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World Cup: Mertens magic for Belgium
World Cup: Mertens magic for Belgium
Napoli star Dries Mertens scored a stunning volley before the Romelu Lukaku brace as Belgium beat Panama 3-0. The Red Devils started the tournament with great expectations and a squad packed with talent, including Mertens sporting a new blond hairstyle. There were no expectations at all around Panama, whose qualification for their first major competition […]
Roma talk Pastore and Areola
Roma talk Pastore and Areola
Roma are in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for both Javier Pastore and Napoli transfer target Alphonse Areola. According to Calciomercato.it and Il Messaggero, PSG directors were spotted in Rome over the weekend. The Giallorossi are intensifying their interest in creative midfielder Pastore, who is expected to leave Paris by June 30 to raise funds and […]
Rui Patricio to Wolves, Leno for Arsenal
Rui Patricio to Wolves, Leno for Arsenal
Napoli’s former goalkeeping targets are falling away, as Rui Patricio officially signed for Wolves and Bernd Leno has a deal with Arsenal. The Partenopei appear to have narrowed down their search for a new shot-stopper to just two names: Alphonse Areola of Paris Saint-Germain and Udinese’s Alex Meret. Rui Patricio had been the early favourite, […]
Report: Sarri to Chelsea this week
Report: Sarri to Chelsea this week
Reports in England state that Chelsea will sack Antonio Conte this week, before finally appointing Maurizio Sarri. The Blues have been pursuing Sarri for several weeks, but he’s still under contract with Napoli despite Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as Coach. Following Italian reports that a €5m compensation package had been agreed, the Daily Mail believes Chelsea […]
Agent: ‘Hysaj rejected Juventus’
Agent: ‘Hysaj rejected Juventus’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent assures the defender told him “it’s not my priority to leave Napoli”, and reveals he turned down Juventus last summer. The Albanian international has been linked with Chelsea this summer, but even if former Coach Maurizio Sarri goes to Stamford Bridge it appears the full-back will stay. “Before leaving for his holidays […]
Hernandez: ‘Napoli? No comment…’
Hernandez: ‘Napoli? No comment…’
Javier Hernandez calls Carlo Ancelotti “an important man for my career” but won’t discuss the possibility of joining him at Napoli. The striker is on World Cup duty with Mexico, but has been linked with a summer move away from West Ham United after managing just eight goals all season. Carletto is also in Russia […]
Agent: ‘Jorginho to City close’
Agent: ‘Jorginho to City close’
Jorginho’s agent confirms a deal with Manchester City is close, as “there’s a five-year contract ready” for the Napoli man. After several weeks of negotiations, it was reported this morning that a deal will be found for €53m plus bonuses. “Jorginho is obviously willing to go to City, we’re waiting for the agreement between the […]
Hamsik: ‘Haven’t spoken to ADL’
Hamsik: ‘Haven’t spoken to ADL’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik “told the President” about an offer from China, but “at the moment there’s nothing new”. The midfielder is keen to make the move to the Far East this summer, despite the fact he could break the Partenopei’s appearance record if he stays for another campaign. “I’m still a Napoli player, for […]
Jorginho to Napoli done?
Jorginho to Napoli done?
Reports in Italy suggest Manchester City have a deal with Napoli for Jorginho, worth €53m plus bonuses. The English champions have been trying to sign the Italian international for several weeks, but despite a deal with the player they’ve been struggling to agree a transfer fee. The Partenopei were insisting on €60m, rejecting lower offers […]
Areola or Meret for Napoli
Areola or Meret for Napoli
Napoli have reduced their list of potential goalkeepers to just two names: Alphonse Areola and Alex Meret. The Partenopei need a replacement for Pepe Reina, who didn’t have his contract renewed and has joined Milan as a free agent. Many options were mentioned, including Petr Cech of Arsenal, Rui Patricio at Sporting CP, Bayer Leverkusen […]