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Napoli close in on Chievo starlet
Napoli close in on Chievo starlet
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Chievo starlet Sofian Kiyine. According to CalcioNapoli24, negotiations are at an advanced stage and only one more meeting is needed to finalise the transfer. The website explains Kiyine is ‘enthusiastic’ about making the move and that it will be confirmed in the ‘last few days’ […]
Sarri coy on Higuain & Barella links
Sarri coy on Higuain & Barella links
Maurizio Sarri admits Chelsea ‘need two players’ in response to rumours they could sign Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain and Cagliari’s Nicolo Barella. Higuain and Barella have been heavily linked with January moves to Chelsea, given Alvaro Morata has struggled for goals and Cesc Fabregas is close to joining Monaco. Reacting to the speculation at a […]
Only Ronaldo in best UEFA team
Only Ronaldo in best UEFA team
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the only Serie A representative in UEFA’s Team of the Year for 2018. Ronaldo is named in the XI for the 13th year running after his goals fired Real Madrid to their third consecutive Champions League last term. However, the only Italian among the 50 candidates – Giorgio Chiellini – […]
Official: Gabbiadini re-joins Samp
Official: Gabbiadini re-joins Samp
Sampdoria have officially signed striker Manolo Gabbiadini from Southampton for a reported €12m. Both clubs confirmed on their official websites that Gabbiadini’s move was permanent, contrary to reports that stated the 27-year-old had signed on loan for €3m with a €9m obligation to buy. The forward returns to Samp, where he scored 19 goals in […]
Napoli ‘choose Lozano over Kouame’
Napoli ‘choose Lozano over Kouame’
Napoli have reportedly prioritised Hirving Lozano over Christian Kouame and will target Nicolo Barella if Allan leaves for Paris Saint-Germain. Accordiing to Gianluca Di Marzio, PSG value Allan at €40-50m, which is ‘too little’ for Napoli for consider as they are holding out for ‘at least €80m’. The transfer expert is also certain that the […]
Empoli: Inter want Traore, Bennacer…
Empoli: Inter want Traore, Bennacer…
Empoli’s President has revealed Inter ‘recently asked us’ about Hamed Traore but warned Roma that Ismael Bennacer will stay in January. Traore and Bennacer have enjoyed breakthrough campaigns in Empoli’s midfield this season, and Fabrizio Corsi was quizzed on the pair’s future. “There are three teams who have asked us about Traore recently,” he told […]
Napoli: Rog to Sevilla ‘possible’
Napoli: Rog to Sevilla ‘possible’
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed Marko Rog could join Sevilla but suggested that he will only let the midfielder leave permanently. Sevilla emerged as Rog’s favoured destination over Schalke on Thursday, and De Laurentiis claimed the Croatian would be allowed to join the Spanish high-fliers, providing Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti gave the green […]
Reports: Children allowed at Inter game
Reports: Children allowed at Inter game
The FIGC has reportedly allowed children to attend Inter’s next Serie A game against Sassuolo on January 19. Inter were ordered to play two domestic matches behind closed doors after their fans racially abused Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly during their Serie A meeting on Boxing Day. The Nerazzurri decided not to appeal but did issue a […]
Schalke or Sevilla for Rog?
Schalke or Sevilla for Rog?
Schalke have reportedly agreed a loan deal for Marko Rog, but it is said the Napoli midfielder would prefer to join Sevilla. Sky Sport Italia claims Rog has accepted Schalke’s offer of a six-month loan, which does not include an option to buy as Napoli ‘believe in his potential’. However, CalcioNapoli24 argues the Croat would […]
Agent: Samp are Gabbiadini’s home
Agent: Samp are Gabbiadini’s home
Manolo Gabbiadini’s agent claims the forward has gone ‘back home’ to Sampdoria and that Southampton have lost ‘one of the best strikers in Italy’. Samp have agreed to re-sign Gabbiadini on loan with a €12m obligation to buy from Southampton, and Silvio Pagliari is confident the former Napoli attacker will rediscover his scoring touch at […]