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Report: Mertens remains in Belgium squad
Report: Mertens remains in Belgium squad
La Repubblica reports Napoli forward Dries Mertens will remain in the Belgium squad after hurting his shoulder against Czech Republic. Gennaro Gattuso reportedly appreciated Roberto Martinez’s gesture when the Belgium CT brought Mertens off after 56 minutes due to an issue in the shoulder. Mertens has started the game but was substituted in Prague after […]
Denmark bag eight, last-gasp Spain in Georgia
Denmark bag eight, last-gasp Spain in Georgia
Serie A players were decisive when Denmark earned the 8-0 win over Moldova, while Spain left it to the last minute against Georgia. The Danes managed to find the net five times in a 21-minute spell in the first half alone. Milan defender Simon Kjaer and Inter’s Christian Eriksen were rested, but other Serie A […]
Hysaj offered to Milan
Hysaj offered to Milan
Reports are continuing to grow that Napoli and Albania full-back Elseid Hysaj offered himself to Milan as a free agent. His representative already confirmed this week that Hysaj will be leaving Napoli at the end of the season, as attempts to negotiate a new contract have failed. The current deal expires on June 30, so […]
Mertens shoulder injury not serious
Mertens shoulder injury not serious
Napoli are breathing a sigh of relief after reports Dries Mertens has not badly damaged his shoulder playing for Belgium. The striker went off after falling awkwardly during last night’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. There were concerns, especially as Victor Osimhen dislocated his shoulder on international duty for Nigeria in November and was […]
Bayern Munich and Man City given boost in race to sign Koulibaly
Bayern Munich and Man City given boost in race to sign Koulibaly
According to La Repubblica newspaper, Bayern Munich and Manchester City remain interested in Kalidou Koulibaly with the Napoli defender who could leave for €50m. The Senegal international will see his contract expire in June 2023 and several top European clubs are reportedly interested in securing his services. In 2018, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis claimed […]
Quagliarella reveals career regret
Quagliarella reveals career regret
Fabio Quagliarella says Antonio Di Natale was his most talented teammates and reveals he has one regret in his career. The Sampdoria striker has 173 goals in 493 Serie A games. “The difference between an artist and me is that I don’t take inspiration from something, but it’s true that I read some situations in […]
Mertens concern for Napoli
Mertens concern for Napoli
Napoli are awaiting news from the Belgium camp after Dries Mertens hurt his shoulder in the World Cup qualifier with the Czech Republic. The striker had started the game, but was substituted in Prague after 56 minutes. According to the latest reports, the change was due to Mertens falling awkwardly onto his shoulder. More tests […]
Liga giants go for Fabian Ruiz
Liga giants go for Fabian Ruiz
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is targeted by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain. Diario Sport, via Football Espana, maintain the three biggest clubs in Spain are all chasing the international. The two Madrid sides seem to be the favourites, although Barca are also an option. He turns 25 next month […]
Bakayoko future ‘not tied’ to Gattuso
Bakayoko future ‘not tied’ to Gattuso
Tiemoue Bakayoko’s agent insists he is open to remaining at Napoli after his loan from Chelsea, but his future ‘is not tied’ to Gennaro Gattuso. There are multiple reports Gattuso will part company with the club at the end of the season, regardless of whether they clinch a top four finish. Gattuso already worked with […]
Milan go for free agent Hysaj
Milan go for free agent Hysaj
Elseid Hysaj will leave Napoli as a free agent and he is considering a new experience at Milan, according to reports. Sportitalia and Gazzetta dello Sport transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà maintains the Albania international has attracted interest from the Rossoneri, to provide more strength in depth in the full-back positions. Hysaj has experience in both […]