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Ancelotti: ‘Pepe and James talks ongoing’
Ancelotti: ‘Pepe and James talks ongoing’
Carlo Ancelotti confirms Napoli are in talks for Nicolas Pepe and James Rodriguez, while denying Arkadiusz Milik would leave if Mauro Icardi arrived. The Coach spilled the beans on their transfer strategy in this afternoon’s Press conference, which inevitably started with questions about Lille winger Pepe’s agents visiting the training camp. “They were in our […]
Pepe agents arrive for Napoli
Pepe agents arrive for Napoli
The representatives of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe have arrived in Dimaro for talks with Napoli over a potential transfer. James Rodriguez’s agent Jorge Mendes was thought to be landing for negotiations with Napoli. That forced the Partenopei to issue a strong denial on social media, but it then emerged just as quickly that those landing […]
Report: Milan in Leao talks
Report: Milan in Leao talks
Milan are reportedly in talks to sign Lille and Portugal Under-21 striker Rafael Leao. According to Portuguese journalist Claudia Garcia, who broke news of Paulo Fonseca’s appointment at Roma, Leao is in negotiations with Milan. Garcia explains a deal could happen thanks to Elliott Management’s involvement in operations at Lille. The 20-year-old had initially been […]
Betis interested in Napoli’s Milik
Betis interested in Napoli’s Milik
Real Betis have confirmed their interest in Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik, who could make way for Mauro Icardi or Nicolas Pepe. Milik was a regular for Napoli last season, but he appears increasingly marginalised by talk of Icardi or Pepe coming to the club. There could now be a breakthrough for all concerned as Betis’ Vice-President […]
Napoli deny James-Mendes meeting
Napoli deny James-Mendes meeting
Napoli have staunchly denied that Jorge Mendes is on his way to Dimaro to discuss James Rodriguez’s move from Real Madrid. Radio Kiss Kiss claimed late on Thursday morning that Mendes was flying to Napoli’s preseason training camp for talks with club officials over James’ proposed transfer. However, that was quickly followed by the Partenopei […]
James proposed to Milan?
James proposed to Milan?
Agent Jorge Mendes offered James Rodriguez to Milan for €42m after Napoli refused to pay for the Real Madrid man, claim Sportitalia. According to transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, Mendes is working to consolidate his partnership with the new Milan hierarchy. James is not on Real Madrid’s radar, even after the Marco Asensio injury, but Napoli […]
Ancelotti on James and Icardi
Ancelotti on James and Icardi
Carlo Ancelotti said James Rodriguez and Mauro Icardi would improve his Napoli. “I always had great centre-forwards in my career.” Negotiations seem to have stalled with Real Madrid for James, as Atletico Madrid are now leading the race, while they battle Juventus for Inter outcast Icardi. “A player in the James role can certainly help […]
Ancelotti: ‘Best to take risks now’
Ancelotti: ‘Best to take risks now’
Carlo Ancelotti maintains Napoli have to take risks in pre-season to build for the future after their 3-3 draw with Serie B side Cremonese. The Partenopei fought back from a goal down twice, went 3-2 up and were eventually held when Danilo Soddimo beat Alex Meret with a lob from midfield. “This game arrived at […]
Elmas debut in 3-3 Napoli thriller
Elmas debut in 3-3 Napoli thriller
Napoli played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Serie B side Cremonese, with Eljif Elmas making his debut and Alex Meret beaten from midfield. Carlo Ancelotti used a new 4-2-3-1 formation with Jose Callejon, Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne fanning out behind Arkadiusz Milik. There were quite a few errors on show and serious problems […]
Napoli €50m for Icardi rejected?
Napoli €50m for Icardi rejected?
According to TMW, Napoli made a €50m offer for Juventus target Mauro Icardi, but Inter have decided they’ll sell only for €80m to pay for Romelu Lukaku. The Nerazzurri have made it clear Icardi is not in their plans and left him out of their pre-season tour of Asia. It was assumed by many that […]