'I expect you'll be able to table N409b' - Napoli chief sarcastically demands world-record fee for Osimhen
Published: September 04, 2023
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis is demanding a world-record fee of 500 million euros (approximately N409 billion in Nigerian currency) from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal to part company with Victor Osimhem.    Brazil superstar Nyemar became the most expensive acquisition in history in August 2017 when h...
Napoli prioritise tying up Osimhen to new deal over the renewal of Serie A POTY contract
Published: August 31, 2023
With about 48 hours to the close of the summer window, Napoli have reportedly prioritized the contract renewal of Victor Osimhen despite their desire to extend the contracts of two key players.   The Partenopei are negotiating a contract extension with the Nigerian striker in a bid to fend off interest from oth...
Super Eagles-eligible defender joins Birmingham City for a fee of N2.9b, subject to medical 
Published: August 28, 2023
Birmingham City have reached an agreement with Cremonese for the signing of Super Eagles-eligible defender Emanuel Aiwu.   ​According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the Championship side have agreed to pay their Serie B counterparts 3 million pounds (approximately N2.9b in Nigerian currency) for t...
Udinese make first offer to sign Super Eagles winger from Nottingham Forest 
Published: August 28, 2023
Udinese are interested in signing Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest ahead of transfer deadline day.    According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Serie A outfit have tabled a first offer to Nottingham Forest for his services.   In their bid to strengthen their attack, Udinese have iden...
Napoli coach Rudi Garcia hails Osimhen for 'world-class gesture' in win against Sassuolo
Published: August 28, 2023
Napoli manager Rudi Garcia has praised Victor Osimhen for his gesture in handling penalty duties to Giacomo Raspadori who had not scored in 8 league games in the Parthenopeans' 2-0 win over Sassuolo played at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday night.   The defending Italian champions had taken the lead...
Why Kayode has not been called up for Fiorentina's Conference League playoff tie v Rapid Vienna 
Published: August 24, 2023
Italian-Nigerian fullback Michael Kayode will not participate in Fiorentina's Europa Conference League playoff tie against Rapid Vienna at the Allianz Stadion (Wien) on Thursday evening.   Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Italiano has taken twenty four players to the Austrian capital but did not name Kayode in...
Sixth Nigerian to make debut for AC Milan: Pioli defends decision not to start Chukwueze v Bologna
Published: August 22, 2023
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has defended his decision not to start Samuel Chukwueze and Noah Okafor in his side's 2-0 win at Bologna in a Serie A match on Monday night.   Chukwueze became the sixth Nigeria-eligible player to debut for AC Milan's first team when he entered the game as a substitute i...
Super Eagles winger Chukwueze makes winning debut for AC Milan in Italy's Serie A 
Published: August 21, 2023
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze made his debut for AC Milan in their 2-0 victory over Bologna in matchday one of the Italian Serie A played at  Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Monday night.   The seven-time European champions got their first of the night through Olivier Giroud who was assisted by Tijjani R...
'He plays like a veteran' - Pundit hails 19yo Kayode after Serie A debut for Fiorentina 
Published: August 20, 2023
Borgomanero-born fullback of Nigerian descent, Michael Kayode impressed on his Serie A debut, helping Fiorentina beat Genoa 4-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on the opening day of the new season.    The 19-year-old has seen his stock rise massively over the past few months after scoring the game-winning goal for...
'Let's see what happens' - Napoli striker Osimhen refuses to rule out making a move this summer
Published: August 20, 2023
Victor Osimhen is not ruling out the possibility of leaving Napoli this summer.   ​ ​​The future of the Nigeria international has been a topical issue all summer having been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich but all have been forced to look at alternatives due to h...
'Scores with class and power' - Chukwueze gets praise from pundit after first AC Milan goal
Published: August 13, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze's first goal in AC Milan colours helped the seven-time European champions beat Novara 4-2 in their final pre-season friendly on Sunday morning.    AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli rotated the starting XI from yesterday's friendly against Etoile du Sahel in order to give minutes to every mem...
'Has a contract for another 2 years' - Napoli president reiterates Osimhen is staying amid links to Al Hilal
Published: August 10, 2023
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has reiterated that Victor Osimhen will remain at The Parthenopeans when the transfer window closes for business amid speculation linking him with a departure from the club.    English Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea, plus Bayern Munich and Paris Sai...
Napoli provide injury update on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen 
Published: August 09, 2023
Napoli have provided an update on Victor Osimhen following the injury sustained by the Nigeria international during Tuesday's workout.   The Parthenopeans players trained at the Teofilo Patini Stadium in Castel di Sangro on Wednesday but Osimhen was not involved in the session due to an ankle-related inju...
Chukwueze makes debut as AC Milan win first edition of Silvio Berlusconi Trophy
Published: August 08, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze made his long-awaited debut for AC Milan and won his first trophy with the club in their victory over Monza in the first edition of the Silvio Berlusconi trophy played on Tuesday night. ​ The game ended 1-1 but the seven-time European champions edged Monza 6-5 on penalties to win their first tit...
'I already knew him because he's Nigerian' - AC Milan new boy Okafor on Chukwueze
Published: August 08, 2023
Cap-tied Switzerland international of Nigerian descent Noah Okafor says he's delighted to be teammates with Samuel Chukwueze.  AC Milan bolstered their frontline in the summer transfer window with the addition of Okafor from Red Bull Salzburg, while Chukwueze was acquired from Villarreal. The Nigerian an...