FC Barcelona have been warned to deal directly with Inter Milan if they want to sign Alessandro Bastoni this summer, with the Serie A club making their position clear.
AC Milan and Juventus both moved closer to securing UEFA Champions League qualification after important wins on Sunday, strengthening their grip on the top four in Serie A.
Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has praised his side's sharp second-half response after a convincing 3-0 victory over Cagliari, insisting his focus remains firmly "on the pitch" amid ongoing contract talk.
Inter Milan produced a stunning comeback to beat Como 4-3 on Sunday, overturning a two-goal deficit to move nine points clear at the top of Serie A.
Luciano Spalletti has committed his future to Juventus after signing a contract extension that will keep him in charge until 2028, the club confirmed.
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has admitted his side's Serie A title hopes were over after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Napoli, shifting focus firmly onto securing Champions League qualification.