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Agent: ‘Meret ready for Lazio’
Agent: ‘Meret ready for Lazio’
Alex Meret’s agent assures the Napoli goalkeeper could be ready to face Lazio on the first day as “the injury was less severe than it could have been”. The youngster broke a bone in his arm in the first training session of pre-season, and it was first feared he could be out for several months. […]
‘Hamsik had lost enthusiasm’
‘Hamsik had lost enthusiasm’
A member of Marek Hamsik’s entourage admits the Napoli captain had “lost enthusiasm”, but he’s rediscovered it under Carlo Ancelotti. The Slovakian international wanted to move to China this summer, but has decided to stay after Carletto’s arrival, which has seen him converted into a deep lying playmaker. “Hamsik has adapted to the role much […]
‘Darmian needs Mourinho OK…’
‘Darmian needs Mourinho OK…’
Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms Napoli are waiting for Jose Mourinho’s approval to get Matteo Darmian from Manchester United, in his latest round of ‘true or false?’. The Partenopei President has been waging war on what he calls ‘fake news’ this summer, answering the latest mercato rumours on a daily basis. Today he once again sat […]
De Laurentiis: ‘CR7 is propaganda’
De Laurentiis: ‘CR7 is propaganda’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis calls Juventus’ signing of Cristiano Ronaldo a “propaganda move”, and aims another swipe at Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri. The Bianconeri have signed the Portuguese superstar in a €100m deal from Real Madrid, and the Partenopei have claimed they were also in for CR7. “Juventus have done a beautiful propaganda move […]
Higuain and Juve set for talks
Higuain and Juve set for talks
Gonzalo Higuain’s agent – also his brother – will hold talks with Juventus regarding the player’s future in the coming hours. Today is the Argentine forward’s first day back with the Bianconeri since his involvement at the World Cup in Russia, with the 30-year-old’s future at the club in serious doubt. He reported back for […]
Verdi scores in Napoli win
Verdi scores in Napoli win
Goals by new signing Simone Verdi and Lorenzo Tonelli give Napoli a 2-0 friendly win over Serie A rivals Chievo. Carlo Ancelotti’s team ended the Trentino leg of their pre-season preparations with a routine victory over the Flying Donkeys. There was a slight concern for the Parteneopei after Lorenzo Insigne had to be substituted in […]
Napoli in for Darmian?
Napoli in for Darmian?
Napoli have reportedly turned their attention to signing Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian as their hunt for a full-back continues. The Italy international confirmed late last week that he wants to leave Old Trafford, with Serie A ‘probably’ his preferred destination. Speculation this summer has linked the likes of Inter and Juventus most heavily with the […]
Higuain uncertainty continues
Higuain uncertainty continues
Gonzalo Higuain will return to Juventus training today with Milan and Chelsea still battling for his signature. The Argentine looks to be on his way out of the Turin club, following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. The 30-year-old forward is due to report for pre-season training today at the Old Lady’s Continassa […]
Fiorentina want Gabbiadini
Fiorentina want Gabbiadini
Fiorentina are interested in Manolo Gabbiadini, according to reports in Italy, but he’d prefer to stay at Southampton. The Italian international joined the Saints from Napoli in January 2017, but last season he managed just five goals in 33 appearances. According to SportMediaset, the Viola have enquired about his availability, with a view to bringing […]
Napoli in for Henrichs
Napoli in for Henrichs
Napoli have reportedly turned their attention to Benjamin Henrichs, after Youssouf Sabaly failed his medical. The Senegal international was all-set to sign from Bordeaux, but an issue with his medical examinations saw the Partenopei pull the plug. Now Sky Italia is reporting that they have turned their attention to 21-year-old Benjamin Henrichs of Bayer Leverkusen. […]