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‘Higuain scores less but wins more’
‘Higuain scores less but wins more’
Medhi Benatia says Gonzalo Higuain can score less at Juventus and win more, since at Napoli “he scored 36 goals but didn’t win anything”. Pipita hasn’t scored in his last five appearances for the Bianconeri, and hasn’t found the back of the net in Serie A since his goal against the Partenopei on December 1. […]
Mertens: ‘Younes is a great signing’
Mertens: ‘Younes is a great signing’
Napoli forward Dries Martens calls Amin Younes “a great signing”, even if “I’m not sure if it’s 100 per cent yet”. The Ajax winger is expected to join the Partenopei in the coming days for a fee of around €5m, having already agreed to join them in the summer. Reports suggest he’ll have his medicals […]
Irrati to referee Milan-Lazio
Irrati to referee Milan-Lazio
Massimiliano Irrati has been announced as the referee for Sunday’s Milan-Lazio game. The Rossoneri welcome Simone Inzaghi’s side to San Siro for the evening kick-off, with the Biancocelesti having scored 13 goals in their last three games. Today the AIA has announced the officials for Week 22, and Irrati has been assigned to the big […]
United to pay Ghoulam clause?
United to pay Ghoulam clause?
Manchester United are ready to pay Napoli full-back Faouzi Ghoulam’s €60m release clause, according to reports in Italy. The Algerian international signed a new deal with the Partenopei last month, but there’s a release clause in his contract which is valid for foreign clubs. According to Rai Sport, the Red Devils have made it clear […]
Maksimovic has Spartak medical
Maksimovic has Spartak medical
Nikola Maksimovic has been pictured arriving for his Spartak Moscow medical, ahead of a loan move from Napoli. The Serbian centre-back is set to join Massimo Carrera’s side on a six-month loan with no option to buy, having struggled to break into the Partenopei first XI since joining from Torino in 2016. This morning Gianluca […]
Sassuolo open to Politano sale?
Sassuolo open to Politano sale?
It’s reported Sassuolo have opened up to selling Matteo Politano, as he’s made it clear he wants to join Napoli. The Partenopei are looking to sign a wide player this month, and have already been turned down by Simone Verdi. Politano was their second choice, but the Neroverdi were refusing to countenance a sale. Now […]
Ferrero: ‘Torreira up to €50m’
Ferrero: ‘Torreira up to €50m’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero continues to raise the price-tag for Lucas Torreira. “Yesterday I said €40m, today it’s €50m.” The Uruguayan midfielder put in another strong performance in this evening’s 1-1 draw with Roma. He has been linked with the likes of Juventus, Inter, Roma, Napoli and Atletico Madrid. “The other day I said Torreira […]
Napoli hope for Politano revived
Napoli hope for Politano revived
Sassuolo have for the first time opened the door to sending Matteo Politano to Napoli, according to Sky Sport Italia. Until now, the Neroverdi have been absolutely adamant in their refusal to even discuss selling Politano in the January transfer window. However, according to Sky transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, today the two directors of […]
Maksimovic set for Spartak Moscow
Maksimovic set for Spartak Moscow
Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic should fly out to complete his loan move to Spartak Moscow on Friday. According to Sportitalia, the centre-back will be in Russia to finalise the details over the next 48 hours. It’ll be a six-month loan with no option to buy at the end of the season. The Partenopei paid €25m […]
Done deal: Younes to Napoli
Done deal: Younes to Napoli
Multiple reports state Napoli have agreed a €5m deal with Ajax to sign winger Amin Younes without waiting until the summer. The club already had an agreement with the German international for when his contract expires in June, but negotiations have seemingly reached a positive conclusion to bring that move forward. Ajax will pocket €4m […]