Today's Papers – Gasperini hopes for Malen's record, Milan focus on key renewals
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Italian newspaper roundup highlights Atalanta coach Gasperini's hopes that Donyell Malen can break a club record, while AC Milan's front office focuses on contract renewals for key players.
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Attributed to original sourceLa Gazzetta dello Sport
Lights at San Siro
Chivu goes with Pio, De Bruyne to the Max
Gasp!
‘Malen can set a record, my Roma dream.’
‘Higuain scored 36 goals; the Dutchman can do the same. Dybala is a unique player. Atalanta? It’s time to beat them.’
Milan aim for other top deals: Rabiot and Pavlovic, ahead with renewals.
Mastantuono: ‘I live like Bati, his tips to score goals.’
Corriere dello Sport
Crazy transfer market
Premier League risk
Too many overvalued players; the balance is nearly 1.600m negative. Too many have been relying on factoring credit: they spend money they don’t have?
Napoli believe
Last year, Allegri took six points in two games against Inter
Max Clou
Chivu is the target: He’s always beaten him
The coach returns to San Siro tomorrow, 104 days after leaving Milan and failing to qualify for the Champions League. Alisson to start; McTominay undergoes a procedure in Liverpool.
Vlahovic: ‘Juve don’t tell the truth.’
‘Never had concrete negotiations over the renewal. I was put on the bench because it was the final year of my contract.’
Exclusive Pellegrino: ‘Viola, my role model is Bati.’
‘Ugly start, but this is not the real Fiorentina. So much advice from Gabriel.’
Cagliari out, Palermo dream
Pisacane eliminated by Verona (1-2), who will face Roma. Inzaghi sweeps Mantova away (5-2).
Special meeting in Madrid, waiting for Roma-Real
Carlo and Mou: the derby of giants
Tuttosport
‘Nick is perfect for Kolo.’
The coach who launched him in Germany: ‘Woltemade is worthy of Juve. Physicality, dribbles and vision. You’ll see, he’ll be a starter.’
Steffen, his ex-coach at Elversberg, talks about the new Bianconeri striker: ‘He moves a lot, he’s tactically smart, if he improves his headers…’ He can already debut against Milan. Spalletti thinks of an attacking midfield trio with Conceiçao, Nico and Boga. McKennie’s test. Cabal injured.
‘Everyone united with Abate.’
Ndour: ‘Fiorentina, it’s time to show personality.’
Bergomi: ‘Inter, Juve and Milan, Europe fits you.’
Riso: ‘Ahanor in the Premier League? There’s talent in Italy.’
Frendberg: ‘Samp, it will take time to grow.’
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What happened
The front pages of Italy's leading sports dailies are dominated by two Serie A storylines. Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is reportedly hoping that forward Donyell Malen can etch his name into the club's record books, with the Dutch attacker having made a strong start since his move. Meanwhile, AC Milan's management is turning attention to contract renewals for several core figures, as the Rossoneri look to lock down their squad amid an ongoing transition. The combination reflects both competitive ambitions at the top of the table and the structural planning required to sustain them.
Chance analysis
Two contrasting but complementary narratives shape Italy's front pages today. At Atalanta, Gasperini's faith in Malen signals the club's continued belief in its model of developing or revitalising attacking talent, with the Dutchman now in a position to chase history. At Milan, the focus on renewals points to a quieter but equally important phase: securing the spine of the squad before the market heats up, a move that will define the club's medium-term ceiling. For supporters, the stories underline how the top of Serie A is being shaped as much off the pitch as on it.
Malen's pursuit of an Atalanta record could boost the club's attacking form, while Milan's renewal push signals squad stability but no immediate on-pitch change.