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Chievo need Giaccherini help
Chievo need Giaccherini help
Emanuele Giaccherini has accepted a move to Chievo, reports suggest, but they need Napoli to pay part of his salary. The Italian international has made just one Serie A start for the Partenopei since joining in the summer of 2016, and he wants to leave this month. It appears that the Flying Donkeys are in […]
Asamoah: ‘Only winning counts’
Asamoah: ‘Only winning counts’
Kwadwo Asamoah shrugs off criticism of Juventus’ style – “if you play well but don’t win in the end, it counts for nothing”. The Bianconeri are battling with Napoli for the Scudetto, but while Maurizio Sarri’s side have been praised for their flowing football, the champions are seen as more functional. “In the end what […]
Buffon back in Juventus training
Buffon back in Juventus training
Gianluigi Buffon has returned to training with his Juventus teammates, after close to two months out with injury. The goalkeeper last featured for the Bianconeri in the 1-0 win over Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo on December 1, as he’s been struggling with a thigh injury. Following Monday night’s 1-0 win over Genoa, Coach […]
Napoli look to Younes early
Napoli look to Younes early
Napoli are looking to bring Ajax winger Amin Younes this month, according to reports. The German international is out of contract at the end of the season, and it’s thought he’s already agreed a deal to join the Partenopei in the summer. However, Simone Verdi rejected the chance to join from Bologna and Sassuolo won’t […]
Napoli close in on Grimaldo?
Napoli close in on Grimaldo?
Napoli are reportedly close to securing Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo as a replacement for Faouzi Ghoulam. According to Calciomercato.com, Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli was in Portugal on Tuesday to thrash out a deal for Grimaldo. The 22-year-old graduated from Barcelona’s youth academy but failed to break into their first team and joined Benfica in […]
Napoli bid €45m for Keita Balde?
Napoli bid €45m for Keita Balde?
Napoli have reportedly seen a €45m bid for ex-Lazio winger Keita Balde Diao rejected by Monaco. According to RMC journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi, Napoli’s search for a new wideman has taken them to Keita. However, their opening offer would have been rejected, and it now remains to be seen whether the Partenopei will come back in […]
Costa takes Napoli dig
Costa takes Napoli dig
Juventus winger Douglas Costa has taken a swipe at Scudetto rivals Napoli. “I like playing good football, but I prefer to win.” Napoli currently lead Juve by a point in the Serie A title race, but while Costa – who scored the Bianconeri’s winner against Genoa on Monday – felt the Partenopei were playing “good […]
Tavecchio for Lega President
Tavecchio for Lega President
Former FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio could become the new head of the Lega Serie A, reports suggest. The head of the Federation stepped down after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup, but felt he had been forced into the decision. CONI President Giovanni Malago is today meeting the three candidates to replace him, […]
Quagliarella: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto!’
Quagliarella: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto!’
Fabio Quagliarella wants to see Napoli win the Scudetto this season, even if he still feels “attached” to Juventus as well. The forward left the Partenopei to move to Turin in 2010, becoming a hate figure for the fans of his local team. However, it later transpired he was forced into the move as he […]
Napoli in for Thauvin?
Napoli in for Thauvin?
Napoli are reportedly interested in Marseille winger Florian Thauvin, but any deal would be for the summer. The Partenopei are looking to strengthen in wide areas, but were rejected by Bologna’s Simone Verdi and Sassuolo won’t sell Matteo Politano. Gerard Deulofeu of Barcelona is a possible option for this month, but Corriere dello Sport believes […]