Tag: Napoli

TOPSHOT - Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina (L) collides with Argentina's Sergio Aguero during their Copa America football tournament group match at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil, on June 15, 2019. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)

Unai Emery wants former Arsenal keeper amid Real Madrid interest

Unai Emery and Villarreal want to sign former Arsenal keeper, David Ospina, this summer when the Colombian's contract with Napoli expires.
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 30: David Ospina of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Sassuolo at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 30, 2022 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Real Madrid want former Arsenal keeper

Real Madrid seem to be seriously weighing up a move for former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina.
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY: Aaron Hickey of Bologna FC celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Bologna FC at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on December 22, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree deal for €20m Serie A signing

Arsenal have found an agreement for the summer transfer of Bologna's Aaron Hickey, according to a report from Italy.
Napoli's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen reacts during the Serie A football match between Empoli and Naoli at Castellani stadium in Empoli on April 24, 2022. (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Arsenal may have to pay €100m for summer target

Arsenal may have to pay even more than they thought to sign Victor Osimhen this summer, with reports that Napoli want as much as €100m.
VENICE, ITALY: Victor Osimhen of Napoli celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Serie A match between Venezia FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on February 06, 2022. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana / Getty Images)

Arsenal take concrete steps towards 16-goal Serie A striker signing

Arsenal have taken concrete steps towards the signing of Victor Osimhen of Napoli, but the player will only join a Champions League club.
Napoli's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Bologna on October 28, 2021. (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP via Getty Images)

Club set €80m asking price for Arsenal target

Napoli have set an €80m asking price for Victor Osimhen, one of the many players on Arsenal's summer shortlist, according to a report.
VENICE, ITALY: Victor Osimhen of Napoli celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Serie A match between Venezia FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on February 06, 2022. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana / Getty Images)

Arsenal extensively scout 2 high-profile Serie A forwards

Arsenal have been undertaking extensive scouting of Serie A forwards Victor Osimhen of Napoli and Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan, according to a report.
Inter Milan's Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic (L) fights for the ball against Napoli's Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz during the Italian Serie A football match between SCC Napoli and Inter Milan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples on February 12, 2022. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Italian media confirm Arsenal in for midfielder after agent meeting

The Italian media are adding to the links between Arsenal and Napoli's Fabian Ruiz, following reports of a meeting with his agents.
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY: Fabian Ruiz of SSC Napoli in action during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo v SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on December 01, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal reps meet with Napoli midfielder’s agents

Arsenal representatives have met with Fabian Ruiz's agents ahead of a potential summer move for the Napoli midfielder.
VENICE, ITALY: Victor Osimhen of Napoli celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Serie A match between Venezia FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on February 06, 2022. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana / Getty Images)

Arsenal pursue £60m Serie A striker for summer move

Arsenal have added Napoli 23-year-old Victor Osimhen to their summer shortlist as they prioritise signing a striker.
Napoli's Italian forward Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the Italian Serie A football match Sassuolo vs Napoli on March 10, 2019 at the Mapei Stadium-Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Arsenal ready to take advantage of failing Insigne negotiations

Arsenal are hoping to take advantage of 'frosty' negotiations between Napoli and Lorenzo Insigne as the Italians try to renew his contract.
WAREGEM, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 04: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Anderlecht celebrates after scoring the 1-2 goal during the Jupi

Albert Sambi Lokonga turned down 2 Italian bids for Arsenal

Albert Sambi Lokonga turned down two bids from Italy to join Arsenal on a deal to 2026, according to a report.
Albert Sambi Lokonga of Belgium during the friendly match between Standard Liege and the Belgian U21 national team on March 26, 2021, in Liege. Photo: Photonews / Panoramic

2nd bid incoming: Arsenal confident of finalising Albert Sambi Lokonga deal in weeks

