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‘Black Coaches viewed second class’
‘Black Coaches viewed second class’
Former Inter and Sampdoria striker Samuel Eto’o claims black Coaches are being put off because ‘they’re viewed as second-class citizens’. The issue of racism in football returned to the fore after Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to monkey chants against Inter before Christmas, and Eto’o admitted to having doubts about becoming a Coach because of […]
Gasperini bets against Juventus
Gasperini bets against Juventus
A survey of Serie A Coaches found that only one – Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini – thought Juventus wouldn’t win the Scudetto. During the winter break, news agency Italpress questioned the current tacticians in charge of the 20 top flight teams. Out of the 19 asked – because Torino’s Walter Mazzarri did not send […]
Herrera has heart set on Inter
Herrera has heart set on Inter
Hector Herrera has his heart set on joining Inter as a free agent next season, according to Sportitalia, despite English and Spanish offers. The Mexico international midfielder will be out of contract in June after six years at Porto. He has been linked with a move to Serie A for several campaigns now, above all […]
Chelsea looking at Cavani?
Chelsea looking at Cavani?
Chelsea are looking beyond Gonzalo Higuain and targeting Edinson Cavani from Paris Saint-Germain for €56m, according to the Sunday Express. Maurizio Sarri has requested a new striker during the January window and his first choice was Higuain, but the complicated situation between owners Juventus and his loan with option to buy deal with Milan put […]
Napoli try again for Lobotka
Napoli try again for Lobotka
Napoli have returned to negotiations with Celta Vigo for midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, but face competition from Everton, Watford and PSG. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Slovakia international is once again on the Partenopei’s radar. He had been close to a move over the summer, but eventually remained in Spain. In the January transfer […]
Kouame €20m Napoli deal done
Kouame €20m Napoli deal done
Napoli have agreed a €20m deal with Genoa for Christian Kouame, leaving him at Marassi until June, with a five-year contract. According to the Corriere dello Sport, the transfer will be completed with a medical and signed paperwork on Wednesday. The move is believed to be worth €20m plus up to €5m from any future […]
Napoli revive €50m Chiesa offer
Napoli revive €50m Chiesa offer
Napoli saw their €50m offer for Federico Chiesa rejected last summer, but are ready to make a new Fiorentina proposal in June. President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on several occasions that he had made a huge bid for Chiesa, in the region of €50m, but that the Viola refused to sell. According to the Corriere […]
Inter lead Almendra race
Inter lead Almendra race
Napoli risk losing sight of Boca Juniors talent Agustin Almendra, as Inter, Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Villarreal reportedly overtake them in the race. The Partenopei had been considered the absolute favourites for his signature, but over the last couple of days, the situation has changed. According to Argentine newspaper Ole, Inter have now offered €15m […]
Sheva: ‘Now Ancelotti’s Napoli’
Sheva: ‘Now Ancelotti’s Napoli’
Andriy Shevchenko praised his old Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti and believes “Napoli are now starting to play in his style.” Ancelotti took over after three years of Maurizio Sarri and is transforming their tactics from 4-3-3 to a versatile 4-4-2. “I like Carlo’s team, as they are competitive and Ancelotti has changed a few things […]
Barella bidding war escalates
Barella bidding war escalates
The bidding war is on for Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella, as after Chelsea offered a reported €50m, Inter, Napoli and Manchester United respond. Sky Sport Italia claimed on Friday night that Chelsea had dived in with a proposal worth €50m, matching the price-tag set by the Sardinians. According to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, Inter […]