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Newcastle ask for Allegri and Mertens
Newcastle ask for Allegri and Mertens
Newcastle United are hoping to bring in Max Allegri as coach, with Edinson Cavani and Dries Mertens to bolster their attack, claim ESPN and Eurosport. The Magpies are in the middle of a takeover by Saudi Arabian businessmen, who would show ambition by hiring a top name coach. Mauricio Pochettino is the prime target, but […]
Juve in Mertens chase too
Juve in Mertens chase too
Juventus are the latest club to show interest in Dries Mertens, who will be a free agent from Napoli and is already wanted by Inter, Monaco, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. The Belgium international’s contract expires this summer and he has not yet agreed personal terms for an extension. So far, Inter and Chelsea have […]
Rugani agent: ‘Anything can happen’
Rugani agent: ‘Anything can happen’
Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has recovered from coronavirus, but his agent warns the future is up in the air. “We have no news on negotiations, but anything can happen in football.” The centre-back was the first Serie A player to officially be diagnosed with COVID-19, but was given the all-clear last week. “Daniele is fine […]
Bernardeschi out, Jorginho in?
Bernardeschi out, Jorginho in?
Juventus could use Federico Bernardeschi as bait in order to get Jorginho from Chelsea, according to Sportitalia. It would be a fascinating reunion with Jorginho’s former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri. Bernardeschi is not part of their plans and is on the market being shopped around as part of a series of potential swap deals. These […]
Lukaku: ’23 out of 25 Inter players were ill’
Lukaku: ’23 out of 25 Inter players were ill’
Romelu Lukaku made an astonishing revelation, claiming “23 out of 25 Inter players were ill with a cough and fever” in January, but they weren’t tested for COVID-19. So far, the Nerazzurri have not had any confirmed positive cases, despite being in Lombardy, the epicentre of the pandemic in Italy. Now Lukaku suggests there were […]
Inter return to Mertens?
Inter return to Mertens?
The absent contract extension between Napoli and Dries Mertens reopens the path of a possible move to Inter, as Chelsea could opt to keep Olivier Giroud. The two veterans have both been linked with a free transfer to the Nerazzurri, but Frenchman Giroud could slip for Antonio Conte due to a clause in the contract […]
Agent: ‘Milik still in Napoli talks’
Agent: ‘Milik still in Napoli talks’
Arkadiusz Milik’s agent has revealed that he remains in ‘constant contact’ with Napoli over a renewal for the striker. Milik had been widely expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season, with his contract expiring in 2021 and moves to the likes of Milan, Atletico Madrid and even Juventus mooted. However, David Pantak has now […]
Report: Bologna set to extend with Poli
Report: Bologna set to extend with Poli
Bologna midfielder Andrea Poli has reportedly agreed to extend his deal at the Renato Dall’Ara until June 2023. The former Milan man has been an important member of Sinisa Mihajlovic’s team this term and had captained the side to 10th in the table before the forced break. La Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed the two […]
Bernardeschi for Milik in low-cost alternative?
Bernardeschi for Milik in low-cost alternative?
Juventus could be willing to sacrifice Federico Bernardeschi to bring Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik in a low-cost opportunity this summer. Tuttosport claims Fabio Paratici has set his sights on replacing Gonzalo Higuain with either Inter loanee Mauro Icardi or Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus but the price could have them look elsewhere. The Partenopei striker […]
Ex-director: ‘Gods jealous of Milan’
Ex-director: ‘Gods jealous of Milan’
Former Milan director Silvano Ramaccioni goes back over his career, including the infamous Champions League defeat to Liverpool. “The Gods were jealous, that’s the only explanation.” The 81-year-old was part of the San Siro staff for 32 years in various roles from 1982 and spoke to MilanNews.it about some of the most memorable events in […]