On Saturday, June 6, Italy’s leading sports newspapers — La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport, and Corriere dello Sport — featured several major football stories dominating the headlines.

La Gazzetta dello Sport opens with an exclusive interview with Inter president Beppe Marotta, who stated, “The Champions League is where I stop,” indicating his ambition to secure Europe’s top prize before stepping down. Marotta addressed comparisons with José Mourinho’s treble-winning team, dismissed claims of disrespect towards his current project, and confirmed that Palestra remains a key transfer target.

The publication also discusses AC Milan’s managerial outlook, with Ralf Rangnick being considered for a directorial position. Meanwhile, Federico Chiesa expressed his desire to make a return to Italian football.

Regarding the newly released Serie A fixtures, Gazzetta points out an early highlight: Week 3 will feature marquee matchups including Inter vs Napoli and Juventus vs Milan. The Derby d’Italia is scheduled twice — once midway through the season and again near the conclusion. The paper also covers Juventus’s interest in Alexander Sorloth, noting that funds for the move are expected to come through player sales.

Tuttosport focuses heavily on Sorloth, reporting that Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti personally contacted the Norwegian striker to convey his admiration, with the two reportedly establishing an instant rapport. Atletico Madrid are open to parting ways with the player, and negotiations with his representatives are already underway. Diego Simeone might also agree to sell José Gimenez, though Kim Min-jae remains the top defensive target for Juventus.

Financially, Juventus must generate €55 million by the end of June. Andrea Cambiaso is reportedly available for transfer, while Pierre Kalulu is considered untouchable. Elsewhere, Torino’s coaching situation remains unsettled; Alberto Aquilani is set to join Sassuolo, and Gianluca Petrachi is blocking Ignazio Abate’s move. On the youth front, Italy Under-21 talent Cacciamani has been selected for the upcoming friendly against Greece.

Corriere dello Sport leads with Inter’s defensive strategy for the summer transfer window. The club are simultaneously targeting Palestra, Oumar Solet, and Stankovic, with a key meeting between Marotta and Antonio Percassi taking place in Parma to discuss Palestra’s €53 million valuation.

The paper also highlights Week 3 of the Serie A season as a major early spectacle, with both Inter vs Napoli and Juventus vs Milan falling on the same matchday. Meanwhile, AC Milan supporters are showing strong discontent towards owners Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini insists that Gianluca Mancini will not be leaving AS Roma.

Juventus’s pursuit of Sorloth also features prominently, with Nico Gonzalez’s situation at Atletico Madrid likely to play a decisive role in the negotiations.