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Politano steps up Napoli talks
Politano steps up Napoli talks
Inter and Napoli have agreed terms for Matteo Politano, while today the player also reportedly gave the all-clear to working out a contract. The wide forward is not part of Antonio Conte’s plans and had a medical with Roma last week, but Inter pulled the plug on the straight swap with Leonardo Spinazzola. Napoli stepped […]
Parma call in Llorente
Parma call in Llorente
Parma have reportedly asked after Napoli striker Fernando Llorente as well as Inter teenager Sebastiano Esposito to replace Roberto Inglese. The Ducali need a centre-forward after news Inglese had suffered a serious muscle tear in his thigh during the 2-1 defeat to Juventus. It means he’ll be out of action for a couple of months, […]
Tonelli to complete Samp comeback
Tonelli to complete Samp comeback
Lorenzo Tonelli is set to complete his return to Sampdoria this week, on loan with obligation to buy from Napoli. According to Sky Sport Italia, a deal has been struck and the two clubs are finalising the details. He should have his medical with the Blucerchiati tomorrow. It is a return to Marassi for the […]
Politano holding out for Roma
Politano holding out for Roma
Napoli and Inter have reportedly agreed a fee for Matteo Politano, but the player would still prefer a move to Roma, claims Il Corriere dello Sport. Politano’s move to the Giallorossi broke down last week due to issues surrounding Leonardo Spinazzola in the swap deal, with little to do with the Inter winger. The 26-year-old […]
Parolo: ‘Lazio needed a bit of luck’
Parolo: ‘Lazio needed a bit of luck’
Marco Parolo has claimed “some luck would’ve helped” Lazio against Napoli at the San Paolo as the Biancocelesti were dumped out of the Coppa Italia. It ended in a 1-0 defeat to Gennaro Gattuso’s men, but Parolo insisted that the Biancocelesti had given “everything” to go through. Lorenzo Insigne scored the only goal of the […]
Di Lorenzo: ‘Napoli deserved win’
Di Lorenzo: ‘Napoli deserved win’
Giovanni Di Lorenzo said Napoli “deserved to go through” after the 1-0 win against Lazio in the Coppa Italia. The Partenopei booked a place in the semi-finals of the Italian cup and Di Lorenzo was particularly happy about how the defence kept Lazio’s attackers at bay on Tuesday. “We knew Lazio play with short and […]
Coppa: Napoli knock Lazio out
Coppa: Napoli knock Lazio out
Napoli won a dramatic Coppa Italia quarter-final to eliminate holders Lazio, a game with two red cards, a missed penalty, the woodwork rattled four times and two disallowed goals. The winners of this fixture will go on to face Fiorentina or Inter in the two-legged semi-finals. Reigning trophy holders Lazio had almost a full-strength squad, […]
Politano to Napoli?
Politano to Napoli?
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a €25m move for Inter forward Matteo Politano and will be trying to get a deal over the line tomorrow. Politano was on his way to Roma last week, but a swap deal including Leonardo Spinazzola fell through as the Nerazzurri wanted further physical tests and amend an already […]
Inzaghi: ‘Leiva booking an error’
Inzaghi: ‘Leiva booking an error’
Simone Inzaghi felt Lazio “dominated the game and deserved to go through” against Napoli, but the Coppa Italia quarter-final changed with Lucas Leiva’s dismissal. The trophy holders crashed out at the quarter-final stage with a 1-0 defeat at the Stadio San Paolo, but the game was dominated by the referee. After Lorenzo Insigne’s goal in […]
Gattuso: ‘Napoli always with venom’
Gattuso: ‘Napoli always with venom’
Gennaro Gattuso saw a completely different Napoli in the Coppa Italia victory over Lazio. “We need to have that venom in every game.” The Partenopei made it through to the Coppa Italia semi-final, where they will face either Inter or Fiorentina. Lorenzo Insigne scored within 90 seconds and the opening 25 minutes were chaotic, with […]