Latest reports reveal that Manchester United have finally begun official discussions with Italian Serie A outfit Napoli over a possible signing of Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. It was reported that there is now an agreement between the club’s executive vice-chairman and manager Jose Mourinho over what and how the winter transfer dealings should look like. Suggestions are that the former Chelsea boss will now have his way for more additions in his defence line with Kalidou Koulibaly as the major target having already conceded 26 goals in 16 league games. United preparing bid for Mourinho replacement Kalidou Koulibaly is believed to be one of Europe’s best central defender and has been tipped to solve … [Read more...]
Mourinho gives reaction to United’s interest in £94m-rated star
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been approached to confirm his side’s reported interest in Serie A outfit Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Portuguese manager was faced with the question when his side failed again to win in their Saturday’s Premier League clash against Southampton. After the 2-2 draw, it was evident that the Red Devils were in need of defenders. In his reaction, Mourinho refused to give a definite answer as he stated that he does not know if it is true or not. He affirmed that the only thing he can confirm is that he is a Napoli player. With the winter transfer window fast approaching, it is suggested that United will be all out for defenders having identified that department as a major reason for their flaws this … [Read more...]
Revealed! Man United bid rejected for £89m-rated player
It has been reported that Manchester United submitted a bid of about £80 million to have the services of defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Italian outfit Napoli but it was rejected. Jose Mourinho has made defenders his top priority as he prepares to storm the winter transfer market which reopens in coming weeks. The Portuguese manager will attribute part of the reason why his side had a slow start of the season to the poor defending by his players having failed to secure the signings of Tottenham man Toby Alderweireld and Leicester City defender Harry Maguire in the last summer. Why I snub Lacazette despite form, Didier Deschamps Therefore the rejection of the $80 million offer from Manchester United was reported by La Repubblica or else, he would have … [Read more...]
Breaking! Manchester United table £40 million for 6f tall powerhouse
Manchester United are reported to be readying a £40 million bid for Serie A giant Napoli full-back Faouzi Ghoulam ahead of the January transfer window which opens in coming months. The 27-year-old has played over 150 games for the Italian club since making a switch to Stadio Sao Paolo from Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne in 2013. Radio Kiss Kiss Naples reports that a bid of £40 million has been tabled for the full-back by the Red Devils with a deal expected to be dusted by January when the winter transfer window opens. However, it is being reported that the decision to let the Algerian international leave will be a difficult one to make by the Italian giants because of his impact in the dressing room as well as the fact they have got no replacement yet for … [Read more...]
Arsenal ‘confirm’ first departure
Emerging report reveals that Arsenal are willing to let goalkeeper David Ospina leave the club in the January transfer window to Italian side Napoli. Ospina has been a third choice goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium since the coming of Bernd Leno from Beyer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window. There is no doubt that manager Unai Emery has no plan for the 30-year-old especially with the form of Petr Cech and the German goalkeeper, making the hope of seeing Ospina slim. The Colombia international has been with the Italian outfit on loan but there are reports according to The Sun that he would be sold permanently having impressed in his first 10 appearances under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Unai Emery to order three players departure from … [Read more...]
Serie A giant swoop in to sign Chelsea 18-year-old target
Brescia midfielder, Sandro Tonali, who is popularly referred to as the new Pirlo has been linked with moves to some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Some of the clubs include, AS Roma, Juventus, Inter Milan, Napoli, and Chelsea. However, a new report from Italy has made it known that Seria A toppers, Juventus are ready to finally move for the 18-year-old star. The report hinted that Juve are ready to invest in him and see to it that he turns out to be a world class player. Juventus have been making underground moves to sign Sandro Tonali since July 2017 and have met with his agent on numerous occasions. The man tempting Pogba away from United revealed With the look of things, Juve are likely to snatch the youngster from other interested … [Read more...]
Revealed! Why €100k-a-week star didn’t move to Chelsea despite interest from Sarri
Chelsea new manager, Maurizio Sarri on his arrival in the English Premier League had made the move to re-sign his former Napoli player, Gonzalo Higuain from the Italian club, Juventus. However, the move didn't work out for the Blues, Juve had preferred to loan the Argentina international to another Italian club, AC Milan over Chelsea. The top-rated striker in a recent statement revealed why he didn't move to England but chose to remain in Italy. According to Higuian only coach Maurizio Sarri wanted him at Chelsea which is a contrast to the situation at AC Milan where 'everyone wanted him.' The Argentina international in his statement said, 'Everybody wanted me at AC Milan, while in London I was only wanted by the manager.' He added that AC Milan … [Read more...]
