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Allan still wants PSG move
Allan still wants PSG move
Allan would reportedly be open to signing for Paris Saint Germain in the summer, but Napoli’s €100m price tag is a huge stumbling block. According to French TV outlet RMC Sport, the French giants will make another attempt to sign the 28-year-old in the summer after a January move failed to materialise. The combative midfielder […]
Atleti €50m not enough for Insigne
Atleti €50m not enough for Insigne
Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in making a move for Lorenzo Insigne, but Napoli want double the €50m on offer. According to newspaper Il Mattino, Los Colchoneros have made first contact in inquiring about the 27-year-old’s availability in the summer and are willing to offer around €50- €55m. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis will want […]
Sacchi: ‘My Milan would’ve won anyway’
Sacchi: ‘My Milan would’ve won anyway’
Arrigo Sacchi has refuted Adriano Galliani’s claims that Milan would not have won Champions Leagues with Financial Fair Play rules in place. Former Milan CEO Galliani said last week that FFP would have made it impossible for Milan to spend the way they did during Silvio Berlusconi’s reign in the 1980s and 1990s. “I disagree […]
Andreazzoli: Obligated to win
Andreazzoli: Obligated to win
Empoli Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli has warned his side that only a win will do against SPAL on Saturday. Empoli go into their relegation encounter two points adrift of Serie A safety, and Andreazzoli was under no illusions as to the importance of their task at hand. “The obligation to win is always there for everyone, […]
Inzaghi wary of ‘deceptive’ Chievo
Inzaghi wary of ‘deceptive’ Chievo
Simone Inzaghi has urged Lazio to be wary of already-relegated Chievo in Serie A on Saturday. “Their place in the table is a deception.” Chievo became the League’s first casualty last weekend, but Lazio have won just three of their last eight meetings with the Flying Donkeys. “We know we have a busy schedule, so […]
Spalletti: Inter closing gap
Spalletti: Inter closing gap
Luciano Spalletti believes Inter have ‘reduced the gap on Napoli and Roma’ ahead of their clash with the latter in Serie A on Saturday. Inter look good for third place as they lead nearest challengers Milan by five points and are an extra clear of Roma, who have finished above the Nerazzurri in recent seasons […]
Napoli look at Trippier
Napoli look at Trippier
Tottenham Hotspur and England right-back Kieran Trippier is reportedly of interest to Napoli, but they could face competition from Manchester United. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, the Azzurri have earmarked the 28-year-old as a potential target for the summer. Trippier has played 33 times for Spurs this season and has represented his country on […]
Insigne dad: No Ancelotti criticism
Insigne dad: No Ancelotti criticism
Lorenzo Insigne’s father has denied branding Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti a ‘flop’ after the Partenopei’s Europa League exit on Thursday evening. Carmine Insigne reportedly made the remark as he walked out of the San Paolo, where Napoli were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal, having also watched his son substituted by Ancelotti. However, he told CalcioNapoli24: “I […]
Emery: ‘Arsenal defended well’
Emery: ‘Arsenal defended well’
Unai Emery was satisfied with the Arsenal defending to keep a rare away clean sheet, beating Napoli 1-0 in the Europa League quarter-final. The Gunners had a 2-0 first leg lead to rely on and extended it in the first half at the San Paolo through Alexandre Lacazette’s free kick. That visibly sapped the confidence […]
Koulibaly: ‘Napoli didn’t take chances’
Koulibaly: ‘Napoli didn’t take chances’
Kalidou Koulibaly admits “at this level if you don’t take your chances, then you won’t progress” after Napoli crashed out of the Europa League to Arsenal. The Partenopei had opportunities in both legs of the quarter-final, but failed to find the net in a 2-0 defeat in London and 1-0 loss at the Stadio San […]