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Roma look at Napoli duo
Roma look at Napoli duo
Roma are keeping a close eye on David Ospina and Elseid Hysaj, who are both expected to leave Napoli this summer. According to Calciomercato.com, the Giallorossi would provide a path for them to remain in Serie A next season. Ospina has been challenging Alex Meret for the gloves, but with the investment made for the […]
Napoli: ‘Boga would be useful’
Napoli: ‘Boga would be useful’
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli admits Sassuolo talent Jeremie Boga ‘would be very useful’ for the Partenopei, but also for many other clubs. The attacking wide man has really found his feet at Sassuolo this season and Chelsea do not seem intent on activating their buy-back clause. Inter, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Milan and Napoli are all […]
Fiorentina & Milan ‘want Ricci too’
Fiorentina & Milan ‘want Ricci too’
Fiorentina and Milan have both reportedly entered the race to sign Empoli midfielder and Napoli target Samuele Ricci. Napoli were the first Serie A side to sound out Ricci and Sky Sport Italia claims they have already offered €11-12m for the 19-year-old. However, the broadcaster warns Empoli are preferring to keep their options open at […]
Report: Juve strike Kumbulla deal
Report: Juve strike Kumbulla deal
Juventus have reportedly agreed a €32m deal to sign Verona defender Marash Kumbulla. According to La Stampa, Kumbulla will sign a five-year contract with Juve, who will pay Verona a fee of €32m for his services. For now, the only stumbling block remains whether any players will be sent in the opposite direction to reduce […]
‘Osimhen could join Napoli, but…’
‘Osimhen could join Napoli, but…’
Victor Osimhen’s brother-in-law claims negotiations are ‘ongoing’ with Napoli for the Lille forward but warns Italy has a ‘real problem’ with racism. Osimhen denied already having a deal with Napoli just yesterday, but Osita Okolo – who also acts as a representative for the player – is more optimistic about the Partenopei’s chances. “Osimhen hasn’t […]
Mertens’ Napoli renewal imminent
Mertens’ Napoli renewal imminent
Dries Mertens is all set to sign his Napoli renewal, keeping him at the club until 2022. Mertens seemed increasingly likely to leave Napoli on a free transfer at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Inter fighting it out for his services. However, Sky Sport Italia reports the forward and his club are […]
Boga: ‘I could stay at Sassuolo’
Boga: ‘I could stay at Sassuolo’
Jeremie Boga has admitted that he is ‘flattered’ by links with top Serie A sides but assured Sassuolo he is ‘considering staying’ where he is. Roma, Napoli, Milan, Inter and Juventus have all been tipped to make moves for Boga, who has enjoyed a breakout season with Sassuolo this season. However, the winger told RMC […]
Inter subs among Serie A’s worst
Inter subs among Serie A’s worst
Inter’s substitutes have scored just one Serie A goal off the bench this season, ranking only better than SPAL in that regard. That goal was scored by Alessandro Bastoni, who replaced Diego Godin at Lecce in January and netted the equaliser in a 1-1 draw. The only team to have fared worse are SPAL, whose […]
Roma and Napoli target Rodriguez
Roma and Napoli target Rodriguez
Ricardo Rodriguez could return to Serie A after his PSV Eindhoven spell, but for Napoli or Roma rather than Milan, claim reports in Holland. According to ed.nl, the Swiss international will not be making a permanent move to PSV Eindhoven, as the club wasn’t convinced enough to take up the €18m purchase option. There is […]
Coppa: Semi-final dates set
Coppa: Semi-final dates set
The Coppa Italia semi-final dates have been set, with Juventus-Milan on June 12 and Napoli-Inter on June 13, then the Final on June 17. An announcement was made by Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora this evening on Facebook. The original dates were June 13 and 14, but the Lega Serie A had requested they be […]