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Napoli Vs Atalanta: Confirmed Lineup Released With Osimhen In

Napoli Vs Atalanta: Confirmed Lineup Released With Osimhen In

Atalanta aim to continue their fantastic start to the new season when they travel south to face Napoli on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 15:00). Atalanta are unbeaten in three Serie A games against Napoli (W2 D1),...

Chelsea’s Tiemoue Bakayoko Officially Joins Napoli On Loan

Tiemoue Bakayoko joining SSC Napoli on loan was confirmed today. Current Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso was the manager at AC Milan two years ago, when the 26-year-old midfielder spent time there as well. They parted ways...

Super Eagles Friendlies: Osimhen’s Replacement Has Been Announced

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been replaced with Paul Onuachu for the Super Eagles’ friendly games against Algeria and Tunisia on October 9 and 13 respectively, in Austria, following COVID-19 restrictions put in place...

Manchester City Dump Kalidou Koulibaly, Sign Benfica’s Ruben Dias

Manchester City have ended their pursuit of Napoli centre back Kalidou Koulibaly after completing a move for Benfica's Ruben Dias. Pep Guardiola's side have agreed €55m fee with the Eagles, with Nicolas Otamendi set to...

Napoli Coach Gattuso Gives Verdict On Osimhen’s Debut

Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso has dished out rare praise on Sunday when describing new signing Victor Osimhen as a “young lad with the head of a 40-year-old”. Osimhen, 21, was brought on for his debut...

Efe Sodje Throws Jibe At Victor Osimhen’s Napoli Move

Sam Sodje has described the English Premier League as the best in the world and advised Nigerian players to make every effort to play in the most "prestigious" league. A number of Nigerian players are...

Manchester City Move For €70million Alternative To Kalidou Koulibaly

Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a transfer for Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos, as they look to further strengthen their defence. As per Sport, the 27-year-old is seen as a backup option if City can’t complete...

Victor Osimhen Gets Another Hat-Trick In Napoli Friendly Win

Napoli has thrashed Italian third division side Teramo 4-0, in Friday’s pre-season game and Victor Osimhen once again netted a hat-trick. The Nigerian also got a hat-trick in Napoli’s second pre-season game after L’Aquila which...

Napoli President Confirms Club’s Interest In Arsenal Centre Back Sokratis

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has verified that the club are interested in signing Arsenal defender Sokratis. The 32-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirate outfit and could leave as the Gunners...

Video: Osimhen Performs Song In Front Of Teammates In Napoli Initiation

Erstwhile Lille striker Victor Osimhen has been fully adopted as a Napoli player by his new teammates after he performed a song in front of them. The Super Eagles star joined his new teammates in...

Gabriel Magalhaes And Agents Arriving London To Sign Arsenal Contract

A fee of €30m (£27m) has been agreed with Arsenal and Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes will pen a five-year contract worth €2m-a-year (£1.8m). Despite competition from Napoli and Manchester United, Mikel Arteta’s side have been...

‘I Know Osimhen Better Than Chukwueze’, Siasia Rates The Better Of Them

Former Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia, has given his opinion on what is wrong and how to address the problem of decline in youth football in the country. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the ex-Super...

Player Who Replaced Osimhen At Lille Makes Prideful Comparison

Canada international Jonathan David, who has emerged as direct replacement for Victor Osimhen at Lille, has described the new Napoli star as “exceptional”, but maintained they are different players and he will not be...

Unveiled: Man Utd’s New Expensive Signing As Jadon Sancho Negotiations Fail

Manchester United could lose signing top prospect Jadon Sancho after Borussia Dortmund announced the extension of his contract. After months of courting Sancho, Michael Zorc, Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, had shut down rumors of Sancho...

Osimhen Pleads With The Punch Newspaper For Wrong Use Of Word

Victor Osimhen has apologised over the choice of words he earlier used while denying quotes attributed to him as cited in the Punch Newspaper claiming the player hopes to emulate the legendary Diego Maradona. A...

Napoli To Make Chukwueze Partner Osimhen At San Paolo

Napoli are set to make a move for Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze as an alternative to Sassuolo’s Jeremie Boga, that’s according to Sporting Life. The Partenopei are still in the market ahead of the 2020/2021...

A Breakdown Of All The Records Osimhen Made Moving To Napoli

How much Victor Osimhen cost Napoli has now been established on the actual figure the Italian club paid for the former Lille star. While initial reports had it that Napoli paid €50m-plus add-ons for the...

