 33-year-old will move to San Siro for €5m plus €1.5m in add-ons.

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Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has not ruled out playing for Italy and the Arsenal starlet hinted that “nothing has been decided”.

The 18-year-old has scored eight goals in 19 games across all competitions for the Gunners this campaign and Azzurri CT Roberto Mancini won’t rule out a call-up for the attacker.

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Arsenal are considering a loan move for Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, according to an English report.

The Sun claims that The Gunners’ new coach Mikel Arteta is looking to add more depth to his squad, and has identified Calhanoglu as a target.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player has struggled in recent times to recreate the form he displayed in his first season at San Siro.

The 25-year-old is now in his third season with the Rossoneri, and could move on should the right offer arrive.

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Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has revealed how the club wanted him “at all costs” and Serie A is “much more tactical” than the Premier League.

The Wales international gave an interview to Sky Sport Italia’s ‘Lords of Football’ programme, where he confessed the Bianconeri had showed the most interest in him last summer.

“After the situation at Arsenal, Juve went ahead and made me a proposal. They wanted me at all costs, they tried very hard to get me to the club,” said the 28-year-old.

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Milan reportedly turned down the chance to sign Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich this week, as his salary is too high.

The 31-year-old can play in any role of a back four and his contract with Bayern is due to expire in June 2021.

He has been linked with numerous clubs in January, including Juventus and Arsenal, but there is another to add to the list.

According to Calciomercato.it, Milan were contacted by Boateng’s representatives last week and told he was available to try an experience in Serie A.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan has picked up yet another muscular injury, announced Roma, and it remains to be seen when he’ll be available again.

The creative midfielder is on loan from Arsenal and will turn 31 next month.

He has made only 11 competitive appearances for the Giallorossi since arriving on September 2, contributing three goals and an assist.

The Armenia international has not started a game since December 12 due to muscular issues.

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Juventus are reportedly putting €25m-rated Daniele Rugani on the market, with Leicester City and Arsenal the favourites ahead of Milan.

The 25-year-old centre-back has made only three competitive appearances for Juve this season and dropped to the bottom of the pecking order, behind Merih Demiral.

With Giorgio Chiellini expected back in training at the end of this month after ACL surgery, it gives Rugani even less chance of playing time in Turin.

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