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Zidane: James in Madrid plans
Zidane: James in Madrid plans
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Napoli target James Rodriguez is in his Real Madrid plans. “He’s fit and I’m glad he’s in the squad.” James struggled to catch a break during Zidane’s first tenure as Madrid boss and spent the last two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich. He chose not to make his spell […]
Rivals ‘form anti-Juve alliance’
Rivals ‘form anti-Juve alliance’
Inter, Napoli and Roma have reportedly formed an anti-Juventus alliance to stop the Old Lady from signing Mauro Icardi. According to Corriere dello Sport, the three sides have put on ‘a united front’ to strengthen their respective attacks and ensure Juve miss out on Icardi. The newspaper talks up a three-way striker scramble, which would […]
Jorginho: I don’t need Sarri
Jorginho: I don’t need Sarri
Jorginho says he is determined to be remembered as a Chelsea player in his own right and not Maurizio Sarri’s protégé. Jorginho worked with Sarri at Napoli before following him to Chesea last summer, although the Coach has since moved to Juventus. The midfielder is now keen to carve out a reputation for himself at […]
Sassuolo close in on Mammana
Sassuolo close in on Mammana
Sassuolo are closing in on a deal to sign Zenit St Petersburg and Argentina defender Emanuel Mammana. Matteo Pedrosi and Gianluca Di Marzio both report Sassuolo are on the verge of agreeing a season-long loan for Mammana, which includes a €10-11m option to buy next summer. The Neroverdi have turned to the 23-year-old after missing […]
Napoli finally agree Lozano deal
Napoli finally agree Lozano deal
PSV forward Hirving Lozano is finally free to sign for Napoli after a €42m deal was rubberstamped. Voetbal International and Tuttomercatoweb both confirm he is all set for Napoli, with the clubs and player in total agreement over the transfer. However, a medical is not expected until Monday or Tuesday next week as VI adds […]
Atleti bid €55m for Allan
Atleti bid €55m for Allan
Napoli have reportedly rejected a €55m bid from Atletico Madrid for midfielder Allan. This is not the first time Allan has been the subject of a big-money offer as Paris Saint-Germain tried to sign him in January. Atleti, for their part, have money to burn after making over €300m in player sales and lost midfield […]
Napoli: Madrid to keep James?
Napoli: Madrid to keep James?
Napoli have been dealt a blow for James Rodriguez as it is alleged Real Madrid will not sell him if they cannot sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United. Deals for James and Pogba are proving hard to come by, with Napoli insisting on a loan deal for the former and United pricing Madrid out of […]
Sassuolo deny transfer rumours
Sassuolo deny transfer rumours
Sassuolo have denied interest in Napoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli, free agent Gabriel Paletta or Genoa striker Christian Kouame. Director Giovanni Carnevali spoke to Sportitalia this evening and was asked about several transfer rumours surrounding the club. “We are working and still need to complete the squad. We made several signings early in the summer and […]
Campana agent: ‘Napoli negotiations’
Campana agent: ‘Napoli negotiations’
Napoli are “in negotiations” with Barcelona SC for Ecuador international starlet Leonardo Campana, confirmed his agent, but “nothing has been defined. He’d have a preference for Italy.” The reports emerged last night that a deal was done for €5-6m, but CalcioNapoli24.it contacted his agent Federico Pena to ask for more details. “That is not the […]
Chiellini: ‘Inter and Napoli can’t hide’
Chiellini: ‘Inter and Napoli can’t hide’
Giorgio Chiellini confessed Juventus are “a work in progress” under Maurizio Sarri, but Inter and Napoli “can’t pretend they’re not expected to win.” The Bianconeri are beginning pre-season with their new Coach after five years of Max Allegri. “Every Coach has his characteristics. Allegri was different to Antonio Conte, just as Sarri is different to […]