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AC Milan continue push for Fiorentina standout
AC Milan continue push for Fiorentina standout
Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout remains a top transfer target for AC Milan, with the Rossoneri reportedly willing to offer one of five players in order to land his services. The 26-year-old was a standout performer for La Viola in what was a disappointing campaign for the Tuscan side, and his performances have alerted several of […]
Napoli eye up Elmas
Napoli eye up Elmas
Napoli have put Fenerbahce talent Eljif Elmas at the top of their midfield wish-list, claim Sky Sport Italia, with Bologna’s Erick Pulgar in second place. Negotiations with Real Madrid for James Rodriguez are progressing well, so the attention now turns to the middle of the park for Carlo Ancelotti’s men. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, […]
Man Utd target Harry Maguire was not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first choice
Man Utd target Harry Maguire was not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s…
Manchester United[1] boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in desperate need of a new centre-back this summer following the club’s terrible defensive record last season – their worst top flight campaign since 1978-79. Reports today claim United submitted a £70m bid for Maguire but that is still set to fall short of the Foxes’ valuation. However, […]
Barella wants Inter, Roma turn to Veretout
Barella wants Inter, Roma turn to Veretout
Nicolò Barella reportedly confirmed he only wants to join Inter, so Roma are offering Gregoire Defrel to Fiorentina for Jordan Veretout instead. Cagliari had accepted Roma’s proposal of €35m plus Defrel for Barella, but the Italy international has his heart set on San Siro and working with Antonio Conte. According to FCInterNews, Barella’s agent confirmed […]
Gabriel to have Lecce medical
Gabriel to have Lecce medical
Newly-promoted Lecce will sign former Milan and Cagliari goalkeeper Gabriel, as he has arrived for tomorrow’s medical. The 26-year-old shot-stopper is currently out of contract, as his deal with Perugia expired on Sunday. He is expected to have tests and then sign a two-year deal with the Salentini. Gabriel is Brazilian, but has been in […]
Tottenham smash club transfer record with Tanguy Ndombele signing
Tottenham smash club transfer record with Tanguy Ndombele…
They clinched a deal worth £53.7m rising to £62.7m with add-ons for Lyon midfielder Ndombele, just hours after confirming the signing of Leeds winger Clarke. Spurs will pay around £10m for Clarke, who will be loaned back to Leeds next season. But it is the capture of Ndombele that will grab the headlines. The 22-year-old […]
Atalanta want €30m for Mancini
Atalanta want €30m for Mancini
Roma are reportedly ready to offer €25m including bonuses for Gianluca Mancini, but Atalanta want the figure closer to €30m. The 23-year-old centre-back already has two senior caps for Italy and is under contract in Bergamo until June 2023. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Giallorossi made an initial proposal that with bonuses and add-ons would reach […]
Report: Milan in pole position for Veretout?
Report: Milan in pole position for Veretout?
02 July at 19:20 Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara met with Fiorentina for Jordan Veretout as the meeting is now over. As SportItalia reported (via Calciomercato.com), it seems like Milan have offered Fiorentina cash plus one of the following rossoneri players: Cutrone, Borini, Biglia, Strinic and Laxalt. Milan would prefer not including Cutrone in this […]
Milan propose players for Veretout
Milan propose players for Veretout
Milan offered several players as part of the Jordan Veretout deal, although Napoli and Roma remain interested in the Fiorentina midfielder. Directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara did not speak to the media after leaving the encounter, while Fiorentina board member Joe Barone only told Sportitalia they were “working on it.” According to Sportitalia, Milan […]