Tag: Napoli

DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Lukas Piszczek of Dortmund is challenged by Layvin Kurzawa of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020, in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Kurzawa keen on Arsenal as Barcelona withdraw from race

Layvin Kurzawa is keen on a move to Arsenal, after Barcelona pulled out of the race, but he has various options in Italy as well.
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)

Arsenal interest in Mertens free transfer as Napoli talks stall

Arsenal are following Dries Mertens in the hope of a free transfer this summer, as contract talks stall with his current club Napoli.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal points instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Torreira wants Serie A return: Agent contacts Milan, Napoli

Lucas Torreira wants to return to Serie A, and his agent is offering him to AC Milan and Napoli, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arteta’s influence is pleasing Torreira amid Napoli interest

Serie A club Napoli wanted to sign Lucas Torreira recently, and the player was open to a move, but Mikel Arteta is changing his mind.
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)

Napoli reopen contract talks with Arsenal-linked Mertens

Napoli are reopening talks with Dries Mertens over a contract extension, according to reports, despite links to Arsenal this month.
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)

Arsenal looking at Dries Mertens on free transfer

Arsenal are looking at Dries Mertens on a free transfer this summer, according to Di Marzio journalist Francesco Porzio.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Napoli and AS Roma want Sead Kolasinac

Napoli and AS Roma want to sign Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac, in January and the summer respectively, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal points instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Torreira Napoli deal moves closer with fee between €30m and €35m

Arsenal are reportedly asking €35m for Lucas Torreira while Napoli are willing to offer €30m according to a report in Italy.
NAPLES, ITALY - DECEMBER 10: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League group E match between SSC Napoli and KRC Genk at Stadio San Paolo on December 10, 2019, in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Arsenal following Mertens: Out of contract next summer

Arsenal are following Dries Mertens of Napoli, whose contract expires this summer, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Will Arsenal let Lucas Torreira leave in January?

Napoli have reportedly made Arsenal an offer to take Lucas Torreira on loan for 18 months with a €27m option to buy but will they really let him go as well?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Napoli contact Arsenal with laughable offer for Torreira

Napoli's sporting director contacted Arsenal on Monday to submit an offer for Lucas Torreira, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: A poppy is seen on the shirt of Lucas Torreira of Arsenal ahead of Remembrance Day during 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)

Italian report thinks Lucas Torreira is leaving Arsenal in January

Lucas Torreira is apparently open to joining Napoli in January when the Italians are expected to improve their squad under new manager, Gennaro Gattuso.
FROSINONE, ITALY - APRIL 28: SSC Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on during the Serie A match between Frosinone Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Benito Stirpe on April 28, 2019 in Frosinone, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Italian report claims Arsenal open talks with Ancelotti, could make announcement today

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Carlo Ancelotti and could even make an announcement as early as this afternoon in what seems like a bit of a mad update.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira a priority for Napoli but face Atletico Madrid competition

Lucas Torreira is a wanted man and there are a number of top clubs willing to pounce on his unhappiness playing out of position under Unai Emery, but will Freddie make him any happier?

Close friend says Max Allegri wants to work abroad next

Napoli's president reportedly had dinner with Massimiliano Allegri and came away from the meeting convinced the manager wants to work abroad for his next assignment.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal speaks tp match referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira’s agent confirms the player is unhappy with his new role in the...

Lucas Torreira's agent admits the player is unhappy with the role he's playing in the Arsenal team at the moment, but he believes the club want to keep him.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 19: Kieran Tierney of Celtic celebrate with the Celtic fans during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian FC at Celtic Park on May 19, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Big Arsenal boost in Kieran Tierney chase

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has said they are not interested in a move for Kieran Tierney, giving Arsenal a boost and asking questions about the coverage of the Italians interest this summer. 
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 19: Kieran Tierney of Celtic celebrate with the Celtic fans during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian FC at Celtic Park on May 19, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Napoli to sell fullback to out-bid Arsenal for Kieran Tierney

Napoli are expected to sell fullback, Mario Rui, in order to gazump Arsenal's £15m bid for Kieran Tierney that has already been rejected by Celtic.
Colombia's James Rodriguez (L) greets his teammate goalkeeper David Ospina after scoring his penalty during the penalty shoot-out against Chile after tying 0-0 during their Copa America football tournament quarter-final match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 28, 2019. (Photo by Miguel SCHINCARIOL / AFP)

James Rodriguez to join David Ospina at Napoli

James Rodriguez is expected to team up with his brother-in-law David Ospina at Napoli.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 14: Kieran Tierney of Celtic applauds the fans at the final whistle during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 14, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Italian media: Arsenal are leading the race for Kieran Tierney ahead of Napoli

Arsenal, not Napoli, are leading the race for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, according to reports in Italy.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 14: Kieran Tierney of Celtic applauds the fans at the final whistle during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 14, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Napoli are pulling ahead in race for Kieran Tierney

