Monthly Archives: August 2019
Khedira: Not a mercenary!
Khedira: Not a mercenary!
Sami Khedira has insisted that he fought to stay at Juventus so he could win the Champions League and not just for the money. Khedira was expected to be among the players leaving Juve over the summer, but the midfielder will instead form part of Maurizio Sarri’s plans for the new season. “Sarri wants us […]
Llorente prefers Napoli move over Inter: report
Llorente prefers Napoli move over Inter: report
19 August at 12:55 Free-agent striker Fernando Llorente is likely to favour move to Italian Serie A side Napoli over Inter Milan, according to El Chiringuito. The 34-year-old is out-of-contract since July 1 and is now looking for a new club ahead of the next season. The former Juventus striker — who played a key […]
Napoli ‘close in on Llorente’
Napoli ‘close in on Llorente’
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a swoop for ex-Juventus striker and free agent Fernando Llorente. Napoli have moved to the top of the pile for Llorente, and El Chiringuito reports the so-called ‘white smoke’ could arrive this week. The 34-year-old fits the bill for Carlo Ancelotti as experienced No 9 backup to Arkadiusz Milik, […]
Tonelli close to Fiorentina
Tonelli close to Fiorentina
Fiorentina are reportedly close to signing Napoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli. According to Sky Sport Italia, Tonelli has the experience that Fiorentina are looking for and talks are at an advanced stage. The 29-year-old spent last season on loan at Sampdoria, but they did not take up their option to buy. He has since returned to […]
Napoli ask Icardi-alternative Llorente to ‘wait’: report
Napoli ask Icardi-alternative Llorente to ‘wait’: report
19 August at 10:43 Italian Serie A giants Napoli are in the market to sign a striker in order to strengthen their attacking force ahead of the next campaign. It is believed that the Naples-based club have identified Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi as the number one target, but the player is more interested in joining […]
Napoli set Icardi signing deadline
Napoli set Icardi signing deadline
19 August at 09:49 Italian Serie A club Napoli have set a deadline to complete the signing out-of-favour Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. The Naples-based club are in the market to sign an outright striker ahead of the next campaign and believe the Argentina international is a perfect fit for that role. On the other […]
Monaco in for Icardi?
Monaco in for Icardi?
Monaco are reportedly new contenders for Mauro Icardi, offering €65m plus bonuses for the Inter striker and a €12m per year salary. The Argentine is increasingly backed into a corner at San Siro, as the Nerazzurri have frozen him out, he continues to reject Napoli and hold out for Juventus, even though it’s becoming more […]
James to PSG for Neymar?
James to PSG for Neymar?
Napoli transfer target James Rodriguez could be offered to Paris Saint-Germain as part of Real Madrid’s proposal for Neymar. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Barcelona are no longer the favourites to bring Neymar back to La Liga, but rather he could join Real Madrid. The bid would consist of €160m plus Colombia international midfielder James […]