Premier League giants Chelsea have struggled in the striking department this season and the Blues have been linked with several players to solve the problem when the transfer window reopens in the next few weeks. Dries Mertens (Napoli and Belgium), Gonzalo Higuain (AC Milan and Argentina) and Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan and Argentina) are some of the names that have been touted as potential striker addition for the Blues. The latest striker to be mentioned is Napoli hitman Arkadiusz Milik who has been in very good form for his Italian Serie A side in the new campaign. The Portuguese international player has battled back from two serious knee injuries since he joined Napoli from Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam in the summer of 2016. Champions League … [Read more...]
Arsenal not giving up on Serie A forward, Emery wants transfer in January
English Premier League side Arsenal are reported to still be in the hunt for Napoli centre-forward Dries Mertens ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. The North London side are looking forward to adding options to their attack especially with the long lay-off of England international striker Danny Welbeck as a result of a knee injury he sustained. Also, the fight for the top four spots in the Premier League table gets more intense by the day and the Gunners are making efforts to reinforce so as to be able to beat-off competitions from other sides. United’s failed £50m bid for Arsenal star revealed The Unai Emery side are currently fifth in the log table and they will be looking forward to breaking into the top four with a … [Read more...]
Big target makes choice between Arsenal, Chelsea
English Premier League side Arsenal target Dries Mertens has handed a big blow to the Gunners by hinting that he could snub their interest and move to West London side Chelsea when he eventually decides to leave Italy. Dries Mertens is believed to be a big fan of Blues boss Maurizio Sarri and has hinted that he would be looking forward to a reunion as he will not extend his deal with the Italian Serie A side Napoli It would be recalled that the West London side signed their manager from the Italian Serie A side in the summer and that has ensured that they are linked with a number of players in the team. United change direction in pursuit of defensive target So far, Dries Mertens has impressed this season with 10 goals already under his belt and four … [Read more...]
Man United Top Target Reveals Transfer Approach
Belgian star player Dries Mertens was very much in the news during the summer transfer window after he emerged as a target for a handful of top European clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea. And the Napoli star player has recently made it known that he received an approach from La Liga giants Barcelona during the summer, although he chose to remain with Napoli for this campaign. This season so far, Mertens has scored 10 goals and provided three assists in just 12 top-flight games for Napoli. As talk continues to hot-up regarding the 30-year-old's future, the Serie A side face a fight to hang on to the talented player. And speaking recently about interests from premier league sides, Dries also revealed he came close to moving to Barcelona in the … [Read more...]
Man United Receives Big Boost To Sign Dries Mertens
Manchester United target and Napoli star player Dries Mertens has made it known recently that he is open to a move to England to play in the premier league. The Old Trafford club are understood to be keen on signing the talented striker following his impressive performances at the Serie A club. Mertens scored 34 goals in 45 games last term and he signed a new improved deal at Napoli in the summer. There is a £25million release clause in his contract, and Napoli director Pierpaolo Marino revealed last month that the red devils had been keeping tabs on the Belgian star. Napoli start this season impressively in the Serie A and are currently sitting on the top of the Italian top flight table, with Mertens playing a big role in their progress. And while the … [Read more...]
Club Official Confirms Man United Interest In Chelsea Target
According to Pierpaolo Marino (former Napoli director), premier league heavyweights Manchester United are showing interest in the club's star player Dries Mertens who has a £25 million release clause. Mertens signed a new deal few months ago at Napoli, but the talented player has been linked with a move away from the club in recent times. Bigger European sides are understood to be interested in signing him following his impressive performances last season - where he was able to score 28 goals. The Belgian star has been playing a more advanced role at his Italian club that sees him enjoyed the most productive campaign of his career, and he has continued in that same line this new term. This season so far in the Italian top flight, only two players (Paulo … [Read more...]
Manchester United Given Boost In Pursuit of Serie A Forward
Manchester United have been given hope in their pursuit of Napoli forward, Dries Mertens after the club president revealed the player has a release clause that can be activated only by non-Italian club. The Belgium star was linked with a move away from Naples after another brilliant season in the Serie A, with reports of interest from a couple of clubs in Europe. Manchester United were believed to be frontrunners in the deal but could not sign as Napoli tied Mertens to a long term deal to fend off interest from suitors but they have been given a boost in their pursuit of the striker after the club president Aurelio De Laurentis confirmed clubs outside Italy have the chance to sign the Belgian star in future. He said: ‘In life you have to learn. Experience … [Read more...]
Manchester United Target Seals Mouth-watering Deal: Jose Mourinho Won’t Be Happy
Napoli forward Dries Mertens is on the verge of signing an extension to his contract at the Italian side despite keen interest from Manchester United. The Belgian star has been tipped to leave Naples this summer after stalling on renewing his contract with the club, sparking interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and Manchester United believed at the fore-front on the transfer Reports in Italian outlet Calciomercato claims that Mertens have been a target for Manchester United and Jose Mourinho is understood to be keen admirer of his abilities However, Napoli are unwilling to part with the forward because he is a key figure in the squad and have started steps to see him remain at the club, with a new offer. The report also claim that Napoli … [Read more...]
Manchester United Offers Deal To Impressive Serie A Striker
News reports coming from Italy revealed English premier league giants Manchester United want Napoli star Dries Mertens and has offered the Belgian player a £4m-a-year contract. The Italian source insisted that the Old Trafford club have offered Mertens a deal that is worth 4 million pounds each season after tax, including bonuses. La Repubblica claimed that Manchester United top officials have met with the Belgium international's representatives earlier this month March to render him an offer. However, we are yet to hear Mertens speak about the contract and know what his decisions will be. The 29-year-old has been in superb form for his Serie A side this season so far, and he will have just one year remaining on his current contract with the Italian club … [Read more...]