European Paper Talk: AC Milan to target Chelsea boss Antonio Conte next summer

AC Milan have made Antonio Conte their No 1 target, according to reports in Italy
With the opening of the January transfer window just two months away, there is already plenty of talk about who might be on the move around Europe.

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continent to bring you all the latest news and transfer gossip from the European newspapers...

Italy

AC Milan have made Antonio Conte their number one target to become the club's head coach in the summer. Vincenzo Montella is currently in charge of the Rossoneri but is under intense pressure following a poor start to the season.

If Milan sack Montella before the end of the season, former Watford manager Walter Mazzarri could be appointed on a short-term interim basis. (Calciomercato)

Conte was humbled, meanwhile, in the Stadio Olimpico as he watched his Chelsea side endure a Halloween nightmare at the hands of a ruthless Roma in their Champions League Group C clash. Stephan El Shaarawy scored twice as the Giallorossi thumped the Blues 3-0, with it being "an historic lesson for Conte".

Following the game, the Blues boss admitted that Eusebio Di Francesco's side deserved to win but lamented the poor defending that allowed Roma to score. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

It will take a bid in excess of €100m (£87.4m) for PSG to consider selling Juventus transfer target Marco Verratti. The Serie A champions remain interested in the midfielder but are reluctant to meet the French club's asking price. (Calciomercato)

Juventus have revived their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos. The 21-year-old joined the La Liga champions over the Bianconeri in the summer but has struggled to make an impression and the Serie A champions may launch a bid for his services in the New Year if his situation under Zinedine Zidane does not improve. (Calciomercato)

Spain

Atletico Madrid need a miracle if they are to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase. Diego Simeone's men only managed a 1-1 draw at home to Qarabag on Tuesday night, leaving the 2014 and 2016 finalists on just three points after four games.

They now have to beat Roma and Chelsea in their final two games while hoping that other results go their way after a "disastrous" night against the Azeri club. (Marca)

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11108297/european-paper-talk-ac-milan-to-target-chelsea-boss-antonio-conte-next-summer