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‘Napoli do want Perin’
‘Napoli do want Perin’
Genoa director general Giorgio Perinetti confirms Napoli “like” Mattia Perin but “nothing will happen in January”. It was reported earlier today that the Partenopei are working on a deal to sign the Italian international, who would arrive in the summer to replace Pepe Reina. “There has to be contact between the two clubs, and at […]
Napoli move for Perin
Napoli move for Perin
Reports suggest Napoli are negotiating with Genoa over a transfer for goalkeeper Mattia Perin. Pepe Reina’s contract is up at the end of the season, and it doesn’t appear the Spaniard will be offered a new deal. According to Il Mattino, the Partenopei are looking to close a deal for Perin in January, though he’d […]
Tonelli in Napoli squad
Tonelli in Napoli squad
Lorenzo Tonelli has been included in the Napoli squad to face Atalanta tonight, but Emanuele Giaccherini is out injured. Tonelli hasn’t made a single appearance this season, and made only three Serie A appearances last season after joining from Empoli. The defender has been included in the squad for tonight’s match, but Giaccherini has been […]
Agent: ‘Darmian not for sale’
Agent: ‘Darmian not for sale’
Matteo Darmian’s agent says there has been contact with Italian clubs, but the Manchester United defender “is not for sale” in January. The full-back has been linked with a return to Italy, with Juventus, Roma and Napoli all thought to be interested in signing him. “I haven’t had any calls from Roma for the player,” […]
Inglese: ‘Napoli to test myself’
Inglese: ‘Napoli to test myself’
Roberto Inglese admits “I don’t know if I’ll be up to it” at Napoli, but the Chievo striker is keen to test himself. The forward was bought by the Partenopei in the summer, but they loaned him back to the Flying Donkeys for the rest of the season. Now though it’s expected he’ll move to […]
Allegri: ’96 points for the Scudetto’
Allegri: ’96 points for the Scudetto’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri believes it will take 96 points to win the Scudetto this season. The Bianconeri set the Serie A record points total with 102 in the 2013-14, and the Tuscan believes they’ll have to get close to that to win a sixth title in a row. “One thing is certain, to go […]
‘Allegri deserves more credit’
‘Allegri deserves more credit’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri doesn’t get enough credit for his “exceptional” work, according to Gianluigi Buffon. The Bianconeri boss has won the double in each of the past three seasons, reaching two Champions League finals in that time, and the goalkeeper doesn’t feel he’s appreciated enough. “Winning repeatedly is extremely difficult,” Buffon told Gazzetta dello Sport. […]
Buon Anno from Football Italia
Buon Anno from Football Italia
Football Italia would like to wish all our readers around the world a very happy and successful New Year. 2018 promises to be an intriguing year in the world of calcio, with the transfer window about to open and close races for the Scudetto, Champions League places and Serie A survival anticipated. Juventus, Roma, Napoli, […]
Chiesa linked with €40m Napoli move
Chiesa linked with €40m Napoli move
Napoli are reported to be lining up a €40m move for Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa. The 20-year-old has caught the eye of leading clubs around Italy and Europe with his performances for the Viola this season. He recently signed a contract to remain with his hometown club until 2022, insisting the Florenceside are ‘a top club’ […]
Ranocchia: ‘Happy with a point’
Ranocchia: ‘Happy with a point’
Andrea Ranocchia is pleased Inter secured a point against Lazio but feels small incidents are now starting to go against his side. After winning 12 of their opening 15 matches of the Serie A season, Luciano Spalletti’s side have since failed to win in four – meaning they have now dropped seven points behind League […]