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Napoli in for Ochoa
Napoli in for Ochoa
Napoli have reportedly contacted an intermediary for Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. The Partenopei signed both Orestis Karnezis and Alex Meret from Udinese this summer following the departure of Pepe Reina. However, the latter broke a bone in his arm in his first training session, leaving Carlo Ancelotti short of cover between the posts. Now […]
No Rugani without Higuain?
No Rugani without Higuain?
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus will only allow Daniele Rugani to join Chelsea if the Blues also make an offer for Gonzalo Higuain. The centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge throughout this summer’s transfer window, with Maurizio Sarri a huge admirer of his ability. It is thought that the […]
Verdi on number nine and Ancelotti
Verdi on number nine and Ancelotti
Simone Verdi discusses his ‘authoritative but humble’ Coach Carlo Ancelotti and what it means to be Napoli’s number nine. The 26-year-old arrived at the Partenopei from Bologna this summer and is with his new side at their pre-season training camp at Dimaro. Speaking to Corriere della Sera, the forward revealed how his Milan roots mean […]
ADL: ‘Napoli close to Arias’
ADL: ‘Napoli close to Arias’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms his club are close to signing Santiago Arias from PSV Eindhoven. The Colombian full-back has been heavily linked with the Partenopei in recent weeks and it now appears a matter of time before he is confirmed as a San Paolo player. “I think that we are now in the […]
Mega Juve-Milan deal on the cards?
Mega Juve-Milan deal on the cards?
A mega deal between Juventus and Milan involving Leonardo Bonucci, Gonzalo Higuain, Mattia Caldara, Mehdi Benatia and Marko Pjaca could be on the cards, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian daily believes an unprecedented exchange of players could be about to take place between the two Serie A clubs, although there are many issues […]
‘Napoli rejected €100m for Koulibaly’
‘Napoli rejected €100m for Koulibaly’
Aurelio De Laurentiis claims he rejected a €100m bid from an unnamed Premier League club for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Koulibaly had been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United earlier in the summer, but De Laurentiis affirmed the Senegalese was going nowhere, while revealing Guillermo Ochoa or Francesco Bardi could arrive as […]
‘Chelsea City’s biggest threat’
‘Chelsea City’s biggest threat’
Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea are the biggest threat to Manchester City’s Premier League defence, according to Leroy Sane. Chelsea finished some 30 points behind City last season, but Sane believes their appointment of Sarri make them a ‘really attractive and tough team’. “Chelsea have brought in a really good Coach, the winger told BBC Sport. “The […]
DDR: ‘Roma aiming for the incredible’
DDR: ‘Roma aiming for the incredible’
Daniele De Rossi admits Roma will find it difficult to surpass Juventus and Napoli but is aiming for ‘something incredible.’ The Giallorossi finished third in last season’s Serie A table, while they also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. They have brought in a string of new signings as they look to close the […]
Rafael: ‘Giampaolo like Sarri’
Rafael: ‘Giampaolo like Sarri’
New Sampdoria signing Rafael believes there are similarities between Marco Giampaolo and his old Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri. The Blucerchiati have signed the goalkeeper, who spent five years with the Partenopei, on a free transfer. And speaking in his first interview since his move, the shot-stopper highlighted the meticulous attention to detail used by the […]
Milik: ‘No fear of Juve or CR7’
Milik: ‘No fear of Juve or CR7’
Arkadiusz Milik says Napoli have no fear of Juventus or Cristiano Ronaldo and describes Carlo Ancelotti as a ‘winner.’ Under Maurizio Sarri last season, the Partenopei pushed the Old Lady close but were ultimately unable to stop Max Allegri’s team from winning their seventh straight Scudetto. The champions have since added Ronaldo to their squad […]