Arsenal are confident of finalising a deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga over the next few weeks, after their first bid was knocked back. More details here on DailyCannon.com
Bielefeld, Schueco Arena, 20.04.21, DSC Arminia Bielefeld - FC Schalke 04: Sead Kolasinac (Photo via Imago Images)

Napoli and Lazio submit proposals to Sead Kolasinac

Napoli and Lazio have submitted proposals to Sead Kolasinac for a summer transfer, with Arsenal looking for €4m to sell.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton Wanderers Ruben Neves warms up before the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Naomi Baker

Arsenal latest: Onana offer, Buendia, Neves, Aubameyang, youth contracts, more

It can be hard to keep up with everything that's going on so here is a round up of the main Arsenal news and talking points from the last seven days.
BERLIN, GERMANY: Sead Kolasinac of FC Schalke 04 battles for possession with Petar Musa of 1. FC Union Berlin during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on February 13, 2021. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Napoli join 4-club race for Sead Kolasinac

Napoli have joined the race for Sead Kolasinac this summer, after Schalke confirmed they were pulling out on Thursday.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League. A view of the pitch before the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday, March 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

Napoli and Emirates Cup: Latest on Arsenal pre-season plans

Arsenal are set to play a friendly against Napoli this summer, with the Emirates Cup also set to make a return, according to reports.
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Richard Heathcote

1 Arsenal surgery, 2 awards, 2 new coaches, Napoli friendly & 14 transfer rumours

As football came to a close last weekend, actual news has been light on the ground, but here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news and gossip stories this week.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Ageing Napoli striker appeals to Arsenal

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Dries Mertens this summer as Napoli look to remove his wage bill from their books.
Maurizio Sarri Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri. Copyright: Steven Paston

Arsenal Arteta replacement? Journalist claims former Chelsea manager being monitored

According to a journalist from Italy, Arsenal are monitoring former Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, but the manager would prefer a move to Napoli.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal reacts during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Why Napoli will fail in funny Kieran Tierney attempt

Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Kieran Tierney from Arsenal this month in what is quite possibly the funniest transfer rumour of the month
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

OGC Nice join Napoli in showing interest in Sokratis

Sokratis Papastathopoulos could still leave Arsenal before Monday, with Nice joining Napoli in showing an interest in the centre-back.
PARMA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on September 20, 2020 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

€4.5m Arsenal deal still depends on Manchester City but another option appears

Sokratis' move to Napoli still depends on Manchester City submitting an offer for Koulibaly with things likely to go down to the last day
Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos pleads with Referee Graham Scott after receiving a yellow card during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 5, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Sokratis tells Napoli he will wait a few more days for move

Arsenal have an agreement with Napoli for the transfer of Sokratis this summer on a permanent deal and the player is ready to wait
Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos pleads with Referee Graham Scott after receiving a yellow card during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 5, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Sokratis has Arsenal exit agreement: Won’t wait much longer for Napoli

Sokratis has an agreement with Arsenal to cancel his contract and move to Napoli, but if the Serie A side don't act soon he'll go elsewhere.
Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos (L) vies with West Ham United's French striker Sebastien Haller (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

De Laurentiis: Napoli are working to get Sokratis from Arsenal

Sokratis was trying to convince Arsenal cancel his contract so he could join Napoli and now the Italians want him for free.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (R) fights for the ball with Montpellier's French forward Gaetan Laborde during the French L1 football match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Montpellier Herault Sport Club (MHSC) at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, on December 13, 2019. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Napoli made larger Gabriel bid & tried to stall Arsenal medical

Napoli made a larger financial offer to sign Gabriel Magalhaes at the last minute and tried to stall his medical to prevent his move to Arsenal.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England.

