Earlier this month, TuttoMercatoWeb stated the Tyneside club have identified the 25-year-old and his teammate, Éderson, as targets. It was also suggested they could try signing one of them in January.

Tutto Atalanta now state Newcastle have taken a step back in their pursuit of Koopmeiners.

The Netherlands international is valued at €55m and despite initially showing interest in him, Eddie Howe’s side ‘appear to be slowing down their bid’ to sign him.

It’s claimed they are facing ‘significant obstacles’ in their desire to strengthen the midfield in January. One of them is the possibility of breaching Financial Fair Play rules and this is influencing Newcastle’s transfer business.

That doesn’t mean the English club are going to give up on the player as Tutto Atalanta suggest they could postpone their approach until next summer.

Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Koopmeiners and with Newcastle ‘biding their time’, it could open a door for the Serie A duo to try to sign him in the winter market.

The outlet ends the report by stating Atalanta ‘certainly won’t deprive themselves of the Dutch talent easily’.

Koopmeiners has managed three goals and two assists from 15 games this season.

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Later that month, the agent further backed up the Magpies’ interest and stated the Serie A side would need around €30m to sanction the defender’s sale.

Earlier this week, Gianluca Di Marzio stated the 21-year-old is set to extend his contract. Two days ago, TuttoMercatoWeb reported there would be a gentleman’s agreement in the new deal, which can allow Newcastle to sign the defender for around €30m.

After the claims of interest from the Premier League side and others emerged, Romania’s Digi Sport got in touch with the centre-back to get an update on his future plans.

“I’m fine, I feel in very good shape. I am going through a moment that can only make me happy. I will not leave Genoa, we are in discussions for a new contract, but these things are secondary,” he said.

“It is important to have results and to have as easy a championship as possible. It’s a very pleasant feeling. It means that your work is also appreciated by the rest. My focus is to develop and evolve as best I can.”

The Romania international’s latest comments could come as a blow for Eddie Howe’s side, after his agent earlier insisted about Newcastle’s desire to sign the player.

Drăgușin has managed a goal and an assist from 14 games this season. He scored in Genoa’s 1-0 win over Hellas Verona last Friday.

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That’s according to Corriere dello Sport, who say the striker ‘is in first place’ on Bologna’s list of potential targets.

The newspaper explains that Bologna need to add a striker to their game and one that will fit in with manager Thiago Motta’s game and the Tottenham man is believed to fit the bill.

The Italian side have a ‘preference list’ of potential targets and Veliz ‘is in first place’ but those in charge at the club will not move until around mid-December.

By that point the likes of technical director Giovanni Sartori and Marco Di Vaio, alongside Motta, will know whether the Tottenham youngster can become a ‘concrete solution’ for them when the January transfer window opens.

They’re waiting to see if Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is willing to let Veliz go out on loan to allow him to get regular playing time, having barely featured for Spurs so far this season.

Corriere say Veliz is sad about his situation and has made it clear he would be happy to land in Bologna, who have been making it clear for months that they love him. He is well aware of that ‘great esteem’ and feels it strongly.

The question is what type of deal they could do as Sartori would like to convince Tottenham to include a right to buy as part of any loan, even if it would be high for them at €13-15m, which is pretty much the price the Premier League side paid for him.

Bologna’s interest is nothing new as they tried to get him in the summer and had wrapped up a deal with Rosario Central for him but were reliant on Marko Arnautovic departing.

That never happened and they were forced to abandon the plan for Veliz, who was then scooped up by Tottenham as part of their summer rebuild.

The hope is that his lack of gametime in England since could open up the possibility of them reviving their interest and a potential deal in January, but it will be dependent on Spurs.

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That’s according to Corriere dello Sport, who say the captain is ‘of great interest’ to the Italian side but a difficult deal for them to get done.

The newspaper explains that Milan’s two main objectives for the winter transfer window are clear, both a defender and a forward will arrive to bolster their squad.

They are the two positions that both need strengthening and will receive greater attention from the management in the coming weeks.

A central defender is desperately needed as the squad has been left thin by injuries and ongoing fitness issues for Simon Kjaer.

Several potential options are being explored and Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly is one of those who is ‘of great interest’.

The problem is that Bournemouth aren’t particularly interested in a deal and don’t want to lose their captain in January. In fact, they would prefer to lose him on a free transfer next summer, when his contract expires than sell him for a fee in the winter window.

Why that is the case isn’t mentioned and seems a little strange from the Cherries on the face of it, but perhaps they value Kelly’s involvement in the squad higher than the likely reduced figure they’d get from Milan.

That could always change but for now it seems there’s no interest in selling Kelly, even if Milan do come calling for him.

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That’s according to Il Tempo, relayed by Corriere Giallorossa, who cover the situation around the Portuguese boss today.

The newspaper explains that Mourinho ‘wants with all his heart’ to remain as Roma manager long-term, feeling loved at the club and loving his life in the Italian capital.

He has ‘found the pleasure of working again’ at the Serie A club and does not feel his journey with them is close to being completed at this point.

He is clear that he wants his future to be at the club but knows that is does not depend on him and is instead on the club offering him an extension to his current deal, which expires next summer.

At the moment there has been no meeting, no conversation and it is not on the agenda for the future despite Mourinho making his stance clear.

Thus, Mourinho is forced to look elsewhere should he ned to make a tough decision and that’s where Saudi Arabia and Newcastle come into the picture.

He’s already received offers from the Saudi Pro League while ‘Newcastle’s uncertain plans’ also represent a plan B for the coach which could turn into a ‘concrete solution’.

