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Napoli Closing In on Real Madrid Defender Rafa Marin

June 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Rafa Marin is likely to be the first piece of the new-look Napoli defense. The negotiation with Real Madrid is moving fast, but the teams need to iron out the formula. The Partenopei are ready to pay €8/9M for the center-back.

Napoli were rocked by the declarations of the agent and the father of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who explicitly asked to leave the team.

Napoli Shut Down Exit Request by the Kvaratskhelia Camp

June 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli were rocked by the declarations of the agent and the father of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who explicitly asked to leave the team since the Azzurri won’t play in the Champions League and are coming off a terrible season.

Napoli plot to sign more than one defender and have placed Real Madrid’s Rafa Marin on their shortlist, on top of Buongiorno and Mario Hermoso.

Napoli Earmark Real Madrid Talent to Bolster Defense

June 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli plot to sign more than one defender and have placed Real Madrid’s Rafa Marin on their shortlist. The Partenopei are mounting an all-out pressing for Torino’s Alessandro Buongiorno but require multiple additions. They tabled their offer to bring in Mario Hermoso.

Some reports from Spain linked Barcelona to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but there are no hints concerning his summer departure at this stage.

Napoli Staring into Abyss as Another Star Asks to Leave

June 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

After Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo informed Napoli of their desire to leave, another first-team star has expressed a similar wish. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent, Mamuka Jugeli, is adamant his clients will play in the Champions League next season.

Chelsea are making waves in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, who’s widely expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season.

Transfer Turmoil at Napoli Amid Osimhen and Di Lorenzo’s Unsettled Status

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Victor Osimhen's summer departure was supposed to hand new Napoli coach Antonio Conte a substantial financial boost. While the Nigerian is ready to pack his bags for a new adventure, interest in his skills has dwindled on the back of a catastrophic 2023/24 season.

Napoli are already starting to plan their next moves as they are on the verge of hiring Antonio Conte, who holds Federico Chiesa in high regard.

Juventus Name Price Tag for Roma & Napoli Target

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma didn't have to wait long to learn about Juventus' demands for their wantaway winger Federico Chiesa. According to Calciomercato, a bid in the region of €25-30 million would suffice to convince the Bianconeri to cut their unsettled talisman leave the Allianz Stadium.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo wants to leave Napoli and relayed it to new director Giovanni Manna, and Juventus and Inter have taken an interest in him.

Di Lorenzo’s Agent Reiterates Desire to Leave Napoli

June 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

It's now a near-certainty that Giovanni Di Lorenzo will not captain Napoli next season after his agent reiterated the right-back's decision to leave. While confirming the 30-year-old plan to end his five-year association with the Partenopei, Mario Giuffredi played down speculation linking his client with Juventus.

Napoli have very little depth in the midfield and are contemplating going after Enzo Barrenechea, who will be back at Juventus.

Napoli Could Make a Run at Juventus Midfield Talent

June 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have very little depth in the midfield and are contemplating going after Enzo Barrenechea, who will be back at Juventus following a solid loan spell at Frosinone. He was a day-one starter and dependable all season long.

Despite the hurdles and their respective teams’ stances, Juventus will continue pursuing Riccardo Calafiori and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Juventus Have Clear Plans to Touch Up Their Defense

June 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite the hurdles and their respective teams’ stances, Juventus will continue pursuing Riccardo Calafiori and Giovanni Di Lorenzo to retool their rearguard. Antonio Conte would gladly keep his captain, and Bologna are driving a hard bargain.

Leonardo Spinazzola will likely depart Roma at the end of his expiring contract, and Juventus contacted his entourage to ask for info.

Napoli Urged to Pursue Two Wing-Backs by Antonio Conte

June 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Newly-appointed Napoli coach Antonio Conte wastes no time as he looks to overhaul a faltering Partenopei squad. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the decorated manager has earmarked Amar Dedic and Leonardo Spinazzola as his top priorities for the upcoming transfer window.

Juventus Boss Makes Direct Contact with Napoli Ace

June 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

New Juventus head coach Thiago Motta is determined to put his stamp on the squad he has inherited from Massimiliano Allegri. According to Sportitalia transfer expert Michelle Criscitiello, the former Bologna manager called Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to join him in Turin.

Alvaro Morata has voiced his malcontent for his current situation at Atletico Madrid and in Spain and could be back in Serie A.

Routine Serie A Target Morata Angling for Atleti Exit

June 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Alvaro Morata has voiced his malcontent for his current situation at Atletico Madrid and in Spain and could be back on the radar for all the Italian powerhouses that pursued him in the recent past: "The simplest thing for me would be to leave Spain."

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