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Vidal reveals ‘dream’ move
Vidal reveals ‘dream’ move
Bayern Munich midfielder and Serie A target Arturo Vidal has revealed that his ‘dream’ is to join Brazilian side Flamengo. Vidal had been backed to return to Italy with Napoli or Inter, but the former Juventus man surprisingly claimed his next move could be to Brazil. “I like Flamengo. I’m very close to Renato Augusto,” […]
Arsenal ‘agree €30m Torreira deal’
Arsenal ‘agree €30m Torreira deal’
Arsenal have reportedly struck a €30m deal for Lucas Torreira but are struggling to agree personal terms with the Sampdoria midfielder. According to Sport Mediaset, Arsenal are prepared to pay €5m more than Torreira’s release clause so they can spread the cost. However, the broadcaster warns ‘there’s still no agreement’ on a contract for the […]
‘ADL to blame for Perin breakdown’
‘ADL to blame for Perin breakdown’
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi claims Aurelio De Laurentiis, not Maurizio Sarri, was to blame for Napoli missing out on Mattia Perin. Genoa sporting director Giorgio Perinetti claimed over the weekend that Sarri wanted a goalkeeper with ‘better feet’ than Perin, who has since joined Juventus, but Preziosi made it clear who the buck lay with. […]
Pirlo: Messi will surpass Maradona…
Pirlo: Messi will surpass Maradona…
Former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo claims Lionel Messi will only surpass Napoli legend Diego Maradona if he wins the World Cup. Messi has won everything there is at club level with Barcelona but has only an Olympic gold medal to show for his efforts in an Argentina jersey, whereas Maradona led the Albiceleste to victory […]
Jorginho set for more City talks
Jorginho set for more City talks
Jorginho will reportedly be the subject of more talks between Napoli and Manchester City on Tuesday. It had been reported that City were looking at alternatives to Jorginho after Napoli refused to budge on their €55m asking price for the midfielder. However, Il Mattino claims the Premier League champions will try to ‘bridge the gap’ […]
Juventus join Dembele race
Juventus join Dembele race
Juventus have joined the race for €30m-rated Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele, according to Sky Sport Italia. The Belgium international turns 31 next month and has also been linked with Inter and Napoli, among others. While the Nerazzurri made an initial offer for around €10m, it’s believed Juve will go far closer to the €30m […]
Report: Sarri-Chelsea talks begin
Report: Sarri-Chelsea talks begin
Tuesday will be decisive for Chelsea to negotiate with Napoli for Maurizio Sarri, including players such as David Luiz and Elseid Hysaj, claim SportItalia. Transfer guru Alfred Pedullà has been saying for some time that Laurent Blanc was considered Plan B and kept on the backburner because Chelsea would resume their push for Sarri. He […]
Juve investigate Napoli insults
Juve investigate Napoli insults
Juventus announced they will investigate and “discipline” players after their Under-15 team was filmed making insulting chants towards Napoli. The Bianconeri kids had just beaten their Partenopei rivals 3-0 in the Scudetto semi-final. A player filmed the celebrations in the locker room and uploaded it to his Instagram account. It showed clearly the Juventus players […]
Official: Verdi signs for Napoli
Official: Verdi signs for Napoli
Simone Verdi is officially a Napoli player after completing his €25m transfer from Bologna and signed a five-year contract. The forward and free kick specialist had his medical in Rome’s Villa Stuart clinic today, then drove to Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ Filmauro offices to sign the contract. The announcement video on Twitter played on […]
Agent: ‘Seri in Napoli talks’
Agent: ‘Seri in Napoli talks’
Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri’s agent confirms they are “in talks with Napoli and he’s tempted” by the move. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international is only under contract with OGC Nice until June 2019, so a sale is very likely this summer. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are also known to be interested, but Napoli […]