Tag: Lucas Leiva
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Liverpool set to sign Villa midfielder as Lucas packs his bags
Liverpool are closing in on the signing Fabian Delph from Aston Villa, a move which will see Lucas Leiva join Napoli or Inter Milan. The Anfield club have been chasing impressive England midfielder Delph form some-time after watching a number of performances this season and it is understood that positive talks between them and Aston…
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Brazilian midfielder keen to leave Liverpool
Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has revealed his intentions to leave Liverpool after falling out of favour at Anfield. The 27-year-old was strongly linked with a move away from Merseyside this summer after falling behind the likes of Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen for a starting place in Brendan Rodgers’ side. A whole of European clubs…
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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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Napoli turn to Liverpool star as Fellaini chase hits snag
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis has reportedly dashed head coach Rafael Benitez’s hopes of landing Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. According to Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit cannot afford to match the Red Devils’ asking price and have also struggled to meet the Belgium international’s salary expectations. He is said…
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Benitez speaks out on Fellaini deal
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he is cautiously optimistic of luring Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Serie A. The ex-Liverpool boss conducted an interview with Sky Italia in which he admitted he is keen to raid his old rivals for the Belgium international, who has failed to establish himself at Old Trafford. Benitez…
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Napoli edge closer to loan signing of Liverpool midfielder
Football Express News understands that Lucas Leiva is close to leaving Anfield and making a summer loan move to Italian side Napoli. The Brazilian midfielder has been told to find a new club this summer after the arrival of Adam Lallana and Emre Can at Anfield. A number of Premier League clubs have shown interest,…
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Benitez steps up plans for United raid
Napoli have intensified their efforts to land Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercaro Web claims head coach Rafael Benitez is determined to lure the Belgium international to Serie A and rescue him from a nightmare 12-month stint with the Red Devils. He has failed to justify…
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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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Benitez in big-money raid for Spurs star Eriksen
Napoli are reportedly preparing a bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A outfit are ready to test the north London club’s resolve to hang on to a player who proved to be a hit in his first season in English football. After arriving from Dutch…
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Napoli look to build midfield around Liverpool star
Football Express News understands that Italian side Napoli are ready to make a serious bid for Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva and then build their midfield around the Brazilian. Lucas returned to the Liverpool side after a few niggling injury problems last season but his place under Brendan Rodgers is hardly cemented after the good form…
