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Bernardeschi: Sarri’s right winger
Bernardeschi: Sarri’s right winger
Juventus’ Federico Bernardeschi says he is ready to shed his jack-of-all-trades reputation and become Maurizio Sarri’s right winger. Bernardeschi has been played in a variety of positions throughout his career but started on the right of an attacking trident in Sarri’s first game as Juve boss on Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur. “Sarri sees me as […]
Elmas arrives for Napoli
Elmas arrives for Napoli
Fenerbahce midfielder Eljif Elmas has arrived for his Napoli medical as his agent confirms Carlo Ancelotti played a ‘crucial’ role in his move. Fener announced on Monday night that Elmas was on his way to Napoli, and the 19-year-old checked into Villa Stuart clinic in Rome the following morning for tests. “Negotiations were exhausting, so […]
Icardi open to Napoli talks?
Icardi open to Napoli talks?
Inter forward Mauro Icardi is now open to discussing a move to Napoli, according to Sportitalia, as Gonzalo Higuain is stalling Juventus. The striker was told in no uncertain terms he was not part of Antonio Conte’s plans at San Siro this season, but has until now rejected all options. He wanted to hold out […]
Napoli prepare Rafael Leao
Napoli prepare Rafael Leao
Napoli are laying the groundwork for 20-year-old Lille striker Rafael Leao, according to reports. The Partenopei raised eyebrows last week when selling striker Carlos Vinicius to Benfica for €17m. His representative is Jorge Mendes and Portuguese-Italian sports reporter Claudia Garcia claims Rafael Leao has also just been signed up to the super-agent. This could put […]
Official: Elmas to join Napoli
Official: Elmas to join Napoli
Fenerbahce have confirmed Eljif Elmas is on his way to Napoli in a deal believed to be worth approximately €15m. The news was expected and the two clubs exchange paperwork this evening. The North Macedonia international will fly out for a medical tomorrow, sign the contract and join the Napoli squad at their Dimaro pre-season […]
Napoli ask for Bensebaini
Napoli ask for Bensebaini
Napoli are setting their sights on Rennes and Algeria international left-back Ramy Bensebaini, according to France Football. The 24-year-old impressed at the African Cup of Nations, playing in six games and providing one assist on the way to the trophy. He is already therefore teammates with Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam and could be groomed to follow […]
Diawara: ‘Roma are an honour’
Diawara: ‘Roma are an honour’
Amadou Diawara cut his holidays short to be in good shape for Roma and said “it’ll be an honour to work with Paulo Fonseca.” The midfielder made the transfer from Napoli at the same time as Kostas Manolas completed his switch to the Stadio San Paolo. “I cut my vacation short so that I could […]
Clubs learn Coppa Italia structure
Clubs learn Coppa Italia structure
The structure of the 2019-20 Coppa Italia has been confirmed, with Napoli, Lazio, Atalanta, Inter, Milan, Torino, Roma and Juventus all seeded. Seventy-eight teams will compete in the upcoming edition of the Coppa, which begins on August 4. Napoli, Lazio, Atalanta, Inter, Milan, Torino, Roma and Juventus will then come in at the last-16 stage. […]
Fekir flies in for Real Betis
Fekir flies in for Real Betis
Napoli interest in Nabil Fekir was short-lived, as he arrived today for his €30m plus add-ons transfer to Real Betis. The Partenopei had been linked with a late bid for the forward, but negotiations with Betis were already at an advanced stage. His contract with Olympique Lyonnais was due to expire in June 2020, so […]
Elmas to Napoli tomorrow
Elmas to Napoli tomorrow
Fenerbahce midfielder Ejlif Elmas will complete his transfer to Napoli on Tuesday. Sky Sport Italia reports the deal is done and Elmas will undergo his medical tomorrow before signing his contract and joining up with the Napoli squad in Dimaro. The Partenopei are understood to have agreed a fee of around €15m for the 19-year-old, […]