Following victories for both Milan and Inter in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Italy are currently in second place in the UEFA Association rankings,

With just one game left in this phase, Inter, Atalanta, Milan and Juventus are all at least guaranteed a play-off place, but four are close to securing direct access to the Champions League Round of 16.

Former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti is among those who believe the race is now a two-horse battle between Napoli and Inter. He does not see Juventus or AC Milan recovering enough to challenge for the title. Speaking to Tuttojuve, Moratti shared his thoughts on the situation:

Frattesi’s struggles at Inter present an opportunity for Juventus to reignite their interest and potentially add him to their squad. The midfielder’s desire for more game time aligns with Juve’s need for reinforcements,

Lautaro Martinez scored a goal of the highest quality against hosts Sparta Prague to become Inter Milan’s joint highest scorer in the Champions League and take his side to the brink of a round of 16 place with their 1-0 victory on Wednesday.

The urgency for redemption and dressing room tensions. The Serbian is still out for ‘slight fatigue’ and he’s on the market (Arsenal in pole). He didn’t join the team, like Conceiçao. Eyes on the ex Koopmeiners. Costa a done deal. Danilo to leave. Steps forward for Kolo Muani, talks ongoing for Araujo.

Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli are all keen to sign Lecce wingback Patrick Dorgu next summer.This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. They report that

The left-back is doing extremely well out on loan, and there are three major clubs who are now showing very keen on securing the Portuguese star's services

Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has wrote off Juventus and AC Milan as title contenders. Juve defeated Milan on the weekend, with Sacchi declaring neither team can catch Napoli and Inter Milan.

Inter Milan kept in touch with Napoli after seeing off struggling Empoli 3-1 on Sunday and going three points behind the Serie A leaders. - Lazio stay fourth - Earlier, Lazio stayed in Serie A's Champions League places after thumping struggling Verona 3-0.

Midfielder Casadei is expected to leave Stamford Bridge with several Serie A sides circling and the Blues are keen to ensure they do not leave themselves short.