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Chelsea go for Vecino
Chelsea go for Vecino
Inter midfielder Matias Vecino is a prime target for Chelsea once Maurizio Sarri takes over, according to Italian reports. Mediaset Premium claim the Uruguay international is the first choice for the middle of the park at Stamford Bridge next season. Sarri has been in negotiations with Chelsea for weeks, but the situation was stalled by […]
Politano-Inter talks progress
Politano-Inter talks progress
Matteo Politano is closer than ever to Inter in a deal worth €20-25m, but initially only on loan from Sassuolo with option to buy. Sky Sport Italia reported the sudden step up in negotiations last night and now Calciomercato.com are claiming there has been further progress. Politano had been very close to a €25m transfer […]
No issues for Ruiz to Napoli
No issues for Ruiz to Napoli
Despite the delay in an official announcement, there are reportedly no issues with Fabian Ruiz’s move from Real Betis to Napoli. The midfielder is due to join the Partenopei for €30m, with President Aurelio De Laurentiis activating his release clause. Ruiz will effectively be a replacement for Jorginho, who is set for Manchester City, but […]
Jorginho agent: ‘Waiting for call’
Jorginho agent: ‘Waiting for call’
Jorginho’s agent confirms “Manchester City are working to satisfy Napoli’s demands” for Jorginho, but he’s in England ready to close the deal at “any moment”. The midfielder has already agreed in principle on a move to the English champions, but so far there isn’t a definitive agreement with his club. While the transfer should get […]
Report: Maggio to Verona
Report: Maggio to Verona
Napoli right-back Christian Maggio is reportedly set to join freshly-relegated Verona. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Maggio plans to end his career as close as possible to his birthplace of Venice. Consequently, Verona are expected to be the ‘next and last’ club of his playing career, given there is only 43km between the two cities. […]
Maradona ‘fine’ after health scare
Maradona ‘fine’ after health scare
Napoli legend Diego Maradona has assured that he is ‘fine’ after suffering a health scare during Argentina’s 2-1 win against Nigeria. Maradona was seen by a doctor midway through Tuesday’s match, while videos on social media showed him struggling to leave his seat after the final whistle. However, he wrote in a Facebook post: “I […]
Cahill reveals Mertens apology
Cahill reveals Mertens apology
England international Gary Cahill revealed an anecdote showing Napoli and Belgium striker Dries Mertens is “obviously a decent fella. I really respect him for that.” The pair met in unfortunate circumstances during a friendly just ahead of Euro 2012, when Mertens shoved Cahill in the back and he clattered into teammate Joe Hart. A fractured […]
Udinese get Racing ‘keeper
Udinese get Racing ‘keeper
Alex Meret is closer than ever to Napoli after Udinese agreed terms with Racing Club Avellaneda for Juan Musso. Meret has emerged as the hot favourite to replace Pepe Reina at the Stadio San Paolo, beating out Alphonse Areola of Paris Saint-Germain. A deal seems imminent for €25m plus bonuses, because the Friulani have already […]
Sarri cancels London trip?
Sarri cancels London trip?
Reports in Italy claim Maurizio Sarri has cancelled his trip to London scheduled for today, as Chelsea still have no deal with Napoli’s President. It was reported yesterday that the Partenopei had agreed to finally release the Coach from his contract, for a fee of around €5m. That would have seen Sarri fly out to […]
‘Napoli like Consigli, but…’
‘Napoli like Consigli, but…’
Andrea Consigli’s agent confirms Napoli’s interest in the Sassuolo goalkeeper but “there’s nothing concrete and advanced”. The Partenopei are looking for a ‘keeper to replace Pepe Reina, and it’s widely expected that will be Udinese’s Alex Meret. Given that he’s only 21-years-old though, they also want to sign an experienced alternative. It has been suggested […]