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      Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ‘tempted by Newcastle transfer if they qualify for Champions League’

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      NAPOLI superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is reportedly interested in a move to Newcastle if they secure Champions League football next season.The 22-year-old is in discussions with the Italian giants about signing a new deal – less than 12 months on from joining the club for £8.6million.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is being linked with a move away from Napoli this summerCredit: Getty
      His existing contract runs until 2027 but he is earning just £26,000-a-week.
      A remarkable first season has seen him rack up 13 goals and 15 assists in 29 appearances.
      And while an improved deal looks to be on the cards, Kvaratskhelia, nicknamed “Kvaradona”, wants a release clause put into his contract.
      Napoli are reluctant to oblige as they value their man at around £140m.
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      It comes as Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain monitor his situation.
      According to Football Insider, Newcastle have now entered the race to sign the Georgian international.
      But Champions League qualification will dictate whether Eddie Howe’s men are in with a chance of acquiring him.
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      A 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday evening moved them to within one point of fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand.
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      Meanwhile, Napoli are closing in on their first league title in 33 years.
      Luciano Spaletti’s side sit a huge 18 points clear at the top of Serie A.
      They are also in with a chance of winning the Champions League as they prepare to take on AC Milan in the quarter-finals.
      But they do face losing their two biggest stars in the summer, with Kvaratskhelia and striker Victor Osimhen both linked with moves away. More

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      ‘The days of George Best will return to Man Utd’ if they complete shock transfer for in-demand wonderkid, says Henry

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could see the days of George Best return if they complete a transfer for Napoli wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.Kvaratskhelia, 22, has been setting Serie A and the Champions League alight with his mesmerising displays this season.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been compared to Manchester United legend George BestCredit: Rex
      The 22-year-old has been in sensational form
      Best won the Ballon d’Or while at Man Utd is regarded as one of the best players of all timeCredit: PA:Press Association
      Transfer links to Man Utd have drawn comparisons with legendary Red Devils forward George Best, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
      Following a stunning goal against Atalanta, ex-Inter Milan striker Christian Vieri said: “The goal he scored was the stuff of madness!
      “If he goes to Manchester United, the days of George Best will return. Kvaratskhelia is the same.”
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has backed up this claim too.
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      Ahead of Napoli’s Champions League last-16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt, Henry told CBS Sports: “He can press. He can hold the ball. He can see a pass.
      “He’s just the full package. Hopefully, it can carry on for him and they can win the league.
      “If they don’t win the league, it will be crazy because of the number of points that they have ahead. Winning the Champions League will be crazy.”
      Napoli have forged an 18-point lead at the top of Serie A to put them in a strong position to claim their first league title since 1990.
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      Back then they were inspired by Argentine legend Diego Maradona, and shortly after arriving Napoli fans dubbed Kvaratskhelia as “Kvaradona”.
      And the Georgian has done the name justice, scoring 13 goals and adding 15 assists in 29 appearances this season.
      One of his breakout performances came against Liverpool when Napoli tore the Reds to shreds in a 4-1 demolition in Naples, with Kvaratskhelia shining against Liverpool’s defence.
      He is also the Italian league leader for goal-creating actions and sits second only to Rafael Leao for successful take-ons.
      Despite comparisons to 1968 Ballon d’Or winner Best, United will face competition to sign him from a number of clubs.
      Newcastle, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are among the sides said to be in the race to sign the highly-rated winger. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering Romelu Lukaku transfer swoop with Inter Milan unwilling to buy Chelsea striker’

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      REAL MADRID are considering a move for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 29-year-old Belgian is on loan from the Blues at Inter Milan following an unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge last season.
      Real Madrid are considering a move for Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      However, having struggled with injury and form, the Italians have already insisted he WILL NOT be staying beyond the end of the season.
      Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta said: “He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
      “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past.”
      That has thrown the striker’s future into doubt, with Chelsea wanting to cut their losses following his £97.5million transfer in August 2021.
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      And Real Madrid are set to take advantage of this situation by launching an offer for Romelu Lukaku.
      According to Fichajes, Los Blancos want to bolster Karim Benzema’s firepower by adding Lukaku to the fold.
      The report suggests Carlo Ancelotti and Co are admirers of Lukaku having seen how devastating he can be when he is not blighted by injuries.
      Indeed, just two seasons ago Lukaku fired Milan to the Serie A title and was crowned their Player of the Year.
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      Lukaku has been heavily hit by injury this season, seeing him make just 18 appearances and yield five goals in all competitions.
      He has been open with his desire to stay at Inter and his ultimate career path.
      The former Manchester United and Everton striker said: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
      Lukaku has struggled for form in the Serie A this season
      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
      “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
      “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
      “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
      “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
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      “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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      Napoli’s sexiest fan celebrates Champions League draw after promising naked bus tour if beloved team win trophy

