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Sassuolo block Politano to Napoli
Sassuolo block Politano to Napoli
Matteo Politano continues to beg Sassuolo for a move to Napoli, but the Neroverdi are not prepared to let him go, even for €20m. Sky Sport Italia transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Politano and his entourage held a lengthy and at times fraught meeting with Sassuolo directors. He is desperate to join the […]
Ciciretti done deal with Parma
Ciciretti done deal with Parma
After links with Getafe, it seems as if Benevento will loan Amato Ciciretti to Parma for six months until his free transfer to Napoli. The Roma youth product will be out of contract in June and has already agreed terms to join the Partenopei next season. Benevento wanted to monetise the situation for the remaining […]
Spartak Moscow like Maksimovic
Spartak Moscow like Maksimovic
Spartak Moscow are interested in taking rarely-used defender Nikola Maksimovic away from Napoli. Sportitalia report the Russians, who are coached by Massimo Carrera, have made an initial approach to the Partenopei. It seems that the Serbian centre-back is enthusiastic about the possible transfer to Moscow. However, the two clubs are still a long way off […]
Napoli closer to Deulofeu deal
Napoli closer to Deulofeu deal
Barcelona are reportedly eager to be rid of Gerard Deulofeu and prepared to hand him over to Napoli on loan with €17m option to buy. The winger impressed in a six-month loan spell at Milan last season, but has found playing time hard to come by at Camp Nou. That situation will only get worse […]
Napoli tried for El Shaarawy
Napoli tried for El Shaarawy
Napoli asked Roma for the availability of Stephan El Shaarawy, but although he is on the market, a deal seems very unlikely. According to Il Mattino newspaper in Naples, the Partenopei enquired after the Little Pharaoh and whether he’d be open to a January transfer. They are still seeking reinforcements who can play on both […]
Valencia dive in for Darmian
Valencia dive in for Darmian
Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is now a prime target for Valencia after links with Inter, Roma and Napoli. The versatile 28-year-old can play at right-back or left-back, even in central defence when needed. He joined United from Torino for €18m in the summer of 2015 and Jose Mourinho has repeatedly said he doesn’t want […]
Napoli pair resume training
Napoli pair resume training
Arkadiusz Milik and Faouzi Ghoulam resumed training with Napoli today, although Marek Hamsik is still out with flu symptoms. The Winter break is over and Serie A resumes on Sunday, as the leaders visit Atalanta. Captain Hamsik remains a doubt to take part in that trip, because for the second day he skipped training due […]
Lippi: Gattuso ‘succeeding’ at Milan
Lippi: Gattuso ‘succeeding’ at Milan
Marcello Lippi believes Gennaro Gattuso has ‘reenergised’ Milan and is ‘succeeding’ in reviving their fortunes. Gattuso has led Milan to two wins in their last three games, leaving them just two points behind a Europa League place in Serie A and in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, where they will meet Lazio. “Napoli? I won’t judge […]
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 […]
Napoli drop Deulofeu for Politano
Napoli drop Deulofeu for Politano
Matteo Politano will reportedly push Sassuolo to join Napoli after they missed Simone Verdi and cooled their interest in Gerard Deulofeu. The Partenopei were turned down by Bologna winger Verdi today, who refused to leave the Stadio Dall’Ara halfway through the season. Lucas Moura of Paris Saint-Germain is another potential option, but considered too expensive […]