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Report: Napoli in Elmas talks
Report: Napoli in Elmas talks
Napoli are reportedly locked in talks to sign Fenerbahce midfielder Eljif Elmas. According to Sky Sport Italia, negotiations for Elmas are ‘well under way’ and more talks have been scheduled for Tuesday. The broadcaster explains the 19-year-old is ‘one of the objectives’ for Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli in this transfer window. The Macedonian is […]
Leonardo on Neymar and De Ligt
Leonardo on Neymar and De Ligt
PSG director Leonardo confirmed Barcelona asked for AWOL Neymar, but Gianluigi Donnarumma is not a priority and Matthijs de Ligt “will not come to Paris.” The former Milan chief only just returned to Paris Saint-Germain and is already dealing with serious problems, as today the club released a statement warning Neymar had not turned up […]
Callejon discussing Napoli renewal
Callejon discussing Napoli renewal
Jose Callejon turned down a move to Shanghai Shenhua and is now negotiating a contract extension with Napoli. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Callejon was approached at the same time as Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Roma’s Stephan El Shaarawy, with the Little Pharaoh accepting the transfer for €18m. Callejon’s contract with Napoli is […]
Napoli fly in for James
Napoli fly in for James
Napoli are in the final push for James Rodriguez, as director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli and agent Jorge Mendes visited Real Madrid today. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Partenopei director flew out to Madrid on Monday for advanced negotiations. Atletico Madrid remain interested, but Napoli trust that James has chosen them and the chance […]
Inter breakthrough for Barella
Inter breakthrough for Barella
Inter finally have a breakthrough for Nicolò Barella, as it’s reported Cagliari are prepared to accept €45m plus bonuses with spread payment. The midfielder was linked with Roma, Napoli, Milan and more, but was always adamant he wanted to join the Nerazzurri. After weeks of negotiations, Sky Sport Italia claim this evening’s summit was decisive. […]
Official: Parma sign Laurini
Official: Parma sign Laurini
Parma have officially signed defender Vincent Laurini from Fiorentina, with Napoli pair Luigi Sepe and Alberto Grassi to follow. Laurini [pictured, left] joins Parma on a three-year contract after just 39 appearances in two seasons with Fiorentina. Prior to the Viola, he played over 100 times for Empoli in the top two tiers of Italian […]
‘James not a Napoli player… yet’
‘James not a Napoli player… yet’
Carlo Ancelotti admits James Rodriguez is ‘not a Napoli player yet’, ‘appreciates’ Mauro Icardi and ‘expects a captain’s attitude’ from Lorenzo Insigne. Napoli officially began preseason on Monday at their retreat in Dimaro, and Ancelotti was inevitably asked about the South American duo at his opening Press conference. “Napoli will have to compete with Inter […]
Dzeko turns up for Roma
Dzeko turns up for Roma
Edin Dzeko has turned up for his Roma medical, amidst speculation linking the striker with Inter. Roma’s non-internationals already underwent medical tests for the 2019-20 campaign last month, with Steven Nzonzi the biggest name not to attend. However, there was no such controversy with Dzeko, who joined Antonio Mirante, Aleksandar Kolarov, Patrik Schick and Robin Olsen […]
Copa America: Brazil victorious
Copa America: Brazil victorious
Brazil have won the Copa America after beating Peru 3-1, but Gabriel Jesus was sent off, with Alex Sandro and Allan playing. The Selecao were made to fight harder than expected in the Final, as Everton’s opener was cancelled out by a Paolo Guerrero penalty for Thiago Silva handball. That was the first and only […]
Ounas on target in AFCON
Ounas on target in AFCON
There was a real Serie A feel to Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations win over Guinea, as Ismael Bennacer provided an assist and Adam Ounas scored again. The Algerians have qualified for the quarter-finals, where they will face Mali or the Ivory Coast. Bennacer, who is on the verge of a transfer from Empoli to […]