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‘Napoli more competitive than Juve’
‘Napoli more competitive than Juve’
Aurelio De Laurentiis has taken another swipe at Juventus, claiming that Napoli are ‘only team in Italy who have been competing in Europe for 10 years.’ The rivalry between Napoli and Juve is set to intensify next season following Maurizio Sarri’s move to Turin, and De Laurentiis has upped the ante with his latest remarks, […]
Fabian agrees Napoli renewal?
Fabian agrees Napoli renewal?
Fabian Ruiz has reportedly agreed a new contract with Napoli, taking him through to 2024. According to Sky Sport Italia, Fabian’s renewal includes an improved salary and still no release clause. The broadcaster also expects the midfielder to put pen to paper once he returns from the European Under-21 Championship, where Spain have reached the […]
Report: Atleti hijack James deal
Report: Atleti hijack James deal
Atletico Madrid are reportedly planning to hijack Napoli’s deal for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez. The Italian Press are adamant that James will become a Napoli player after Copa America, but Cadena SER warns Atleti are ready to launch an assault of their own. The Spanish radio station explains the Colombian ‘loves’ living in the […]
Napoli: PSV sign Lozano heir?
Napoli: PSV sign Lozano heir?
PSV are on the verge of signing RB Leipzig winger Bruma, which would seemingly pave the way for Hirving Lozano to join Napoli. According to Dutch reports, PSV will splash out the club-record sum of €15m plus bonuses for Bruma. The Portugal international is expected to undergo a medical with the Eredivisie runners-up on Thursday. […]
Sarri: ‘I smoke 60 a day…’
Sarri: ‘I smoke 60 a day…’
New Juventus Coach Maurizio Sarri admits his smoking habit is out of control. “It’s 60 a day, probably a few too many.” The tactician is currently on vacation in Ascoli-Piceno, where he sat down for a conversation with local site La Nuova Riviera. He discussed his love for the area and why he’s considering a […]
Fiorentina interest ‘pleases’ Biglia agent
Fiorentina interest ‘pleases’ Biglia agent
Lucas Biglia’s agent said the Milan midfielder is “pleased” about Fiorentina interest, possibly as part of an exchange with Jordan Veretout. There are growing reports from various sources, including La Gazzetta dello Sport and SportItalia, that the Viola have approached 33-year-old Biglia for a reunion with ex-Rossoneri Coach Vincenzo Montella. It was on Montella’s advice […]
Roma accept Diawara in Manolas deal
Roma accept Diawara in Manolas deal
Reports are growing that Kostas Manolas will join Napoli for €20m plus midfielder Amadou Diawara heading to Roma. SportItalia, Sky Sport Italia and more are now confident the deal is done and will be completed this week. Manolas has a €36m release clause, which Napoli refused to pay, insisting they could include a player in […]
Napoli: Insigne releases app
Napoli: Insigne releases app
Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has released his own app, which lets users become ‘his No 1 fans’. Insigne wrote a Snapchat post on Tuesday entitled ‘coming soon’, without giving any more away. It has since come to light that the post was in relation to his new mobile app, which is available on the Apple […]
Madrid ‘turn back to Pogba’
Madrid ‘turn back to Pogba’
Real Madrid are reportedly set to battle it out with Juventus for Paul Pogba’s signature after Napoli issued a hands-off warning over Fabian Ruiz. According to Goal.com’s Madrid correspondent Alberto Pinero, Los Blancos have turned their attentions back to the Manchester United midfielder after abandoning their interest in Fabian and Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Eriksen. They have […]
ADL: Insigne & Allan could go, if…
ADL: Insigne & Allan could go, if…
Aurelio De Laurentiis has suggested that Lorenzo Insigne and Allan can leave Napoli for the right price, as long as they have time to replace them. Napoli are on the verge of signing Roma defender Kostas Manolas in part exchange for Amadou Diawara, and De Laurentiis is excited about the ‘great partnership’ he will form […]