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ADL: ‘Elmas arriving, incandescent August’
ADL: ‘Elmas arriving, incandescent August’
Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed Eljif Elmas will join Napoli this week, he wants a striker and warned fans to “prepare for an incandescent August.” The President already spoke to TV Luna this evening about James Rodriguez and stopped off at Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli too. He was asked if this could be the week Marko […]
Reports: Veretout to Roma done
Reports: Veretout to Roma done
Jordan Veretout is on the verge of joining Roma for €17m plus €2m in bonuses, as the Fiorentina man also agreed personal terms at €2.7m per year. The midfielder had been a strong target for Napoli, Milan and Olympique Lyonnais, but Roma surged in front after the Rossoneri refused to increase their latest bid. Multiple […]
ADL: ‘James on loan or Pepe’
ADL: ‘James on loan or Pepe’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis complained “why can Bayern Munich take James Rodriguez on loan and we can’t? We could get Nicolas Pepe or someone else.” The Colombia international was eager to join Napoli and reunite with Carlo Ancelotti, but Real Madrid will only let him leave on a permanent basis for €42m. “What I […]
Official: Inglese completes Parma move
Official: Inglese completes Parma move
Roberto Inglese has officially joined Parma on loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season from Napoli. The deal is believed to be worth €2m for the loan, plus €18m purchase in June 2020 and a further €2m in performance-related bonuses. It is a return for the 27-year-old, who spent last season […]
Report: Cagliari pounce for Rog
Report: Cagliari pounce for Rog
Cagliari have reportedly jumped ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt for Napoli midfielder Marko Rog. Gazzetta dello Sport only claimed yesterday that Rog was on his way to Eintracht for €20m. However, according to transfer expert Niccolo Ceccarini, Cagliari are close to completing an €18m deal. The Croat would effectively replace Nicolo Barella, who has joined Inter. […]
No Trippier for Juve or Napoli
No Trippier for Juve or Napoli
Neither Juventus nor Napoli will be signing Kieran Trippier as it is claimed the Tottenham Hotspur right-back is joining Atletico Madrid. Trippier had been linked with Napoli and Juve, but the Evening Standard and The Telegraph both report he is on his way to Spain for a medical with Atleti. A fee in the region […]
Toro’s Verdi bid rejected?
Toro’s Verdi bid rejected?
Napoli have reportedly rejected a bid of €21m plus bonuses from Torino for winger Simone Verdi. According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are not prepared to make a loss on the €25m they paid Bologna to sign Verdi last summer. Toro have been heavily linked with the 27-year-old as they step up plans for a […]
Manolas: ‘Napoli the right decision’
Manolas: ‘Napoli the right decision’
Kostas Manolas had “no doubts” that joining Napoli was the right decision, but was enigmatic on his Roma departure. “It’s personal.” The centre-back made the move last month and arrived at pre-season training over the weekend. “I found a very good atmosphere and a warm welcome,” said the Greek defender during a Q&A with fans […]
Insigne: ‘Sarri betrayed Napoli’
Insigne: ‘Sarri betrayed Napoli’
Lorenzo Insigne hopes to see out his career at hometown club Napoli and confirms his belief Maurizio Sarri joining Juventus was “a betrayal.” The Partenopei captain has been on the end of some criticism from his own boss Carlo Ancelotti and President Aurelio De Laurentiis, but he is taking it as motivation. “I have always […]
Mertens: ‘Napoli need to buy’
Mertens: ‘Napoli need to buy’
Dries Mertens warned Napoli “have a strong squad, but if we want to win something, we need to buy in order to raise the level. I’d like to stay for many more years.” The Belgian spoke at a Q&A from their training retreat in Dimaro, alongside Lorenzo Insigne and Kostas Manolas. He was asked about […]