Abate, 26, has only a year left to run on his current deal at the San Siro, and Milan are believed to be reluctant to sell
the Italian international defender this summer, are will reportedly offer him a new deal at the club.
Experienced
Italian international defender Giorgio Chiellini is said to be prepared to snub interest from Liverpool and Manchester United in order to stay with Juventus, according to Football Direct News.
Not exact matches
England captain Wayne Rooney has warned his latest
international teammate Harry Kane to watch out for the tricks of the
Italian defenders during the two sides» friendly in Turin on Tuesday, reports the BBC.
And finally, former England
international and BBC World Cup host Gary Lineker said this of Suarez's supposed excuse for biting
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini:
Fabio Cannavaro was perhaps the most famous
Italian defender of the 2000s as he was able to replicate his impressive domestic form with Juventus on the
international stage as he captained Italy to a 2006 World Cup victory in Germany.
Nigeria youth
international Lukman Zakari is in the list of best 20 young
defenders under the age of 18 in the world according to
Italian publication Tuttosport.
Still only 21, the
Italian U21
international is showing signs that he's on the way to becoming a capable rotation
defender for Roma's first team one day.
The Italy
international has established himself as one of the strongest
defenders in the
Italian Serie A but recent reports have claimed that he is ready to embark on a new challenge in the English Premier League.