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Napoli Linked to Real Betis Veteran on Expiring Deal

April 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have set sights on Guido Rodriguez, who will be out of contract in a couple of months. The Partenopei haven’t struck a complete agreement on personal terms with him yet but are currently leading the race to capture him on a Bosman move,

Napoli will likely lose Victor Osimhen in the summer and intend to keep ahold of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is in Barcelona’s crosshairs.

Napoli Primed to Keep Top Star Despite Barcelona Buzz

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli will likely lose Victor Osimhen in the summer and, therefore, intend to keep ahold of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has recently been rumored to be in Barcelona’s crosshairs. He’s due for a new contract. The team and his entourage will tackle it before the summer,

Barcelona have joined the race for Benjamin Sesko, who’s considered a secondary mark for Milan and Napoli. Both will be in the hunt for a new young striker

Barcelona Begin Tracking Pricey Milan and Napoli Target

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Barcelona have joined the race for Benjamin Sesko, who’s considered a secondary mark for Milan and Napoli. Both will be in the hunt for a new young striker in the summer. On the other hand, convincing RB Leipzig to sell won’t be easy.

Branislav Jarusek, who represents Lobotka, suggested his client would be happy to move to Barcelona but added that the transfer wasn’t in the works.

Agent of Napoli Star Lobotka Opens to Barcelona Switch

March 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Branislav Jarusek, who represents Stanislav Lobotka, suggested his client would be happy to move to Barcelona but also added that the transfer wasn’t in the works at this stage. Instead, the midfielder received a proposal from Saudi Arabia last summer.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Barcelona: Wasteful Partenopei Exit Champions League

March 12, 2024 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Partenopei had several chances to equalize, but Robert Lewandowski finished a slick passing move to kill off the tie. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who have been eliminated from the competition and will subsequently miss out on the 2025 Club World Cup following their 1-3 defeat to Barcelona.

Preview: Barcelona vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys sets the stage for a crunch Champions League last-16 meeting between Barcelona and Napoli. After a 1-1 first-leg draw in Italy, both sides have everything to play for on Tuesday evening.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was questioned amid the investigation into financing fraud resulting from the acquisition of Victor Osimhen.

De Laurentiis Desperate for FIFA Club World Cup Berth

March 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants his team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at all costs. He has set a €10M prize for the players if they make it. The Partenopei need a little nudge to overtake Juventus.

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

Napoli Preparing Contract Offer for Standout Star

March 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A

Napoli could hand superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia a new contract similar to the one Victor Osimhen penned in December. According to La Repubblica (via CN24), the reigning Serie A champions are desperate to fend off foreign suitors for their quicksilver forward.

The recent statements by the agent of Allegri, Branchini, have raised suspicions about the future of the boss, who is tied to Juventus until 2025.

Juventus Eyeing Up Rising La Liga Star

March 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Milan could go head-to-head in the upcoming transfer window after setting their sights on one of the most talented Spanish midfielders. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A heavyweights hold Real Sociedad's wanted man, Martin Zubimendi, in high esteem.

Paulo Dybala would be a bargain for foreign teams, as he has a €12M release clause, and Barcelona are contemplating going after him.

Barcelona Eye Roma Star Waiting For a New Contract

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Paulo Dybala would be a bargain for foreign teams if he decided to flee Roma, as he has a €12M release clause, and Barcelona are contemplating going after him. However, he’s not a priority, nor does he seem to be in a rush to leave.

Some major foreign clubs are eyeing Francesco Camarda, who has yet to sign his first pro contract with Milan, but it's a matter of time.

Milan Trying to Fend Off Interest in Prodigious Striker

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Some major clubs are eyeing Francesco Camarda, who has yet to sign his first pro contract with Milan. Manchester City, PSG, Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund have reached out to his entourage. However, the Rossoneri believe nothing strange will happen.

Roberto De Zerbi hasn’t shut the door to a return to Serie A but implied it won’t happen next summer in his pre-game presser ahead of the clash with Roma.

De Zerbi Open to Coming Back to Italy in the Future

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Europa League, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Roberto De Zerbi hasn’t shut the door to a return to Serie A but implied it won’t happen next summer in his pre-game presser ahead of the clash with Roma in the Europa League’s Round of 16: "There is no prejudice on my part."

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