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Napoli bring 10,000 to Florence
Napoli bring 10,000 to Florence
It’s reported Napoli could have up to 10,000 fans at the Artemio Franchi for Sunday’s Fiorentina game. Tickets for the away end have already sold out, with the Viola urging fans to buy tickets or risk an invasion of Partenopei fans. According to this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport, up to 10,000 Napoli fans could end […]
Napoli resume Chiesa chase
Napoli resume Chiesa chase
Federico Chiesa is back on the Napoli wish-list, but Fiorentina have raised his asking price to €50m. According to the Corriere dello Sport, the Partenopei are preparing another attempt to sign the 20-year-old talent over the summer. They already made several attempts in the past 12 months, but were always rebuffed. His form has only […]
Napoli ‘asked after’ €20m Leno
Napoli ‘asked after’ €20m Leno
Napoli have “asked for information” on Bernd Leno and the goalkeeper reportedly told Bayer Leverkusen he wants to leave for the €20m clause. Leno had already been heavily linked with the Partenopei last season and again in January. According to SportBild, the 26-year-old has told Bayer Leverkusen he intends to leave this summer. He has […]
Napoli request fixture change
Napoli request fixture change
Napoli have lodged a request to play the final two rounds of the Serie A season simultaneously with Juventus. The two sides have rarely played at the same time during this campaign and it has been a source of many complaints from Coach Maurizio Sarri. The gap at the top of the table with only […]
Bianchi: ‘Juve in decline for a while’
Bianchi: ‘Juve in decline for a while’
Scudetto-winning Coach Ottavio Bianchi maintains Juventus “have been in decline for quite a while” and Napoli must stay focused. The gap at the top of the table was cut to just one point after Kalidou Koulibaly grabbed a 1-0 victory in Turin. “Juve conceded a thoroughly avoidable goal, they can’t leave a defender free to […]
Buffon: ‘Juve would congratulate Napoli’
Buffon: ‘Juve would congratulate Napoli’
Gigi Buffon denied reports of a clash with Juventus teammate Medhi Benatia and insisted they’ll “have no problems congratulating” Napoli after a fascinating campaign. The rumours emerged after the 1-0 home defeat to Napoli, which cut the gap at the top of the table to just one point, that Buffon had blamed Benatia for a […]
Napoli want to buy Lierse SK
Napoli want to buy Lierse SK
The name of the Belgian club that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is interested in buying has been revealed as Lierse SK. There were reports via Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli that the Hollywood producer was targeting another side to spread his football investment and use as a feeder club. Itasportpress maintain the Belgian club under […]
Veretout intrigued by Napoli
Veretout intrigued by Napoli
Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout is wanted by Napoli, confirmed his agent. “His priority is to play in the Champions League.” The 25-year-old only joined the Viola this season from Aston Villa for €7m, but has impressed with 10 goals and two assists between Serie A and the Coppa Italia. “I am not surprised by his […]
Inter challenge Napoli for Verdi
Inter challenge Napoli for Verdi
Inter are reportedly competing with Napoli to sign Bologna’s Simone Verdi this summer. Both clubs are keen on Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa, but the Partenopei had a €40m bid turned down last summer. With Financial Fair Play in mind, the Nerazzurri can’t go for Chiesa until they know if they’ll be in the Champions League, so […]
Juventus fans at Vinovo
Juventus fans at Vinovo
Juventus fans turned up at the training centre in Vinovo, letting off flares and singing songs, but insist they’re only trying to “encourage the team”. Around 100 ultras turned up at the training centre, following Sunday night’s defeat to Napoli which blew the Scudetto race open. The Bianconeri now have just a one point lead, […]