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PSG join Barella battle too
PSG join Barella battle too
While Inter make a new offer to counter Roma for Nicolò Barella, it’s reported Paris Saint-Germain could dive in with a €50m bid for the Cagliari midfielder. Le10sport.com report that the Ligue 1 champions have offered €50m for the Italy international, as they have missed out on several transfer targets, such as Napoli midfielder Allan, […]
Napoli fear James-Pogba swap
Napoli fear James-Pogba swap
Real Madrid could try to use James Rodriguez as part of a package deal for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba, but it’s reported he only wants Napoli. According to The Times, James could be included with Gareth Bale and perhaps also goalkeeper Keylor Navas in exchange for €150m-rated Pogba. This is further competition for the Colombia […]
Cairo: ‘Torino deserve Europa League’
Cairo: ‘Torino deserve Europa League’
President Urbano Cairo insists Torino “deserved” to enter the Europa League after 63 Serie A points, even if it did need Milan’s exclusion first. The Rossoneri had been due to enter the tournament in the group phase, with Roma in the preliminary round, but UEFA excluded them for Financial Fair Play violations. Consequently, Roma were […]
Torino beat Samp to Verdi
Torino beat Samp to Verdi
Torino have offered €20m plus €5m bonuses for Napoli winger Simone Verdi, according to reports, surpassing Sampdoria. The former Bologna man has failed to make much of an impact at the Stadio San Paolo and is not believed to be part of Carlo Ancelotti’s plans. According to Rai Sport, Toro are the new favourites with […]
Boniek: ‘I wouldn’t bet on Roma’
Boniek: ‘I wouldn’t bet on Roma’
Zbigniew Boniek is thoroughly unimpressed with the direction Roma are taking. “I wouldn’t bet a cent on them.” Now President of the Polish Football Federation, Boniek spent the final three years of his playing career in the Giallorossi jersey until retirement in 1988. He was in Rome to watch one of his horses race when […]
Manolas changes Napoli demands
Manolas changes Napoli demands
Kostas Manolas has not yet agreed personal terms with Napoli, claim reports, as the Roma defender’s agent is pushing up the wage demands to €4m. A deal is practically done between the clubs for Amadou Diawara plus €15m and it had been believed today’s summit would put the final piece into the puzzle. However, Sportitalia […]
Ventura set for Salernitana
Ventura set for Salernitana
Giampiero Ventura is ready for a return to management, as he is expected to sign a one-year contract with Serie B side Salernitana. The former Torino and Italy boss had a very brief spell on the Chievo bench in November 2018, lasting only four games before walking away. According to Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, […]
Sacchi: ‘Sarri will have Juve problems’
Sacchi: ‘Sarri will have Juve problems’
Arrigo Sacchi warns Maurizio Sarri will “inevitably run into problems, because novelty is not always accepted by players” at Juventus and Chelsea. The former Napoli tactician is a complete transformation from Max Allegri and before him Antonio Conte. “Sarri will inevitably run into problems, because he is proposing new ideas and novelty is not always […]
ADL on Albiol, Manolas and James
ADL on Albiol, Manolas and James
President Aurelio De Laurentiis said Napoli owed an easy exit to Raul Albiol, but won’t be drawn on Kostas Manolas and James Rodriguez. The patron had been quite insulting about Albiol, saying the defender would be “doing us a favour” by moving to Villarreal, but was more diplomatic this afternoon. “We accepted Albiol’s transfer request […]
Lippi: ‘Manolas exceptional for Napoli’
Lippi: ‘Manolas exceptional for Napoli’
Marcello Lippi maintains Kostas Manolas is “an exceptional coup for Napoli, as with Kalidou Koulibaly, he allows you to play aggressive football.” The deal is believed to be imminent, with Roma receiving €20m cash plus midfielder Amadou Diawara. Another meeting is expected today to work on personal terms, as Manolas and his agent have not […]