Monthly Archives: June 2018
Eder part of Politano deal?
Eder part of Politano deal?
Inter could use Eder as part of an exchange deal to get Sassuolo forward Matteo Politano and cut the €30m price-tag. The Nerazzurri are the favourites to sign Politano this summer, as Napoli already secured Simone Verdi from Bologna, while Roma and Milan have seemingly turned to other targets. According to Mediaset Premium, Inter are […]
Napoli ask Nantes for Rongier
Napoli ask Nantes for Rongier
Napoli have asked FC Nantes for information on midfielder Valentin Rongier, it’s reported. According to RMC Sport, new Coach Carlo Ancelotti is an admirer and has asked his club to see if a deal can be done. Rongier is a 23-year-old central midfielder who came up through the Nantes youth academy. This season, he contributed […]
Raiola: ‘French criticise heroes’
Raiola: ‘French criticise heroes’
Agent Mino Raiola feels Alphonse Areola, Paul Pogba and Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi are excessively criticised in France. With the World Cup in full swing, Raiola spoke to RMC Sport about some of his clients in the news, including Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper and Napoli target Areola. “I think that Areola is one of the best […]
Napoli turn to Arsenal veteran in hunt for new goalkeeper
Napoli turn to Arsenal veteran in hunt for new goalkeeper
After seeing a move for Portugal international Rui Patricio come to nothing, Napoli are set to step up their search for a new goalkeeper by turning to Arsenal star Petr Cech. With Pepe Reina set to join AC Milan on a free transfer, the Partenopei are in need of reinforcements, with coach Carlo Ancelotti keen […]
Chelsea transfer news: Aleksandr Golovin deal hijack plotted by Stamford Bridge chiefs
Chelsea transfer news: Aleksandr Golovin deal hijack plotted…
CHELSEA are attempting to hijack a deal for World Cup sensation Aleksandr Golovin, it has been claimed. GETTY Chelsea Transfer News: Aleksandr Golovin is wanted by Stamford Bridge bosses Russia international Golovin, 22, is set to secure a move away from CSKA Moscow after his star turn in the host nation’s 5-0 romp against Saudi […]
Sarri all set for Chelsea
Sarri all set for Chelsea
It’s reported Chelsea will eventually buy Maurizio Sarri out of his contract for €5m and a transfer pact with Napoli, as the clause is back from July 1. According to Sportitalia, the Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper and others, Sarri has been told the deal is imminent and should be resolved on Tuesday. It’ll be worked […]
Mertens rejected all offers
Mertens rejected all offers
Dries Mertens turned down several offers this summer and is prepared to extend his Napoli contract to 2023, it’s reported. The 31-year-old Belgium international had a release clause in his contract set at €28m, which expired on Friday at midnight. According to RMC Sport, there had been proposals to activate it from Schalke 04, Shanghai […]
As Jorginho approaches Napoli departure, how will he fit in at Manchester City?
As Jorginho approaches Napoli departure, how will he fit…
17 June at 12:55 Jorginho’s tenure in Naples is quickly approaching its end. Premier League giants Manchester City came knocking and, with a figure believed to be around €50 million, Napoli were powerless to resist. The 26-year-old Italian midfielder has been at Napoli since January 2014, when he transferred from Hellas Verona for around […]
Serie A increasingly northern
Serie A increasingly northern
Serie A is increasingly northern-centric, with 15 out of 20 clubs for the 2018-19 season based above Rome, while Emilia-Romagna have four sides. The make-up of the 20-team division was confirmed with last night’s Serie B promotion play-off final, as Frosinone got the better of Palermo, 3-2 on aggregate. They join Empoli and Parma, who […]
Napoli make first Areola offer
Napoli make first Areola offer
Napoli have made their first offer for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, as Salvatore Sirigu and Alex Meret are locked down. The Partenopei need a new goalkeeper now that Pepe Reina has signed for Milan as a free agent. New Coach Carlo Ancelotti is eager to have someone he already worked with, so Sirigu was […]