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7 days ago
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Napoli pushing to sign Juventus' Fabio Miretti
Serie A giants Napoli are now pushing to sign Juventus' Fabio Miretti, aware that the Old Lady need to make sales quickly. AreaNapoli report that Partenopei sporting director Giovanni Manna knows the midfielder well from his time at Juve, who loaned him out to Genoa last season. The Italian is back in Turin and is pushing for a transfer to Napoli. The Serie A champions have an agreement over personal terms, with the player having agreed to sign a five-year deal worth €1.5 million per season. This is an upgrade on his current wage and Napoli know that Juve want to make sales to sign Jadon Sancho and are keen on taking this opportunity. Initially, the Old Lady wanted a fee of €15 million but their asking price is now at around €12 million due to a desperation for sales. While they prefer a permanent exit, Napoli are offering an initial loan with the obligation to buy. Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN
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22-06-2025
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Liverpool offered WORLD-CLASS striker
Liverpool offered Victor Osimhen Reports in Italy claim Liverpool have been offered Victor Osimhen. Not simply told they can have him, either - the deal has been laid out. Journalist Valter Di Maggio makes the claim, talking to Radio Kiss Kiss (as related by Area Napoli). Advertisement 'The English club wants Osimhen and Napoli from this point of view does not make any discounts on the clause, therefore asking for €75m as per the contract," says Di Maggio. 'The sporting director of the Neapolitan club, Giovanni Manna, has tried to ask for information for the two Reds forwards, namely Darwin Nunez and the Italian former Juventus player Federico Chiesa. 'Liverpool would have opened up to Napoli by proposing an equal exchange between the players involved in this operation. 'Aurelio De Laurentiis, however, has other ideas and is not listening: the president of the blue club is asking for Chiesa, Nunez and €20m for Osimhen's registration.' Advertisement So there's the twist here. In order to sign Osimhen, Liverpool must give them Chiesa, Nunez and around £17m. Which is an awful lot. At the same time, any money from Chiesa and Nunez would almost certainly go to fund a striker. The hope would be that their combined wages paid for the new forward's salary, too. Liverpool, then, have some thinking to do. Osimhen would now be the easiest deal to complete as they're already in talks with Napoli. But is he the one? We're not so sure. Liverpool would kick themselves if they completed this one and then found out Newcastle United were willing to sell Isak.
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19-06-2025
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Napoli on verge of agreement with Torino goalkeeper linked with Manchester United
Reports in Italy claim that Napoli are on the verge of striking an agreement with fellow Serie A outfit for goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who has also been linked with a move to join Manchester United during the summer transfer window. Napoli on verge of Milinkovic-Savic agreement with Torino The towering 28-year-old has had plenty of suitors in the early stages of the summer transfer window. He will be entering the final year of his contract in 2025-26, and looks likely to secure a move away from Toro after spending eight years on the club's books. Advertisement Now, according to reports from Matteo Moretto and Napoli are on the verge of sealing an agreement with Torino to sign Milinkovic-Savic. Thursday's reports claim that the Partneopei are expecting to close a deal for €18m. epa11916665 Torino coach Paolo Vanoli celebrates with goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic after winning the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino FC and AC Milan, in Turin, Italy, 22 February 2025. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO Napoli have remained in constant contact with Milinkovic-Savic and resumed contact on Thursday, according to Calciomercato's report. Sporting director Giovanni Manna has always had the Serbian as his no.1 target between the sticks. It now remains to be seen what happens with Italy international Alex Meret, who will be out of contract at the end of the month. epa12000130 Napoli's goalkeeper Alex Meret (C) reacts after saving a penalty kick during the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs AC Milan at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, Italy, 30 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO Recent reports claim that Napoli have been in contact with the stopper to negotiate a renewal. Calciomercato writes that we will have to wait and see whether he and Milinkovic-Savic are kept on board together, or whether Meret is allowed to leave on a free transfer.
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04-06-2025
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Gossip: Man City want £55m Reijnders
Manchester City are stepping up their pursuit of 26-year-old AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who is expected to command a fee of more than £55m. (Mail) Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna says they have been working on a deal to sign midfielder Kevin de Bruyne when his City contract expires next month. (Rai News - in Italian) Want more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip column Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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30-05-2025
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Napoli director drops two-word update on De Bruyne transfer
Napoli director Giovanni Manna confirms the Partenopei are 'pretty close' to signing Kevin De Bruyne as a free agent. De Bruyne's contract expires at the end of the season, but Napoli have been in talks with his camp for several weeks. Advertisement Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday evening that Antonio Conte would remain at the club beyond the summer, but reporters also requested updates on De Bruyne. Napoli director Giovanni Manna and coach Antonio Conte Therefore, ADL called Manna, saying: 'He is in continuous contact with De Bruyne and his lawyers.' At that point, Manna replied with just two words and a smile: 'Pretty close,' said the Napoli director via Sky Sport. De Bruyne is available on a free transfer as his contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the season. The Premier League giants decided against offering KDB a new deal, so the Partenopei made their move alongside Chicago Fire and Fenerbahce. Advertisement Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reported on Thursday that De Bruyne had rejected a €25m offer for two seasons from Fenerbahce to sign for Napoli. Why De Bruyne will leave Manchester City 'I have not had any offer the whole year, they [Man City] just took a decision,' De Bruyne said in April, via BBC. 'Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it. Honestly, I still think I can perform at this level like I'm showing, but I understand clubs have to make decisions. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on after the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England, This match is to be Kevin De Bruyne's last home match for Manchester City before he departs in the summer when his contract expires. De Bruyne, will receive a guard of honour from team-mates and staff after a successful 10-year career at the club seeing him win 6 leagues titles and the Champions League. (Photo by) 'I feel like I still have a lot to give. Obviously I know I'm not 25 any more but I still feel like I can do my job. 'I'm open for anything. I have to look at the whole picture. I'm looking at sporting, family, everything together, what makes the most sense for me and my family. 'I like to play football. I like to compete. That's what I feel, so I can't say that I want to quit because I still feel that whenever I'm in training I want to beat the guys.'
