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ADL: ‘James needs Ancelotti’
ADL: ‘James needs Ancelotti’
Aurelio De Laurentiis said Napoli “are prepared to make sacrifices for James Rodriguez, but we ask Real Madrid to make them too. He only ever delivered with Carlo Ancelotti.” The President repeated his stance that €45m for the Colombia international is unreasonable, especially as he wants to sign James on loan with option to buy. […]
De Paul wants Udinese exit
De Paul wants Udinese exit
Rodrigo de Paul has confirmed that he wants to leave Udinese for a Champions League club this summer. De Paul has spent the past three seasons with Udinese, his performances helping the Zebrette remain a Serie A club in that time. However, the Argentina winger says he is ready to ‘take a step forward’ in […]
‘Rodrigo could still join Napoli’
‘Rodrigo could still join Napoli’
Rodrigo Moreno’s agent-father insists the Valencia forward could still join Napoli this summer, calling them ‘an excellent choice’. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis claimed Rodrigo had told him he preferred to stay in Spain, but Adalberto Machado was adamant the Partenopei remained an option for the 28-year-old. “A great team like the Azzurri would be […]
‘Icardi meeting load of nonsense!’
‘Icardi meeting load of nonsense!’
Aurelio De Laurentiis claims talk of a meeting with Wanda Nara is ‘a load of nonsense’ and hits out at Real Madrid over ‘unfair James Rodriguez demands’. James has long agreed terms with Napoli, but Madrid are continuing to hold out for a €42m permanent sale, whereas the Partenopei prefer a loan with an option or […]
Fenerbahce move for Khedira?
Fenerbahce move for Khedira?
Turkish side Fenerbahce are reportedly keen on signing Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira. According to Sky Sport Italia, Fener are ‘pushing hard’ to bring in Khedira and have made an offer for the German. The 32-year-old is expected to leave Juve this summer, having been sent down the pecking order by new arrivals Adrien Rabiot and […]
ADL on Icardi, James and Elmas
ADL on Icardi, James and Elmas
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis on “exaggerated” Real Madrid demands for James Rodriguez, delaying Eljif Elmas, Rodrigo rejection and why he “wouldn’t exchange Mauro Icardi with Lorenzo Insigne.” The patron sat down with the Corriere dello Sport for a lengthy interview and covered all the major transfer stories that have seen the Partenopei take centre-stage […]
ADL: ‘Serie A script yet to be written’
ADL: ‘Serie A script yet to be written’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis discussed the Scudetto battle with Antonio Conte’s Inter and Maurizio Sarri at Juventus. “It’s like a film when we still don’t know the script.” The patron spoke to the Corriere dello Sport in a lengthy interview and you can read the rest of his comments here. He was asked about […]
VIDEO: Sarri’s new Juventus
VIDEO: Sarri’s new Juventus
Maurizio Sarri held his first Juventus training session today and there were already very clear differences from Max Allegri’s approach. The former Napoli and Chelsea boss is known for his possession football and quick passing game, and it is that transformation in philosophy that Juve said they were looking for in hiring him. Fans noticed […]
Barella to Inter imminent
Barella to Inter imminent
Inter could announce Nicolò Barella within hours, as Cagliari have accepted €40m plus another €10m in various bonuses. The midfielder made it clear months ago he only wanted the Nerazzurri, shunning offers from Napoli, Milan and Roma. According to Sky Sport Italia, they are just waiting for the final all-clear from the Suning Group chiefs […]
Milik part of Rodrigo bid?
Milik part of Rodrigo bid?
Spanish paper Super Deporte claim Napoli offered Arkadiusz Milik as part of an exchange deal with Valencia, but Rodrigo refused the transfer. Their interest in Rodrigo is not new and he’s seen as an alternative to Inter hitman Mauro Icardi. According to Super Deporte online edition, the Partenopei tried to tempt Valencia into a swap […]