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Man Utd fight Napoli for Lozano
Man Utd fight Napoli for Lozano
Napoli face competition from Manchester United for PSV Eindhoven winger Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano, it’s reported. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Partenopei have a strong contender to deal with in their attempts to sign the Mexico international. Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Lozano and begun negotiations with agent Mino Raiola. Napoli […]
‘Which player wouldn’t like Inter?’
‘Which player wouldn’t like Inter?’
Duvan Zapata’s agent has confessed that the Atalanta striker would join Inter. “Which player wouldn’t like to play for them?” Zapata is having his most prolific season of his career, scoring 22 goals in 37 appearances for Atalanta, who signed the Colombian on loan with obligation to buy from Sampdoria last summer. “It’s definitely been […]
Napoli sweat over Zielinski
Napoli sweat over Zielinski
Napoli are sweating over the fitness of Piotr Zielinski after Poland confirmed he had a back problem. Zielinski was replaced an hour into Poland’s 1-0 victory over Austria on Thursday, and CT Jerzy Brzeczek confirmed after the game that the 24-year-old ‘felt pain in his back’ and would require tests. The former Udinese midfielder has […]
Report: Fabian had swine flu
Report: Fabian had swine flu
Fabian Ruiz is considered a doubt for Napoli’s next match against Roma after the midfielder reportedly contracted swine flu. According to Il Mattino, the breathing problems linked to Fabian’s stint in hospital were caused by a bout of the H1N1 virus. The newspaper writes that despite the Spaniard being discharged and no longer showing any […]
Mertens won’t rule out China
Mertens won’t rule out China
Napoli forward Dries Mertens has backtracked on his initial reservations about China by confessing ‘we’ll see’ about a potential move. Mertens once remarked he would ‘never’ play in China and that players only moved to the Asian nation for money, but the Belgian is now more open to the idea of following in the footsteps […]
Roma: Florenzi doubt for Napoli
Roma: Florenzi doubt for Napoli
Alessandro Florenzi is a risk for Roma’s next game against Napoli after pulling out of the Italy camp with a calf injury. Florenzi’s ejection was confirmed by Rai Sport on Friday morning, the right-sider having taken a knock to his left calf. Furthermore, LaRoma24 writes the 27-year-old will undergo tests at Coverciano before he returns […]
Florenzi leaves Italy camp too
Florenzi leaves Italy camp too
Alessandro Florenzi’s calf injury is so serious that he is expected to leave the Italy camp, missing Euro 2020 qualifiers with Finland and Liechtenstein. The Roma full-back interrupted today’s training session with a muscular problem in his left calf. According to Sky Sport Italia, it is more serious than previously thought and Florenzi will leave […]
Piatek scores Poland winner
Piatek scores Poland winner
Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek was on target for Poland in their Euro 2020 qualifying victory away to Austria. Piatek continued his remarkable season with the decisive goal for his country in Vienna this evening. Goalkeeper Heinz Lindner managed to parry a ferocious Tomasz Kedziora shot, but Piatek was quickest to react and nodded in the […]
Paqueta handed Brazil 10
Paqueta handed Brazil 10
New Milan fan favourite Lucas Paquetá has been given the prestigious Number 10 jersey for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies. The 21-year-old already has two senior caps for his country and was called in after impressive performances since his transfer to San Siro in January. Coach Tite named his squad for the friendly matches against Panama on […]
Torreira ‘was close to Napoli’
Torreira ‘was close to Napoli’
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira was close to joining Napoli, confirmed his father, but “something strange happened. He might return to Italy in future.” The Uruguay international made his name at Sampdoria and earned a move to Arsenal over the summer, but had been in advanced talks with their next Europa League opponents Napoli. “It’s true, […]