Tag: Il Mattino
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Benitez steps up pursuit of Liverpool duo
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly asked Napoli directors to launch a double bid for Reds duo Pepe Reina and Lucas Leiva. According to Il Mattino the Spaniard, who led the Serie A club to the Italian Cup and Champions League qualification last term, has made the pair his leading targets for the summer…
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Benitez enters Suarez race
Napoli are reportedly on the verge of ditching their attempts to lure Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro to Serie A and are plotting a move for Atletico Madrd’s Mario Suarez. According to Il Mattino, head coach Rafael Benitez, formerly of Liverpool and Chelsea, is ready to admit defeat as his club cannot compete with the financial…
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Benitez sweating on Liverpool raid
Napoli’s pursuit of Lucas Leiva hangs in the balance due to Liverpool’s valuation of the midfielder. Italian source Il Mattino claims head coach Rafael Benitez remains keen on a reunion with the Brazil international, who played under the Spaniard when he was at the Anfield helm. However, Benitez’s former employers are said to be dragging…
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Ex-Liverpool boss set for talks
Napoli are preparing a lucrative contract extension for head coach Rafael Benitez, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Il Mattino claims the Serie A outfit will open a dialogue in the coming weeks with a view to securing the Spaniard’s services until the summer of 2017. The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss has…
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Liverpool tell Benitez to increase offer
Liverpool will reportedly allow goalkeeper Pepe Reina to rejoin Napoli on loan if the Serie A outfit agree to pay more than half of his wages. The Spaniard spent last season with the Italian side, who funded 50 per cent of his salary for the duration of the 2013-14 campaign. However, according to Il Mattino,…
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Benitez steps up striker chase
Napoli are reportedly ready to ramp up their pursuit of Swansea City forward Michu. According to Italian source Il Mattino, the Serie A heavyweights are still fighting to keep hold of hitman Gonzalo Higuain and know the acquisition of a replacement could be necessary. La Liga giants Barcelona are tracking the Argentina striker and could…
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Benitez set to keep Spurs target
Napoli are ready to block former West Ham United midfielder Valon Behrami’s departure from the club, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Mattino claims the Switzerland international was keen on a switch to Serie A rivals Inter Milan during the summer transfer window, only for Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to step in and…
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Barcelona bid in the balance
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain’s potential move to Barcelona reportedly remains up in the air. Italian source Il Mattino claims the Argentina international is tempted by the prospect of returning to La Liga with the Catalan giants, one year on from his Real Madrid departure. However, the report also reveals Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will…
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Napoli chase Arsenal target
Napoli have entered the race to sign Queens Park Rangers attacker Adel Taarabt, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Il Mattino claims the Serie A outfit are ready to make an offer, which could start at the £4.5million mark with the addition of add-ons. Despite Napoli’s interest the 25-year-old, who has 24 months…
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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…
