Serie A

AC Milan
Gianfranco Zola believes Milan will be the team to beat in 2011-12, but he expects a mammoth Scudetto battle.

Bologna
Frence U20 international striker Stephan Taider has arrived in Italy to sign a four-year contract with Bologna on a free transfer.

Cagliari
Cagliari have published a brief note on their website confirming that they would not sign midfielder Antonio Candreva from Udinese.

Cesena
Reports are suggesting that Cesena are pondering bids for three Juventus players; Luca Giandonato, Albin Ekdal and Sergio Almiron.

Fiorentina
It has been confirmed that Fiorentina and Genoa are currently in talks for the transfer of Moroccan midfielder Houssine Kharja.

Genoa
Sokratis Papastathopoulos has left Genoa after accepting a loan move to German giants Werder Bremen with an option to make it permanent.

Inter Milan
Young international Andrea Ranocchia is hoping to not let Marco Materazzi down after he was handed Matrix’s No 23 jersey at Inter Milan.

Juventus
Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness claims that Arturo Vidal had agreed to join the German side before instead opting for Juventus.

Lazio
It was reported that Lazio striker Tommaso Rocchi is set to join Fiorentina on loan with an option to purchase for EUR3 million.

Napoli
Sampdoria sporting director Pasquale Sensibile has admitted that he cannot rule out a summer exit for Napoli target Angelo Palombo.

Palermo
Milan Milanovic is almost certain will not be staying with Palermo this summer as the Rosanero are keen for him to get more playing time.

Roma
Veteran defender Gabriel Heinze is reportedly on his way to Italy to sign a one-year contract at Roma with an option for a second season.

Udinese
Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Chile star Alexis Sanchez from Udinese in a deal worth a total of EUR37.5 million.