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Roma seek €40m for Nainggolan
Roma seek €40m for Nainggolan
Roma would be prepared to sell Radja Nainggolan to Inter for €40m, it’s reported, but Napoli aren’t interested in a bid. The Belgium international’s future remains in doubt, even though he only signed a contract extension to 2021 last summer. According to Mediaset Premium and the Corriere dello Sport, the arrival of Bryan Cristante from […]
Agent: ‘Jorginho wants Man City’
Agent: ‘Jorginho wants Man City’
Jorginho “won’t be very happy” if Napoli block his transfer to Manchester City, said his agent, who confirmed the offer is €10m short and refused any contract extension. President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed last week that he rejected a proposal worth €40m plus €5m bonuses for the Italian-Brazilian midfielder. It’s now reported City are losing […]
Man City losing Jorginho patience
Man City losing Jorginho patience
Manchester City are losing patience with Napoli over Jorginho, but the Partenopei won’t let him go without a replacement and at least €50m. The negotiations between the two clubs are no secret, nor is the €60m price-tag that President Aurelio De Laurentiis has slapped on to the player’s head. ADL confirmed he had already rejected […]
Chelsea prepare Sarri push
Chelsea prepare Sarri push
Sportitalia continue to insist Chelsea will step up their efforts to extricate Maurizio Sarri from his Napoli contract next week. Despite the path to the tactician seemingly going cold and reports his outspoken manner had put the Premier League side off, Sarri remains the first choice. Transfer guru Alfredo Pedullà maintains there will be a […]
Lainer close to Napoli
Lainer close to Napoli
Napoli are edging closer to a deal worth €10m for RB Salzburg versatile right-sided winger Stefan Lainer. According to Sky Sport Italia and other sources, the 25-year-old Austrian has already visited Naples and is impressed by the project under new boss Carlo Ancelotti. Lainer can play in any role down the right, from full-back to […]
Napoli talks for Lobotka
Napoli talks for Lobotka
Napoli have begun intensive negotiations with Celta Vigo for Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, according to reports. Sportitalia maintain talks stepped up several degrees on Friday evening after Le10Sport reports from France. The 23-year-old has two goals in seven senior caps for Slovakia and is therefore a teammate of Napoli captain Marek Hamsik. He could effectively […]
Perin: ‘Couldn’t turn down Juve’
Perin: ‘Couldn’t turn down Juve’
Mattia Perin believes he has left Genoa “at the right age. These are chances that pass by only once in life and I couldn’t say no to Juventus.” The goalkeeper completed his transfer from Genoa today for €12m plus another €3m in bonuses, signing a contract to June 2022. It’s a surprising move, considering he’ll […]
Napoli: Five-year deal for Verdi
Napoli: Five-year deal for Verdi
Bologna attacker Simone Verdi is expected to sign a five-year contract with Napoli early next week. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Verdi will put pen to paper on Monday or Tuesday. Furthermore, the Milan youth product should not have any release clauses in his contract, ahead of becoming Carlo Ancelotti’s first purchase as Napoli […]
Arsenal join Torreira race?
Arsenal join Torreira race?
Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira, who has a €25m release clause. Gianluca Di Marzio’s website claims Arsenal have opened talks with Samp for Torreira, but money is currently an issue. This would be because the Uruguayan’s agent is ‘demanding too much’, without the transfer expert clarifying what those […]
OFFICIAL: Roma sign Cristante
OFFICIAL: Roma sign Cristante
Roma have officially signed midfielder Bryan Cristante from Atalanta after he completed his medical. The 23-year-old already waved a Giallorossi scarf as he entered the Villa Stuart clinic for his tests on Thursday morning. Despite interest from Juventus, Inter, Lazio and Napoli, Cristante opted for Roma in a deal said to be worth €30m. It’s […]