Transfer Talk: Milan clubs step up interest in Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne

Lorenzo Insigne, Euro 2020 winner with Italy, could be leaving Naples. Getty
The European Leagues' summer transfer window has closed for the season. This means that the largest clubs will be looking to make a big splash before the new season starts. You can find all the official deals and gossip here.

TOP STORY: Milan teams compete for Insigne

It looks like the winger could be moving to Milan after a deadlock in another round contract talks between Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli)

According to Calciomercato who still has one year on his contract, Internazionale and AC Milan are both interested in Insigne, the 30-year old. Although Insigne may still be at his boyhood club but the report says there is a growing temptation for him to move on to a new challenge.

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The Rossoneri are believed to be more inclined to wait for the Italy international transfer to become free at the end of the season. However, the Nerazzuri are considering a move within this window of less 20 million because of their financial situation.

The Napoli winger spent his entire career with the club, rising through the ranks and eventually earning the captaincy. The player and his representatives are still requesting upwards of 6m.

Insigne enjoyed a great summer at the European Championships. He won the tournament with Italy, where he was a part. Insigne made six appearances as a winger for his national team and scored twice in their second major tournament win.

PAPER GOSSIP

According to the Daily Mail, Will Hughes is set to face off against Crystal Palace and Burnley for Watford's midfielder. According to the Daily Mail, the 26-year old could be available for 5m as his contract expires at the end of this season. According to reports, the midfielder rejected a two-year extension at Vicarage Road in order to be open to a move.

Bologna is in discussions with Chelsea about a move to Malang Sarr as a defender, but could be challenged by Eintracht Frankfurt and Everton. Sky Italy reports that the Serie A club will meet with the Blues Monday to discuss a possible move. The 22-year old joined Stamford Bridge from Nice last summer on an unpaid contract before moving to Porto on loan.

According to The Sun, Southampton is considering a move for Celtic's Ryan Christie. The 26-year old attacking midfielder is out on contract at the end the season. He could be available for a reduced offer as the Hoops try to keep him from going free. Christie could be up for grabs by Burnley and Sheffield United, however.

Tottenham Hotspur has held talks with agents about the possibility of Ilaix Moriba, a young Barcelona player, moving to Tottenham. According to the Daily Mail, Spurs are interested. The news comes after the player rejected contract offers from Nou Camp, with other clubs being alerted to the possibility of signing this exciting prospect. Nuno Espirito Santato will be competing for the position of midfielder. There are reports that Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea will also follow the youngster.

According to The Mirror, PSV Eindhoven told Tottenham they would not accept an offer of 40m for wonderkid Noni madueke. The 19-year old left Spurs to join the Dutch side two years ago. He has impressed many with his performance in the Eredivisie season. Tottenham are not the only club that is interested in the England youth international. Reports claim that 10 other clubs have inquired about the attacking midfielder. Other than Tottenham, Leicester City (Wolves) are thought to be interested in the youngster.