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Ancelotti coy on Rabiot & Nzonzi
Ancelotti coy on Rabiot & Nzonzi
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has refused to deny reports linking his side with Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Roma’s Steven Nzonzi. Ancelotti is said to be keen on a reunion with Rabiot, whom he coached at Paris Saint-Germain, while Nzonzi has also been put forward as a target for the ex-Napoli coach. However, he replied at […]
Kulusevski: ‘Didn’t think twice for Juve’
Kulusevski: ‘Didn’t think twice for Juve’
New Juventus purchase Dejan Kulusevski “didn’t think twice” about the transfer, revealing he has studied Maurizio Sarri and sees himself as a trequartista. The deal was completed this evening for €35m plus up to €9m in bonuses from Atalanta, although he will see out the remainder of this season on loan at Parma. “I am […]
Lobotka drops Napoli hint
Lobotka drops Napoli hint
Napoli are only €3m away from agreeing terms with Celta Vigo for Stanislav Lobotka, claim Marca, while the player drops a big hint too. According to the Spanish newspaper, negotiations are almost complete between the two clubs, who are edging closer to each other’s positions on a valuation. Celta Vigo want €25m and the offer […]
D’Ambrosio out of Napoli-Inter
D’Ambrosio out of Napoli-Inter
Danilo D’Ambrosio has been ruled out of the game against Napoli, as Inter confirmed a muscular injury, while Fabian Ruiz has flu. Their first Serie A match of 2020 is due to kick off on Monday at 19.45 GMT. A statement from the Nerazzurri announced D’Ambrosio has been diagnosed with a muscular issue in his […]
PSV join Rodriguez race
PSV join Rodriguez race
PSV Eindhoven are the latest club linked with Milan left-back Ricardo Rodriguez, after Napoli, Watford and Fenerbahce. The 27-year-old is due to leave San Siro in January, as he has lost his place in the side to Theo Hernandez, managing only five Serie A appearances this season. According to De Telegraaf newspaper, PSV Eindhoven have […]
Wanda: ‘Icardi wanted to quit’
Wanda: ‘Icardi wanted to quit’
Wanda Nara reveals why her “women’s intuition” pushed her to reject Napoli and Juventus moves for PSG, while Mauro Icardi “wanted to quit football” before she became his agent. The striker is still owned by Inter, having moved to Paris Saint-Germain on loan with option to buy at the end of the season, but it […]
Doveri to referee Napoli-Inter
Doveri to referee Napoli-Inter
The referees have been assigned for the first Serie A games of 2020, with the big Napoli-Inter clash given to Daniele Doveri. The Italian top flight returns on January 5 and 6 after the Christmas break. Week 18 referees Atalanta-Parma (Pasqua, VAR La Penna) Bologna-Fiorentina (Valeri, VAR Mariani) Brescia-Lazio (Manganiello, VAR Mazzoleni) Genoa-Sassuolo (Irrati, VAR […]
Juventus leap in for Kulusevski
Juventus leap in for Kulusevski
Juventus have reportedly shot into the lead for Dejan Kulusevski, paying Atalanta €40-50m, but he’d remain on loan at Parma until June. The Sweden international has been a sensation this season in Serie A, contributing four goals and seven assists in 17 Serie A appearances for Parma. Still only 19, he has attracted interest from […]
Napoli progress for Lobotka
Napoli progress for Lobotka
Napoli are edging closer to a deal with Celta Vigo for Stanislav Lobotka, claim multiple sources, ready to close at €18m. According to Sky Sport Italia, today’s meeting is progressing well and the gap between offer and demand is narrowing. Celta Vigo are now prepared to accept €20m, whereas Napoli are proposing €16m plus another […]
Cassano: ‘Ibrahimovic raises Milan level’
Cassano: ‘Ibrahimovic raises Milan level’
Antonio Cassano trusts Zlatan Ibrahimovic can still make the difference, but “80-85 per cent of his current teammates don’t deserve to be at Milan,” while Napoli were right to sack Carlo Ancelotti. FantAntonio has retired from football and just earned his qualifications to become a director of sport, but in the meantime is expressing his […]