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Agent Giuffredi Echoes Napoli Statement About Di Lorenzo

July 23, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s agent Mario Giuffredi has put to bed any rumors of the right-back leaving this summer, just weeks after the Partenopei released a statement regarding his stay. “Di Lorenzo is and will be the captain of Calcio Napoli for many years to come,” read the statement by the club.

Napoli have Billy Gilmour in their crosshairs, but their opening bid was quickly rejected by Brighton. Antonio Conte is particularly high on the player.

Napoli Table Initial Offer to Sign Brighton Midfielder

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have Billy Gilmour in their crosshairs, but their opening offer was quickly rejected by Brighton. Antonio Conte is particularly high on the player, but the Seagulls don’t seem to be open to selling him. There’ll be new contacts between the parties in the coming days.

Milan are waiting for Atalanta’s decision on Charles De Ketelaere, as La Dea opened talks to obtain a discount. All the other players are returning.

Napoli Getting Serious About Signing Milan Outcast

July 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan seem destined to make big bucks from Alexis Saelemaekers' departure, with Napoli joining several Premier League clubs in the race to sign the Belgian winger. According to TMW, the versatile forward's loan spell at Bologna last season 'impressed' Antonio Conte, who's now looking to offer him a fresh start in Naples.

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 Leave a comment

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.

Østigård didn’t enjoy the best of starts to his Napoli career last season, as Min-jae overshadowed more than most with his fantastic performances.

Napoli Center-Back Close to Replacing Buongiorno at Torino

July 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Talks between Tornio and Napoli over Leo Ostigard's switch to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino are reportedly in 'advanced stages.' According to TMW, the Granata could sign the Norwegian center-back on loan with a mandatory purchase option in a deal worth €7 million.

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

Napoli Instruct Agent to Broker Victor Osimhen’s Exit

July 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are becoming desperate to find suitors for wantaway forward Victor Osimhen, with the clock working against them. In a last-ditch attempt to broker a favorable sale, the Italians have instructed agent Roberto Calenda to negotiate the Nigeria international's switch to Paris Saint-Germain, as per Sport Mediaset.

Napoli Boss Antonio Conte Delivers Update on Victor Osimhen’s Future

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

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has delivered his verdict on Victor Osimhen's uncertain future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. During Saturday's press conference at the team's pre-season training camp in Dimaro, Conte admitted there's an 'agreement' with the player regarding his potential summer departure.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gets routinely linked to top clubs, most recently Manchester City, but there’s nothing tangible on the table.

Napoli Boss Conte Adamant Kvaratskhelia Is Going Nowhere

July 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Serie A strugglers Napoli are determined not to lose standout forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the coming weeks. New manager Antonio Conte spoke to the press in a last-ditch attempt to clarify the Georgian's future amidst intense speculation linking him with Paris Saint-Germain.

Rafa Marin is likely to be the first piece of the new-look Napoli defense. The negotiation with Real Madrid is moving fast.

Napoli Set to Announce First Summer Signing on Monday

July 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Antonio Conte's revolution at Napoli begins to pick up a head of steam, with the Partenopei set to complete their first summer signing at the start of next week. According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid center-back Rafa Marin will land in Rome on Monday to undergo medicals before inking a multi-year contract at the Diego Maradona Stadium.

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

Alessandro Buongiorno’s Move to Napoli Thrown into Further Doubt

July 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela Uncategorized Leave a comment

Torino sporting director Davide Vagnati has thrown Alessandro Buongiorno's heavily anticipated move to Napoli into doubt. Amid talks Inter are trying to hijack Partenopei's effort to sign the Italy international, Vagnati poured more gasoline on fire while chatting with reporters.

If the merry-go-round, which is somehow still not over just, has seemed crazy, it is because it was, as Serie A had never had so many changes.

Winners and Losers of a Very Busy Coaching Carousel

July 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Udinese Leave a comment

If the merry-go-round, which is somehow still not over just, has seemed crazy, it is because it was, as Serie A had never had so many changes in one summer. Only 7 sides confirmed their previous manager, while 13 went in a different direction.

Napoli and Torino will enter the key stages of the negotiation for Alessandro Buongiorno now that Italy have been eliminated from Euro 2024.

Inter Looking to Hijack Napoli Pursuit of Top Defender

July 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite making a crucial breakthrough in talks with Torino, Napoli could still fail to sign Alessandro Buongiorno this summer. According to Sky Sport Italia, the 25-year-old is second-guessing a move to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona amid Inter's attempt to hijack the deal.

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