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Mancini makes Serie A predictions
Mancini makes Serie A predictions
Roberto Mancini feels Juventus are ‘by far’ the best team in Serie A, Inter need ‘a bit of time’ to catch up with Napoli and that Milan can be ‘surprise packages’. Mancini gave his Serie A predictions to Gazzetta dello Sport on Sunday, also passing judgment on Atalanta ahead of their Champions League debut and […]
Napoli face Campana competition?
Napoli face Campana competition?
Napoli reportedly face competition from Juventus, Milan and Real Madrid for Ecuadorian starlet Leonardo Campana. Campana seemed to be all set for Napoli, amidst speculation that a €5m deal had been agreed with his club Barcelona SC. However, AS claims the Partenopei have not even tabled a bid yet for the 19-year-old and that talks […]
‘Juve already have Sarri’s mentality’
‘Juve already have Sarri’s mentality’
Alex Sandro insists Juventus have already acquired Maurizio Sarri’s mentality after just one month of working together. Juventus won their second successive friendly on Saturday as they beat Triestina 1-0, and Alex Sandro believes his side are ready to win in style under Sarri. “I can’t wait to start the season,” the left-back told Sky […]
Napoli try to convince Icardi
Napoli try to convince Icardi
Napoli have offered €60m plus bonuses for Mauro Icardi and could even include Arkadiusz Milik in a swap deal, but the player remains hesitant. Icardi has rejected all options other than Juventus so far this summer, even after he was frozen out of the Inter squad and told publicly on several occasions that he was […]
Lozano medical set with Napoli
Lozano medical set with Napoli
Hirving Lozano will have his Napoli medical on Wednesday, completing the €42m transfer from PSV Eindhoven, it’s reported. According to Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the Mexico international will be in Italy on Tuesday. The medical tests are planned for Wednesday and he’ll be presented to the media most likely on Thursday. A deal has […]
Llorente or Alexis Sanchez for Inter
Llorente or Alexis Sanchez for Inter
Inter have reduced their forward options to two names, claim Sky Sport Italia, either Alexis Sanchez or Fernando Llorente. Edin Dzeko is now off the table after he signed a contract extension with Roma last night. Other candidates had been mentioned, including Ante Rebic of Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner or a swap […]
James only on Real Madrid bench
James only on Real Madrid bench
Napoli transfer target James Rodriguez was on the Real Madrid bench today, but didn’t even warm up during a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo. The Colombia international returned to base after a two-year loan at Bayern Munich and was expected to leave this summer, but the Partenopei refused to pay €42m. They are holding out […]
Napoli season ticket sales down
Napoli season ticket sales down
Napoli have sold only 9,000 season tickets for 2019-20, fewer than Parma, Bologna, Cagliari, Udinese and Lecce. Despite improvements to the Stadio San Paolo this summer, including new seats, fans are still not flocking to watch home games. According to Radio Kiss Kiss, there are only 9,000 season tickets sold by the Partenopei so far. […]
Atalanta ask after Sabaly
Atalanta ask after Sabaly
Atalanta have reportedly set their sights on Girondins de Bordeaux right-back Youssouf Sabaly, who would cost around €9-10m. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 26-year-old Senegal international would be suited to Gian Piero Gasperini’s style of football, as he likes to pour forward down the right flank and can also play on the left […]
Roma keep pursuing Hysaj
Roma keep pursuing Hysaj
Roma have never stopped negotiations with Napoli for Elseid Hysaj, but locked down Aleksandar Kolarov from Fenerbahce approaches. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, talks continue for Albania international Hysaj, who has made it clear he wants a new experience after four years with the Partenopei. The asking price remains €15-20m, but options are dwindling […]