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Napoli miss Younes and Politano?
Napoli miss Younes and Politano?
There are reports Amin Younes won’t come to Napoli until June, while Matteo Politano’s agent is pessimistic about a deal with Sassuolo. The Partenopei risk missing out on all their main January transfer targets, having already seen Bologna winger Simone Verdi refuse a move. Younes was determined to arrive before he becomes a free agent […]
Calhanoglu: ‘Gattuso improved me’
Calhanoglu: ‘Gattuso improved me’
Hakan Calhanoglu believes “I’m returning to my level” since Gennaro Gattuso replaced Vincenzo Montella as Milan Coach. The Turkish midfielder joined the Rossoneri from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, but initially struggled to settle in Italy. “I’m very happy to be back to fitness and form, it was hard for me to find my rhythm […]
Politano agrees Napoli contract
Politano agrees Napoli contract
It’s reported Matteo Politano has agreed a contract with Napoli, but there’s still no deal with Sassuolo. The winger wants to join the Partenopei this month, but his current club have warned there is interest from elsewhere. Juventus are said to be one of the interested clubs, but general manager Giuseppe Marotta declared yesterday that […]
Verdi suffers hamstring injury
Verdi suffers hamstring injury
Bologna winger Simone Verdi has suffered a hamstring injury, the club has confirmed, with no timescale given for his recovery. The Italian international turned down the chance to join Napoli this month, and was injured after just five minutes as he faced Maurizio Sarri’s side on Sunday. “The first tests on Simone Verdi yesterday revealed […]
Cristante: ‘Premier League would suit me’
Cristante: ‘Premier League would suit me’
Juventus, Inter and Napoli target Bryan Cristante hints he’d prefer a move to the Premier League – “I think it would suit my technical and physical qualities”. The 22-year-old is on loan with Atalanta from Benfica, but they’ll take up their option to buy before probably selling him on in the summer. “My summer market […]
Keita: ‘Not going to Napoli’
Keita: ‘Not going to Napoli’
Keita Baldé Diao denies he could move to Napoli before the transfer deadline – “my head is on Monaco, not another team”. The forward joined the Ligue 1 side from Lazio in the summer, but he has been linked with a quick return to Serie A. “Yes, I’ve seen it everywhere,” Keita confirmed, speaking to […]
‘Not just Napoli for Politano’
‘Not just Napoli for Politano’
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali insists “it’s not just Napoli” who want Matteo Politano, despite Juventus’ denials. The winger is believed to be close to joining the Partenopei, with reports a deal could be found for around €18m plus Adam Ounas on loan. Juve were also thought to be interested, but general manager Beppe Marotta confirmed […]
‘Higuain is Argentina’s best striker’
‘Higuain is Argentina’s best striker’
Claudio Caniggia believes Gonzalo Higuain “is the best striker Argentina have”, and predicts his old side Atalanta will give Juventus a tough test tonight. The former forward won 50 caps for the Albiceleste in his playing career, and he insists Pipita must go to the World Cup. “In my opinion he is the best striker […]
Official: Deulofeu joins Watford on loan
Official: Deulofeu joins Watford on loan
Napoli and Inter target Gerard Deulofeu has joined English Premier League side Watford on loan until the end of the season. The winger spent the second half of last season on loan at Milan from Everton, before Barcelona activated their buyback clause. However, the arrival of Philippe Coutinho made him surplus to requirements, and the […]
Politano set for Napoli?
Politano set for Napoli?
Napoli are reportedly close to a deal for Sassuolo’s Matteo Politano, for €18m plus Adam Ounas on loan. The Neroverdi were reluctant to sell the winger this month, but he has been increasingly linked with a move away. Juventus were thought to be interested in signing him, but general manager Giuseppe Marotta confirmed earlier today […]