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Roma Readying Winter Offer For Overachieving La Liga Defender

October 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Shortly after joining the race of sought-after Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, Roma have moved ahead of the queue. According to Calciomercato, the Serie A heavyweights are the front-running candidates to sign the former Barcelona academy product.

Roma made some moves on the wings in the summer, but they haven’t panned out yet, and they have shortlisted Oscar Mingueza to shore up the right one.

Roma Set Sights on Barcelona Product to Fix Right Flank

October 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma made some moves on the wings in the summer, but they haven’t panned out yet, and they have shortlisted Oscar Mingueza to shore up the right one in January. He has a €20M release club, but his contract only lasts until 2026.

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen.

Bologna Consider La Liga Forward as Joshua Zirkzee Heir

June 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Celta Vigo, Serie A, Transfer Market

After sealing Emil Holm's arrival from Spezia, Bologna turn to other targets, identifying Celta Vigo's Jorgen Strand Larsen as a potential replacement for Joshua Zirkzee. Sportitalia journalist Alfredo Pedulla claims the Norway international has emerged as the likeliest candidate to fill the Dutchman's shoes next term.

Napoli Not in Talks with Chelsea, Mull More Strikers

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen. However, there’s nothing in the works regarding such a blockbuster deal at this stage.

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.

Veiga ignored Napoli early in the window to complete a highly lucrative move to Saudi Arabian – a decision that caused uproar in the footballing community.

Real Madrid Icon Carvajal Justifies Veiga Decision to Ignore Napoli

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Veiga received strong interest from European giants including Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. However, it was the Partenopei who came inches away from securing his signature, only for Veiga to move to Saudi on a three-year deal.

Napoli delayed in matching the €40M release clause set upon Veiga by Celta Vigo, and Zahavi has straightforwardly blamed the Scudetto holders.

Agent Zahavi Blames Napoli Passivity for Failed Veiga Deal

August 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gabri Veiga is heading to Saudi Arabia just weeks after being heavily linked with a move to Napoli. The Partenopei delayed in matching the €40M release clause set upon his head by boyhood club Celta Vigo, and the player’s agent Pini Zahavi has blamed Napoli’s passiveness for the failed transfer.

Napoli are forced to move on after missing out on Gabri Veiga, who’s headed to Al-Ahli, and plot to revisit Teun Koopmeiners and Lazar Samardzic.

Napoli Pivot Toward Usual Suspects to Shore Up Midfield

August 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli are forced to move on after missing out on Gabri Veiga, who’s headed to Al-Ahli, and plot to revisit two familiar targets, Teun Koopmeiners, and Lazar Samardzic. The Spanish starlet will earn a lot more in Saudi Arabia, €12.5M annually, relative to what he had agreed upon with the Azzurri.

Napoli are set to miss out on Gabri Veiga, not due to problems during the negotiation but because Al-Ahli convinced him to transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Al-Ahli Set to Pip Napoli at the Post for Starlet Veiga

August 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are poised to miss out on Gabri Veiga, not due to supposed problems during the negotiation but because Al-Ahli convinced him to transfer to Saudi Arabia. The Spanish talent hasn’t put pen to paper just yet, but the deal is well underway. The buyers will activate his €40M release clause.

Roma and Napoli are trying to clear the hurdles in the Duvan Zapata and Gabri Veiga deals and don’t want the two sagas to last for too long.

Roma and Napoli Set Deadlines to Finalize Two Signings

August 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma and Napoli are trying to clear the hurdles in the Duvan Zapata and Gabri Veiga deals and don’t want the two sagas to last for too long. The Partenopei had reportedly come to terms with Celta Vigo, but then things changed. The next 48 hours will be pivotal in both instances.

Napoli Need More Time to Complete Deal with Celta Vigo

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Gabri Veiga won’t arrive in Italy Monday as initially thought, as the deal between Celta Vigo, Napoli, and the entourage of the player has yet to be fully ironed out. The clubs have struck an agreement on the fee, but there are further details to sort out.

Napoli About to Hit Jackpot by Signing Celta Starlet

August 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Celta Vigo talent Gabri Veiga is about to switch to Napoli following a €36M deal including bonuses and add-ons. Veiga, who has gradually established himself as one of Spain’s most exciting midfield prospects, will star for Rudi Garcia’s Partenopei in the 2023/24 season. He'd be their fourth summer signing.

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