Tag: Il Mattino
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United ready to fund Fellaini exit
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to fund part of midfielder Marouane Fellaini’s move to Serie A club Napoli. Italian source Il Mattino claims the Red Devils are determined to part company with the Belgium international, and their opinion has not been altered by his injury-time winner in last night’s 2-1 friendly triumph over Valencia at…
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United boss van Gaal decides to axe midfielder
Napoli are ready to step up talks with Manchester United over the acquisition of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Il Mattino claims that new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal has decided that the Belgium international is not part of his plans for the 2014-15 campaign and he is…
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Fellaini’s United exit hits snag over wage demands
Napoli’s pursuit of Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini reportedly hangs in the balance after he demanded almost £4million per year in wages. According to Italian source Il Mattino, the Serie A outfit have made the Red Devils flop their primary summer transfer target and they remain serious about securing his services. However, they are believed…
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Napoli goalkeeper sparks doubts over Reina return
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s proposed return to Napoli is under threat after the Serie A club’s shot-stopper Rafael declared he is ready to start the season as first-choice. Long-serving Reds star Reina was farmed out on loan to the Italians last term after falling out of favour with boss Brendan Rodgers. He was reunited with…
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Benitez refuses to rule out Liverpool raid
Napoli head coach Rafael Benitez has fielded questions about his reported raid on former club Liverpool for midfielder Lucas Leiva. The Spaniard faced foreign and domestic reporters and addressed a wide range of topics ahead of the 2014-15 campaign. Italian source Il Mattino has claimed since the start of July that both Benitez and Lucas…
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Benitez close to Liverpool raid after Reds U-turn
Liverpool have reportedly told Napoli they will allow midfielder Lucas Leiva to join them on loan if the Serie A outfit pay a fee based on appearances. According to Il Mattino, the Reds have softened their stance on the Brazil international, having previously insisted that a loan deal was out of the question. The report…
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Benitez ready to hijack Arsenal and Spurs battle
Napoli will reportedly switch their attention to hijacking Arsenal’s pursuit of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin if they miss out on Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva. According to Italian source Il Mattino, the Serie A outfit are growing frustrated at their failure to agree a fee with the Reds, despite already having agreed personal terms with the Brazil…
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Liverpool star’s exit close to collapse
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s move to Napoli is on the verge of falling through, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The 31-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Naples, is available for transfer after losing his place in the Reds side to Belgium international Simon Mignolet. However, Italian source Il Mattino claims…
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Wantaway Liverpool star ‘agrees terms with Napoli’
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has reportedly agreed personal terms with Serie A club Napoli as his Anfield exit moves closer. According to Italian source Il Mattino, the Brazil international will be paid slightly in excess of £2million per year, with bonuses on top. Napoli are yet to agree a fee with the Reds for his…
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Liverpool boss ready to axe five first-team players
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to embark on a clear-out at Anfield, Football Express News understands. A source close to the club told FEN the Reds are prepared to part company with goalkeeper Pepe Reina, defenders Jose Enrique and Kolo Toure, and forwards Iago Aspas and Fabio Borini. Talisman Luis Suarez is almost certain…
