While the World Cup in Brazil continues to produce thrilling encounters across the group stages, many clubs are still preparing their squads for the forthcoming season.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the latest rumours from Serie A and the deals that have already been completed this summer.

AC Milan

Jeremy Menez has completed his move to AC Milan, but Mattia De Sciglio could be on his way to Spain, with Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly leading the chase for his signature.

There are also rumours suggesting that Ashley Cole might join the club following his release from Chelsea. Meanwhile, Sulley Muntari will be turning out at the San Siro next season after signing a new two-year contract earlier this week.

Atalanta

Carlos Carmona could be on his way out of Atalanta this summer after the player's agent claimed that Sevilla want to sign him as a replacement for Ivan Rakitic.

Daniele Baselli has also been linked with a move away from the club. Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are said to be leading the chase for the 22-year-old, but his agent has claimed that there have been no talks concerning his future.

Cagliari

Cagliari are believed to be interested in Stefano Pettinari, who is co-owned by Crotone and Roma, but midfielder Daniele Dessena could be leaving, with recent reports linking him to Sunderland.

Davide Astori continues to be linked with a move away from Sardinia, and his agent has claimed that he is desperate for a return to his former club Milan.

Cesena

Cesena have become the final team to book their spot in next season's Serie A. The club beat Latina in the second leg of their Serie B promotion playoff yesterday evening to end their two-year-exile from the top flight.

A number of their key players over the campaign have been on loan and it remains to be seen whether the likes of Massimo Volta, Michele Camporese and Marco D'Alessandro will return to the club. They have, however, been linked with a move for Milan youngster Andrea Petagna.

Chievo

According to recent reports out of Italy, Chievo have agreed a deal with Milan for the full ownership of Alberto Paloschi, while a move for Fiorentina's Ryder Matos could be on the cards.

They are reportedly interested in Catania duo Giuseppe Bellusci and Norbert Gyomber, while Bennard Yao Kumordzi of Genk has also been linked with a possible switch.

Empoli

Daniele Rugani is expected to spend another season at Empoli, after the club reportedly reached an agreement with Juventus to renew their co-ownership of the centre-back.

Davide Bassi has been linked with a move to Norwich City in the past month, but Cardiff City and Sampdoria are believed to have joined the chase for the keeper.

Fiorentina

Fiorentina have been linked with a surprise move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Juan Iturbe are also both believed to be high on their list of targets.

An approach for Bayer Leverkusen full-back Giulio Donati has been rejected, while they are reportedly keen on bringing Genoa defender Sime Vrsaljko to Florence.

Genoa

Genoa could be set to lose Andrea Bertolacci, who is believed to be high on Milan's list of transfer targets this summer as they look to replace the injured Riccardo Montolivo.

Goalkeeper Mattia Perin has been linked with a switch to Monaco following an impressive season, but his agent has claimed that he is happy to stay at the club.

Hellas Verona

Juan Manuel Sanchez Mino will be lining up for Verona next season after completing a move from Boca Juniors. They could be set to swoop for Juventus full back Federico Peluso, who is rumoured to be involved in a swap deal for Romulo.

Luca Toni has agreed to extend his stay at the club by another year, but Daniele Cacia has departed on a free transfer and is believed to be in talks with Leeds United over a move to Elland Road.

Inter Milan

Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is the latest player said to be heading to the San Siro this summer, in a deal that would include Mauro Icardi moving in the opposite direction.

Rubin Kazan midfielder Yann M'Vila is thought to be high on their list of targets alongside Borussia Monchengladbach's Granit Xhaka. The club are also believed to be interested in Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic, while they are hopeful that Andrea Ranocchia will agree terms on a new contract.

Juventus

Fernando Llorente continues to be linked with a move away from Juventus, with Atletico Madrid and Valencia apparently interested in bringing him back to Spain. Erik Lamela may be his replacement, as an offer from Juventus for the forward has reportedly been rejected by Tottenham Hotspur.

The Bianconeri are also hopeful of signing Domenico Berardi on a permanent basis. He is currently co-owned by Juve and Sassuolo, but new reports have claimed that Antonio Conte sees the 19-year-old as an important part of his plans for next season.

Lazio

Lazio have appointed Stefano Pioli as their manager in the past week and he is said to be keen on signing Gaby Mudingayi from Inter Milan.

They have also acquired the full ownership of Antonio Candreva from Udinese and have revealed that Dusan Basta will be joining the club in the coming days.

Napoli

Blerim Dzemaili could be on his way out of the club this summer, with a host of Premier league sides including Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur said to be interested. Valon Behrami may also be leaving following reported interest from Hamburg and Inter Milan.

Former Milan striker Alexandre Pato has been linked with move to Naples, but his agent has admitted that his current club Sao Paulo may be unwilling to let him leave. Fredy Guarin and Jackson Martinez are also believed to be high on manager Rafael Benitez's list of targets this summer, but Gonzalo Higuain continues to heavily linked with Barcelona.

Palermo

Abel Hernandez could leave Palermo this summer after president Maurizio Zamparini claimed that he is available for the right price.

Kyle Lafferty continues to be linked with a move away from the club, with Crystal Palace and Cardiff City said to be interested in his services. Goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, is also said to be attracting interest from Cardiff.

Parma

Inter Milan are thought to be interested in re-signing winger Jonathan Biabiany following a successful spell at the club. The Frenchman came through the Nerazzurri's youth ranks and reports suggest that Ishak Belfodil and Ezequiel Schelotto will be offered to Parma as makeweights in the deal.

It seems as if Marco Parolo could be leaving the club this summer, with Lazio said to be leading the chase for his services.

Roma

Roma are reportedly in negotiations with Fenerbahce over the transfer of Turkey international Salih Ucan, while Croatian youngster Tin Jedvaj has signed a two-year loan deal with Bayer Leverkusen.

Mehdi Benatia continues to be linked with a move away from Rome and it is believed that Bayern Munich have had an offer for the Moroccan international rejected. Their attempts to bring in a new full-back seem to have stuttered, as a move for Adriano has reportedly been blocked by Barcelona manager Luis Enrique.

Sampdoria

The club have agreed a deal with Empoli to sign full-back Vasco Regini on a permanent basis and Napoli's Goran Pandev could join him according to recent reports in Italy.

Greek internationals Lazaros Christodoulopoulos and Panagiotis Kone have been linked to Sampdoria in the past week, with both players set to leave Bologna following the club's relegation.

Sassuolo

Sassuolo are thought to be interested in Milan defender Cristian Zaccardo, who has fallen out of favour at the San Siro.

Simone Zaza, who is co-owned by Juventus, is expected to stay at the club this season, but reports have suggested that Udinese are preparing a bid for him.

Torino

Torino have moved quickly to bring in a replacement for Ciro Immobile, with Venezuela international Josef Martinez joining from Young Boys, while Cristian Molinaro has also signed for the club on a free transfer from Parma.

There has been continued speculation over Alessio Cerci's future at the Stadio Olimpico, but the club are reportedly working on a contract extension for the Italian intentional.

Udinese

Highly-rated goalkeeper Simone Scuffet agreed terms on a new five-year deal with the club last week. The 18-year-old produced a string of impressive displays last season and has attracted interest from both Milan and Juventus.

Defender Nicola Belmonte has joined Udinese on a free transfer from Siena, but Gabriel Silva could be departing the club this summer with reports suggesting that Milan want to bring him to the San Siro.