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Higuain sparks merry-go-round
Higuain sparks merry-go-round
Gonzalo Higuain is pushing for a Chelsea move, but any deal would have to also suit Milan, Juventus and Alvaro Morata. Multiple reports suggest Higuain is determined to reunite with his old Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. His rapport with Milan director Leonardo has hit rock bottom after complaints Pipita had to “start […]
Juve challenge Napoli for Kouame
Juve challenge Napoli for Kouame
Napoli are reportedly hesitating over Genoa’s €30m asking price for Christian Kouame, allowing Juventus into the race. This is the striker’s debut Serie A season, he just turned 21 and has contributed three goals with four assists in 19 games for the Grifone. According to the latest rumours from Sky Sport Italia and others, the […]
Roma and Lazio ultras bring shame
Roma and Lazio ultras bring shame
It has been a terrible 24 hours in the Capital, as after Lazio ultras clashed with police, Roma fans circulated Anti-Semitic posters. The issue of violence and racism in football reared its ugly head again with particular focus on the Eternal City. Last night, Lazio fans gathered to celebrate the 119th anniversary of the club’s […]
Allan to PSG sends Barella to Napoli?
Allan to PSG sends Barella to Napoli?
Napoli could reportedly sell Allan to PSG for €80m, putting them in pole position to sign Nicolò Barella from Cagliari ahead of Chelsea and Inter. According to Sky Sport Italia, Paris Saint-Germain Coach Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bring Allan to France, especially after seeing his performances in the two Champions League group stage draws. […]
Hysaj agent meets with Napoli
Hysaj agent meets with Napoli
Elseid Hysaj’s agent met with Napoli today to discuss his options amid reports of interest from Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. The Albania international was one of Maurizio Sarri’s favourites at both Empoli and Napoli, but has fallen down the pecking order since Carlo Ancelotti took charge. According to Sky Sport Italia, his agent Mario Giuffredi […]
Keita: Racism will never stop
Keita: Racism will never stop
Inter’s Keita Balde Diao admits ‘I can’t see racist incidents not being repeated’ as ‘if people don’t learn as children, they won’t learn when they’re 30-40.’ The issue of racism in Serie A is back on the agenda after Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused by Inter fans on Boxing Day, and Keita believes […]
Report: Higuain wants Chelsea
Report: Higuain wants Chelsea
The English Press believes Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain wants to join Chelsea, who are ‘stepping up their efforts’. Marca reported late on Tuesday that Chelsea were ‘hours away’ from signing Higuain, although Sky Sport Italia riposted the Blues board were not keen on spending so much on a player over 30. Now the Evening Standard […]
Napoli ‘still talking’ for Kouame
Napoli ‘still talking’ for Kouame
Napoli are reportedly still trying to thrash out a deal for Genoa striker Christian Kouame. Genoa seemed to confirm Kouame was heading to Napoli on Monday, but Sky Sport Italia claims a meeting between the two clubs in Rome ‘didn’t lead to a definitive agreement’. Nonetheless, the broadcaster maintains the Partenopei remain in pole position […]
Koulibaly left-back in best African XI
Koulibaly left-back in best African XI
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly has been included in the best African XI of 2018 – at left-back. Koulibaly was not even nominated for the African Player of the Year award, which was ultimately won by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. The Senegal centre-back features in the CAF’s best XI instead, although he must make do with playing on […]
Official: Napoli miss out on Pavard
Official: Napoli miss out on Pavard
Napoli have missed out on Benjamin Pavard as Bayern Munich confirm the France defender will join them from Stuttgart this summer. Pavard has been linked with Napoli in recent weeks but despite their reported interest in the 22-year-old, Joseph Mohan made it clear on Monday that the Partenopei were not his priority. That was followed by […]