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Newcastle winger Saint-Maximin has long been linked to Serie A. Napoli have emerged as potential suitors, albeit amid strong competition from Saudi Arabia.

Report – Napoli Set to Sign Lightning-Fast Saudi Pro League Star

February 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Al-Ahli winger Allan Saint-Maximin is reportedly on the cusp of joining Serie A title hopefuls Napoli on a dry loan. According to Calciomercato, Antonio Conte's side will splash out around €3-4 million to sign the quicksilver forward.

Despite the large sum received for Khvicha Kvaratshkelia, Napoli haven’t been able to bring in a replacement in a short amount of time

Napoli Keep Trying for Garnacho, Eye Fresh Fallbacks

January 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Despite the large sum received for Khvicha Kvaratshkelia, Napoli haven’t been able to bring in a replacement in a short amount of time and might ultimately settle with a flier, postponing a major signing to the summer.

The Victor Osimhen saga ended in the least pleasant possible, at least for now, since the transfer market in Saudi Arabia will be open for a few more days.

Osimhen, Bennacer and Djaló All Staying Put in the End

August 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The Victor Osimhen saga ended in the least pleasant possible, at least for now, since the transfer market in Saudi Arabia will be open for a few more days. Al-Ahli pulled out of the race after failing to reach an agreement with him and Napoli.

Napoli have almost completed their lengthy pursuit of Romelu Lukaku before finding a solution for Victor Osimhen. Chelsea and Al-Alhi are dueling.

Lukaku Arrives in Italy to Finalize His Napoli Switch

August 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have almost completed their lengthy pursuit of Romelu Lukaku before finding a solution for Victor Osimhen. Chelsea and Al-Ahli continue to battle it out. They had to wait for almost the entire window to get their man.

Napoli are in advanced talks with Al-Ahli concerning the sale of Victor Osimhen, but there’s a lot of work to be done on the player’s side.

Napoli About to Accept Offer from Al-Ahli for Osimhen

August 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli are in advanced talks with Al-Ahli concerning the sale of Victor Osimhen, but there’s a lot of work to be done on the player’s side for the deal to come together. The Saudi team tendered €65M for the striker. Only a few details are missing.

The release clause of Paulo Dybala is no longer valid, but he’s still being targeted by at least a pair of Saudi teams. Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad

Dybala Still on Two Saudi Teams’ Radar Past Key Deadline

August 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The release clause of Paulo Dybala is no longer valid, but he’s still being targeted by at least a pair of Saudi teams. Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad, which are both controlled directly by PIF, tested the waters with Roma in recent days.

Ivorian ace Franck Kessie will finally say goodbye to Milan after leading the midfield line for five straight years, registering 224 caps for the Rossoneri.

Napoli Plotting Shock Swoop for Ex-Milan Midfielder

July 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Al-Ahli star Franck Kessie could make a shock return to Serie A after Napoli coach Antonio Conte placed him high on his wishlist. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, there's a genuine possibility for the former Milan star to head back to his stomping ground in the coming weeks.

Alessandro Buongiorno has completed the physical tests and will soon ink the contract that will tie him to Napoli until 2029.

Napoli Determined to Acquire One Top-Notch Defender

June 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Rennes, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli will attempt to fix their leaky defense this summer and are pursuing multiple center-backs, in particular Torino star Alessandro Buongiorno. The Granata are doing their best to stoke a bidding war. Their present Urbano Cairo stated that he wanted to keep ahold of him.

Gabri Veiga seemed set to transfer from Celta Vigo to Napoli last summer, but Al-Alhi pipped the Azzurri at the post with a richer offer.

Veiga Explains Why He Snubbed Napoli in Summer Window

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Gabri Veiga seemed set to transfer from Celta Vigo to Napoli last summer, but Al-Alhi pipped the Azzurri at the post, activating his release clause and offering him larger wages. The midfielder revisited his transfer in an intervirw.

Milan will keep trying to add Merih Demiral, but their search for a new defender might come up empty-handed despite testing the waters for multiple players.

Milan Running Out of Time to Bring In a New Defender

January 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan will keep trying to add Merih Demiral, but their search for a new defender might come up empty-handed despite testing the waters for multiple players. They want the Turk on a simple loan from Al-Ahli. The Saudi club isn’t keen on doing the deal that way.

Milan are scrambling to find a new defender, and they might get one from Roma, Marash Kumbulla. The Giallorossi need to part ways with one of their players.

Roma Outcast Possible Fallback Plan for Milan Defense

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are scrambling to find a new defender, and they might get one from Roma, Marash Kumbulla. The Giallorossi need to part ways with one of their players to make room for Angelino. The fullback is already in town for the medicals and the formalities shortly.

Al-Ahli will poach a second defender from Serie A after snapping up Roger Ibanez, as they have come to terms with Atalanta to acquire Merih Demiral.

Milan Vying for Ex-Serie A Star to Address Defensive Emergency

January 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the January transfer window approaches its finale, Milan are getting desperate to address their defensive emergency. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Serie A top-four hopefuls have made a last-ditch attempt to lure Merih Demiral back to Italy.

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