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Dries Mertens snubs Chelsea to sign a new deal with Napoli
Napoli forward Dries Mertens is set to sign a new two-year deal with the Italian club, according to Sky Italy. The 33-year-old held discussions with Chelsea in January, but the Belgian has now agreed to extend his stay at the club until at least 2022. Inter Milan were also interested in Mertens and offered him […]
‘Liverpool wrap up title with Kalidou Koulibaly deal’
Liverpool would “wrap the title up right there” if a deal was done to sign Kalidou Koulibaly alongside Virgil van Dijk, says former Liverpool player Don Hutchison. Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen on a move for the Napoli defender. Koulibaly has long been linked with a move to England, with Manchester United reported to have been monitoring […]
Mertens set for Chelsea move after talks with Frank Lampard
Dries Mertens is interested in a transfer move to London after being in contact with Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard, according to reports. The Napoli forward’s contract expires this summer window and Chelsea are one of several teams chasing his signature. Lampard failed in a bid to sign Mertens last January window, but has continued […]
Chelsea to make second transfer bid for Dries Mertens
Chelsea are set to make their second transfer bid for Napoli forward Dries Mertens this summer after the Belgian backtracked on signing a new deal with his current team. The Belgian was the subject of concrete interest from the London side back in January, but a move failed to happen. Blues chiefs have now been […]
Chelsea in talks to sign Dries Mertens
Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens as they look to bring in an attacking player late in the January window. The 32-year-old Belgium international, who is out of contract this summer at Napoli, would cost at least £5m and Inter Milan are also reported to be interested. Chelsea manager Frank […]
Arsenal make approach to sign Napoli’s Dries Mertens
Arsenal have made an approach to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens on a free transfer, according to reports in Italy. The London club are looking for new signings this month with Mikel Arteta prioritising a transfer move for a new central defender after Calum Chambers’ season-ending injury. But Arteta could also be in the market […]
Arsenal ‘make contact with Napoli’ to complete transfer for Koulibaly
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Napoli in a bid to sign highly-rated defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Gunners have been poor at the back this campaign, and new boss Mikel Arteta is under pressure to strengthen his back-four in January. Koulibaly was previously on Manchester United’s radar, prior to the Red Devils splashing the cash […]
Nicolas Pepe reveals why he snubbed Napoli, Liverpool for Arsenal
Former Lille forward Nicolas Pepe says he is “convinced that Arsenal is the right choice” after completing his club-record £72 million move. The Ivory Coast winger was the subject of serious transfer interest and came close to signing for Italian giants Napoli before finally joining the Gunners. Pepe is now expected to form a fearsome […]
Arsenal now lead Napoli in race to sign Nicolas Pepe with improved offer
Arsenal are reportedly now in pole position to beat their rivals Napoli to the signing of this in-demand star Nicolas Pepe, the Gunners have made the best offer to the winger’s representatives. According to Sky Italia, Arsenal are leading the race to sign in-demand Lille star, the attacker is subject to offers from four of Europe’s […]
Napoli agree £72m Nicolas Pepe deal
Italian club Napoli have agreed a deal in principle to sign Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, according to Lille president Gerard Lopez. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to several top clubs – including Manchester United – after scoring 23 goals in 41 matches last campaign, firing Lille to a second-placed finish in […]