Roma still pursuing Bodø/Glimt’s Ola Solbakken but Eintracht Frankfurt & Napoli also enter race
Bodø/Glimt attacker Ola Solbakken will likely be on the move in the coming weeks as he remains highly sought after on the transfer market. The 23 year-old’s contract expires in December and the Norwegian side have no intention of losing him for free, hoping to create a bidding war among interested clubs. In recent months, Solbakken […]
Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti discusses Insigne’s exit: “He’s like Baggio, Del Piero, and Totti.”
Following Napoli 3-0 win over Genoa, Partenopei boss Luciano Spalletti was asked about outgoing attacker Lorenzo Insigne. The 30 year-old is leaving his boyhood club this summer on a free transfer in order to move to MLS side Toronto FC. “It’s clear that with players such as him they sometimes make you angry, but when […]
Ex-referee Mauro Bergonzi criticises Marco Di Bello’s performance in Napoli-Roma
Former Serie A referee Mauro Bergonzi criticised Marco Di Bello for his performance and decision making in yesterday’s 1-1 draw between Napoli and Roma. Di Bello has come under fire after several mistakes throughout yesterday evening’s affair, including a missed penalty that should’ve been awarded Roma. “Yesterday Di Bello refereed poorly,” Bergonzi told Teleradiostereo. “He […]
Napoli weighing up move for Federico Fazio
Napoli are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements following the sale of Kostas Manolas plus the extended absence of Kalidou Koulibaly due to the Africa Cup of Nations. According to SportItalia’s Alfredo Pedulla, one of the players that the Partenopei are eyeing is out-of-favor Roma defender Federico Fazio. The Argentine has been frozen out of […]
Manolas reflects on seven-year stint in Italy with Roma, Napoli
Former Roma defender Kostas Manolas reflected on his time with the capital club during his appearance on Mega TV television program “Super bala Live”. The Greek international completed his return to former club Olympiacos late last week on a permanent transfer from Napoli. The move marks an end to Manolas’ seven-year stint in Serie A, […]
Matchday 9: Roma-Napoli Preview
Tensions remain high in the Italian capital less than 24 hours before Roma’s crucial league fixture against Napoli. José Mourinho’s men are still reeling from Thursday’s embarrassing Conference League defeat to Bodø/Glimt and face what many consider a must-win clash versus the Partenopei in the Derby del Sole. The Giallorossi have already suffered three league defeats […]
Napoli midfielder Diego Demme weary of Roma threat
Napoli midfielder Diego Demme rejected the idea that this Sunday’s match against Roma will be easier following the Giallorossi’s humiliating Conference League defeat yesterday. The German discussed this Sunday’s showdown in the Italian capital between the two sides. Napoli enter the clash with a perfect record in the league and hope to extend their streak […]
Napoli interested in Villar
The future of Roma midfielder Gonzalo Villar continues to puzzle despite the summer transfer window nearing its conclusion. The Spaniard, who joined Roma in January 2020, has been heavily linked with a potential exit after failing to convince manager José Mourinho during the preseason. Several clubs expressed interest in the 23 year-old this summer, including Sassuolo, […]
