Tresoldi with Italy, here's how things really stand: Klopp won't let go, but Mancini is waiting

Italy manager Mancini awaits Tresoldi's decision on international commitment; the Bruges striker is also tracked by Klopp but Mancini hopes he chooses the Azzurri.

Italy manager Roberto Mancini is waiting for Bruges striker Matteo Tresoldi to accept his call-up, despite competition from Germany manager Klopp. Tresoldi, whose father Emanuele won the European Under-21 championship with Italy in 1994, has not yet committed to the national team.

Mancini told reporters: "I hope he makes the right choice. He knows how important it would be for us." The decision is expected after the Under-21 Euros against Germany.

Mancini is also strengthening Italy's squad in three key areas: central defence, midfield playmaker, and centre-forward. He has already secured defender Matteo Palma from Germany and visited Liverpool to check on Federico Chiesa's fitness.

The manager is also monitoring young talents including regista Riccardo Cassano (Como, born 2009) and Argentine-Italian striker Agustin Modica (Gimnasia de Mendoza, 23), whom he may scout in person during the winter.