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Arsenal continue Torreira talks
Arsenal continue Torreira talks
Arsenal are continuing their negotiations with Sampdoria for Uruguay international Lucas Torreira, but he has a €25m release clause. The 22-year-old midfielder is also of interest to Napoli, but they appear to have baulked at his wage demands. According to Sky Sport Italia, Arsenal are in talks with Samp and hope to arrange a deal […]
Ancelotti: ‘Build on current Napoli’
Ancelotti: ‘Build on current Napoli’
Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti assured he wants to “build on” the team put together by Maurizio Sarri and knows their fans well. The tactician celebrated his birthday this weekend and is gearing up to begin the season at the Stadio San Paolo. “I expect to do my best,” he told reporters at the World Cup […]
Sarri wants Chelsea, rejected PSG
Sarri wants Chelsea, rejected PSG
Maurizio Sarri considers Chelsea to be the “ideal team for his type of football” and turned down PSG for their poor work-rate, revealed his colleague. Fellow Coach and long-time friend Marco Brachi gave an insight into ex-Napoli tactician Sarri’s thinking as he decides on his future. “I haven’t heard from him in about a month, […]
Spal want Milinkovic-Savic
Spal want Milinkovic-Savic
Spal are reportedly interested in signing Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, on loan with an option to buy. The Serbian is the brother of Lazio midfielder Sergej, and notably hit the bar with a free-kick while playing in the Coppa Italia this season. After Alex Meret returned to Udinese, Gianluca Di Marzio’s website believes Spal are […]
Verdi arrives for Napoli medical
Verdi arrives for Napoli medical
Simone Verdi has completed the first part of his Napoli medical, ahead of a €25m move from Bologna. The Italian international was close to joining the Partenopei in January, but ultimately decided to remain with the Rossoblu until the end of the season. The Neapolitans revived their interest though, and a deal has been reached […]
Vieira: ‘I called Balotelli’
Vieira: ‘I called Balotelli’
New Nice Coach Patrick Vieira hints Mario Balotelli could stay – “I told him we’d see each other on July 2”. The Italian international is out of contract on June 30, and is widely expected to leave Les Aiglons after two seasons. Super Mario is a target for Napoli, Roma, Marseille and others, but the […]
Agent: ‘If Napoli want Sirigu…’
Agent: ‘If Napoli want Sirigu…’
Salvatore Sirigu’s agent believes his client would be “the best solution” for Napoli and “he could have a fast-track to leave Torino if a big team comes in…” The Partenopei are looking for a new number 1, as Reina will join Milan after his contract expires on June 30. Mattia Perin joined Juventus after interest […]
Agent: ‘Jorginho not unhappy to stay’
Agent: ‘Jorginho not unhappy to stay’
Jorginho’s agent clarifies the midfielder “wouldn’t be sad if he stayed at Napoli” but “Manchester City represent the opportunity of a lifetime”. The English champions are trying to sign the Italian international, but so far the Partenopei are refusing to budge from their €60m asking price. Jorginho’s representative warned over the weekend that his client […]
‘Torreira and Praet have clauses’
‘Torreira and Praet have clauses’
Sampdoria’s sporting director confirms clubs interested in Dennis Praet and Lucas Torreira will have to pay their respective release clauses. Both have been linked with Napoli this summer, while Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are also thought to be keen on Torreira. “Torreira has a €25m release clause, everyone knows that,” Carlo Osti shrugged, speaking to […]
Morata or Martial if Higuain leaves?
Morata or Martial if Higuain leaves?
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear he wants Alvaro Morata or Anthony Martial if Gonzalo Higuain leaves, reports suggest. Pipita has been linked with a move away from the Bianconeri this summer, with suggestions they’ll accept bids of over €63m in order to break even on the €94m deal from Napoli two years […]