We all hate this team and we know they will never win anything important but good to see Gattuso gone. We will play 4-2-3-1. There won’t be many changes. Hysaj and Maksimovic may renew. Goal: Meret, Sepe Ospina Defense: Manolas, Rrahmani, Maksimovic, Senesi Koulibaly Rightback: Di Lorenzo, Hysaj Malcuit Leftback: Mario Rui, Emerson Ghoulam Midfield: Demme, Lobotka, Elmas, De Paul Bakayoko, Fabian Attacking Midfield: Insigne, Zielinski, Mertens, Lozano, Politano, Zaccagni Ounas Forward: Osimhen, Petagna
Only strong names on the radar right now is Morten Thorsby of Samp, and Toma Basic of Bordeaux. Thorsby had a good season but I need to see more. I know 0 of Basic.
So the only big transfer exit rumor right now is Fabian Ruiz. A couple of months ago his agent informed Napoli that he wasn't interested in a new contract. There are rumors that he is wanted at Real but also Man City.
Names being thrown out right now for left back position: Zappacosta Emerson Palmieri Reinildo Mandava of Lille. 27 years old who played for french champions Lillie Fabiano Parisi. 20 year old from Avellino who had 20 appearances for Empoli (Serie B champs). I don't know anything about either guy Also, Sarri has requested that Lazio sign Politano
What a disaster Mertens has been for Belgium. He has continued on his poor form from Napoli. Really think we should let him go for free and free the salary. He is past it.
So some transfer bits of news: It’s being reported that Insigne is unwilling to lower his wages for Napoli and that Barcelona are “interested”. I write interested in quotes because this isn’t the first time that Barcelona have inquired about Insigne. Doesn’t necessarily mean they will put the effort to sign him. I’m unaware of Barca’s transfer plans but they have Messi, Kun, Depay, Greizmann, Dembele. Unless they plan to sell one of them. Fabian Ruiz has been getting no buzz this euro. The papers report he wants to be paid as much as the best players on the team if he is to stay at Napoli. Real, Barca, and Atletico are the teams that remain interested
Great news is that Hysaj is very close to signing with Lazio as Sarri has specifically requested him. Napoli are trying to package Mario Rui plus money to Benfica for Nuno Tavares. Benfica, want money outright. They say that Emerson Palmieri remains the priority
Petagna’s agent is working on a deal to get him to Inter. There is talk of a possible swap deal between us and them. I would love for us to land Di Marco. But knowing Napoli we’re going to go for Vecino
Spalletti has told Napoli management that he wants to evaluate Ounas at preseason training. This is already a bad sign
I tried to get behind Ounas at Crotone, but he was incredibly frustrating. Talent is there. Good decision making is not
I wonder where those are that called Fabian a step on Jorginho. I was attacked here for calling the sale of Jorginho the dumbest decision. In any case Fabian has been very disappointing and Mertens was invisible in all games.
Mertens is a ST, judge him on that position. Zielinski has been the worst Napoli player. We should sell him if anyone wants him. Rather have Damsgaard. We should also sell Osimhen while ppl still think he is worth 100 million
Ruiz has been poor off the bench. Zielinski was poor, but wasn't used in the 10 role where he excels. Mertens was poor on and off the bench. Jorginho has been immense, and Italy suffers without him in the lineup.
Zielinski and Fabian have been horrible. I am one of the biggest admirers of Mertens. But he is past it. Also think Di Lorenzo has been exposed.
Why is Di Lorenzo exposed? Cause he drew a PK? Maehle has been excellent for Denmark. Atalanta could sell Gosens or Hateboer now very comfortably and they would not skip a beat. But Maehle is the exact player we need