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Roma target Hector Herrera?
Roma target Hector Herrera?
Roma are reportedly keen on bringing in Porto and Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Herrera – whose contract expires in 12 months – is ‘a real and concrete objective’ for Roma this summer. Consequently, if the Giallorossi are unable to negotiate a deal for the 28-year-old now, the transfer expert […]
‘Napoli are signing new Buffon’
‘Napoli are signing new Buffon’
Antonio Di Natale believes Napoli are signing ‘the new Gianluigi Buffon’ in Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret. Meret is expected to join Napoli in a €35m deal, while Di Natale played with the 21-year-old towards the end of his prolific spell with Udinese. “I saw him grow in all aspects, both technically and in terms of […]
Napoli anxiety for Ghoulam
Napoli anxiety for Ghoulam
Faouzi Ghoulam is reportedly returning to Italy early, as Napoli are concerned about the condition of his knee. The left-back missed most of last season with two serious knee injuries, first a ruptured cruciate ligament and then a fractured kneecap. He was expected to back to full fitness for the start of the 2018-19 campaign, […]
On this day: Italy 2-1 Argentina
On this day: Italy 2-1 Argentina
On this day in 1982, Italy beat Argentina 2-1 in the first match of the World Cup second round. The Azzurri had scraped through the group stage, drawing every game but qualifying ahead of Cameroon by virtue of goals scored. Enzo Bearzot’s men were under fire, in particular striker Paolo Rossi who looked painfully short […]
Aleix Vidal if Florenzi leaves
Aleix Vidal if Florenzi leaves
Aleix Vidal is being lined up by Roma in case Alessandro Florenzi doesn’t renew his contract and goes to Inter. Sky Sport Italia spotted Barcelona full-back Vidal’s agent in Milan today, fuelling rumours of a Nerazzurri bid. However, according to Gazzamercato, the real reason for his presence was talks with Roma director of sport Monchi. […]
Juve leave Golovin to Chelsea
Juve leave Golovin to Chelsea
Juventus have pulled out of the bidding war for CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, as Chelsea close on a deal. According to several different Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bianconeri have decided they won’t improve the offer of €20m plus bonuses. CSKA want at least €25m […]
Reina faces Camorra links ban
Reina faces Camorra links ban
The FIGC Prosecutor will reportedly request lengthy bans for Pepe Reina, Paolo Cannavaro and Salvatore Aronica for associating with the Neapolitan Mafia. They are accused of having ties to the Camorra, but all insisted they were merely introduced to people associated with the local crime syndicates at parties or sponsorship events, unaware of their identities. […]
Official: Albiol renews with Napoli
Official: Albiol renews with Napoli
Napoli have officially extended Raul Albiol’s contract to June 2021, despite interest from Villarreal, Valencia and Chelsea. The veteran defender had been expected to leave the Stadio San Paolo and perhaps reunite with Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Instead, it’s reported Coach Carlo Ancelotti personally called Albiol to reassure him of his place in the […]
‘Karnezis waiting for Napoli call’
‘Karnezis waiting for Napoli call’
The agent of Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis confirms they’re “waiting for a call” from Napoli. The Greek international, who spent last season on loan at Watford, is close to joining the Partenopei, along with his young teammate Alex Meret. The 21-year-old has been chosen as the option for the future, but Karnezis will also join […]
On this day: Napoli sign Hamsik
On this day: Napoli sign Hamsik
On this day in 2007, Napoli signed a Slovakian midfielder named Marek Hamsik from Brescia for €5.5m. The Partenopei had just won promotion to Serie A for the first time since 2001, finishing six points behind Juventus, who were in the second division after the Calciopoli scandal. In an effort to reinforce the squad for […]