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Ibra ‘closer to Galaxy stay’
Ibra ‘closer to Galaxy stay’
Zlatan Ibrahimovic seems closer than ever to staying at LA Galaxy as it reported the striker will not return to Europe for Bologna. Bologna have been busy trying to convince Ibrahimovic to sign for them in January, given his Galaxy contract is about to expire. However, Tuttomercatoweb warns the 38-year-old is holding out for a […]
Three-way battle for Mertens?
Three-way battle for Mertens?
Milan and Juventus could reportedly join Inter in a three-way fight for Napoli attacker Dries Mertens. Inter were linked with a January swoop for Mertens yesterday, but Tuttosport claims city rivals Milan are now looking at him to bolster their front line. The Turin daily explains how the Rossoneri are in the market for another […]
Mirabelli: ‘Gattuso told who to pick’
Mirabelli: ‘Gattuso told who to pick’
Massimiliano Mirabelli claims Gennaro Gattuso was “told who to pick” by the Milan hierarchy, who spent big knowing the FFP punishment would come. In an interview with TeleLombardia, the former sporting director is defending his decision to appoint Gattuso as the head coach for the Rossoneri, revealing that the owners wanted PSG coach Thomas Tuchel. […]
Report: Ibrahimovic prefers Bologna
Report: Ibrahimovic prefers Bologna
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will favour Bologna rather than Milan or Napoli if he returns to Serie A, it’s reported, though Manchester United are another option. The 38-year-old Swede is set to leave MLS when his LA Galaxy contract expires in December and a move to Europe seems certain. He has been linked with a comeback to […]
Ancelotti plots return to 4-3-3
Ancelotti plots return to 4-3-3
Carlo Ancelotti is studying ways of helping Napoli out of a difficult period and might look to a 4-3-3 formation to get the most out of Lorenzo Insigne. Lately Napoli have been dressed up in a 4-4-2 of trade, but Tuttosport claims Ancelotti is contemplating a switch back to a familiar 4-3-3 to help the […]
Milan duo suspended with Napoli
Milan duo suspended with Napoli
Milan are without Hakan Calhanoglu and Ismael Bennacer against Napoli, while Atalanta have Ruslan Malinovskyi suspended with Juventus. The Disciplinary Commission gave its verdicts after the Week 12 fixtures and handed out a series of one-match bans. Atalanta midfielder Malinovskyi and Brescia midfielder Ales Mateju were both suspended for just one game following their dismissals […]
Napoli €60m for Norwegian duo?
Napoli €60m for Norwegian duo?
Napoli are reportedly ready to pursue their interests in RB Salzburg starlet Erling Haaland with a €40m bid, as well an offer for Genk midfielder Sander Berge. There are expected a lot of changes at the San Paolo and Aurelio De Laurentiis is reported to be ready to splash €60m in total for the Norwegian […]
Napoli rivals Genk sack coach
Napoli rivals Genk sack coach
Napoli’s Champions League opponents KRC Genk have fired coach Felice Mazzu, just months after winning the Belgian title. They sold many top stars over the summer and have been struggling both in Europe and domestically. The club announced this morning that coach Mazzu, assistants Tom Van Imschoot, Denis Dessaer and Sandro Salamone had all been […]
Napoli players fear ‘revenge attacks’
Napoli players fear ‘revenge attacks’
Napoli players are reportedly hiring bodyguards and living in fear of ‘revenge attacks’ from their own fans after Allan and Piotr Zielinski were victims of crime. This week, 13 of the Partenopei players are on international duty with their respective countries, which will give President Aurelio De Laurentiis time to work on a fine, potentially […]
Xhaka looking for house in Milan
Xhaka looking for house in Milan
Arsenal outcast Granit Xhaka is reportedly looking for a property in Milan, as his link to the Rossoneri strengthens before the transfer window this January. Milan have been linked to the Swiss 27-year-old this week and now RSI reports that Xhaka has been studying the property market in Italy’s fashion capital. The Arsenal midfielder hasn’t […]