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Report: Napoli consider Carrasco
Report: Napoli consider Carrasco
Napoli will reportedly turn to Yannick Carrasco if the proposed Matteo Politano-Fernando Llorente swap doesn’t materialise. The Partenopei are on the lookout for an additional winger, now that they have reverted to a 4-3-3 formation under Gennaro Gattuso. Their first choice had been Politano, who is out of favour at Inter, and there had been […]
Napoli: Celta to drop Lobotka?
Napoli: Celta to drop Lobotka?
Celta Vigo boss Oscar Garcia has warned Napoli target Stanislav Lobotka that “if he isn’t focused, I won’t let him play” against Osasuna tomorrow. Napoli have been locked in talks with Celta over a deal for Lobotka, but a fee has yet to be agreed between the two clubs. In the meantime, Garcia appeared to concede the […]
Ibrahimovic to start for Milan?
Ibrahimovic to start for Milan?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to be in the Milan starting XI against Sampdoria on Monday, as fans flock to San Siro for his homecoming. The 38-year-old striker signed on this week as a free agent and immediately after his presentation press conference, put on his new Number 21 shirt to play and score in a […]
Ancelotti: ‘I had Liverpool talks’
Ancelotti: ‘I had Liverpool talks’
Current Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti reveals he “had a chat” with Liverpool in October 2015, but believes they “made the right choice” with Jurgen Klopp. The revelation came ahead of the Merseyside Derby, as Ancelotti confessed his career – and the path of the current European and World club champions – could’ve been very different. […]
Napoli present new Lobotka bid
Napoli present new Lobotka bid
Napoli have presented a new offer to Celta Vigo for Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, although there are differing reports on the formula. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo’ Schira, the Partenopei have raised their offer for 25-year-old after initially baulking at the Spanish side’s price tag. The Galician outfit had demanded €25m for […]
Mario Rui: ‘Can’t think of Barca now!’
Mario Rui: ‘Can’t think of Barca now!’
Napoli left-back Mario Rui is in no rush for the Champions League to resume. “If I start thinking about Lionel Messi and Barcelona now, I will get a headache!” The Partenopei had a difficult end to 2019, sacking Carlo Ancelotti and hiring Gennaro Gattuso as his replacement as their league form dipped in the last […]
Diawara: ‘Won’t disappoint Fonseca’
Diawara: ‘Won’t disappoint Fonseca’
Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara is happy playing under Paulo Fonseca this season. “I feel the confidence of the coach and I’m not going to disappoint him.” Diawara joined the Giallorossi from Napoli last summer, but had to wait a while before making his debut. However due to Roma’s injury problems in midfield, Diawara has grabbed […]
Agent: ‘Kulusevski chose Juve over Inter’
Agent: ‘Kulusevski chose Juve over Inter’
Dejan Kulusevski’s agent confirms other clubs were interested, but he “chose Juventus” and to remain on loan at Parma after the Atalanta sale. The 19-year-old had been linked with a move to Inter for several weeks, and it was believed an agreement was close, however Juventus intercepted talks to conclude a deal quickly with La […]
Napoli lead Vertonghen race
Napoli lead Vertonghen race
Napoli are reportedly the favourites to sign Jan Vertonghen from Tottenham Hotspur after Ajax seemed to pull back their interest. The Partenopei had already been linked with Vertonghen over the summer, but he is now in the final six months of his contract with Spurs. According to Sky Sports UK and Der Telegraaf, Napoli are […]
Napoli look to close Lobotka
Napoli look to close Lobotka
Napoli are meeting Stanislav Lobotka’s representatives today to possibly wrap up a deal for the Celta Vigo midfielder. Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Sport Italia report a meeting in Naples has been scheduled for later between Lobotka’s camp and Partenopei officials. La Gazzetta claims terms have already been agreed over a four-and-a-half-year contract worth €1.8m […]