Pep Guardiola expected to say 'no' to Italy job, Juventus consider Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper as Emiliano Martinez alternative - Euro Transfer News
Updated 22/07/2026 at 19:45 GMT+1
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Leading Wednesday's Euro Transfer News is a report that Pep Guardiola is expected to reject the offer of becoming Italy's new manager. The former Manchester City boss is out of work after leaving his decade-long spell with the Premier League club at the end of last season.
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The AS report claims that Guardiola does not feel he currently has the required "energy levels" to take the job, but that turning the opportunity down would be "difficult".
Guardiola had said after leaving City that he intended to take an extended break before returning to management.
"Many friends I’ve spoken to have said I’ll miss football too much and that I’ll be back on the pitch in three months," Guardiola said.
"I don’t think that’s going to be the case, I think it will take me a while, but I have to find out for myself."
But a meeting with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, who now both work for the Italian Football Federation, led to a potential change of plans.
The chance to rebuild the Italian national team, after an incredible three successive failures to qualify for the World Cup, is reportedly an appealing prospect for Guardiola.
But he is said to be conscious that the job would be "all-consuming", and wants "a few more days" to think about it.
AS, though, claims that the "expected answer is closer to no", despite a reported salary of €5 million (£4.3m) per year.
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Diomande close to joining Forest
Sporting and Cote d'Ivoire centre-back Ousmane Diomande is close to joining Nottingham Forest, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Forest are reportedly not far away from agreeing a deal worth €40m (£34m) for the 22-year-old, who made one appearance at the World Cup.
"The negotiation is underway, the player is open to making the switch," Romano said on his YouTube channel.
"Oliver Glasner already got in touch to push on this one, so Diomande could be the next big signing for Nottingham Forest.
"It's a serious possibility and would be a huge, huge signing."
Juventus interested in Vicario
Juventus could pursue a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario if they are unable to buy top target Emiliano Martinez, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez remains Juve's top target as they look for an experienced No. 1.
Villa reportedly want €12m (£10.2m) for the Argentina international, but Juventus are not willing to pay that much.
Instead, the Bianconeri could attempt to sign Spurs' Vicario, who is expected to leave the club having fallen out of favour last season.
Juventus want to sign Vicario, 29, on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
The Serie A club could also look to sign Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, who impressed as the German club reached the UEFA Europa League final last season and at 24 is significantly younger than both Martinez and Vicario.
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Atalanta set asking price for De Ketelaere
Atalanta want €50m (£42m) to sell Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich target Charles De Ketelaere, according to Corriere di Bergamo.
The report claims there is also interest in the Belgium international from the Premier League.
Atalanta reportedly did not intend to let De Ketelaere leave having agreed deals to sell Marco Palestra to Chelsea and Ederson to Manchester United.
But Ederson's proposed move is now believed to be off, so De Ketelaere, who was the only player to score against champions Spain at the World Cup, could be available.
Atalanta boss Maurizio Sarri reportedly sees the 25-year-old as a key player, though, and it remains to be seen if any official bids will be made.
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