Napoli Remove Osimhen From Their Champions League Squad

Napoli have ruled out new recruits Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Algerian defender Faouzi Ghoulam in their squad for the final stages of the 2019-20 Champions League but named Kalidou Koulibaly. Osimhen’s new side will take...

Victor Osimhen Reveals How He Got Involved In Using Fetish Charms

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen recently became Africa's most valuable footballer following his €50 million move to Napoli this summer. The Nigerian star became Europe's most wanted player after scoring 18 goals and six assists...

The Expensive House Victor Osimhen Will Reside In Naples As Napoli Deal Is Done

Having completed his switch from Ligue 1 side Lille to Italian giants Napoli, Victor Osimhen has started settling to new life in Italy as reports say he is already shopping for an apartment in...

Napoli Finally Unveil Osimhen After Completing £74m Move

Napoli has finally unveiled Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen on a five-year deal, according to Daily Mail. The former Wolfsburg striker linked up with the Serie A side from Lille, a French Ligue 1 club,...

Agent At War With Osimhen’s Newly Signed Contract With Napoli

Multiple reports in France and Italy claim Napoli have finalised all the paperwork for Victor Osimhen. Sky Sport Italia, RMC Sport, Tuttomercatoweb and more all maintain the final contracts have been signed, as they were...

Elder Brother Andrew Reveals Why Osimhen Will Sign For Napoli

Elder brother to Victor Osimhen, Andrew, has explained reasons behind the Napoli move and links to Liverpool. Also, In the interview with Europa Calcio he spoke about why the Super Eagles striker changed his agent...

West Ham United Submits HUGE Late Bid For Victor Osimhen

West Ham United have presented a last minute bid to lure Lille striker Victor Osimhen away from the clutches from Serie A side Napoli. The Super Eagles star is set to link up with Napoli...

Man Utd, Liverpool Excited As Osimhen’s New Agent Boosts Hope Of Signing The Nigerian

Lille striker Victor Osimhen's agent has given Liverpool and Manchester United hope of securing the forward's transfer this summer. Several clubs are chasing his signature across Europe, not just the Premier League, with Napoli looking...

Osimhen’s REAL Reason For Changing Agent Amid Napoli Deal Revealed

Victor Osimhen's former agent Franco Iovino of Star Factory claimed the 21-year-old dumped his agency on the advice of Lille, who wanted to sell him only to Napoli because of the relationship between the...

Messi Outlines Plan For Barca Not To Crash Out Of UCL At The Hands...

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has called for calm at the club to save another Liverpool situation in the Champions League. Messi hit out at the way the Catalan giants have capitulated in recent performances. The Argentine...

Napoli Tell Osimhen’s Agent They Won’t Go Higher As The Italian Giants Make Final...

Napoli have made their last move to convince the agent of Victor Osimhen to accept the proposed contract for his client. The Serie A side are the Nigerian’s preferred destination, but a change of agent...

Napoli Shift Focus From Osimhen, Target Another Super Eagles Star – Report

Napoli are keen on adding more than one Nigerian international to their playing ranks this summer, after already being linked with Lille’s exciting young forward Victor Osimhen. The Italian giants are showing interest in one...

Phone Call From Jurgen Klopp Has Totally Changed Oshimen Napoli Move

Manchester United have been dealt a transfer setback after Jurgen Klopp officially asked for Lille star Victor Osimhen who is ready to leave France for the Premier League. The Nigeria International looked all set to...

Osimhen’s Agent Reveals Man Utd Made Contact With Him ‘Hours Ago’ To Hijack Napoli...

Manchester United reportedly contacted Victor Osimhen’s agent as the Red Devils look to make a move for the Lille striker. The Red Devils have been linked with a summer transfer for the Nigerian International, though...

Osimhen To Abandon Napoli Move As Tottenham Hijack Lille Star For £73.5m

Victor Osimhen is set for a likely last-minute U-turn to join Premier League club Tottenham for £73.5million, according to French journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi. The Super Eagles striker is on the verge of joining Serie A...

Osimhen Sacks Agent, Set For Medical With Napoli On Thursday

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly sacked his agent as he is set to become Africa’s costliest footballer, with a reported €81m (£73.6m) move from French Ligue 1 side Lille to Serie A...

Osimhen Calls Napoli’s ‘Ultimatum Bluff’, Could Sign For AC Milan

AC Milan are now the latest club in the race to sign Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, with Napoli emerging strong contenders to sign the Super Eagles striker. According to reports in Italy, the Rossoneri are...

Switch Now Or Forget About It – Napoli Dare Osimhen

Lille star Victor Osimhen has been handed a 10-day ultimatum to decide whether he wants the offer from Napoli or not. The AFCON bronze medal winner has been one of the most sought after striker...

