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ADL to Chelsea: ‘Can’t pillage Napoli’
ADL to Chelsea: ‘Can’t pillage Napoli’
“Chelsea have never called” to discuss Maurizio Sarri, assures Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis. “I’d be reasonable, but this is not a club to be pillaged.” During his wide-ranging interview with the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, ADL touched upon several different issues. You can read the rest here and here. Inevitably, the conversation turned to […]
Ruiz to Napoli next week?
Ruiz to Napoli next week?
It’s reported that Napoli will announce Fabian Ruiz by the beginning of next week, paying his €30m release clause. The Partenopei have been heavily linked with the Real Betis midfielder, who would likely replace Jorginho in the midfield. Now Rai Sport is reporting that a deal is in place, and Ruiz will be announced by […]
Napoli reach Sirigu deal but…
Napoli reach Sirigu deal but…
Napoli have reportedly reached a deal in principle with Salvatore Sirigu, but Torino don’t want to sell the goalkeeper. The Partenopei are looking for a new number 1 to replace Pepe Reina, who will join Milan on July 1. Bernd Leno and Rui Patricio were their initial targets, but in recent weeks they’ve been increasingly […]
Agent: ‘Difficult for Hysaj to leave’
Agent: ‘Difficult for Hysaj to leave’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent reiterates “it’s difficult for him to leave Napoli” this summer, despite links to Chelsea. Maurizio Sarri could be the new Coach at Stamford Bridge, and worked with the Albanian at Empoli and in Naples. With a release clause in Hysaj’s contract it was suggested that he could follow Sarri to London, but […]
World Cup: Gimenez sinks Egypt
World Cup: Gimenez sinks Egypt
Luis Suarez missed a series of chances, but José Giménez’s late header gave Uruguay a 1-0 win over Egypt in the second match of the 2018 World Cup. Russia had beaten Saudi Arabia 5-0 yesterday, so both teams were looking to join the hosts at the top of the group. There was plenty of Serie […]
‘Napoli must back Sepe’
‘Napoli must back Sepe’
Luigi Sepe’s agent warns the Napoli goalkeeper “can’t be a hostage of the club”, as he seeks more playing time next season. The Italian was backup to Pepe Reina over the past two years, but the Spaniard is leaving to join Milan on a free transfer. The Partenopei are looking at the likes of Rui […]
Napoli: Two to replace Jorginho?
Napoli: Two to replace Jorginho?
Napoli are reportedly ready to use the money from Jorginho’s sale on Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka and Real Betis’ Fabian Ruiz. According to Radio CRC, Napoli will receive €55m from Jorginho’s proposed transfer to Manchester City and immediately reinvest that back into the squad. The radio station explains the Partenopei’s priority is Lobotka, whom […]
Genoa go for Inglese?
Genoa go for Inglese?
Genoa’s search for a new striker has reportedly taken them to Napoli’s Roberto Inglese. According to Rai, Inglese ‘does not seem’ to be part of new boss Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for Napoli and is looking to join a team who can ‘guarantee him a starting spot’. The broadcaster explains Genoa could be that club, providing […]
Keylor Navas to Napoli?
Keylor Navas to Napoli?
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has reportedly emerged as a fresh target for Napoli. According to Corriere dello Sport, Navas is the latest goalkeeper Napoli are considering after failing to sign Mattia Perin and passing up Rui Patricio, while Bernd Leno seems closer to Arsenal. The newspaper explains the 31-year-old is ‘liked by everyone’ at […]
Ancelotti: Italy maybe, Inter…
Ancelotti: Italy maybe, Inter…
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti says he would like to coach a national team ‘one day’ but would ‘never’ take the reins of Inter or Barcelona. Ancelotti was offered the role of Italy CT after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup, but the 58-year-old passed up the opportunity and waited to fill the […]