Abramovich to spend £130 million on Napoli duo
Chelsea have undergone tremendous transformation since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri from Italy. The Blues this season have maintained an unbeaten stance and are one of the major contenders in the EPL. In fact, with the way the Blues are going, there are possibilities that they will lift one of the Europa League, Carabao League or the Premier League trophies, they can possibly lift the three as well. However, Sarri still insists that the Blues are not a major contender in the EPL, this means finishing in the top four on the EPL may be the ultimate aim so as to make it to the next Uefa Champions League. Despite the strong start, Sarri is not ready to take any chances, this is because a new report from Stamford Bridge has made it known that Maurizio Sarri … [Read more...]
Liverpool monitoring 24-year-old target contract, set to table bid in January
A report from Anfield has made it known that the Reds are monitoring the thorny contract negotiations of Poland international, Piotr Zielinski and Italian club, Napoli. Liverpool were close to securing a deal for Piotr Zielinski back in 2016 before the Poland star decided to leave Empoli for Napoli in a deal worth £14 million. However, since the Poland international joined Napoli, he has become a regular player in the Italian league with 15 goals and 10 assists in 104 appearances for the club. But a recent report from Italy has placed his future in doubt at the Italian club. According to some Italian sports news outfits, they claimed Napoli and Piotr Zielinski are having a disagreement over a new contract term which would see the Italian club double his … [Read more...]
Arsenal and Chelsea players make FIFA team of the week
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been named in the FIFA team of the week alongside Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. Lacazette had scored a brace in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Fulham at the weekend with his stylish strike and that earned him 86 points in the rating. The Arsenal striker has scored 5 goals in all competitions this season and has been consistent with his fine form. The Frenchman was initially coming in from the bench in the Unai Emery team but the Spanish manager had to adjust after seeing the form of the former Lyon player. He is joined by Ciro Immobile of Lazio who scored 88 in the rating and Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi with 88 points also as strikers. Meanwhile, former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina, Napoli made it as FIFA’s … [Read more...]
Napoli want to rush an extension deal with 24-year-old midfielder because of Jurgen Klopp
A new report from Italian Seria A has made it known that Napoli football club are planning to rush up a contract extension of their 24-year-old midfielder, Piotr Zielinski. The report added that the San Paolo side are hoping to extend his contract which is expected to lapse in 2021 by more years. And Napoli are already in talks with his agents as they hope to conclude it very fast. Piotr Zielinski has turned out to be one of the best Midfielders in Europe and the Italian club doesn't want to lose him at the moment having lost Jorginho who went with their former coach, Sarri Maurizio to Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The main reason why Napoli wants to rush the contract extension is because, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing the … [Read more...]
Sarri Maurizio to battle for 20-year-old midfielder
The next transfer window is set to commence in January which is 3 months from now. Various football clubs across Europe are already putting their acts together to know the player(s) to buy or sell. Chelsea new coach, Sarri Maurizio is already listing out new players he will like to sign in the January transfer window. Taking a look at the list, it was discovered that Chelsea are planning to storm Italian club, Florentine for Federico Chiesa. According to the report, Italian club, Napoli are also planning to sign the 20-year-old midfielder after Sarri took Jorginho along with him to England, where he plays at Chelsea. This means Sarri Maurizio will be competing against Napoli, which happens to be his former club. Florentine, on the other hand, is … [Read more...]
How Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri was sacked by Napoli
How Chelsea boss, Sarri Maurizio was sacked by Napoli Chelsea new boss, Sarri Maurizio in a recent statement disclosed some shocking and amazing fact about his stay at Napoli and how he was sacked. The Italy international who joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window disclosed that he got to know he was sacked as Napoli boss on Television. Yes, you read right, Sarri was sacked probably while seating at home watching TV. Napoli was close to winning the Italian Seria A league trophy for the first time before they were overtaken by Juventus. Immediately, Napoli announced Sarri's sack on air, a new coach in the person of Carlo Ancelotti was brought on board as his replacement. Well, Sarri in his statement disclosed he was not unhappy about the sack as … [Read more...]
