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Agent: ‘Hysaj will leave Napoli’
Agent: ‘Hysaj will leave Napoli’
Elseid Hysaj is “unlikely to remain at Napoli” this season, confirmed his agent amid Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Juventus and Roma interest. The Albania international full-back believes his time at the club has come to an end and has been pushing for a transfer all summer, but nobody has met the €25m asking price. “I’ll go […]
Milik to Betis if Napoli get Icardi?
Milik to Betis if Napoli get Icardi?
With Napoli pursuing Mauro Icardi and Nicolas Pepe, Real Betis admit they’d be happy to pick up Arkadiusz Milik. The Partenopei today formally signed Eljif Elmas from Fenerbahce, for a reported €15m plus bonuses, and are now working on their attack. Icardi is first choice, although the Inter striker seems intent on Juventus, while Napoli […]
Elmas: I’ll show Napoli quality
Elmas: I’ll show Napoli quality
Fenerbahce midfielder Eljif Elmas says he is ‘excited’ about joining Napoli and is relishing ‘my big chance to show everyone how good I am.’ Elmas is all-but-a Napoli player after passing his medical yesterday and joining up with his new teammates at their preseason training retreat in Dimaro. “I’m really happy and excited to play […]
Asensio injury changes James fate?
Asensio injury changes James fate?
Marco Asensio’s serious knee injury could prompt Real Madrid to keep Napoli target James Rodriguez, it is warned. Asensio was stretchered off during Madrid’s penalties win against Arsenal in the International Champions Cup on Tuesday evening. Los Blancos later confirmed the winger had ruptured not only the ACL in his left knee but also his […]
Barella: Inter or nothing
Barella: Inter or nothing
Nicolo Barella has revealed that he would have stayed at Cagliari if a move to Inter did not happen. Barella was courted by Napoli in January, while Roma were hoping to capitalise on the protracted nature of Inter’s negotiations with Cagliari. However, the midfielder ultimately joined the Nerazzurri in a €50m deal and he is […]
Lukaku key to Icardi on the cheap
Lukaku key to Icardi on the cheap
There are differing reports on Mauro Icardi’s situation at Inter, as Juventus and Napoli both try to use Romelu Lukaku to their advantage. The Argentina international has been frozen out by Antonio Conte and director Beppe Marotta, left to train by himself while the rest of the squad is on a tour of Asia. Icardi […]
Official: Rog joins Cagliari
Official: Rog joins Cagliari
Cagliari have officially signed Marko Rog from Napoli, on loan with obligation to buy, for a reported €15m. The transfer was announced this evening with a curious video, which depicted Rog as a character from Spanish series La casa de papel, re-released on Netflix in English as Money Heist. Croatia international Rog has signed a […]
Mancini: ‘Fonseca like Gasperini’
Mancini: ‘Fonseca like Gasperini’
Gianluca Mancini had “no doubts” when Roma came calling and can see similarities between Paulo Fonseca and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini. The centre-back made the move from Atalanta this week on loan with obligation to buy for a total €15m, plus up to a maximum of €8m in bonuses. “I am fully aware that […]
Sarri: Central role for Dybala
Sarri: Central role for Dybala
Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri says he has a central role in mind for Paulo Dybala and that Cristiano Ronaldo ‘must make the difference’. Dybala played as a right winger to accommodate Ronaldo last season, but Sarri suggested the Argentine had more of a future through the middle. “I think Dybala can play as a false […]
Manolas: Why I joined Napoli…
Manolas: Why I joined Napoli…
Kostas Manolas says he left Roma for Napoli because ‘ending Juventus’ dominance is possible’ with the Partenopei. Manolas had been linked with top clubs in England and Spain but ultimately stayed in Serie A, signing for Napoli in a €36m deal, with Amadou Diawara heading the other way to Roma. “II chose Napoli because they’re […]