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Napoli eye Cavani and Immobile
Napoli eye Cavani and Immobile
Edinson Cavani remains the main Napoli target in attack, especially after clashing with Neymar, but Lazio’s Ciro Immobile is another option. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has never disguised his intentions to bring Cavani back to the Stadio San Paolo, declaring publicly that the Paris Saint-Germain star would have to lower his salary. Reports of an […]
Allan on ‘dream’ Brazil debut
Allan on ‘dream’ Brazil debut
Napoli midfielder Allan could hardly believe his Brazil debut. “When you step out there, you see the movie of your life scroll by.” The 27-year-old came off the bench in last night’s 1-0 friendly win over Uruguay in London. “It’s a childhood dream come true,” Allan told SporTV. “When you step out there on to […]
Probable line-ups: Italy v Portugal
Probable line-ups: Italy v Portugal
Italy are expected to start Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Chiesa, while Portugal rely on Andre Silva, Joao Cancelo and Mario Rui. The Nations League match kicks off at San Siro in Milan at 19.45 GMT. The Nazionale can still win the group, but must beat Portugal and hope that Poland win the final […]
Allan makes Brazil debut
Allan makes Brazil debut
Napoli midfielder Allan made his debut for Brazil in this evening’s 1-0 friendly victory over Uruguay, as Diego Laxalt gave away a penalty. Although he had five caps for his country at Under-20 level, the 27-year-old had not previously featured for the Seleçao. He had been approached by Italy to switch his allegiance, but this […]
Agent: Chelsea want Hysaj
Agent: Chelsea want Hysaj
Elseid Hysaj’s agent has cast doubt over a new contract with Napoli, claiming that Chelsea are interested in the right-back. Mario Giuffredi said last week that he would discuss a renewal for Hysaj with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, but the emergence of Kevin Malcuit and a perceived stagnation on the Albanian’s part led the […]
Grimaldo ‘says yes to Juve’
Grimaldo ‘says yes to Juve’
Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo has reportedly said ‘yes’ to a summer switch to Juventus. According to Calciomercato.com, Juve have kept tabs on Grimaldo ‘for several years’ and the Spaniard is ready to sign for the Bianconeri. The website explains the case for his arrival is supported by Jorge Mendes, whose relationship with the Bianconeri is […]
Agent: Chelsea still want Hysaj
Agent: Chelsea still want Hysaj
Elseid Hysaj’s agent has cast doubt over a new contract with Napoli, claiming that Chelsea are interested in the right-back. Mario Giuffredi said last week that he would discuss a renewal for Hysaj with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, but the emergence of Kevin Malcuit and a perceived stagnation on the Albanian’s part led the […]
Callejon: ‘Napoli believe in Scudetto’
Callejon: ‘Napoli believe in Scudetto’
Napoli forward Jose Callejon assures “we all believe” in the Scudetto, but doesn’t see a two horse race with Juventus. The Partenopei ran Max Allegri’s side close last season, getting 91 points, and they are six behind after 12 matches this time around. “We all believe,” Callejon said on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli. “We’ve been saying […]
Napoli to redeem Ospina?
Napoli to redeem Ospina?
Napoli must reportedly sign David Ospina permanently from Arsenal after 30 appearances, but they’ll likely to do so in any case. The Colombian joined on loan from the Gunners in the summer, after Alex Meret broke his arm in his first training session. According to journalist Raffaele Auriemma, speaking on Radio Marte, the Partenopei are […]
Hamsik: ‘Try to reduce the gap’
Hamsik: ‘Try to reduce the gap’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik believes “we’re in a good place” and after the international break they’ll “try to reduce the gap to Juventus”. The Partenopei are second in Serie A, but are six points behind the seven time champions, who pipped them to the Scudetto last season. “We had a start with difficult matches, in […]