'Will be ready to make his contribution' - AC Milan coach confirms Chukwueze is available for selection v PSG
Published: November 06, 2023
Speaking at a press conference on Monday to preview his side's UEFA Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli confirmed that Samuel Chukwueze is at his disposal against the French Ligue 1 team.   The right winger has not figured for the Rossoneri since he suffered ...
Napoli interested in Hatayspor, ex-Manchester City midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru  
Published: November 03, 2023
According to Italian outlet CalcioNews24, Manchester City academy product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has emerged as a transfer target for Italian Serie A champions Napoli ahead of the reopening of the transfer window. The Parthenopeans are monitoring Fenerbahce star Sebastian Szymanski and Hatayspor midfielder Fisayo D...
'Has the club's permission' - Garcia reveals when Victor Osimhen will return to Napoli 
Published: November 03, 2023
Speaking at Friday's pre-match press conference before his side's Serie A clash against Salernitana, Napoli manager Rudi Garcia said that he expects Victor Osimhen to return to the club next week.    The CAF Player of the Year nominee is reportedly in Nigeria but will head to Naples in the coming days t...
Chukwueze could make return from injury quicker than expected after update from AC Milan coach 
Published: November 03, 2023
Samuel Chukwuze looks set to return to action earlier than expected following the latest update from AC Milan coach, Stefano Pioli regarding his fitness.   The 24-year-old picked up a hamstring injury during the last international break and could only feature in the Super Eagles encounter with Saudi Arabia. �...
'Not scared to wait' - Fabrizio Romano reveals Napoli will make it difficult for clubs to sign Osimhen in January
Published: October 31, 2023
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has provided details on why Napoli are unwilling to sell Nigerian star Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.   The 24-year-old is yet again a subject of interest from European giants particularly Chelsea who are in dire need of a prolific striker following their st...
Italy coach Spalletti considers handing debut to another defender of Nigerian descent after Udogie 
Published: October 28, 2023
Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti is reportedly considering handing a debut to another defender of Nigerian descent after Tottenham Hotspur star Destiny Udogie.    Verona-born Udogie is two caps away from becoming cap-tied to his country of birth, Italy after he was given minutes in the 2024 European...
'No, no way' - Napoli chief rules out Osimhen's departure in January amid Chelsea links 
Published: October 27, 2023
Napoli sporting director Mauro Meluso has ruled out Osimhen's departure from the current Serie A champions in the January transfer window amid speculation linking the striker with a move to Premier League giants Chelsea.    It has been speculated that the Parthenopeans could cash in on the Nigeria intern...
Who is the better player between Messi and Ronaldo? Victor Osimhen gives diplomatic answer
Published: October 26, 2023
Victor Osimhen has refused to comment on who he considers the better player between former Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo.  With 12 Ballon d'Or between them, Messi and Ronaldo are the best of their generation and two of the greatest players to have played the beauti...
Official: Super Eagles-eligible defender signs new deal with Fiorentina 
Published: October 26, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Italian Serie A outfit Fiorentina have confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible defender Michael Kayode has committed his future to the club by signing a new deal.    The new agreement between Fiorentina and Kayode will keep the Italy U21 international of Nigeria descent...
'Always behind me' - Osimhen names Tottenham star as the toughest defender he has played against 
Published: October 25, 2023
Victor Osimhen has named Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero  as the toughest defender he has played against.  While the Nigerian striker is yet to face the Argentine since the latter moved to England, they faced each other twice in the Serie A in the 2020-2021 season.  Osimhen's first encou...
Osimhen flies to Germany ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash against Union Berlin 
Published: October 24, 2023
Victor Osimhen flew to Germany ahead of Napoli's UEFA Champions League clash against Union Berlin at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Tuesday.    Osimhen's presence at the airport sparked rumours that he was going to be physically present to support the Italian champions.   Sky Sport Italia via Ital...
Napoli sporting director gives update on the contract situation of Chelsea target Osimhen 
Published: October 22, 2023
Mauro Meluso, Napoli's sporting director, has provided an update on the contract situation of Victor Osimhen amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a possible transfer to Chelsea next summer.    Chelsea are one of the clubs monitoring the situation of Osimhen to see whether he's going t...
AC Milan coach confirms Chukwueze is on the injured list, reveals player likely to replace Super Eagles winger
Published: October 21, 2023
On the eve of AC Milan's Serie A clash against Juventus at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, manager Stefano Pioli addressed the media and touched on a variety of topics including an injury update on his squad.    Pioli confirmed that Samuel Chukweze is unavailable for selection against the Bianconeri after re...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen annoyed by recent remarks made by Napoli president 
Published: October 20, 2023
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly furious with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis following comments made regarding the player's contract situation.  Osimhen, who joined the Italian side from Lille in 2020, is said to be displeased with the recent comments about his future. De Laure...
Osimhen increasing likely to leave Napoli next summer amid interest from Premier League clubs 
Published: October 20, 2023
It is looking increasingly likely that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli next summer as the Serie A defending champions are considering selling their star forward.   This is a result of a breakdown in talks between him and the Italian outfit regarding extending his current contract which expires...