
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Napoli strike Kumbulla deal
Napoli strike Kumbulla deal
Napoli have reportedly agreed a deal with Hellas Verona for defender Marash Kumbulla, worth €20m plus €4m bonuses for next season. The centre-back turns 20 next month and is already a senior Albania international, even though he was born and raised in Italy. This is his debut Serie A season, playing 14 games and scoring […]
Lippi: ‘Scudetto race is open’
Lippi: ‘Scudetto race is open’
Marcello Lippi urges Inter and Lazio to believe in the Scudetto, because “Juventus are only expressing 60 per cent of their potential.” The gap at the top of the table has been sliced to three points, as although both the chasers were held to draws, the leaders were beaten 2-1 by Napoli. “Juve didn’t have […]
Napoli turn to Pinamonti
Napoli turn to Pinamonti
Mainz director of sport Rouven Schroder denies Napoli have made an approach for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, as the Partenopei look to Inter’s Andrea Pinamonti. Napoli are on the lookout for a new striker as Rino Gattuso remains unconvinced by Fernando Llorente. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Partenopei had a €21m deal for SPAL’s Andrea […]
Napoli make Mateta bid
Napoli make Mateta bid
Napoli have entered talks to sign Mainz striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to French outlet L’equipe. The French newspaper states that the Partenopei have been in talks with the German outfit regarding a potential deal since last week. According to the report, Napoli have stepped up their efforts to sign the player in recent hours by […]
Napoli interested in Greek defenders
Napoli interested in Greek defenders
Napoli are reported to be interested in signing PAOK left-back Dimitris Giannoulis, states La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Partenopei have been seeking for an alternative for Mario Rui at left-back, with Faouzi Ghoulam’s form declining due to two serious injuries. La Gazzetta journalist Nicolo Schira states that Napoli are looking at Giannoulis as a replacement […]
Napoli reject Barcelona and Inter offers for Llorente
Napoli reject Barcelona and Inter offers for Llorente
Napoli[1] have removed Fernando Llorente[2] from the transfer market as they have no plans to let the Spaniard leave this winter. The forward had been linked with leaving the Stadio San Paolo, though the Partenopei are determined to keep hold of him. Tuttosport have reported that both Barcelona[3] and Inter[4] had approaches for Llorente turned […]
Younes rejects Samp
Younes rejects Samp
Napoli winger Amin Younes is continuing to reject the opportunity to join Sampdoria, despite an agreement between the clubs. Younes has found playing time difficult to come by and is actively looking to leave the Partenopei. SportItalia’s Alfredo Pedulla states that an agreement has been found between Napoli and Samp, however the player himself is […]