Mauro Icardi's Inter future has been plunged into uncertainty after the forward was stripped of the captaincy and excluded from their squad for Thursday night's Europa League clash with Rapid Wien. It relates to ongoing tension surrounding Wanda Nara, the player's agent and wife, and the club over protracted contract talks.

Icardi has scored 16 goals this season but just two in his last eight

AC Milan and Napoli are the frontrunners to sign PSV forward Hirving Lozano. The Mexico international was a Barcelona and Manchester United transfer target in the summer and has enhanced his reputation this season with 13 goals and six assists in 20 Eredivisie appearances. Milan believe their strong relationship with agent Mino Raiola will help edge out their rivals. (Calciomercato)

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was in Amsterdam last night to watch Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutchman captained the hosts but fell to a 2-1 defeat to the reigning European champions. Paratici was more concerned with the player, though, attempting to ensure Juve are in pole position to sign the 19-year-old in the summer. (Calciomercato)