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Sarri: ‘De Ligt will face Tottenham’
Sarri: ‘De Ligt will face Tottenham’
Juventus Coach Maurizio Sarri confirms Matthijs de Ligt will “certainly play part of the game” against Tottenham Hotspur. The Bianconeri face the Champions League finalists in Singapore tomorrow, and fans are excited to get a glimpse of the new €75m signing. “So far he hasn’t trained with his teammates,” Sarri pointed out. “He’ll certainly play […]
ADL: ‘Napoli fans must be patient’
ADL: ‘Napoli fans must be patient’
Aurelio De Laurentiis tells the Napoli fans to “have patience” because “a lot of interesting things” could happen before the end of the transfer window. The Partenopei have been linked with a number of attacking players, most notably James Rodriguez, but so far haven’t been able to get a deal over the line. The Serie […]
Napoli push for Pepe
Napoli push for Pepe
Napoli are pushing to sign Nicolas Pepe and have opened talks with the player, but face competition from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal. The Partenopei are looking to strengthen their attack this summer, and a move for James Rodriguez has stalled as Real Madrid won’t let the Colombian leave on loan. Sporting […]
Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations
Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations
Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Senegal in the Final, with Ismael Bennacer named Player of the Tournament. The Desert Foxes took the trophy in Cairo this evening thanks to a bizarre goal in the opening couple of minutes. Baghdad Bounedjah robbed the ball near the touchline and […]
Ancelotti: ‘More than one Napoli buy’
Ancelotti: ‘More than one Napoli buy’
Carlo Ancelotti insists Mario Rui “is not on the market” and Napoli “could purchase another two big players and not just one” this summer. The Coach spoke to TV Luna after a 5-0 friendly win over Serie C side Feralpisalò, denying reports Mario Rui was close to FC Porto or Benfica. “Mario Rui is not […]
Agent: ‘Veretout wanted Roma’
Agent: ‘Veretout wanted Roma’
Jordan Veretout has arrived ahead of his Roma medical, as his agent reveals the Fiorentina midfielder wanted this move since “the end of June.” The Frenchman landed at the airport this evening and was greeted by reporters, while Roma confirmed he’ll have a medical on Saturday morning. “I was the one who effectively set up […]
Manolas scores first Napoli goal
Manolas scores first Napoli goal
Napoli beat Serie C side Feralpisalò 5-0 in today’s friendly, including the debut Kostas Manolas goal, as Lorenzo Insigne impressed Carlo Ancelotti. The Partenopei played their second match of the pre-season training camp in Dimaro this evening. Former Roma defender Manolas nodded in the opener, followed by a Simone Verdi brace, Lorenzo Tonelli goal on […]
Official: Veretout to Roma tomorrow
Official: Veretout to Roma tomorrow
Roma have confirmed that Jordan Veretout will undergo a medical with Amadou Diawara on Saturday. According to Roma Press officer Lorenzo Serafini, Veretout will take his tests tomorrow morning at Villa Stuart clinic in Rome. The Giallorossi finally agreed a deal with Fiorentina on Thursday worth €17m plus €2m in bonuses, although the midfielder will […]
Napoli progress for Pepe
Napoli progress for Pepe
Napoli are progressing well in talks with Lille for €80m-rated Nicolas Pepe, offering Adam Ounas and cash, but the player remains unconvinced. The Partenopei are giving up on James Rodriguez, refusing to pay the €42m outright unless they get him from Atletico Madrid on loan with option to buy. They’ve turned their focus towards a […]
Toro turn down Lavezzi
Toro turn down Lavezzi
Ezequiel ‘Pocho’ Lavezzi was proposed to Torino, it’s reported, but the Granata weren’t interested in the Hebei China Fortune striker. The Argentine just turned 34 and was hoping for a return to Europe after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in February 2016. He would’ve appreciated a Toro transfer, as he’d reunite with former Napoli Coach Walter Mazzarri. […]