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Official: Napoli sell Allan to Everton
Official: Napoli sell Allan to Everton
Allan has officially completed his transfer from Napoli to Everton for a reported €25m plus bonuses. ‘Carlo Ancelotti did everything possible to bring me here.’ The 29-year-old had his medical this week and is reunited with former Partenopei coach Ancelotti, who was fired in December. “We have completed the signing of Brazil international Allan, with […]
Man City close to Koulibaly deal
Man City close to Koulibaly deal
Manchester City are close to the breakthrough for Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly raising their offer for the Napoli defender to €70m plus bonuses. According to both Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, the negotiations are reaching a key moment via intermediary Fali Ramadani. The previous bid of €65m plus bonuses was rejected, while Napoli President Aurelio De […]
Man City to increase Koulibaly bid
Man City to increase Koulibaly bid
Manchester City are expected to raise their offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to €75m, including add-ons and bonuses. This is still below the €80-85m asking price, but certainly closer than the previous bid of €65m. According to Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, the Citizens will increase their proposal to a cash sum plus bonuses […]
Nations League: Dzeko denies Italy a dozen wins
Nations League: Dzeko denies Italy a dozen wins
Italy’s run of 11 consecutive victories ground to a halt with a 1-1 Nations League draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Stefano Sensi cancelling out the Edin Dzeko opener. Follow all the build-up and action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri began their 2020 Nations League campaign with their first game since […]
Sky: Juventus approach Cavani
Sky: Juventus approach Cavani
Sky Sport Italia claim Juventus have contacted Edinson Cavani after finding difficulty for Luis Suarez and Edin Dzeko. It would be a surprising move for the Uruguay international, who is a free agent after his PSG contract was allowed to expire. The former Palermo and Napoli centre-forward had been on the verge of a deal […]
HT: Azzurri fail to break Bosnia down
HT: Azzurri fail to break Bosnia down
Italy have so far failed to break down a defensive Bosnia-Herzegovina in the opening Nations League game, with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Chiesa going closest. Follow all the build-up and action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri began their 2020 Nations League campaign with their first game since November […]
Another Osimhen hat-trick for Napoli
Another Osimhen hat-trick for Napoli
Victor Osimhen scored another hat-trick in the Napoli jersey as they beat Serie C side Teramo 4-0 in today’s friendly. After a treble on his debut in a mini-tournament, former Lille hitman Osimhen notched up another three goals this afternoon. Hirving Lozano was also on target with a rocket into the top corner to round […]
Line-ups: Italy v Bosnia-Herzegovina
Line-ups: Italy v Bosnia-Herzegovina
Italy begin their Nations League campaign against Edin Dzeko’s Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Andrea Belotti, Federico Chiesa and Lorenzo Insigne upfront. It kicks off at the Stadio Franchi in Florence at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. This is the Azzurri’s first game since […]
Karnezis completes Lille transfer
Karnezis completes Lille transfer
Napoli goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis has completed his transfer to Lille as part of the deal taking Victor Osimhen to the Stadio San Paolo. The Osimhen deal was officially worth €80m, but that is believed to be €50m in cash, plus another €10m in bonuses, and ownership of Karnezis with three youth team players. While Karnezis […]
Probable line-ups: Italy-Bosnia
Probable line-ups: Italy-Bosnia
Lazio forward Ciro Immobile looks set to start on the bench against Bosnia, as Italy CT Roberto Mancini seems to prefer Torino star Andrea Belotti. The UEFA Nations League match at the Artemio Franchi kicks off at 19.45 UK time tonight. As mentioned yesterday, the front three will most likely be completed by Napoli winger […]