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Atletico Madrid join Mertens chase
Atletico Madrid join Mertens chase
Dries Mertens has not agreed a Napoli extension, so Atletico Madrid have joined the list of clubs interested in the Belgian hitman. His contract is due to expire at the end of the season and there is a €10m release clause valid for the first 10 days in January, only for clubs outside of Italy. […]
Under out, Politano in?
Under out, Politano in?
Roma have joined Napoli in tracking Inter winger Matteo Politano, which could in turn send Cengiz Under to Manchester United, it’s reported. Politano’s lack of playing time under Antonio Conte suggests he’ll be on his way out of San Siro over the January transfer window, potentially on loan with option to buy. Napoli had until […]
Napoli meet Vigo for Lobotka
Napoli meet Vigo for Lobotka
Napoli are set to meet Celta Vigo representatives today to discuss Stanislav Lobotka, as they hope to reach a deal for €18m. According to multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and Calciomercato.com, a meeting has been set for this morning in Madrid. The Slovakia international midfielder has already agreed personal terms and given his […]
Behrami: ‘I’m back at Genoa’
Behrami: ‘I’m back at Genoa’
Valon Behrami is training with Genoa and will have a medical before signing his contract. “I started here, so returning would be splendid.” The 34-year-old Swiss international is a free agent after terminating his contract with FC Sion in October. He has already begun training with the team and is reunited with his former Udinese […]
‘Juve can’t win everything yet’
‘Juve can’t win everything yet’
Juventus assistant Giovanni Martusciello has warned fans that Maurizio Sarri needs time. “It’s not easy to get results immediately.” Sarri took over from Max Allegri over the summer but has struggled in his attempts to make Juve easier on the eye, with the Bianconeri losing the Supercoppa to Lazio just before the winter break. Now, […]
Behrami training with Genoa
Behrami training with Genoa
Free agent Valon Behrami is training with Genoa, in the hope of winning a contract. The former Napoli and Udinese midfielder has been without a club since leaving Swiss side FC Sion in October. Now, Tuttomercatoweb reports the 34-year-old has begun training with Genoa as he looks to secure a short-term deal. He previously played […]
Napoli & Watford battle for Rodriguez
Napoli & Watford battle for Rodriguez
Napoli are pressing for Milan defender Ricardo Rodriguez but face competition from Watford in the January transfer window, say reports. Rodriguez is set to leave Milan next month, having been displaced as their first-choice left-back by Theo Hernandez. Now, Il Mattino claims Gennaro Gattuso wants to be reunited with the Switzerland international at the San […]
English interest in Kessie
English interest in Kessie
Milan midfielder Franck Kessie could leave for the Premier League if West Ham United or Wolverhampton Wanderers pay €20m, according to the Corriere dello Sport. Kessie was a staple of Rino Gattuso’s Milan side, but has fallen down the pecking order in recent times, first under Marco Giampaolo and now Stefano Pioli. The Rome daily […]
Real Madrid €70m Fabian Ruiz bid
Real Madrid €70m Fabian Ruiz bid
Real Madrid are thought to be preparing a €70m summer move for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Los Blancos have been perpetually linked to the Spanish international over the last several months, and it seems that they will make a move for the 23-year-old next June. La Gazzetta claims that […]
Ancelotti calls Insigne and Mertens?
Ancelotti calls Insigne and Mertens?
New Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with two Napoli players for the January transfer window, Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne. The tactician was fired to make way for Gennaro Gattuso earlier this month and has already found employment back in the Premier League. According to Calciomercato.com, he has asked the Toffees to activate […]