Arsenal defender most likely to replace Napoli star

Napoli want to sign Sokratis from Arsenal and Italian reports claim the Greek defender has the best chance of replacing Kalidou Koulibaly.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Napoli looking at 2 Arsenal defenders as Gabriel alternatives

Napoli are looking at a couple of Arsenal defenders as potential alternatives to Gabriel Magalhaes in the summer market, according to reports in Italy.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (L) fights for the ball with Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele during the French League Cup semifinal football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Lille LOSC at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on January 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Arsenal confident of Gabriel signing after increasing offer

Arsenal increased their offer to Gabriel Magalhaes on Friday night to try and close the signing, with the board now confident about the move.
FERRARA, ITALY - JULY 09: Andrea Petagna of SPAL reacts during the Serie A match between SPAL and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Paolo Mazza on July 09, 2020 in Ferrara, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal move for Napoli’s Petagna, seen as ‘perfect for Premier League’

Arsenal have ‘come forward’ for Napoli’s Andrea Petagna in recent weeks, seeing him as 'perfect' for the Premier League, come see why...
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes (L) vies with Strasbourg's French midfielder Adrien Thomasson during the French L1 football match between Strasbourg (RCSA) and Lille (LOSC), on February 1, 2020, at the Meinau stadium in Strasbourg, eastern France. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP)

Lopez: We’ve told Gabriel where we think he should go

Lille president Gerard Lopez says the club have made a recommendation to Gabriel Magalhaes over whether to choose Arsenal or Napoli.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (L) fights for the ball with Rennes' Senegalese forward Mbaye Niang (R)during the French L1 Football match between Rennes (SRFC) and Lille (LOSC), on September 22, 2019, at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, northwestern France. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)

Arsenal and Gabriel agree 5-year contract

Gabriel Magahlaes has accepted Arsenal's offer of a 5-year contract and has been asking Jose Fonte what the Premier League is like
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes of Losc Lille during the during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Losc Lille at Estadio de Mestalla on November 5, 2019 in Valencia, Spain (Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Arsenal draw up 5-year contract for Gabriel, Napoli increase wage offer

Just when it looked like the Gabriel Magalhaes saga was about to come to a conclusion, reports in France have thrown it all wide open again with Napoli putting more money in front of the player.
Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes (L) fights for the ball with Rennes' Senegalese forward Mbaye Niang (R)during the French L1 Football match between Rennes (SRFC) and Lille (LOSC), on September 22, 2019, at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, northwestern France. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)

Arsenal will win race for Gabriel

Gabriel Magalhaes will accept an Arsenal offer to join from Lille, with Napoli unable to sign him unless they can sell Kalidou Koulibaly.
Future Arsenal teammates? Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian (L) vies with Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes during the UEFA Champion's League Group H football match between Chelsea and Lille at Stamford Bridge in London on December 10, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Large Arsenal bid accepted for Gabriel Magalhaes

Arsenal are one of two clubs in the mix for Gabriel Magalhaes after others fell away and the defender must now decide at the start of the week if he will join Arsenal or Napoli.
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes of Losc Lille during the during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Losc Lille at Estadio de Mestalla on November 5, 2019 in Valencia, Spain (Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Arsenal make offer for €22m Gabriel Magalhães

According to L'Equipe, Arsenal and Everton have submitted an offer to Lyon for their centre-back, Gabriel Magalhães, who has received five offers in total.
Napoli's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina is stretched out of the pitch following a head injury during the Italian Serie A football match Atalanta vs Napoli played on July 2, 2020 behind closed doors at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium in Bergamo, as the country eases its lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Arsenal flop stretchered off again but will face Barcelona

David Ospina is known for one main thing - always managing to get injured and against Atalanta, he was again stretchered off with what seemed to be a serious head injury.
Napoli's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina reacts after conceding a corner kick goal during the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) semi-final second leg football match Napoli vs Inter Milan on June 13, 2020 at the San Paolo stadium in Naples, played behind closed doors as the country gradually eases its lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Ridiculous and sublime from David Ospina who now misses Coppa Italia final

Napoli may have beaten Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-final but David Ospina managed to let in a blunder goal and also picked...

Ospina concedes directly to a corner but redeems himself

David Ospina conceded directly to a Christian Eriksen corner but quickly redeemed himself in a night of drama for the former Arsenal goalkeeper.