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Ghoulam open to Areola switch
Ghoulam open to Areola switch
Napoli could use Faouzi Ghoulam as a way of lowering the Paris Saint-Germain asking price for Alphonse Areola. According to Le Buteur, the Algeria international left-back is on PSG’s radar and there is good reason for the two clubs to discuss it. The Partenopei narrowed their search for a new first-choice goalkeeper down to Areola […]
Lobotka agent: ‘Napoli insufficient’
Lobotka agent: ‘Napoli insufficient’
Napoli have been talking to Celta Vigo for Stanislav Lobotka for “months, but their offer is insufficient,” said his agent. The 23-year-old Slovakia international was meant to be a replacement for Marek Hamsik, but this week the captain seemed to commit his future to Napoli after proposals from China didn’t meet the €30m asking price. […]
Sarri to fly in for Chelsea
Sarri to fly in for Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri is expected in London on Monday to begin in earnest the process of taking over from Antonio Conte as manager of Chelsea. The tactician has practically agreed a deal with Napoli to terminate his contract by mutual consent for €5m. Although he was technically fired to make way for Carlo Ancelotti last month, […]
Napoli take two Udinese ‘keepers?
Napoli take two Udinese ‘keepers?
Udinese could sell two goalkeepers to Napoli this summer, handing over Alex Meret and Orestis Karnezis for a total €30m. With Pepe Reina already signing for Milan and Luigi Sepe eager for more playing time, new Coach Carlo Ancelotti has to completely revamp the goalkeeping section. The target for the first-choice gloves seems to have […]
Napoli all in for Bereszynski
Napoli all in for Bereszynski
Napoli are targeting Sampdoria pair Bartosz Bereszynski and Dennis Praet, perhaps offering Marko Rog and Mario Rui in exchange. The Partenopei are rebuilding under new Coach Carlo Ancelotti and Jorginho is already on his way to Manchester City for almost €50m plus bonuses. According to Tuttosport, they have suggested a double swap deal with Sampdoria. […]
Genoa or Cagliari for Tonelli
Genoa or Cagliari for Tonelli
Lorenzo Tonelli is expected to leave Napoli this summer, with interest above all from Genoa and Cagliari. The 28-year-old centre-back cost €10m from Empoli in 2016, but managed only nine official games for the club, in which he scored three goals. Carlo Ancelotti is not expected to keep him on, so he is looking at […]
Badelj has three options
Badelj has three options
Milan Badelj is a free agent considering proposals from Milan, Napoli and Zenit St Petersburg. The Croatia international saw his contract with Fiorentina run down and is available without a transfer fee. There were several clubs mentioned in recent months, but La Nazione newspaper claim the list is whittled down to just three options. They […]
Giannini: ‘Alisson out, keep Radja’
Giannini: ‘Alisson out, keep Radja’
Roma legend Giuseppe Giannini believes they should’ve sold Alisson Becker and kept Radja Nainggolan, as the midfielder will join Inter. The Belgium international is due to complete his transfer to Inter next week for €24m cash plus Davide Santon and Nicolò Zaniolo. “In football there are eras that begin and end, both for teams and […]
Ancelotti stands by Rog
Ancelotti stands by Rog
Bologna asked Napoli to take Marko Rog on loan, but Carlo Ancelotti is eager to make the most of him this season. According to La Repubblica, the midfielder who turns 23 next month was approached for a temporary spell at Bologna. He had already been linked with Sampdoria, managing very few starts under Maurizio Sarri […]
Tunisia midfielder on Serie A radar
Tunisia midfielder on Serie A radar
Tunisia international Ferjani Sassi has been offered to Serie A sides including Roma, Napoli, Juventus, Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina. According to Mediaset Premium, his representatives are looking around for a potential Italian transfer this summer, on the back of his World Cup performances. The 26-year-old midfielder currently plays for Al-Nasr Riyad and only joined them […]