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Monday decisive for Jorginho
Monday decisive for Jorginho
Napoli and Manchester City should finalise terms for Jorginho’s transfer on Monday, according to reports. The deal is essentially done for around €48m plus bonuses, but it’s the bonuses that still need to be worked out. There are discussions to be had over the timing, type and cost of the bonuses, believed to represent €2.5m […]
Cech confirms Napoli interest
Cech confirms Napoli interest
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech confirmed Napoli tried to sign him this summer, but “my future is at Arsenal.” With Pepe Reina and Luigi Sepe leaving, the Partenopei need to bring in two goalkeepers, so were targeting one experienced figure and another younger option. “There was interest from Napoli, it’s true, but my future is at […]
Balotelli: ‘Serie A is an option’
Balotelli: ‘Serie A is an option’
Mario Balotelli admits a return to Serie A “is an option” amid renewed reports of an offer from Napoli. “We’ll know more shortly.” The forward made an impressive Italy comeback after four years out, scoring on his debut under new Azzurri Coach Roberto Mancini. His contract with Nice expires today, although a clause means the […]
Official: Politano joins Inter
Official: Politano joins Inter
Inter have officially signed Sassuolo forward Matteo Politano on loan with an option to buy for a total of around €25m. It’s reported the Nerazzurri will pay €5m straight away for the one-year loan and can buy the 23-year-old outright for another €20m next summer. Also included as part of the deal is youth team […]
Ancelotti eyes Benzema for Napoli
Ancelotti eyes Benzema for Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti wants Karim Benzema to join him at Napoli, claim Spanish newspaper AS, but Real Madrid demand €50m. The arrival of Ancelotti has shaken up the Partenopei, who are already preparing to sell Jorginho to Manchester City. According to AS, the Coach really wants to be reunited with his old Real Madrid star striker […]
Fiorentina have Lafont deal
Fiorentina have Lafont deal
Multiple Italian sources state Toulouse goalkeeper Alban Lafont will join Fiorentina for €8.5m. Previously also linked with Napoli, the shot-stopper is only 19 years old, but played for France all the way up the various youth levels. According to both Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, a deal has been done for €8.5m. Lafont will sign […]
Fears of new Ghoulam knee fracture
Fears of new Ghoulam knee fracture
There are fears Napoli and Algeria full-back Faouzi Ghoulam has fractured his kneecap for a second time. The 27-year-old has been out of action since November 2017, as he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and then fractured his kneecap during training in February. According to Radio CRC, there are genuine concerns he may have damaged […]
Maksimovic returns to Napoli
Maksimovic returns to Napoli
Nikola Maksimovic returns to Napoli following the end of his loan spell with Russian club Spartak Moscow. The Serbian defender temporarily moved away from the San Paolo in January, helping Spartak finish third in the League and secure qualification for next season’s Champions League. Having made 11 appearances, he now returns to his parent club […]
Maggio set for Benevento
Maggio set for Benevento
In a late twist, Napoli right-back Christian Maggio is reportedly headed for southern rivals Benevento and not Verona. Maggio appeared to harbour ambitions of seeing out his career with Verona, given their vicinity to his birthplace of Vicenza. However, Sky Sport Italia claims he will instead sign a two-year contract with Benevento, who were also […]
Napoli’s Sepe set for Parma
Napoli’s Sepe set for Parma
Napoli goalkeeper Luigi Sepe is reportedly set to join Serie A new boys Parma. According to Sky Sport Italia, Parma are ‘very close’ to agreeing terms with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis. The broadcaster explains such is the shot-stopper’s desire to move on that a deal could be struck as early as Sunday. The 27-year-old […]