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Leeds United in De Paul talks
Leeds United in De Paul talks
Leeds United are in negotiations to sign Udinese and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, claims the Sunday Telegraph. Previously linked with Juventus, Inter, Napoli, Roma and Milan, Serie A sides never really pushed through talks for the 26-year-old. Now it’s reported that he could be heading to England and the Premier League, to join newly-promoted […]
Italy squad gets COVID all-clear
Italy squad gets COVID all-clear
The 35 players called up for Italy’s Nations League games against Bosnia and the Netherlands all tested negative for COVID-19. The Azzurri will host Bosnia-and-Herzegovina at the Stadio Franchi in Florence on Friday September 4, then visit Holland on Monday September 7. Coach Roberto Mancini called up 35 players and they all had to undergo […]
Allan bags packed for Everton transfer
Allan bags packed for Everton transfer
Allan has already left the Napoli training camp and is packing his bags for the €25m plus bonuses transfer to Everton, claim reports. According to Canale 8, the Brazilian is at his home in Pozzuoli preparing the final things for the trip to Merseyside. A deal was struck on Saturday for €25m plus either €3m […]
Immobile commits to Lazio for life
Immobile commits to Lazio for life
Ciro Immobile is ready to commit the rest of his career to Lazio, putting pen to paper on a deal until June 2026. According to Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, Immobile is on the verge of signing a lengthy new contract that will keep him at the Stadio Olimpico until the age of at least […]
‘Napoli show fans can attend’
‘Napoli show fans can attend’
The regional chief of Lombardy confirms he is working towards opening up Serie A games to fans. ‘Napoli showed it can be done.’ Sporting events have been behind closed doors in Italy since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March, but as the lockdown has eased around the country with theatres and cinemas re-opening, pressure is […]
Agent: ‘Diawara wanted by Arsenal’
Agent: ‘Diawara wanted by Arsenal’
Amadou Diawara’s agent confirms he is ‘liked by many clubs in England, including Arsenal,’ so certainly won’t rule out leaving Roma in a swap with Lucas Torreira. The 23-year-old midfielder arrived from Napoli for €21m last summer, but injuries and tactical issues saw him make only 30 competitive appearances. “He is concentrated on his career,” […]
Done deal: Allan to Everton
Done deal: Allan to Everton
Multiple Italian reports claim Everton have agreed a deal for Napoli midfielder Allan for €25m plus bonuses. There is still some difference of opinion on the exact figures. Sky Sport Italia maintain it is €25m plus €3m in performance-related bonuses, whereas Sportitalia suggest the bonuses go up to €5m. For several weeks now, it has […]
‘Undecided’ Dzeko keeps everyone waiting
‘Undecided’ Dzeko keeps everyone waiting
Edin Dzeko’s entourage warn ‘nothing has been decided’ for the Roma striker’s future, with Juventus, Napoli, Arkadiusz Milik, Cengiz Under and Luis Suarez all waiting. Dzeko is at the centre of a transfer merry-go-round this summer and until this domino falls, the others will be in a holding pattern. He is expected to meet with […]
Lazio fans give Reina Fascist greeting
Lazio fans give Reina Fascist greeting
Lazio ultras welcomed new signing Pepe Reina in controversial fashion by using a Fascist greeting. A banner was hung across a bridge near Ponte Milvio and the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, reading: ‘Roman salutes to Camerata Reina.’ Camerata is the Fascist version of Comrade. Former Liverpool, Napoli and Milan goalkeeper Reina has spoken in support […]
Gattuso calms Osimhen hype
Gattuso calms Osimhen hype
Gennaro Gattuso warned Napoli fans not to get over-excited after Victor Osimhen’s debut hat-trick. ‘We didn’t sign Pele or Diego Maradona, just a player who brings something different.’ The Partenopei had their first pre-season friendly, with two 45-minute matches that ended 10-0 against Castel di Sangro and 11-0 with L’Aquila. “I am satisfied with the […]