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Elmas: ‘Ancelotti dream come true’
Elmas: ‘Ancelotti dream come true’
Eljif Elmas admits “it’s a dream to be coached by Carlo Ancelotti” and the tactician was crucial when he chose Napoli. The North Macedonia international completed the transfer this week for €16m from Fenerbahce and has chosen the Number 12 shirt. “I am very happy to be here and it already feels like a family,” […]
Revealed: Napoli’s Pepe rivals
Revealed: Napoli’s Pepe rivals
Napoli are reportedly being rivalled by Inter, Arsenal and Liverpool for the signature of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe. Lille confirmed earlier that Napoli had met their €80m asking price for Pepe but warned three other clubs were also willing to fork out such a sum. According to L’Equipe, the sides in question are Arsenal, Liverpool […]
Napoli in Twitter spat with journalist
Napoli in Twitter spat with journalist
Napoli have been involved in a Twitter spat with Sport Mediaset journalist Paolo Bargiggia after he claimed Carlo Ancelotti was too old. The exchange began when Bargiggia suggested Napoli were wrong to hire Ancelotti towards the end of his managerial career. “More than the players, Napoli should bring in a Coach who isn’t at the […]
Roma: €30m plus Dzeko for Icardi?
Roma: €30m plus Dzeko for Icardi?
Roma are reportedly hoping to convince Inter with an offer of €30m plus Edin Dzeko for Mauro Icardi. According to La Repubblica, the path is clear for Roma to make their move as Napoli are focusing on Nicolas Pepe and Juventus have yet to move on any of Mario Mandzukic, Moise Kean and Gonzalo Higuain. […]
Lille: Pepe to Napoli for €80m
Lille: Pepe to Napoli for €80m
Lille’s President has confirmed that Napoli are ready to meet his €80m asking price for winger Nicolas Pepe. Pepe’s representatives caused something of a stir yesterday when they landed in Dimaro for talks with Napoli, and Gerard Lopez revealed they were one of four clubs in the running to sign the 24-year-old. “Last year we […]
Zhang: ‘No rethink on Icardi’
Zhang: ‘No rethink on Icardi’
Inter President Steven Zhang warns they won’t change their minds on Mauro Icardi. “We’re sure we’ll find a good solution for him.” The former captain has been frozen out and is currently training by himself while the rest of the squad is in Asia with Antonio Conte for their pre-season tour. There are reports Icardi […]
Atletico Madrid: ‘We want James’
Atletico Madrid: ‘We want James’
Atletico Madrid director Miguel Angel Gil Marin admits they want Napoli target James Rodriguez, but “it depends on Real Madrid.” The Colombia international returned to base after a two-year loan with Bayern Munich and will only be released for €42m upfront. Napoli had been the favourites, but are unwilling to sign James unless it is […]
Pepe personal terms worry Napoli
Pepe personal terms worry Napoli
Nicolas Pepe’s agents visited Napoli today and Lille would favour the transfer, but it’s reported his wage demands are causing problems. The 24-year-old right-sided attacking winger is hot property on the market this summer after 23 goals and 12 assists in 41 competitive games last season. Lille have put a price-tag of around €80m on […]
Rugani awaits Juve signal
Rugani awaits Juve signal
Daniele Rugani’s agent confirms he is of interest to other clubs and is waiting for a signal from Juventus. “There are five defenders now…” The centre-back had been the subject of several offers from the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Napoli in recent months, but always turned them down. Now that Matthijs de Ligt and […]
Napoli target Pepe has other deals
Napoli target Pepe has other deals
Nicolas Pepe’s agents met with Napoli today, but there are reports the Lille winger has agreed terms with Liverpool and two other clubs too. Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in a Press conference that he met with Pepe’s agents, who were staying at the team hotel during this pre-season training retreat. However, CalcioNapoli24.it claim Pepe […]