‘Deal Stalled’ – Chelsea Receive Major TRANSFER Boost For Top Striker
Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Argentine striker, Gonzalo Higuain, following reports that AC Milan are yet to tie a deal for the striker. The Blues are believed to be looking to sign reinforcements to bolster their chances in the Premier League ahead of the new season following the arrival of Maurizio Sarri from Napoli in July. The Italian who is known for his attacking philosophy is said to be keen on adding new faces to the side, and the arrival of Jorginho from Naples is also a sign of more things to happen at the Stamford Bridge. Juventus are believed to be looking to offload some players from their attacking front following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid earlier this summer. With reports in the news that … [Read more...]
Either Chelsea or United have made £100 million offer to sign 27-year-old star – Report
Premier League Club offer £100 million for Italian club defender This transfer entails a huge sum of money but it seems the £100 million is not changing Italian club, Napoli stance of selling out their centre defender, Kalidou Koulibaly. According to report, an unnamed English Premier League club have tabled an offer worth £100 million to Napoli for the Senegal international. However, the shocking aspect is that the Italian club rejected the offer. Kalidou Koulibaly has been previously linked with a possible transfer to English clubs, Chelsea and Manchester United. Therefore, there are reason to believe the unknown Premier League club is likely to be one of Manchester United or Chelsea. However, most of the speculations have pointed towards the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Reject £11m Initial Move For Wantaway Star
Liverpool have turned down a £11million bid for left-back Alberto Moreno from Napoli, according to reports. The 21-year-old struggled for form at Anfield last season, losing his first team place to James Milner due to his inconsistent displays and incessant injuries, sparking reports that the Spaniard is surplus to requirement at Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp is said to be in the market for a new left-back and has even made an approach for Fulham youngster, Ryan Sessegnon among other players, it is believed that the Reds will welcome bids for Moreno this summer. Reports in Sky Sports suggest that Napoli have had an initial £11million deal rejected for Moreno and will hold out for a higher fee. It is understood that the Reds value Moreno at a fee … [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...]
Euro Chief: This Is Why I Rejected Chelsea Move For TOP Defender
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed that he blocked Chelsea's move for Kalidou Koulibaly because he could not find a viable replacement. The Senegalese defender has been heavily linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge in recent seasons, with reports that Antonio Conte even tried to sign him during the last summer transfer window. Koulibaly has been a key figure at Napoli, with his solid displays in the Serie A. Upon his arrival at the Stamford Bridge, Antonio Conte identified several defenders to bolster Chelsea's backline after a disastrous season under Jose Mourinho. Kalidou Koulibaly was one of the defenders eyed by Conte during the summer, but failed in his attempt to sign the highly-rated defender and signed David Luiz from Paris Saint … [Read more...]
Chelsea Given Major Boost In Pursuit Of World’s Most Expensive Defender
Chelsea have been delivered a major boost in their pursuit of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, after club president admits the defender might move elsewhere. The Senegalese defender has been linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge since last summer transfer window, with reports that the Blues tried to sign during the last summer window. There are speculations that Chelsea have retained their interest in the defender and will move for him next summer, as Antonio Conte hopes to look for reinforcements next summer. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has now given Chelsea a major boost after admitting that Koulibay could move next summer, and he will not stand in the way of a potential deal. He told Gazzetta dello Sport, : “If there’s a new offer from … [Read more...]
Liverpool Eager To Spend £60m On This Defender, Fans Will Love Him
Liverpool are considering a £60million bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is planning big on bringing defensive players to his current squad next season and has identified Koulibaly as a potential target next summer. Reports in the Goal claims that Liverpool are ready to spend up to £60million to sign the Senegalese defender next summer. The 25-year-old centre back has been a standout performer at Napoli since his move in 2015 which has continually fuelled speculation about him moving to the Premier League. During the last summer transfer window, there were strong suggestions that Koulibaly was on the verge of joining Chelsea and there are speculation that Antonio Conte is still keen on signing him next … [Read more...]
Liverpool, Arsenal On Red Alert After Defensive Powerhouse Stalls On Contract Talks
Arsenal and Liverpool have been put on red alert as Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne continues to stall on renewing his contract with the Serie A giants. The Italian attacking midfielder has been touted as one of the best in his position and is currently tied to deal until 2019 but his club are keen on keeping him at the club on a longer term. Reports in Italian outlet Il Mattino have claimed that the 25-year-old has refused to commit his future to the Serie A side, raising doubts over his future as several clubs in Europe continue to circle over his situation. It is understood that Insigne is considering a bumper pay rise and better opportunities abroad, with suggestions that Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring his situation on the Italian. Liverpool are the … [Read more...]