To be clear, the newspaper does not state that there have been talks with Newcastle at this point, but the idea is that if Roma don’t move, then that option could emerge.

It’s not the first time Mourinho has been linked with a move to St James Park, with it reported on several occasions in 2022 that those in charge were looking at him.

It seems he’s still seen as a major coup by the Saudi Arabian regime and that could see him targeted again if they ever decide to move on from Eddie Howe, who has found himself under pressure in recent weeks.

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That’s according to his manager Luciano Spalletti, who has revealed what he told the Arsenal midfielder after his latest disappointment from the spot.

Gazzetta dello Sport cover the Italy manager and the player today and how the latter may need a ‘strong heart’ when he comes up against Ukraine in Italy’s final qualifier.

The newspaper explains that Jorginho is now in the middle of a ‘poker of missed penalties’ after he missed for the fourth time in a row against the Macedonians.

They say that it was clear from the Arsenal man’s ‘petrified face’ and the ‘emptiness that can be seen in his gaze’ when Macedonia goalkeeper Dimitrievski easily saved his penalty that the old confidence from the spot is no longer there.

That miss brought back the specters of the miss against Switzerland, which ultimately ended up costing Italy a place at the World Cup in Qatar.

Despite that, Spalletti will continue to back the Arsenal man in future, which may mean he needs a ‘strong heart’ in the final qualifier against Ukraine, which Italy need to win to qualify for Euro 2024.

“Congratulations should be given to someone like him,” he said.

“The goalkeeper was good, he made him believe he was empty, and he didn’t take a good angle. He remains a special penalty taker. I already told him that he will beat him again next time and he said yes.”

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AS Roma are looking at him and on Friday, Romagiallorossa.it stated José Mourinho has specifically requested the Serie A side sign the defender in January.

Calciomercato now state the Giallorossi have met with ‘resistance’ from Tottenham, when it comes to parting ways the 29-year-old, after Micky van de Ven suffered an injury.

Earlier this month, Van de Ven picked up a hamstring injury in Spurs’ defeat to Chelsea, and Ange Postecoglou has admitted the centre-back could be out of action for the rest of the calendar year.

Tottenham’s resistance in sanctioning the England international’s exit has seen Roma target Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior. This is stated by Calciomercato when explaining AC Milan’s desire to sign the Pole.

Corriere dello Sport say Roma are looking at players who could be made available on loan or have deals expiring in 2024. Kiwior belongs to the former and their idea is to sign him on a temporary deal in the winter market.

Dier, who has made only two appearances this season, also gets a mention, and belongs to the second category.

With regards to the Tottenham centre-back, the newspaper questions whether the former Celtic manager will agree to release him in January, after handing the player opportunities in the last two matches.

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Operating as a left wing-back, winger and a left-back, he has managed a goal and four assists from 30 games this year. His form, profile and potential has seen him attract interest from a few European clubs.

Calciomercato state Liverpool and Juventus are among the clubs to have set their eyes on the 19-year-old.

The Argentina U20 international has a deal lasting until December 2024 and the report states he’s evaluating his options to make a big move to Europe.

It’s claimed the Serie A side are ‘ready to play their game’, despite the ‘fierce competition’ from Jürgen Klopp’s side and others.

Meanwhile, Tutto Juve state the Old Lady are one of the most interested teams in this transfer chase, and add that Liverpool are aware of Juventus’ desire to sign the youngster.

Earlier this month, Globo Esporte reported Liverpool were one of the clubs to have sent a scout to watch the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and Fluminense.

Along with Liverpool and Juventus, Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion are also keen on the versatile player.

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Positive news about this rumour comes from Tuttosport, who feature a story covering the English news that Jean Claude Blanc could be the Red Devils’ next CEO following the arrival of Jim Ratcliffe.

The Frenchman had several roles at Juventus in the past, including a few months as a club president, and it’s believed that his good relationship with the club could make things easier for Sancho to leave Manchester United and join the Old Lady.

That’s a theoretical scenario which even makes sense, but outlet CalcioMercato.it also comes up with a piece that doesn’t sound so optimistic about it.

The outlet claims Sancho is ‘not a priority’ for Juventus, and the main reasons are his salary and his tactical position.

Massimiliano Allegri’s team is not in such need of a left winger. And that’s why it wouldn’t be worth making such a heavy investment on his arrival, as he’s said to have a huge salary at Manchester United. That means either the player accepts a big pay cut or the Red Devils continue to cover a major part of it.

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TV Play have interviewed the 31-year-old’s agent, Joao Santos, and he has refused to rule out a move back to Italy for the former Napoli star.

“Return to Italy? In football, never say never, today Arsenal are his priority,” he said.

At the start of this year, Arsenal signed the midfielder from Chelsea and handed him a deal until 2024. He has an option for another year and that hasn’t been exercised so far.

Mikel Arteta’s side and the Italy international will have to make a decision on his future in the coming months.

Jorginho has made four league starts in Arsenal’s last five matches and that’s helped him return to the Italy squad after five months. His agent has admitted the player is delighted to have returned to the national team for this month’s international break.

“I think [Luciano] Spalletti knows Jorginho very well, if he called him it’s because he needs a player with his characteristics,” Santos explained.

“There is always enthusiasm when you go to the national team. There is always enthusiasm, no one ever goes to the national team for the sake of it. He is an experienced player and represents an added value for the national team.”

On Friday, the Arsenal player missed a penalty in Italy’s victory over North Macedonia. He was on the pitch for 62 minutes before being replaced by AS Roma’s Bryan Cristante.

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