Italy Mourns Baresi as Transfer Rumors Swirl

A football legend's funeral unites rivals, while the market heats up with twists and turns.

Funeral

11am at Milan's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio

Attendees

Maldini, van Basten, Savićević, Donadoni, Cardinale, Marotta

Leão

Exit no longer certain; working to stay

Romero

Tottenham willing to sell for €40m

What happened. Italian football pauses to honor Franco Baresi at his funeral, while transfer news continues with Leão's U-turn and Inter's pursuit of Romero.

Milan's team in Australia represented by Pulisic and Giménez; black armbands for friendly.
Juventus spending €138m on Alajbegović and Kolo Muani; Como signs Chalobah.
Inter close on Romero; Tuttosport says deal all but done.

The day blends mourning and market activity, showing football's relentless pace.

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