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Inter push for Chiesa
Inter push for Chiesa
Inter are looking to beat Napoli and Juventus to the signing of Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa, according to reports. The Italian international is one of the most sought-after youngsters in Serie A, and it was reported yesterday that his price tag is €60m. Gazzetta dello Sport believes that both Juve and Napoli have made offers […]
Napoli want Hakimi
Napoli want Hakimi
Napoli are reportedly interested in Real Madrid youngster Achraf Hakimi as a backup to Elseid Hysaj. Hysaj was a regular at both right-back and deputised in an unfamiliar left-back role last season, following Faouzi Ghoulam’s injury. However, new Coach Carlo Ancelotti is likely to rotate more than his predecessor Maurizio Sarri, and the Albanian’s deputy […]
Verdi agrees Napoli contract
Verdi agrees Napoli contract
Bologna forward Simone Verdi has reportedly signed a five-year Napoli contract, and he’ll live in Gonzalo Higuain’s old house. The Italian international was close to joining the Partenopei in January, but ultimately decided to stay and help the Rossoblu in their battle for survival. This week though it has been confirmed that, barring any last-minute […]
City to make new Jorginho bid
City to make new Jorginho bid
Manchester City will reportedly contact Napoli in the coming hours, to make another bid for Jorginho. The English champions are keen to sign the Italian international, as manager Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of his talent. The midfielder is also keen to move to the Etihad, but so far the clubs have been unable […]
‘Sarri contract? Speak to ADL…’
‘Sarri contract? Speak to ADL…’
Napoli’s lawyer warns Chelsea and others to “speak with Aurelio De Laurentiis” if they want Maurizio Sarri. The Coach won’t be in charge of the Partenopei next season, as Carlo Ancelotti has already been appointed as his replacement. As is standard practice in Italy though, his contract hasn’t been rescinded so Sarri is effectively on […]
Leverkusen: ‘Leno can leave’
Leverkusen: ‘Leno can leave’
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller confirms Napoli target Bernd Leno can leave “but only on our terms”. The Partenopei are looking to sign a goalkeeper, and the German is one of the options alongside Rui Patricio. “Leno can leave but only on our terms,” Voller told Bild. “We are still in constant and open […]
Sarri wants Vecino at Chelsea?
Sarri wants Vecino at Chelsea?
Maurizio Sarri will reportedly pursue a deal for Inter midfielder Matias Vecino if he becomes Chelsea boss. According to Sky Sport Italia, Sarri is ‘already planning’ to bring in Vecino, who is ‘one of the players who most excite him’. The broadcaster explains the Uruguayan was a target for the 58-year-old when he was Napoli […]
Agent: Hysaj could follow Sarri
Agent: Hysaj could follow Sarri
Elseid Hysaj’s agent claims the Napoli right-back is ready to reunite with Maurizio Sarri in the Premier League but warns ‘he has a €50m release clause’. Chelsea appear in pole position for Hysaj, having been heavily linked with Sarri, who established the Albanian at Empoli before taking him to Napoli, and Mario Giuffredi believes the […]
‘Rudy likes Napoli & vice versa’
‘Rudy likes Napoli & vice versa’
Sebastian Rudy’s camp have revealed that the Bayern Munich right-back ‘likes Napoli and vice versa’. Rudy worked under new Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti for the first few months of the past season and will represent Germany at the World Cup, while the Partenopei could be looking for a right-sided defender, with Christian Maggio and Elseid […]
Parma: ‘Balotelli too expensive’
Parma: ‘Balotelli too expensive’
Parma sporting director Daniele Faggiano admits Mario Balotelli “has a high salary and we can’t afford him”. The striker’s Nice contract expires on June 30, and he has been linked with a move to the Ducali this summer. Today the club’s sporting director has spoken about the summer transfer campaign, but confesses they can’t afford […]