Osimhen To Decide On Napoli Move Based On Phone Call To Koulibaly

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has advised Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen that Napoli is a great place to continue his career and revealed how he advised the Super Eagles forward on a potential move. The...

Agent Washes Off His Hands, Says Osimhen Personally Rejected Napoli Deal

Victor Osimhen’s representative, Osita Okolo , says the forward’s decision to reject a move to Serie A club Napoli has to do with his personal and professional life. Okolo also denied reports that the Lille...

Agent Hints On Victor Osimhen’s Napoli Move Decision

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will make his decision on his move to Serie A club Napoli in known in the next few hours, that’s according to one of his representatives, Osita Okolo. The 21-year-old...

Victor Osimhen To Napoli Move Fails, Returns To France

Lille forward Victor Osimhen has left Italy after failing to reach an agreement with Italian side, Napoil, over a proposed €70million transfer to Naples in the summer. The Lille forward and his agent had spent...

Victor Osimhen Lands Italy For Napoli Transfer Talk

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has arrived in Italy for Napoli transfer talk ahead of move to San Paolo Stadium. The 21-year-old Nigeria international has been linked to a number of European clubs including Napoli,...
Napoli President Confirms Kalidou Koulibaly’s Cost This Summer

Napoli President Confirms Kalidou Koulibaly’s Cost This Summer

Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed Kalidou Koulibaly will not leave the club for any less than £90 million. Among the sides linked with the Senegalese international are Manchester United and Manchester City as well...
Napoli Has Won The Race To Sign Osimhen On A Five Year Deal

Napoli Has Won The Race To Sign Osimhen On A Five Year Deal

Lille striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to a summer move to Italian Serie A side, Napoli. Reports revealed that the Nigeria international will sign a five year deal with Gennaro Gattuso’s side after agreeing...
Victor Osimhen Voted LOSC Player Of The Season

Victor Osimhen Voted LOSC Player Of The Season

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been handed yet another individual award as Lille ’s Player of the Season. Ligue 1 side made the announcement on their official Twitter account. The young Nigeria forward joined the...
Napoli Looking For Middle Ground With Arsenal For Dennis’ Signature

Napoli Looking For Middle Ground With Arsenal For Dennis’ Signature

Napoli have become the latest team to show interest in Arsenal target, Emmanuel Dennis according to Football Italia. The Club Brugge's star's stock rose this season after the Nigerian enjoyed fine performances against Real Madrid...
Victor Osimhen Gives His Approval To Join Napoli Amid Father’s Death

Victor Osimhen Gives His Approval To Join Napoli Amid Father’s Death

Lille striker Victor Osimhen has given the green light to join Napoli this summer, according to a journalist. According to Calciomercato.com, it was recently reported that Milan are looking at potential replacements for Zlatan Ibrahimovic...
Fans Accuse Messi Of Doing ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Chop’ In Draw With Napoli

Fans Accuse Messi Of Doing ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Chop’ In Draw With Napoli

Lionel Messi has been slammed for pulling off a ‘Ronaldo chop’ during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Napoli on Tuesday in the Champions League. The Barca captain found himself in a tricky situation as two defenders...
‘Why Barca Will Find It Easier Against Napoli In Second Leg’ – Quique Setien

‘Why Barca Will Find It Easier Against Napoli In Second Leg’ – Quique Setien

Barcelona boss Quique Setien his excited after his side secured an away goal and taking a 1-1 draw against Napoli back to the Nou Camp following the first leg of their Champions League last...
Man Utd Completes Kalidou Koulibaly’s £64M Transfer

Man Utd Completes Kalidou Koulibaly’s £64M Transfer

Manchester United have now completed a deal to sign Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly. The news was broken by Italian journalist Fabio Santini, who was speaking on TV show Il Processo, with quotes relayed by...
Arsenal Vs Napoli Lineups: Duo Fit As Emery Makes 6 Changes

Arsenal Vs Napoli Lineups: Duo Fit As Emery Makes 6 Changes

Arsenal will be looking to secure a first leg lead in their Europa League quarter-final with Napoli at the Emirates tonight. The Gunners head into the game off the back of a disappointing 1-0 defeat...
Maurizio Sarri ask Chelsea To Sign Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj

Maurizio Sarri ask Chelsea To Sign Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj

Maurizio Sarri have asked that Chelsea signs Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj once the Blues have wrapped up a deal for Gonzalo Higuain, according to a report in England. According to The Daily Mirror, the Chelsea...