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Juventus make move for Sarri as he remains in dark over his Chelsea future

Juventus have made first contact with Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri’s representatives as they search for a replacement for their outgoing coach Massimiliano Allegri, Goal understands.

Sarri’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, with the Blues still having the Europa League final against Arsenal to play before their 2018-19 campaign is over.

Serie A champions Juve have also sounded out Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi, while Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino continues to be heavily linked with the top job at the Turin club.

Indeed, Pochettino’s cousin Daniele has suggested that the Argentine would be interested in moving to Italy and that "everyone in the family" wants to see him take over at Juve.

Sarri, meanwhile, has added to his options for next season with Roma also interested in appointing him as Claudio Ranieri’s successor.

And his future at Chelsea remains somewhat in doubt, with the Blues manager having struggled to connect with the club’s fans having been booed and criticised during his short spell at the helm.

One such issue is his perceived lack of interest in acknowledging the supporters, with his decision not to wave at or applaud the club’s fans in his last two games having been noticed by many in attendance.

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Allegri inducted into Italian Football Hall of Fame

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has been inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) recognised Allegri – who will leave the Serie A champions following Sunday’s trip to Sampdoria – following five successive Scudetto triumphs and six in total.

Allegri led AC Milan to Serie A glory in 2010-11 before replacing Antonio Conte at Juve in 2014, resulting in a relentless run of success in Turin, where four Coppa Italia trophies and two Supercoppa Italiana crowns have followed

The 51-year-old – who has been linked with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain – received the award from Italian and Juve legend Marcello Lippi in Florence on Monday.

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Paris Saint-Germain rule out Kylian Mbappe exit

Reports have continued to link Mbappe with a switch to Real Madrid, while the forward has hinted that he does not see his long-term future at the Ligue 1 champions.

However, PSG have responded by issuing a statement, with the club insisting that Mbappe will be a part of the squad as they bid to win the Champions League next season.

PSG said: "Very strong links have united Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe for the last two years and that shared history will continue next season.

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