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6 hours ago
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Napoli follow Miretti but have two other priorities
Napoli are indeed admirers of Juventus-owned midfielder Fabio Miretti, but currently have two other priorities: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Dan Ndoye. Napoli have been following Juventus midfielder for weeks, but currently, the Italian midfielder is not a priority target for the Partenopei. Why Miretti is not a priority for Napoli GENOA, ITALY – MARCH 14: Fabio Miretti of Genoa scores his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Genoa and Lecce at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) Sources with direct knowledge of the matter confirm to me that the current Partenopei priorities are deals for Torino goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic and Bologna winger Ndoye. The Partenopei have recently made an offer close to €40m, including add-ons, for the Swiss winger who has prioritised a move to the Stadio Maradona over Nottingham Forest. Vergara may leave Napoli if Miretti arrives CESENA, ITALY – MARCH 22: Fabio Miretti of Italy U21 gestures during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and Latvia U21 at Dino Manuzzi Stadium on March 22, 2024 in Cesena, Italy. (Photo by) Napoli will only consider an offer for Miretti in the coming days, if not weeks, and his possible move to the Stadio Maradona would cast doubt on Antonio Vergara's future. The 22-year-old has received offers from other clubs, and the defending Serie A champions will consider his future over the next few weeks. Miretti, 21, has returned to Juventus after a one-season loan spell at Genoa, where he scored three goals and provided three assists in 26 appearances across all competitions.
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7 hours ago
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Napoli About to Finalize Double Deal with Torino
Napoli have captured Vanja Milinkovic-Savic from Torino, while Cyril Ngonge will go the other way around. The Partenopei were eager to sign another quality goalie to deputize and potentially challenge Alex Meret. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Azzurri won't activate the Serb's €19M release clause. Instead, they'll shell out €22.5M in exchange for a more diluted payment structure. After multiple loan spells, he's been the starter for the last four campaigns and was particularly brilliant in the past two. He has appeared 158 times with the Granata, allowing 163 goals and keeping 52 clean sheets. Milinkovic-Savic was one of the early names on the Napoli radar for the position. They haven't been really close to other goalies this summer. Instead, Ngonge is transferring on an initial loan with a €1M fee and a €18M option to buy. The Scudetto winners signed him from Verona for €20M two years ago, but he never hit his stride in Campania, where he was buried on the depth chart. He's reuniting with coach Marco Baroni. Torino have already identified their next starter between the sticks: Franco Israel from Sporting CP. They'll onboard him for €4/5M. He's a Juventus youth product and starred numerous times in their Next Gen squad before moving to Portugal. The Bianconeri will get half of the fee thanks to a resale clause. Our Take on Napoli Adding Milinkovic-Savic They were determined to bring in another reliable option, and the biggest hurdle was convincing him, but he's overqualified to be a backup, and it's debatable whether he's at the level to rival Meret, plus he has already hit his ceiling. Still, if Ngonge fares well, it'll turn out to be a delayed swap for a player they weren't using.
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8 hours ago
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Today's Papers – Second Juventus signing, Milan make Vlahovic promise
La Gazzetta dello Sport Juventus start the pre-season João Mario arrives, five more are needed. From Molina to Kolo: What Tudor expects from the market Vlahovic, I'll give you the 9 Milan go all-in on Vlahovic Thiaw may be included in the deal; it won't be easy, but there's a shirt already waiting for Dusan. Allegri loses against Arsenal: 'But we are on the right path.' Ahead with Calha 'I'll hug Lautaro when he returns.' The Turkish closer to the strikers with Chivu. Ndoye, Napoli relaunch: here are 40m, Bologna ponder. Corriere dello Sport Napoli-Ndoye, new assault Breakthrough with Bologna, but the Premier League is a danger 40m on the table for Saputo's club. Nottingham threat: they have offered a big salary to the Swiss. Milinkovic incoming, working on Miretti. Juve have moved Second signing The right-back arrives from Porto, Alberto Costa in the deal João Mario signed. Kolo, there's a new way. Nico blocks Sancho. Swap deal for the full-backs, 4m for Comolli. Contact with PSG: possible obligation to buy tied to European qualification. Hojlund waits. Mbangula to Werder. Inter, Leoni promises himself The Parma defender waits for the Nerazzurri who prepare a new offer for Ademola. Calha: 'I'll hug Lautaro' Estupinan hugs Milan Pin, investigation over involuntary manslaughter Italy Women, Mattarella's tribute Tuttosport Toro, here's Ngonge: better late than never João Mario is already in Turin The Portuguese right-back should immediately join the team that resumes training at Continassa today, including players outside the project (but excluding David and Conceição). PSG struggle to find suitable offers for Kolo, who is once again close to the Bianconeri. Gatti 2030: done. Napoli accelerate for Miretti: Milan for McKennie? It's an Allegri Milan and Ricci gets approval. Girelli: 'Italy, heads up! Enthusiasm must be cultivated.'
