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Verratti agent: ‘Pepe price excessive’
Verratti agent: ‘Pepe price excessive’
Nicolas Pepe is set to join Arsenal for €80m and Marco Verratti’s former agent insists Napoli were right to pull out. “The price is excessive.” The Lille attacking winger had been in advanced negotiations for a move to Napoli, with his agents flying in by helicopter for talks, but Arsenal offered better personal terms and […]
Ancelotti: Insigne, Callejon, Tierney…
Ancelotti: Insigne, Callejon, Tierney…
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti declares Lorenzo Insigne is ‘back’, Jose Callejon is an option for central midfield and ‘we’re not interested’ in Kieran Tierney. Insigne scored and assisted twice during Napoli’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, with Callejon playing as one half of a midfield double pivot. “Icardi’s an Inter player. Now I’m thinking […]
Evra retires from football
Evra retires from football
Former Juventus left-back Patrice Evra has announced his retirement from professional football. “I’ll be ready to coach a team in 18 months.” Evra had been without a club since leaving West Ham United last year, and the 38-year-old is ready to pursue a career in management. “My playing career has officially ended,” he told Gazzetta […]
Napoli to meet Inter for Icardi?
Napoli to meet Inter for Icardi?
Napoli will reportedly use today’s release of the Serie A fixtures to hold talks with Inter over a possible deal for Mauro Icardi. According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli chiefs Aurelio De Laurentiis and Andrea Chiavelli will meet Inter general manager Beppe Marotta in Milan to initiate negotiations for Icardi. It comes after weeks of […]
Napoli: James trains with Madrid
Napoli: James trains with Madrid
Napoli target James Rodriguez has resumed training with Real Madrid after failing to secure a move away. James looked to be all set for Napoli, but their reluctance to pay €42m for a permanent deal let in Atletico Madrid. However, Marco Asensio’s serious knee injury has threatened to put the brakes on a transfer for […]
‘Why Pepe chose Arsenal over Napoli’
‘Why Pepe chose Arsenal over Napoli’
Nicolas Pepe’s camp claims the Lille winger rejected Napoli because Arsenal’s offer was ‘more convincing, both financially and in terms of the sporting project.’ Pepe is on his way to Arsenal in an €80m deal after Napoli failed to agree personal terms with the Ivorian, although they too were prepared to meet Lille’s asking price. […]
‘Why Pepe chose Arsenal over Napoli…’
‘Why Pepe chose Arsenal over Napoli…’
Nicolas Pepe’s camp claims the Lille winger rejected Napoli because Arsenal’s offer was ‘more convincing, both financially and in terms of the sporting project.’ Pepe is on his way to Arsenal in an €80m deal after Napoli failed to agree personal terms with the Ivorian, although they too were prepared to meet Lille’s asking price. […]
Roma: Hysaj to replace Karsdorp?
Roma: Hysaj to replace Karsdorp?
Roma are reportedly in talks to replace right-back Rick Karsdorp with Napoli’s Elseid Hysaj. According to Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, negotiations are ongoing between Roma and Elseid’s representatives. The Albanian is free to leave the San Paolo for the right price this summer, with the signing of Giovanni Di Lorenzo pushing him out. Schira […]
Ancelotti ‘not disappointed’ over Pepe
Ancelotti ‘not disappointed’ over Pepe
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has conceded defeat to Arsenal over Lille winger Nicolas Pepe but insisted that ‘I’m not disappointed’. Pepe is set to join Arsenal over Napoli after the latter were unable to agree personal terms with the 24-year-old, but Ancelotti made it clear his club would not dwell on their failure. “I don’t […]
Friendlies: Napoli thrash Liverpool
Friendlies: Napoli thrash Liverpool
Napoli made a statement of intent for the upcoming season as they thrashed Champions League holders Liverpool 3-0 in Edinburgh. Napoli trialled Jose Callejon in a new-look midfield double pivot but were without Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabian Ruiz and Allan, who were on extended summer breaks. Liverpool, meanwhile, fielded a strong XI but could not call […]