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Ranieri: ‘Love Roma, but lower expectations’
Ranieri: ‘Love Roma, but lower expectations’
Claudio Ranieri feels “emotional every time” he sits on the Roma bench, still believes in the Champions League and insists he’s just trying to “keep a lid on expectations” for the future. When called as caretaker manager to replace sacked Eusebio Di Francesco in February, Ranieri said he’d only have done it for his beloved […]
Parma talk Napoli talents
Parma talk Napoli talents
Parma director Daniele Faggiano confirms they will discuss Roberto Inglese, Marko Rog and Adam Ounas loan deals with Napoli. The two clubs have worked together frequently, with striker Inglese on a loan spell with option to buy and counter-option in favour of the Partenopei. “Inglese is not our player, but we’ll see if anything else […]
Napoli target Ukraine midfielder?
Napoli target Ukraine midfielder?
Napoli are reportedly keeping tabs on Racing Genk’s €10m-rated midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Partenopei sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is an admirer of the 26-year-old and the player’s agent is aware of interest from the Neapolitan club. The Shakhtar Donetsk youth product joined Genk in 2016 and has scored 30 goals for […]
‘Sarri & Juve are in talks’
‘Sarri & Juve are in talks’
A close friend of Maurizio Sarri claims the Chelsea boss is in ‘ongoing dialogue’ with Juventus – and Gazzetta dello Sport agrees. According to the newspaper, Juve President called Sarri personally on Sunday evening to ask about his availability next season. In turn, Chelsea would be ‘very tempted’ by the idea of replacing the former […]
Castagne to Napoli, Lazzari to Atalanta?
Castagne to Napoli, Lazzari to Atalanta?
Napoli have reportedly agreed terms with Timothy Castagne, who could be replaced at Atalanta by SPAL’s Manuel Lazzari. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Castagne has reached agreement over a five-year contract with Napoli worth €1.5m a season. The Partenopei must now negotiate a fee for the Belgian, who can play on either side of […]
Conte wins Chelsea legal battle
Conte wins Chelsea legal battle
Chelsea have been ordered to pay Antonio Conte €10.5m in compensation after the Coach won his legal battle with the club. The Times reports a Premier League managers’ arbitration tribunal ruled in favour of Conte. However, the case may end up in the High Court if Chelsea refuse to accept the judgment. The Blues sacked […]
PSG ‘close to €50m Allan’
PSG ‘close to €50m Allan’
AS is reporting that Paris Saint-Germain are close to signing Napoli midfielder in a deal worth €50m. According to the Spanish newspaper, negotiations between the two clubs are at ‘an advanced stage’. Allan has been linked with the Ligue 1 champions for some time, although the fee is some way below the €60-80m that Napoli were […]
Fiorentina lose Montella
Fiorentina lose Montella
Fiorentina will be without Vincenzo Montella for their Serie A decider against Genoa after he was given a two-match ban. The FIGC ruled on Tuesday that Montella addressed officials with a ‘threatening and intimidating’ attitude, using ‘insulting expressions’ three times and ‘violently punching an advertising board’ as he was sent off during Fiorentina’s 1-0 defeat […]
Report: Napoli want Quag back
Report: Napoli want Quag back
Napoli are reportedly weighing up a shock move to bring back Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella. According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has already held talks with Coach Carlo Ancelotti over Quagliarella’s return. The 36-year-old is set to run out as this season’s top goalscorer, having netted 26 times – four more […]
Agent: Fabian’s future at Napoli
Agent: Fabian’s future at Napoli
Fabian Ruiz’s agent has confirmed that the midfielder will stay at Napoli. “He’s very happy, he has a five-year contract.” Fabian’s first season at Napoli has been a positive one, the midfielder scoring seven goals and providing three assists for the Partenopei, who finished runners-up in Serie A. “Fabian’s impact has been very positive,” Rodolfo […]