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Napoli target Manolas too
Napoli target Manolas too
Napoli have joined Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester United in pursuit of Roma defender Kostas Manolas, who is available for €36m. The Greek international’s contract includes a surprisingly low release clause of just €36m and it is open to clubs inside Italy too. He had been linked with Juve or a move abroad to Arsenal or […]
Spalletti’s deep bonds with Empoli
Spalletti’s deep bonds with Empoli
Inter must beat Empoli today for Champions League football, but Luciano Spalletti’s links with club, President and Coach go back a very long way. It kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview. This is no ordinary game for Spalletti, even without the issue of needing a victory to […]
Probable line-ups: Inter-Empoli
Probable line-ups: Inter-Empoli
Inter are expected to start Matteo Politano, Stefan de Vrij and Mauro Icardi in the showdown with relegation-threatened Empoli. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview. This is the most important game in the final round of the season, as it is where the […]
Juve seek smooth Sarri transition
Juve seek smooth Sarri transition
Multiple sources maintain Maurizio Sarri is likely to join Juventus and Fali Ramadani will help negotiate his release from Chelsea. After Mauricio Pochettino and Pep Guardiola stated their desire to remain with Tottenham and Manchester City respectively, former Napoli Coach Sarri became the hot favourite to replace Max Allegri. Practically all the Italian newspapers and […]
Mertens: ‘Not my last Napoli game’
Mertens: ‘Not my last Napoli game’
Dries Mertens shrugged off transfer speculation after scoring in a 3-2 loss to Bologna. “I don’t think that was my last game with Napoli.” The 32-year-old joined the Partenopei in 2013 and that strike last night made it 109 goals in total during his time at the Stadio San Paolo, putting him alone in third […]
Palacio: ‘I hope Mihajlovic stays’
Palacio: ‘I hope Mihajlovic stays’
Rodrigo Palacio hopes Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic will stay with Bologna, but admits his own future at the Dall’Ara is also up in the air. They ended the season with 44 points and seven consecutive home victories, including tonight’s 3-2 over Napoli. “We are playing good football, we go out there only to win and the […]
Mihajlovic: ‘Introduced my mentality’
Mihajlovic: ‘Introduced my mentality’
Sinisa Mihajlovic explained how he turned Bologna’s season around and left the door open to remain next season. “I just tried to pass on my mentality.” The transformation since he took over from Pippo Inzaghi has been remarkable, winning 30 points in 17 rounds compared to 14 points from the opening 21 games. This evening’s […]
Ancelotti hints at Napoli signing
Ancelotti hints at Napoli signing
Carlo Ancelotti feels Napoli don’t convert enough of their chances and hinted a star name is on the way. “I do know, but I’m not telling you.” The Partenopei had fought back from 2-0 down to equalise through Faouzi Ghoulam and Dries Mertens, but Federico Santander completed his brace to give Bologna the 3-2 victory. […]
Bologna in seventh heaven with Napoli
Bologna in seventh heaven with Napoli
Federico Santander bagged a brace to give Bologna their seventh consecutive home win, despite a Napoli comeback in this 3-2 thriller. It is confirmed as an exciting fixture, as the last 11 Serie A meetings between these teams provided 50 goals, including a massive 7-1 Napoli win at the Dall’Ara in February 2017. Click here […]
HT: Bologna double stuns Napoli
HT: Bologna double stuns Napoli
Federico Santander and Blerim Dzemaili have given Bologna the deserved 2-0 half-time lead over Napoli, with Rodrigo Palacio decisive. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. Both sides could relax and celebrate the season finale, as Bologna had secured their Serie A safety despite a dismal start to […]