Sadio Mane could be key to Liverpool winning the race for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Koulibaly is being linked with a €90m move to Liverpool. The Daily Express says the two Senegal internationals are the pride of Aliou Cisse's national team and are both recognised as superstars on the world stage. Both have become faces of African football and are helping inspire the next gene...Full Story »

Frank Lampard and Chelsea haven't given up in their efforts to sign Dries Mertens for next season after Inter approached the Napoli forward in the last week. The in-demand 33-year-old has still yet to decide his future, with his contract at Napoli ending on June 30. The Partenopei remain keen to tie their prized asset to fresh terms. Blues boss Lampard is an admirer of the attacker - despite...Full Story »

The 32-year-old could leave the Stadio San Paolo on a free transfer this summer after originally joining from PSV in 2013 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is so keen on sealing a move for Napoli star Dries Mertens that he calls the Belgian "almost every day," according to transfer intermediary Vincenzo Morabito. Mertens is in the final few months of his contract with Napoli, having developed in...Full Story »

We’re all used to players being linked with various different clubs even when the transfer windows are shut, but there’s rarely anything to back them up. Even if a player is asked about a transfer, they tend to dismiss everything and just insist they are happy where they are and wont think about it. Things are slightly different with Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly after he ind...Full Story »

Lampard frustrated with Willian's contract comments Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says that the timing wasn't "ideal" on Willian's interview about his contract situation. The winger gave an interview to the Brazilian media this week revealing that he could leave the Blues at the end of the season. But Lampard insists that no decisions have been made on his Chelsea players' future yet. Long...Full Story »

Lorenzo Insigne was hilariously given the tallest mascot to walk out with ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash against Barcelona. The diminutive Italian, who stands at 5ft and 3ins, put his arms around his mascot's neck as the camera panned down Napoli's side before kick-off. KKKKKKKK... O Insigne do tamanho do mascote da Champions está passando pela sua timeline!Assista ao jog&...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Quique Setien felt his side had put themselves into a positive position after leaving Napoli with 1-1 draw from the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.Antoine Griezmann struck what could prove to be a crucial away goal for the LaLiga side in the second half, which cancelled out a fine opener from Napoli midfielder Dries Mertens.The Italians, who had won four of their...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann’s second-half equaliser cancelled out a fine opener from Napoli midfielder Dries Mertens to give Barcelona the upper hand in their Champions League last-16 tie.Belgian Mertens had made the most of the Italians’ solid start to curl home an effort after 30 minutes.However, after the midfielder was forced off with injury following a heavy challenge from Sergio Busquets...Full Story »

Chelsea are set to make a last-ditch attempt to sign Dries Mertens from Napoli. Chelsea are going to make an offer to Napoli for striker Dries Mertens that the Italian club cannot refuse, it has been claimed. The Blues will go into deadline day with the aim of making Mertens their newest recruit. But Chelsea have already had an attempt to sign Mertens pushed back by Napoli. Frank Lampard̵...Full Story »

Napoli have announced how much tickets will cost for their home Champions League last-16 clash against Barcelona, which has led to anger from their supporters. The cheapest ticket in the ultras end will cost 70 euros, while children under the age of 12 will have to pay 40 euros. Meanwhile, fans will have to spend at least 120 euros to watch the game from the main stand, with a ticket there u...Full Story »

The experienced Belgian striker has been targeted by boss Lampard to ease his goalscoring problems and help push for a top four finish. Belgium striker Dries Mertens is chasing history with Napoli after six years with the Italians, making it more difficult for Chelsea to sign him Credit: EPA Slovakia star Marek Hamsik's Napoli record of 122 goals is in the sights of Chelsea target Dries Merten...Full Story »

Chelsea and Tottenham are keen on the transfer of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli with Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho desperate for defensive reinforcements Chelsea and Tottenham are in contact with Kalidou Koulibaly's agent as transfer talks ramp up over a potential £100m deal. The Napoli star has been one of the best players in his position over the past two seasons. And it has led to i...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says they'll not be underestimating Napoli. The two teams will meet in the Champions League round of 16. "Napoli are a strong and complicated opponent with a great atmosphere in their stadium. You never know what form the teams will be in," said Valverde. "They have impressive strikers like Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne. They already proved their quality...Full Story »

Leicester set to land Bowen Leicester look favourites to land Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen, according to the Mirror. A transfer fee of £10 million has been put on the youngster as Leeds are also said to be interested. Bowen has scored 15 goals and provided four assists in 22 league games for Hull so far this season. Roma target Everton's Moise Kean Roma are said to be preparing a ...Full Story »

Arsenal will hold talks with Carlo Ancelotti after the Italian was sacked by Napoli on Tuesday night. The north London club are still searching for a permanent replacement for Unai Emery, who was dismissed a fortnight ago having overseen a run of seven games without a win. Several names have been linked as potential candidates and Ancelotti has emerged as a possibility following his exit fro...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti responded to reports of discontent among his squad following Sunday’s loss to Bologna. Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti denied his squad have turned against him after the club’s winless streak extended to eight matches. Sunday’s shock 2-1 Serie A loss at home to Bologna left Napoli without a victory in all competitions since October 23. The pressure is mou...Full Story »

Both Liverpool and Napoli wanted a win to secure their place in the last 16, but the points were ultimately shared in a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Neither Liverpool nor Napoli could secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League as Jurgen Klopp's side drew 1-1 with their Italian visitors at Anfield. The Reds – whose only previous defeat in all competitions this season came against N...Full Story »

Liverpool’s Champions League progress will come down their final match again after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Napoli.Last December qualification was not secured until the last kick of the last game, coincidentally against the Serie A club, and while the stakes are not as high this time around – a draw will do in Salzburg – they have not got the night off they hoped for...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes a Champions League night at Anfield may actually come as a relief to Napoli opponents dealing with significant internal strife. Reports claim the Serie A club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis is to fine every player 25 per cent of their monthly salary after they refused to attend a squad training retreat earlier this month. Fans have turned thei...Full Story »

Chelsea transfer news: Napoli star Hysak makes decision on his future in Frank Lampard boost (Image: GETTY Images) Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been handed a £43million transfer boost after Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj revealed plans to leave the Serie A club when his contract expires this summer. Chelsea could be saving £43m this summer if transfer target Elseid Hysaj decides to l...Full Story »