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4 days ago
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Napoli ready to sing Milinkovic-Savic from Torino
Napoli are close to securing the services of Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, while the Granata have prioritised the purchase of Cyril Ngonge and Gaetano Oristanio in attack. Milinkovic-Savic close to joining Napoli Serbia international Milinković-Savić is on the verge of joining Napoli from Torino. The 28-year-old has already reached a complete agreement with the Partenopei and the next meeting between Napoli and Torino will likely determine his move to the Stadio Maradona. At the same time, Napoli striker Ngonge is expected to join the Granata. The Belgian is a former striker of Marco Baroni at Hellas Verona. Torino clear priorities in attack Ngonge has been a priority target for Torino throughout the summer, alongside Venezia's Gaetano Oristanio. Torino have prioritised the signing of these two attacking wingers even if they could add a third one later during the current transfer window. At the same time, Sporting CP Franco Israel is one of the top Torino targets to replace Milinkovic-Savic, as Football Italia exclusively reported earlier this week. On the other hand, Napoli have been pretty busy in the transfer market, signing Kevin De Bruyne, Luca Marianucci, Noa Lang, Lorenzo Lucca and Sam Beukema.
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4 days ago
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‘Really exciting': Regina baton twirlers set to represent Canada at competition in Italy
WATCH: Thirteen baton twirlers from Regina will represent Canada at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Italy. Jacob Carr has the story. Thirteen baton twirlers from the ages of 12 through 18 and over are gearing up to face off against the best in Torino, Italy. The athletes are a combination of twirlers from the Sundown Optimist Baton Group and Phoenix Baton Club. They will compete in both the Nations Cup and World Baton Twirling Championship in Italy, which will get underway on Aug. 2. Former twirler and Team Canada coach Nancy Lightheart says the athletes representing Saskatchewan make up around 25 per cent of the Canadian representatives. 'That's really exciting for Saskatchewan, and for a province our size to have such a large contingent. We're obviously very proud of our athletes. They work tremendously long hours and it's hard to get to this level of training,' she said. For some on the team like Gabriella Buchko, this won't be their first time representing Team Canada at Baton Twirling. Buchko recently took part in a Pan Pacific competition. At just twelve years of age, she is now somewhat of a veteran, but that doesn't make the mental aspect of a twirling routine any easier. 'When you're tossing the baton, you just have to keep doing repetition over and over to have muscle memory where your brain can finally be like, 'Okay I need to think of the corrections now, but I know how to do this trick,'' she explained. For Malia Briere, also twelve years of age, Italy will be her first time donning the Maple Leaf. It's an experience she says will be an incredible learning opportunity. 'I feel like it will kind of be like, 'Oh wow, they can do this trick, and I might want to try this trick next year or in a couple years,'' she said. Briere also said she is looking forward to visiting some historical buildings in Italy and touring Rome with her family. Both Briere and Buchko agree that a bonus to competing in Torino will be experiencing the Italian cuisine. For Buchko, it's also an opportunity to form new friendships. 'It'll be so exciting to meet many new people since everyone is so kind and so tight together. I know that I'm really good friends with a lot of people from across Canada, so it will be good to make new friendships internationally too,' she said. When asked who the fiercest competition should be in the field, Lightheart mentioned Team Japan as the gold standard in the sport. 'The Japanese are always the highlight. Anytime we go to international events they are sort of the pinnacle,' she said. They're the team that people aspire to twirl like. So, yeah, it's always exciting to go watch them for sure.'
