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Immobile: ‘Inzaghi similar to Klopp’
Immobile: ‘Inzaghi similar to Klopp’
Ciro Immobile compares Simone Inzaghi to Jurgen Klopp, reveals he was close to joining Napoli and why he might not end his career at Lazio. “Perhaps they’ll need more important players.” The Capocannoniere is on track to set a new all-time Serie A record, so far scoring 27 goals in just 26 games this season, […]
Liverpool join race for Mertens
Liverpool join race for Mertens
Liverpool are the latest club to approach Dries Mertens if he doesn’t renew his Napoli contract, after Chelsea, Juventus and Inter. The Belgium international will be a free agent in the summer, as negotiations over an extension have seemingly ground to a halt after earlier progress. Chelsea and Inter have never disguised their interest in […]
Allan in exchange with Vecino?
Allan in exchange with Vecino?
Everton and Paris Saint-Germain aren’t the only clubs chasing Allan, as the Napoli midfielder could end up at Inter in an exchange with Matias Vecino. According to Calciomercato.com, the Brazilian is attracting attention from several different sides for this summer. He considers his time at Napoli practically concluded after disagreements with the club hierarchy, teammates […]
Icardi to Juve costs PSG 98m?
Icardi to Juve costs PSG 98m?
If PSG take up their purchase option on Mauro Icardi and then sell him to Juventus, it’s reported they will owe Inter €85m rather than €70m, taking the total to €98m. The striker spent this season on loan in Paris at a cost of €13m, contributing 20 goals and four assists in 31 competitive games. […]
Inter favourites for Kumbulla
Inter favourites for Kumbulla
Inter are stepping up their pursuit of Hellas Verona defender Marash Kumbulla, it’s reported, beating Napoli, Lazio, Fiorentina, Manchester United and Chelsea. The 20-year-old Albania international spent his entire career with Verona and is relishing his debut Serie A season, with one goal in 18 games. According to Sky Sport Italia, Inter have made a […]
Napoli set Fabian Ruiz price-tag
Napoli set Fabian Ruiz price-tag
Napoli are not prepared to sell Fabian Ruiz for anything under €100m, it’s reported, despite the pressure from Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Spain international only made the move from Real Betis last summer for €30m, but has been a sensation, playing 32 games for the Partenopei with three goals and two assists. Real Madrid […]
Thauvin back on Roma radar?
Thauvin back on Roma radar?
Olympique Marseille winger Florian Thauvin is reportedly on Roma’s list of desired reinforcements for next season. Thauvin has scored at least 15 goals in his last three campaigns for Marseille, but he has played just twice in 2019-20 due to a serious ankle injury. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport claims Roma are hoping to capitalise on […]
Reports: Chelsea push for Mertens
Reports: Chelsea push for Mertens
Speculation is mounting in Italy that Chelsea are pursuing a free transfer for Napoli forward Dries Mertens. Despite seemingly tying Olivier Giroud down to a new contract, Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport both claim Chelsea are still targeting Mertens. The Belgian has an expiring contract and has yet to commit to fresh terms […]
Jorginho ‘keen on Juve move’
Jorginho ‘keen on Juve move’
Juventus are reportedly preparing a summer assault for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, who would ‘gladly return’ to Italy. Agent Joao Santos declared on Tuesday that Jorginho’s future lay with Chelsea, but Sport Mediaset argues the Italy international is keen on a reunion with Maurizio Sarri. The 28-year-old was linked with following Sarri a second time when […]
Napoli: ‘Gazzetta story not true’
Napoli: ‘Gazzetta story not true’
Napoli have denied a report in today’s Gazzetta dello Sport that claimed renewals for Dries Mertens and Piotr Zielinski had stalled. The newspaper ran a story on how the pair were not willing to proceed with contract talks until the issue of November’s squad mutiny had been fully addressed. However, the Partenopei have now rubbished […]