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Verdi books Napoli medical
Verdi books Napoli medical
Simone Verdi is expected to undergo his Napoli medical tomorrow, completing the €25m transfer from Bologna. According to the latest reports from Mediaset Premium, Verdi has been booked in to Rome’s Villa Stuart clinic on Monday morning. The 25-year-old winger will then sign a five-year contract, which is not thought to include any release clauses. […]
Sarri has Chelsea shopping list
Sarri has Chelsea shopping list
Italian sources are confident Maurizio Sarri will be at Chelsea next week, eager to bring Piotr Zielinski, Gonzalo Higuain, Elseid Hysaj and Kalidou Koulibaly with him. The Coach is still under contract with Napoli, even if he was fired to make way for Carlo Ancelotti, as the deal must be terminated by mutual consent under […]
Man City look at Jorginho alternatives
Man City look at Jorginho alternatives
It is reported that Manchester City, frustrated in their pursuit of Napoli’s Jorginho, are instead considering a move for Nice’s Jean Michel Seri. The English Premier League champions have been heavily linked with the Partenopei midfielder in recent weeks but have still not struck a deal to sign their target. The San Paolo club will […]
Hamsik set for Evergrande move?
Hamsik set for Evergrande move?
It is reported that imminent talks will take place between Napoli and Guangzhou Evergrande over the sale of Marek Hamsik. The Chinese Super League club, coached by Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro, are interested in tying up a €30m deal for the Slovakian. According to Corriere dello Sport, a meeting is planned in Milan between officials […]
Napoli close to Lainer agreement
Napoli close to Lainer agreement
Napoli are close to tying up a deal to sign defender Stefan Lainer from Red Bull Salzburg, according to reports. Gazzetta dello Sport claims that talks between the two clubs are an an advanced stage, with the Austrian club holding out for their asking price of €10m. The 25-year-old is an Austrian international and would […]
Napoli resume Sirigu push
Napoli resume Sirigu push
Napoli are resuming their efforts to sign Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, offering Luigi Sepe as part of an exchange deal. According to Mediaset Premium, Carlo Ancelotti is still eager to reunite with former Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Sirigu at the Stadio San Paolo. The 31-year-old returned to Italy last summer, having left for PSG in 2011. […]
Man City raise Jorginho offer
Man City raise Jorginho offer
Manchester City have raised their offer for Jorginho to €47m plus €6m in bonuses after his agent said he “won’t be happy” if Napoli block the move. Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed last week that he turned down a proposal worth €40m plus €5m in bonuses. The asking price is €60m and today representative […]
Inter favourites for Politano
Inter favourites for Politano
Matteo Politano is very close to joining Inter from Sassuolo, as Napoli ended their interest after agreeing terms for Simone Verdi. The winger had been on the verge of a Napoli transfer in January, but the paperwork didn’t go through in time. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Partenopei have given up on Politano after […]
Fekir back on the market
Fekir back on the market
Italian clubs could still be in for Nabil Fekir after Olympique Lyonnais released a statement terminating negotiations with Liverpool. The French trequartista had a medical with Liverpool ahead of the World Cup with a transfer expected imminently. However, in a sensational move, Lyon released a note on their official website this evening announcing talks with […]
‘Sarri turned down Perin’
‘Sarri turned down Perin’
Napoli turned down Mattia Perin, who then joined Juventus, because “Maurizio Sarri wanted a goalkeeper who was better with his feet.” The 25-year-old completed his transfer from Genoa to Juve yesterday for €12m plus €3m in performance-related bonuses. “Napoli had approached us for Perin, but Sarri wanted a goalkeeper who was better with his feet […]