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Napoli beat Southampton to Malcuit?
Napoli beat Southampton to Malcuit?
Napoli have reportedly made Kevin Malcuit of Lille their top target at right-back, and are ready to beat Southampton to his signature. The Partenopei are looking for a full-back this summer, but Atletico Madrid but Santiago Arias joined Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are asking for €20m for Matteo Darmian. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has […]
Sarri hopeful over Chelsea pair
Sarri hopeful over Chelsea pair
Maurizio Sarri says he is hopeful of keeping Thibaut Courtois and Willian at Chelsea this season. Courtois and Willian have been heavily linked with exits from Chelsea over the summer, but Sarri made it clear he was counting on the pair ahead of his first competitive game on Sunday – the Community Shield against Pep […]
Higuain: Chelsea didn’t want me, Ronaldo…
Higuain: Chelsea didn’t want me, Ronaldo…
Milan new boy Gonzalo Higuain has claimed that ‘the only person who wanted me from Chelsea was Maurizio Sarri’. Chelsea had been heavily linked with Higuain, given new boss Sarri had got the best out of the striker at Napoli, but the striker suggested the Blues did not do enough to sign him. “The esteem […]
Spalletti to decide on Darmian?
Spalletti to decide on Darmian?
It is reported Inter are still in contact with Matteo Darmian’s representatives, with Coach Luciano Spalletti set to decide whether he needs the Manchester United man. The Nerazzurri were known to be in the hunt for a full-back but recently signed Croatian Sime Vrsaljko from Atletico Madrid. That appeared to end speculation that Italy defender […]
‘Higuain deserved better’
‘Higuain deserved better’
Gonzalo Higuain ‘deserved better’ at Juventus and will ‘continue to show his worth’ at Milan, according to the man who gave him his debut in senior football. The Argentine forward scored 55 goals in just 105 appearances over two seasons for the Old Lady, helping the club win two Scudetti and two Coppa Italia trophies. […]
Napoli make Belotti bid?
Napoli make Belotti bid?
Napoli have reportedly agreed a deal with Andrea Belotti, and are prepared to offer €50m to Torino. The striker has a €100m release clause in his contract for foreign clubs, but after an injury hit 2017-18 his value has dropped. According to SportItalia, an agreement has been struck between the Partenopei and Il Gallo’s entourage […]
Napoli lawyer: ‘San Paolo in a state’
Napoli lawyer: ‘San Paolo in a state’
Napoli’s lawyer explains Aurelio De Laurentiis’ purchase of Bari, and confirms the club is “very disappointed” by the state of the Stadio San Paolo. The stadium is undergoing renovations, which will see the Partenopei play away from home in their first match of the Serie A season. Today though pictures were released of the ongoing […]
Mourinho tips Sarri for success
Mourinho tips Sarri for success
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has tipped Maurizio Sarri to be a success at Chelsea. “He has the conditions to do good work.” Sarri and Mourinho will lock horns for the first time as Coaches in the Premier League this season, and the former Inter boss believes the ex-Napoli tactician will suit his old club’s […]
Ochoa-Napoli talks advanced?
Ochoa-Napoli talks advanced?
Napoli are reported to be strongly pursuing the signing of Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. The Partenopei are in the hunt for a new goalkeeper, with recent signing Alex Meret sidelined through injury. And La Repubblica claims the San Paolo club have identified Standard Liege shot-stopper Ochoa as their number one target. The 33-year-old has starred […]
Higuain undergoing Milan medical
Higuain undergoing Milan medical
Gonzalo Higuain is currently undergoing a Milan medical as official confirmation of his transfer from Juventus edges closer. The Argentine forward has arrived at the Madonnina clinic to undergo routine tests, with his €54m move expected to be announced shortly afterwards. Crowds of fans gathered outside the medical centre to welcome the player, formerly of […]