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Report: PSG want Dzeko
Report: PSG want Dzeko
France Football claims Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Edin Dzeko and have already contacted the Roma striker’s agent. According to the publication, Dzeko could arrive as a replacement for Edinson Cavani if the former Napoli hitman leaves the French capital this summer. PSG sporting director Antero Henrique is described as being a fan of […]
Maran: I trust referees
Maran: I trust referees
Cagliari Coach Rolando Maran ‘trusts the referees’ but admits he is still disappointed about his dismissal against Napoli last week. The 55-year-old was sent to the stands for complaining about a handball decision during the Sardinians’ 2-1 defeat to the Partenopei, so his assistant Christian Maraner will take his place in the dugout tomorrow. “Of […]
Milik has Napoli regrets
Milik has Napoli regrets
Arkadiusz Milik has rued Napoli’s failure in Europe this season but is confident ‘we can still grow a lot’. Milik looks destined to end the campaign as Napoli’s top goalscorer, but the Partenopei were eliminated from the Champions League at the group stage and crashed out of the Europa League to Arsenal. “We came close […]
Napoli keen on Madrid full-back?
Napoli keen on Madrid full-back?
Speculation is rife that Napoli are working on a deal to sign Real Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez Marca and Corriere dello Sport first reported the story on Monday, and Gazzetta dello Sport has since picked it up. It is understood Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has already called the Frenchman and ‘promised’ him a first-team place. […]
Napoli ‘could remove Insigne armband’
Napoli ‘could remove Insigne armband’
Napoli reportedly have doubts over Lorenzo Insigne’s suitability as captain. Accorrding to La Repubblica, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is unsure Insigne has the right ‘personality’ to wear the armband. The captaincy has been put forward as a reason for the attacker’s documented drop in form since the turn of the year. However, the newspaper […]
Sarri: ‘I had to adapt for Chelsea’
Sarri: ‘I had to adapt for Chelsea’
Maurizio Sarri described the “strong cultural differences” he has found at Chelsea. “Clearly, there are more individualistic players than at Napoli, but in England they are becoming more tactically-evolved.” The Coach has taken Chelsea to the Europa League Final after beating Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties, 2-2 on aggregate, where they will face Arsenal on May […]
Llorente ‘honoured’ by Napoli link
Llorente ‘honoured’ by Napoli link
Fernando Llorente’s agent assures the Tottenham Hotspur striker would be “very happy and honoured to try an experience at Napoli.” The former Juventus centre-forward has just reached the Champions League Final with Spurs after their 3-2 win away to Ajax. His brother and agent Jesus Llorente was asked about rumours he was on the Napoli […]
Napoli let Ospina leave
Napoli let Ospina leave
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina has been given permission to return to Colombia, but there could be repercussions for Arsenal. A statement on the club website confirmed the shot-stopper had been given a few days off for family reasons and will therefore miss this weekend’s Serie A game against SPAL. No further details will be given […]
Percassi: ‘Atalanta won’t sell stars’
Percassi: ‘Atalanta won’t sell stars’
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi insists they’ll keep Gian Piero Gasperini and their star men. “We want to reinforce and not weaken the squad.” The Orobici have been the surprise package of the season, as they currently sit in fourth place and only one point behind Inter, so as things stand are heading into the Champions […]
Cagliari: ‘Two clubs want Barella’
Cagliari: ‘Two clubs want Barella’
Cagliari director Marcello Carli admits they turned down an Atletico Madrid offer for Nicolò Barella, but “two Italian clubs want him.” The Italy international midfielder has been linked with the likes of Inter, Napoli, Roma and Arsenal. “It’s a dream to keep Barella, but to be perfectly honest, I’m not sure if it’s achievable,” director […]