Tag: Napoli
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Liverpool target set for swap deal
Liverpool target Davide Astori has moved a step closer to joining leaving Cagliari for Serie A rivals Lazio after the two clubs put together a swap deal. The Italy centre-half is being chased by clubs dotted around Europe but Cagliari’s desire to land either Danilo Cataldi, Milos Antic or Mamadou Tounkara from the Rome giants…
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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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Liverpool star urged to make Serie A switch
Napoli winger Dries Mertens has urged Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina to return to the Serie A club. The Spain shot-stopper, who played in his national side’s final World Cup game against Australia yesterday before heading home, spent the 2013-14 campaign on loan in Naples under the guidance of compatriot Rafael Benitez. He played some of…
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Barcelona submit £43m for Argentine striker
Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Barcelona have submitted a £43m bid for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain. Argentine striker Higuain left Madrid last summer to join Italian side Napoli and has kept up his impressive performance in the Serie A, scoring 24 goals in 44 games under the guidance of former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.…
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PL trio battle Barca for Higuain
Napoli will reportedly try to extend striker Gonzalo Higuain’s contract and insert a hefty buy-out clause in order to resist fresh interest from a trio of Premier League clubs and Barcelona. According to Italian source TuttoSport, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have made contact with the Argentina international’s agent amid growing concern in Naples that…
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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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Spurs ignore interest in club record signing
Tottenham Hotspur will not consider farming out club record signing Erik Lamela on loan this summer, according to fresh reports in Italy. The Argentina international, who arrived from Roma for £30million last year with a stellar reputation, flopped in his first season in English football. The 22-year-old made only nine top-flight appearances and has not…
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Inter line up QPR raid
Inter Milan are reportedly lining up a move for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Stephane M’Bia. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Serie A outfit have set their sights on the 27-year-old in an attempt to add more strength to a midfield accused of being too lightweight and packed with flair players. If they fail…
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Higuain flattered by Barcelona links
Gonzalo Higuain has discussed recent interest from Barcelona and welcomed a move to the Camp Nou, despite having played for arch rivals Real Madrid. Higuain left Madrid last summer to join Italian side Napoli and he has kept up his impressive performances, scoring 24 goals in 44 games under the guidance of Rafael Benitez. Spanish…
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Higuain set to sign for Barcelona
Former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain could be set for a sensational move to Barcelona, according to reports in Spanish press. Higuain left Madrid last summer to join Italian side Napoli and he has kept up his impressive performances, scoring 24 goals in 44 games under the guidance of Rafael Benitez. Spanish daily Marca reported…
