Napoli are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of Fiorentina captain German Pezzella for next season.

According to Calciomercato.com, the negotiations have already begun with the Argentina international centre-back’s agent.

Fiorentina certainly won’t be eager to let him go, as the 28-year-old is not only a key figure in their defence, but also wears the captain’s armband.

Pezzella is recovering after testing positive for coronavirus, one of several Viola players who caught the highly-contagious illness.

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Manchester United are reportedly preparing offers for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt and Napoli centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly.

ESPN reports that the Red Devils are prepared to make another attempt at signing De Ligt this summer, but it remains to be seen if Juventus are willing to listen to any offers for the Dutch starlet.

The 20-year-old arrived at the Allianz Stadium last summer and was rushed into play by an injury to captain Giorgio Chiellini and had a tough start to life in Turin.

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Paris Saint-Germain seem to have moved top of the queue for Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly offering the Napoli defender an initial €10m salary.

It was previously claimed Koulibaly, who was born in France, had bought a property in Paris.

Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira revealed last week that PSG sporting director Leonardo had opened talks with the player’s agent Fali Ramadani.

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Villarreal defender Raul Albiol has revealed that Napoli was a “fundamental experience” in his career and claimed the club “remains in my heart”.

The 34-year-old appeared 236 times during his six seasons at the Azzurri and has admitted that he misses the San Paolo.

He moved back to his native Spain ahead of the current season and has played 26 games in La Liga for Villarreal before the season was suspended.

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Roma could land Chris Smalling on a permanent transfer from Manchester United, if the English side sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli first.

Smalling is currently with the Giallorossi on loan, and the clubs have been in talks about a permanent deal for a number of months.

The English defender has taken to life in Italy, and it’s believed he would like to remain in the Italian capital beyond this season.

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Everton are linked with Napoli pair Allan and Kalidou Koulibaly, as Carlo Ancelotti allegedly looks to negotiate with his former boss Aurelio De Laurentiis.

The Italian tactician might make a swift return to Naples, but only to discuss possible transfer targets for his new side from Goodison Park.

After a turbulent season at the San Paolo, Allan looks set to leave this summer and Ancelotti, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, eyes an opportunity for the Toffees to bring the Brazilian midfielder to Merseyside.

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Napoli have reportedly identified Freiburg defender Robin Koch as a possible replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly at the San Paolo.

The physically strong Freiburg defender can also be used as a defensive midfielder if necessary and Calciomercato.com has revealed that the Partenopei are contemplating bringing the 23-year-old to Serie A.

Koulibaly has been linked with a move away from the Azzurri after the current campaign and the Senegal international will leave a big void to be filled by Gennaro Gattuso.

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Inter defender Milan Skriniar reveals he would’ve loved to both play against and alongside Brazil legend Ronaldo, who he rates as the best defenders in the world and a thought for former Sampdoria teammate Bruno Fernandes.

The centre-back answered fan questions for the official club website during the enforced quarantine caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

“It is a delicate time, but we can face it together as a team. We really miss football and training, but what’s important right now is fighting this virus,” said Skriniar.

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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in bringing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic to the Parc des Princes.

La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira has reported that Leonardo has made his initial move, talking to their agent Fali Ramadani and is hoping to bring the Serie A duo to the French capital.

The Partenopei defender has also previously been linked with PSG and reports about the Senegalese defender buying property in Paris sparked further rumours about a move to Ligue 1.

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Nikola Maksimovic suffered a muscle injury in a training match and will miss the potential League game against Hellas Verona and in doubt for Barcelona.

La Repubblica reports that the Serbian defender has given Gennaro Gattuso headache ahead of an important two weeks for the Partenopei, who are already waiting for Kalidou Koulibaly to recover.

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