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Mike Maignan wishes to join Chelsea, but their offer falls short of the request by Milan, while Theo Hernandez doesn’t want to join Al-Hilal.

Maignan and Theo Hernandez Giving Milan Headaches

June 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Lyon, Parma, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Torino, Transfer Market

Mike Maignan wishes to join Chelsea, but their offer falls short of the request by Milan, while Theo Hernandez doesn’t want to go to Al-Hilal, which has tabled the richest bid for him. Both players have just a year left on their deals.

Napoli are poised to keep having Alex Meret manning their posts even though the talks to prolong his contract have gotten close to the end of his contract.

Napoli Finally Ready to Shake Hands with Goalie Meret

March 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli are poised to keep having Alex Meret manning their posts even though the conversations to prolong his contract have gotten dangerously close to the end of his contract on June 30th, but that had happened also in previous instances.

Milan are in very advanced talks concerning the new contract of Mike Maignan, but it’s not a guarantee that the goalkeeper will keep manning their posts.

Milan Quietly Listing Goalies Despite Likely Renewal

February 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are in very advanced talks concerning the new contract of Mike Maignan, but it’s not necessarily a guarantee that the goalkeeper will keep manning their posts for a long time. His season has been marred by a few gaffes.

Like most teams, Napoli have filled their list and need to proceed one in, one out, unless they decide to address their needs with U-22 players.

Napoli Eye Past Target, Will Need to Fiddle with Lists

January 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Like most teams, Napoli have filled their list and need to proceed one in, one out, unless they decide to address their needs with U-22 players, which don’t need to be counted in Serie A. Danilo will ideally take Micheal Folorunsho's spot.

Napoli and Cagliari have started mulling a swap of deputy goalkeepers, with Elia Caprile moving to Sardinia and Simone Scuffet joining the Azzurri.

Napoli and Cagliari Working on Goalkeepers’ Trade

December 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli and Cagliari have started mulling a swap of deputy goalkeepers, with Elia Caprile moving to Sardinia and Simone Scuffet joining the Azzurri to deputize Alex Meret. The former would like to play regularly. The team is closing in on the starter's renewal.

Napoli and the camp of Alex Meret have been negotiating an extension, but they haven’t been able to reach an agreement yet, and Inter are keeping tabs.

Inter Monitor Talks Between Napoli and Starting Goalie

November 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli and the entourage of Alex Meret have been negotiating an extension for a while, but they haven’t been able to reach an agreement yet, and Inter are keeping tabs on the situation ahead of a possible attempt to sign him on a free.

Napoli have lined up three contract extensions while waiting to come to terms with the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia camp, as Antonio Conte wants continuity.

Arsenal Eye Meret During Contract Talks with Napoli

October 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli are about to reignite the talks to extend the contract of Alex Meret, which has been a recurring thing in recent years as his contracts have always been short-term. His current one was extended for the 2023/2024 season due to a clause.

Elia Caprile will have the chance to prove his worth in the coming matches as Alex Meret will be sidelined for a while due to a thigh injury. The Napoli starter picked up a grade two muscular distraction of the left adductor longus.

Napoli Talent Set for Big Opportunity with Meret Hurt

September 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Elia Caprile will have the chance to prove his worth in the coming matches as Alex Meret will be sidelined for a while due to a thigh injury. The Napoli starter picked up a grade two muscular distraction of the left adductor longus.

Napoli unveiled Antonio Conte in grand style, and he and president Aurelio De Laurentiis were asked about the ongoing transfer sagas.

Napoli Leaders Comment on Current Hot-Button Topics

June 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli unveiled Antonio Conte in grand style, and he and president Aurelio De Laurentiis were asked about the ongoing transfer sagas. The chairman showed confidence the present cases would blow over: "“Giovanni Di Lorenzo is an extraordinary player and a high-level man."

Napoli and Antonio Conte will overhaul the squad this summer, but the gaffer is keen on confirming Alex Meret as the starting goalie.

Napoli Poised to Stick with Current Top Option on Goal

June 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli and Antonio Conte will overhaul the squad this summer, but there shouldn’t be surprises between the sticks, as the gaffer is keen on confirming Alex Meret as the starter. The call is likely to lead to an extension.

Napoli might clean house, but Mario Giuffredi, who represents Mario Rui, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and Matteo Politano, stated that their clients wouldn’t leave.

Napoli Trio Not Departing This Summer, Claims Agent

April 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli might clean house in the summer and let go of a few stalwarts, but Mario Giuffredi, who represents Mario Rui, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and Matteo Politano, stated that their clients wouldn’t leave: "I can guarantee wthey will stay."

After being punished by Walid Cheddira in the last round, Napoli will face another talented loanee next week, Elia Caprile, who’s having a solid season at Empoli.

Napoli to Face Goalkeeper’s Dilemma in the Summer

April 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After being punished by Walid Cheddira in the last round, Napoli will face another talented loanee next week, Elia Caprile, who’s having a solid season at Empoli. The Partenopei spent €7M to sign him permanently from their sister side Bari last summer.

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