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‘Several names for Napoli goalkeeper’
‘Several names for Napoli goalkeeper’
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is coy on links to Alphonse Areola – “there are three others names…”. It’s widely believed the Partenopei are choosing between the Paris Saint-Germain star and Udinese youngster Alex Meret. Today the President met with the mayor of Naples to discuss the Stadio San Paolo, and he spoke to reporters […]
Agent: Napoli don’t want Seri
Agent: Napoli don’t want Seri
Jean Michael Seri’s agent is ‘open to talks with Napoli’ but admits the Partenopei are not interested in the Nice midfielder. Seri had been heavily linked with Napoli last week, but they have since agreed a deal for Real Betis starlet Fabian Ruiz, who plays in the same position as the Ivorian. “Seri to Napoli? […]
Jorginho-City after July 3?
Jorginho-City after July 3?
Jorginho will reportedly be announced as a Manchester City player after he bids farewell to Napoli on July 3. According to Corriere dello Sport, City have agreed a €55m deal for Jorginho but must wait until after he has waved off his teammates. Those celebrations are expected to take place on July 3, from which […]
Report: Napoli in Areola talks
Report: Napoli in Areola talks
Napoli are reportedly in talks with Paris-Saint Germain to sign goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. According to Il Mattino, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis met PSG executives in Paris on Thursday. The newspaper explains new boss Carlo Ancelotti ‘convinced’ the Frenchman to join the Partenopei, ‘moving in first person to snatch’ the 25-year-old. PSG are said to […]
Viviano pens Sporting deal?
Viviano pens Sporting deal?
Sampdoria goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano has reportedly signed a three-year contract with Sinisa Mihajlovic’s Sporting CP. Calciomercato.it claims Viviano put pen to paper on Thursday evening after his medical, with only official confirmation of his €2m transfer missing. The 32-year-old worked under Mihajlovic at Samp during the 2014-15 campaign and is set to replace Rui Patricio, […]
Sky: Napoli step up for Meret
Sky: Napoli step up for Meret
Napoli have increased their offer for Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret to €25m plus €10m in various bonuses, according to Sky Sport Italia. While RAI Sport and Onda Cero claimed today that they were close to an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Alphonse Areola at €20m plus bonuses, there are differing rumours elsewhere. Gianluca Di Marzio […]
Chelsea ready to meet Rugani price
Chelsea ready to meet Rugani price
Chelsea could be prepared to meet the Juventus asking price of €35-40m for defender Daniele Rugani, it’s reported. It’s no secret that Rugani is a favourite of Coach Maurizio Sarri, who already worked with him at Empoli, and he tried to sign him repeatedly at Napoli. According to Calcionews24.com, the Stamford Bridge side are ready […]
Areola agent ‘not heard from Napoli’
Areola agent ‘not heard from Napoli’
After reports PSG had agreed terms with Napoli for Alphonse Areola, the goalkeeper’s agent said he had “not heard from anyone yet.” The shot-stopper has been heavily linked with Roma as well as the Partenopei and a deal was reported to be close for €20m plus bonuses. That figure was confirmed by RAI Sport and […]
Tonelli Sr: ‘Inter-Juventus an offence’
Tonelli Sr: ‘Inter-Juventus an offence’
The father of Napoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli calls the refereeing in Inter’s defeat to Juventus – “an offence to the sport”. The Bianconeri took a dramatic 3-2 win at San Siro on April 28, with Gonzalo Higuain’s last-minute header sealing the win. Matias Vecino saw red in that game, while Miralem Pjanic should have been […]
Sarri wants Vecino, Callejon
Sarri wants Vecino, Callejon
Reports in England suggest Maurizio Sarri wants to take Matias Vecino and Jose Callejon to Chelsea with him. The former Napoli Coach hasn’t been officially confirmed as the new Blues boss, but it’s seen as only a matter of time until he replaces Antonio Conte. The Daily Mail reports that he wants to take his […]