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After missing out on Pepe, Napoli shift focus to Icardi
After missing out on Pepe, Napoli shift focus to Icardi
28 July at 13:55 Italian Serie A giants Napoli have now turned their focus on acquiring the services of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. The move comes after the Naples-based club have missed out on the signing of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe who is now expected to join the Premier League giants Arsenal. That is […]
Arsenal boss Unai Emery hatches Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plan for £72m Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal boss Unai Emery hatches Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang…
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has a plan for Nicolas Pepe (Pic: GETTY) Pepe is set to become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window after agreeing the club-record fee with Lille. The Ivory Coast international is set to sign a five-year contract once he completes a medical this week. Pepe is capable of playing […]
Harvey Elliott: Liverpool confirm signing of Fulham starlet
Harvey Elliott: Liverpool confirm signing of Fulham starlet
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Fulham winger Harvey Elliott. The 16-year-old, who holds the record for being the youngest player to appear in a Premier League game, has joined the Reds today. Elliott made three appearances for the relegated Cottagers last season. He was 16 years and 30 days old when he made his […]
Inter evaluating Lukaku, Dzeko alternative
Inter evaluating Lukaku, Dzeko alternative
28 July at 10:45 It is no secret that Italian Serie A club Inter Milan are in the market to sing a striker as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the next campaign. It was reported from the beginning of the transfer window that the Nerazzurri have identified Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku […]
Napoli ‘still in for Pepe’
Napoli ‘still in for Pepe’
Napoli have reportedly increased their contract offer to Nicolas Pepe as they still look to beat Arsenal to the Lille winger. Arsenal appeared to have won the race for Pepe, agreeing an €80m fee with Lille and matching the player’s demands. Napoli, on the other hand, were said to have been put off by the […]
How Arsenal could line up with Nicolas Pepe after £72m transfer agreement
How Arsenal could line up with Nicolas Pepe after £72m…
It has been a busy week in the transfer market for the Gunners, who managed to beat arch-rivals Tottenham[1] to two impressive signings. They first pip their north London foe to highly-rated Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, 22, who joins on a season-long loan move from Real Madrid[2]. And Emery and co followed that deal up […]
Arsenal schedule Nicolas Pepe medical after Lille star agrees £72m transfer
Arsenal schedule Nicolas Pepe medical after Lille star agrees…
A £72m deal has been agreed between the two clubs for the Ivory Coast international. Arsenal[1] have acted quickly to beat a host of rivals including Liverpool, Manchester United and Napoli to Pepe. The Serie A outfit were the frontrunners up until the Gunners lodged their offer. Napoli met Lille’s price demands but were turned […]
The real reason Arsenal target Everton Soares hasn’t left Brazil sooner – fans could worry
The real reason Arsenal target Everton Soares hasn’t…
Arsenal target Everton Soares hasn’t played in Europe because of a party-guy reputation – Filho (Pic: GETTY) That’s according to Brazilian journalist Julio Gomes Filho, who thinks the 23-year-old has proven he is ready to play for a Champions League club. Everton has spent the entirety of his professional career with Gremio, making 210 appearances […]
What Nicolas Pepe told Napoli boss before Arsenal hijacked transfer
What Nicolas Pepe told Napoli boss before Arsenal hijacked…
According to reports in Italy, Pepe had told Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti that he would sign for the club. But Arsenal[1] swooped in and have now agreed a deal with Lille worth £72m for their star winger. The Ivorian’s stunning season in Ligue 1 saw him linked with some of the top clubs in Europe. Manchester […]
Leeds see red in Cagliari draw
Leeds see red in Cagliari draw
Valter Birsa’s goal was cancelled out by a penalty, but Leeds United saw Kalvin Phillips sent off during their friendly with Cagliari. The match was played at the Sardegna Arena this evening and it was a strong start for the hosts, as Leonardo Pavoletti knocked down a cross for Joao Pedro’s flick and Birsa finished […]