Category: Serie A
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Benitez eyes France midfielder
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly set his sights on snapping up Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella. Italian publication Il Mattino claims the ex-Liverpool boss is determined to bolster his squad and add to his options in the centre of the pitch in order to take the pressure off talisman Marek Hamsik. Benitez seemingly feels he…
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Ex-Arsenal star demands more money
Former Arsenal wideman Gervinho is caught up in a contract dispute with Serie A outfit Roma, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Speculation has been rife since the end of last season that the Ivory Coast international is unhappy with the terms of his current deal, just one year after departing the Emirates…
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Inter money woes could halt City raid
Inter Milan could be forced to abandon plans to launch a big-money move for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko as they are reportedly hindered by debt. According to Tutto Mercato Web, owner Erick Thohir inherited more than £200m of debt when he bought the club from long-serving figurehead Massimo Moratti towards the end of last…
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Napoli aim to rescue Spurs flop
Napoli hope to end attacker Erik Lamela’s Tottenham Hotspur nightmare by luring him back to Serie A during the summer transfer window, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Mattino claims the Argentina international features prominently on a list of targets drawn up in Naples, and an offer could be made in the coming weeks.…
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Italian giants fight for Saints striker
Inter Milan are reportedly prepared to battle it out with Juventus for the summer signature of Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo. According to fresh reports from Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the San Siro giants have not given up on landing the controversial targetman despite facing stiff competition from Serie A champions Juve. The report claims…
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Italians unlikely to chase Spurs target
Sampdoria have revealed they are not likely to bid for AC Milan striker Alessandro Matri, who is being tracked by Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. Director Ariedo Braida told Tutto Mercato Web his club will probably not attempt to sign the forward, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Fiorentina. He said:…
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Liverpool face fight for Saints star
Roma are set to battle it out with Liverpool for the summer acquisition of Southampton centre-half Dejan Lovren, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Messaggaro claims the Serie A side are likely to firm up their interest in the 24-year-old with a bid if they fail to persuade defender Mehdi Benatia to stay at…
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Reina refuses to rule out Reds revival
Liverpool outcast Pepe Reina has not ruled out the possibility of staying at the club and fighting for his place. The Spain international was farmed out on loan to Serie A outfit Napoli last season after Reds boss Brendan Rodgers decided to trim the wage bill and replace him with Simon Mignolet, who arrived from…
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Roma snub Bayern bid for defender
Roma have reportedly turned down a £26million bid from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for coveted defender Mehdi Benatia. According to Il Messaggaro, the Serie A outfit have not given up hope of keeping the 27-year-old for at least another season, despite strong interest from the Bavarian giants and Premier League champions Manchester City. A source…