Arsenal are falling behind in the race for Kieran Tierney, according to the BBC's David Ornstein.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: David Ospina of Arsenal celebrates after Hector Bellerin of Arsenal scored the 3rd arsenal goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and 1. FC Koeln at Emirates Stadium on September 14, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal man admits trying to convince James to move with him

David Ospina will complete his permanent move to Napoli after the Copa America and he is helping talk James Rodriguez, his brother-in-law, into joining the Italians with him.
FLORENCE, ITALY - APRIL 29: Jordan Veretout of ACF Fiorentina reacts after misses a penalty during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Sassuolo at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 29, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

No Champions League to stops Arsenal landing former Aston Villa man

Not long after it was reported that Arsenal had made an approach for Jordan Veretout it was claimed that he is on his way to Napoli.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Up to €4.8m: What Napoli will pay Arsenal

Arsenal have somehow managed to convince Napoli to pay up to €4.8m for David Ospina despite the Italians wanting to drive his price down as much as possible.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Absolute delight as Arsenal and Napoli finally find agreement for transfer

Arsenal and Napoli have finally found agreement over the transfer of David Ospina with the Italians paying the amount stipulated in his loan agreement despite trying to pay a lot less.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia celebrates saving England's second penalty from Jordan Henderson of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Napoli have until Saturday to take up £3.1m David Ospina purchase option

Napoli could still activate their option-to-buy in David Ospina's contract, but they only have until Saturday to take it up, according to a report.
NAPLES, ITALY - AUGUST 25: David Ospina of SSC Napoli in action during the serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo on August 25, 2018 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Arsenal €3.5m deal with Napoli gets farcical

David Ospina to Napoli could be off again with the Italians 'refusing to be held to ransom' in a transfer nobody really gives two stuffs about.
FLORENCE, ITALY - APRIL 29: Jordan Veretout of ACF Fiorentina reacts after misses a penalty during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Sassuolo at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 29, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Former Aston Villa midfielder to snub Arsenal for Napoli

Not long after it was reported that Arsenal had made an approach for Jordan Veretout it was claimed that he is on his way to Napoli.
NAPLES, ITALY - AUGUST 25: David Ospina of SSC Napoli in action during the serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo on August 25, 2018 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Napoli and Arsenal ‘very close’ to agreement over David Ospina sale

David Ospina is set to stay with Napoli next season, with an agreement between the Serie A side and Arsenal 'very close', according to reports in Italy.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

€8m bargain! La Liga side ask Ospina for guarantees

Real Sociedad want to sign David Ospina this summer and see his €8m price tag as a bit of a bargain.

David Ospina to return to Arsenal as Napoli deal collapses

David Ospina will reportedly return to London and will not become a Napoli player despite his father, the player and the club telling us all season that he would do exactly that when the season ended.
NAPLES, ITALY - AUGUST 25: David Ospina of SSC Napoli in action during the serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo on August 25, 2018 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

David Ospina set to return to Arsenal until they sort out goalkeeping position

David Ospina is set to return to Arsenal until the Gunners sort out what they're doing with the goalkeeping position this summer, according to reports in Italy.
TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: David Ospina of SSC Napoli during the Srie A match between Juventus and SSC Napoli at Allianz Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images )

Napoli try to drive down fee for David Ospina despite already agreeing €3.5m deal

Napoli are planning to offer Arsenal around 58% of what they originally agreed to pay for David Ospina, despite a strong loan spell for the Colombian goalkeeper.
TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: David Ospina of SSC Napoli during the Srie A match between Juventus and SSC Napoli at Allianz Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images )

Napoli bench David Ospina as he’s 1 appearance away from activating option-to-buy

Napoli have seemingly dropped David Ospina to the bench to avoid being forced to buy him, with the Arsenal loanee just one appearance away from activating a clause in his contract.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

David Ospina’s father confirms he’s just 2 games away from activating option to buy

David Ospina's father Hernan has confirmed that the Arsenal goalkeeper will complete his move to Napoli if he plays just two more games before the end of the season.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 192: Inconsistent consistent inconsistency

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Sylvain laugh (briefly) at Troy Deeney, laud the performance in Naples, and lament...
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Alexandre Lacazette hugs Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Alexandre Lacazette is always practising free-kicks

Ainsley Maitland-Niles says he's was 'pretty certain' Alexandre Lacazette would score a free-kick sooner or later, as the striker practises them regularly.
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Granit Xhaka and Sead Kolasinac during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Napoli: Lacazette free-kick sees Arsenal through to Europa League semi-finals

Arsenal overcame Napoli 1-0 in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final to reach the semis with an impressive 3-0 aggregate victory.
EMPOLI, ITALY - APRIL 03: Carlo Ancelotti manager of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between Empoli and SSC Napoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 3, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti: We will attack Arsenal immediately

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that the Napoli squad are united ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, and they plan to attack from the beginning.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Denis Suárez of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Agent admits Napoli are interested in signing Denis Suarez

Denis Suarez's agent has admitted that the player is indeed injured and that Napoli are interested in signing him.