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Sacchi: ‘Sarri’s Napoli the best’
Sacchi: ‘Sarri’s Napoli the best’
Legendary former Milan Coach Arrigo Sacchi calls Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli “the most important thing seen in Italy in the last 20 years”. Sarri failed to win a trophy in his three seasons with the Partenopei, and has already been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, but the former Italy CT is still full of praise. “[Pep] Guardiola’s […]
Anderson out, Politano in?
Anderson out, Politano in?
Reports suggest Lazio want to use the money from selling Felipe Anderson to West Ham to finance a move for Sassuolo’s Matteo Politano. The Brazilian has been linked with a summer move to the Hammers, with a deal possible for around €40m. Now Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that part of that money would be […]
Canna: ‘Won’t take Hamsik from Napoli’
Canna: ‘Won’t take Hamsik from Napoli’
Guangzhou Evergrande Coach Fabio Cannavaro calls Marek Hamsik “a top-class player” but “he’s Napoli captain and I won’t be the one to take him away”. The Slovakian international has been liked with a move to China, with Shandong Luneng, Guangzhou R&F as well as Cannavaro’s side. “We’re talking about a top-class player, so it’s normal […]
Inter prepare Chiesa offer
Inter prepare Chiesa offer
Inter will reportedly look to tempt Fiorentina by offering €40-50m plus three players for Federico Chiesa. The Nerazzurri are keen to sign the young winger, who is the son of former striker Enrico Chiesa. It’s believed Napoli are also keen, and have had an offer of €50m plus Adam Ounas and Marko Rog turned down. […]
Guangzhou make Hamsik bid
Guangzhou make Hamsik bid
Fabio Cannavaro’s Guangzhou Evergrande are preparing an offer for Napoli captain Marek Hamsik, putting them ahead of Shandong Luneng. The Slovak international has said he’s interested in a new adventure in the Chinese Super League after a decade at the Stadio San Paolo. According to CalcioNapoli24.it, the favourites are Guangzhou Evergrande, especially as their Coach […]
Napoli baulk at Torreira demands
Napoli baulk at Torreira demands
Napoli reportedly ended talks for Lucas Torreira after the Sampdoria midfielder made excessive wage demands, using Arsenal as leverage. According to the Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper, the Partenopei were in agreement with Samp to pay the €25m release clause. However, discussions over personal terms hit serious problems when Arsenal started to show interest, allowing the […]
Pioli: ‘Chiesa future not up to me’
Pioli: ‘Chiesa future not up to me’
Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli admits he wants to keep working with sought-after Federico Chiesa, “but it’s not up to me and difficult when you reach certain sums.” The 20-year-old is already attracting offers above €50m from the likes of Napoli and Juventus, while clubs abroad are interested too. “I think Chiesa is the best young […]
Bologna ask after Inglese
Bologna ask after Inglese
Bologna have asked Napoli for Roberto Inglese, but the Partenopei want €20m for the ex-Chievo centre-forward. According to Il Resto del Carlino newspaper, the Rossoblu are interested in bringing Inglese to the Stadio Dall’Ara next term. He was bought by Napoli last year, but left at Chievo for one more season on loan, in which […]
Sirigu closer to Napoli gloves
Sirigu closer to Napoli gloves
Salvatore Sirigu is increasingly likely to be the next Napoli goalkeeper, as they dropped Rui Patricio and can’t agree with Bayer Leverkusen for Bernd Leno. Pepe Reina left at the end of his contract and will join Milan, so new Coach Carlo Ancelotti requires a shot-stopper. Sportitalia are confident talks are progressing rapidly for Sirigu, […]
ADL: ‘Jorginho to City in few days’
ADL: ‘Jorginho to City in few days’
“I think the deal can be done in the next few days,” Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said of Jorginho talks with Manchester City. The patron has already turned down an offer worth €40 plus €5m in bonuses. It’s reported the latest proposal is €47m plus €6m in bonuses, edging closer to the €60m asking […]