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Rumors: New deal for Umtiti, Inter close to Rafinha, Napoli back in for Deulofeu plus Vidal latest
Rumors: New deal for Umtiti, Inter close to Rafinha, Napoli…
Umtiti set for new and improved deal Today’s rumors start with the rather overdue news that Barcelona[1] have finally got around to telling Samuel Umtiti they want to hand him a new and improved deal. According to Mundo Deportivo[2], Barcelona plan to sort out Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto’s renewals first and will then turn […]
Verdi ‘brave’ to reject Napoli
Verdi ‘brave’ to reject Napoli
Italy legend Paolo Rossi has commended Bologna attacker Simone Verdi for his ‘brave’ decision to reject Napoli. Rossi opted to stick with Bologna, despite being offered the chance to compete for the Scudetto with Napoli, and Rossi believes the 25-year-old can realise his potential at the Dall’Ara, where he is a guaranteed starter. “I don’t […]
Lippi: ‘Conte and Zidane my pupils, Messi a problem for Dybala’
Lippi: ‘Conte and Zidane my pupils, Messi a problem for…
17 January at 10:30 Former Juventus and Italy boss Marcello Lippi has released an interview with La Stampa and Calciomercato.com has translated the most interesting quotes for you:SERIE A – “This season is different, Napoli can beat Juventus and I think Inter are still in race to win the title. They have stopped after a […]
Napoli want frustrated Liverpool goalkeeper to replace Pepe Reina
Napoli want frustrated Liverpool goalkeeper to replace Pepe…
17 January at 10:45 Napoli have joined the race to sign Simon Mignolet, Sky Italia report. The Belgian international is seen as a replacement for Pepe Reina, who had a number of error-prone moments last season and has a deal who expires in the summer. With the Spaniard ageing, it looks like Napoli want to […]
Ausilio At Barcelona Headquarters For Rafinha And Deulofeu
Ausilio At Barcelona Headquarters For Rafinha And Deulofeu
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio’s trip to Barcelona continues. Ausilio is in Barcelona in order to finalise the deal for Brazilian midfielder Rafinha, who is eager to join Inter to get his career back on track after a long injury period. According to Sport, a Catalan sports newspaper, the Inter sporting director is expected to […]
Inter Milan close to reaching agreement for Barcelona’s Rafinha, Serie A giants also keen on Deulofeu
Inter Milan close to reaching agreement for Barcelona’s…
Close Coutinho says it was an ‘easy decision’ and his ‘dream’ to join Barcelona Reuters Barcelona and Inter Milan are close to reaching an agreement over the transfer of Rafinha, who has been deemed surplus to requirements by Ernesto Valverde.The Serie A giants have been on the trail of the Brazilian midfielder since the start […]
Mignolet considering Liverpool future after being dropped
Mignolet considering Liverpool future after being dropped
Simon Mignolet is considering his future at Liverpool after being dropped for the titanic 4-3 victory over Manchester City[1], as reported by the Guardian[2]. The Belgian international is angry that he has been replaced by Loris Karius as first team goalkeeper in recent weeks and is not happy with Klopp’s goalkeeper rotation, classing it as […]
Caressa: “This was Verdi’s big chance…”
Caressa: “This was Verdi’s big chance…”
17 January at 09:00 Bologna are coming off a 3-0 loss to Torino but the Rossoblu will try to change their fortunes this Sunday as they will be facing off against the last team in the Serie A standings : Benevento. The big news coming out of Bologna this week was related to Simone Verdi, their young upcoming winger. The Italian player […]
Napoli considering summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet
Napoli considering summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper…
Close Five Premier League players who might move in January Newsweek Napoli could make an approach for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to replace Pepe Reina, whose contract at the Stadio San Paolo expires at the end of the season, according to reports.Football Italia reports that the Serie A leaders are also monitoring Real Sociedad goalkeeper […]
Simone Verdi’s Agent: “Inter Are Not Behind His Napoli Rejection”
Simone Verdi’s Agent: “Inter Are Not Behind His Napoli…
One of Inter’s rumoured targets, Simone Verdi announced today that he rejected Napoli’s offer and decided to remain at Bologna. Donato Orgnoni, the player’s agent, in an exclusive interview with Premium Sport, explained the underlying reasons for his client’s response to Napoli. Here are his words: “The decision taken has only to to with Simone’s […]