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      ONLYFANS model and Napoli superfan Paola Saulino celebrated her team’s Champions League draw after promising to go on a naked bus tour if the Naples outfit wins the European title.Paola was very happy with the quarter-final draw after finding out that the Partenopei will take on Serie A rivals AC Milan, who knocked Tottenham out in the Round of 16.
      Napoli superfan Paola Saulino loved the Champions League draw against AC Milan
      Paola Saulino vowed to go on a naked bus tour if Napoli win the Champions League
      Paola Saulino is not afraid of any Premier League teams in the Champions LeagueCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
      Paola Sulino will rent a bus if Napoli win the Champions League this seasonCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
      The 31-year-old tweeted: “MILAAAAN WE GOT THIS.”
      Napoli have been a revelation this season as they are 18 points clear at the top of the Serie A table and their European exploits have led to many believing they could win the Champions League.
      And Paola has vowed to go “crazy” if Luciano Spalletti’s men go all the way in Europe after besting the likes of Liverpool, Ajax, Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt.
      The model promised to go around Naples on top of an open bus completely nude if the Serie A giants bring home the gold.
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      Paola told the Daily Star: “I can reveal to the Daily Star readers that I will do something crazy and celebrate by doing a naked open bus top of Napoli.
      “It is something I can do and it is something I can afford. Honestly I don’t think renting a bus is the most expensive thing in the world.
      “I think that with probably €3,000 (£2,625) I will do it and I can contact people who can rent me the bus or can provide for this service.”
      And the model is not afraid of any Premier League teams after Napoli destroyed Liverpool 4-1 in the group stage.
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      Paola added: “I wouldn’t be afraid of any English teams. English fans always think English teams are the best in the world then they get hit by reality like Liverpool did.
      “Honestly, only [Manchester] City makes me a bit scared. But it is incredible what we are doing in Serie A.
      “Unlike the Premier League where Arsenal have City on their heels, Napoli has no rivals, so there is no comparison.”
      Paola burst onto the scene in 2016 as she pledged to perform a sex act on anyone who voted “No” in Italy’s constitutional referendum.
      She later claimed she pleasured 700 “politically-active” men during her outrageous Pompa (Pump) Tour of her homeland.
      Paola Saulino burst onto the scene in 2016 during the Italian constitutional referendumCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
      Paola Saulino promised to perform sex acts on men who voted “No” on the referendumCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
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      Shocking moment Napoli thugs fire flares at bus of Eintracht Frankfurt supporters as 800 police officers are deployed

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      NAPOLI thugs fired flares at an Eintracht Frankfurt fan bus as things boiled over in Naples ahead of their Champions League clash.The Serie A leaders clinched a 2-0 win away in Germany to bring back for the second leg – which takes place on Wednesday evening.
      Napoli thugs waited for the Eintracht Frankfurt fan bus to drive pastCredit: Twitter
      They then fired flares at the busCredit: Twitter
      Fortunately there were said to be no injuriesCredit: Twitter
      But there are fears the two groups could clash at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after a video emerged of Napoli supporters aiming missiles at a bus full of travelling Frankfurt fans.
      Local authorities had initially banned anyone from Germany from buying a ticket for the clash amid security fears.
      However, a legal appeal eventually allowed those born or a resident of Frankfurt to purchase the Champions League tickets.
      It comes after arrests and injuries were reported at the first leg amid violent altercations between the sets of fans.
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      According to Football Italia, 400 Frankfurt fans have already arrived in Naples, with some Atalanta ultras understood to have accompanied them after helping to bypass the restrictions.
      The groups are said to have come by train from Bergamo, Salerno and Bari.
      And they were greeted by Napoli thugs as a video showed flares being shot at a Frankfurt bus.
      A total of 800 police officers were deployed in an attempt to diffuse the situation, with no injuries reported.
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      Atalanta recently faced bitter rivals Napoli in a near-empty ground as the ultras had been banned due to security concerns.
      Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo has released a video before the second leg urging supporters not to engage in any violent behaviour.
      He said: “We are having an exceptional season and tomorrow we can make Napoli history if we manage to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
      “We must all try to have a good day without disorder or quarrels with whoever arrives in the city. Not only at the stadium but in the streets, in the squares, everywhere.
      “As your captain, I ask you not to fall into provocations. Let’s try to make tomorrow a day of celebration.
      “We do not accept any provocation. Everyone in the stadium with serenity and joy.” More

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      Chris Smalling makes transfer U-turn as former Man Utd star sets out demands to stay at Jose Mourinho’s team

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      ROMA star Chris Smalling is holding talks for a new contract shortly after handing in a transfer request, reports suggest.Former Manchester United ace Smalling’s contract at the Olimpico runs out in June but the Giallorossi want him to stay.
      Chris Smalling attempted to force a move away from Roma in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Roma star Chris Smalling is holding talks for a new contractCredit: Rex
      According to Corriere dello Sport, the centre-back wants a two-year contract with the exact same salary he currently earns.
      Roma initially offered the 33-year-old a one-year extension and have yet to raise their proposal after he laid out his demands.
      However, the same report suggests “white smoke” is likely to come out at the end of the negotiations.
      This poses as quite a U-turn by Smalling, who attempted to force a move away from Roma in January.
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      Inter Milan have been named as potential suitors for the former England international.
      Inter are facing financial issues and are likely to lose key defenders in the summer, with Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij both out-of-contract.
      The Nerazzurri’s manager Simone Inzaghi sees Smalling as the perfect replacement after a series of impressive performances under Jose Mourinho.
      The defender joined Roma in 2019 initially on loan from United and earned a permanent contract a year later.
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      Smalling has since amassed a total of 10 goals and five assists in 131 appearances.
      The Londoner was also key in Roma’s Europa Conference League triumph last year.
      The ex-Fulham ace is still a prolific figure in Mourinho’s team with three goals and one assist in 35 appearances across all competitions this season. More

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      Arsenal handed huge transfer boost ‘as Lazio slash Sergej Milinkovic-Savic asking price in HALF’

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      ARSENAL have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports. The 28-year-old is set to be available for half the previous asking price this summer.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could be available for less than expected this summerCredit: Getty
      Italian outlet Gazzetta Della Sport claim that the Gunners have stepped up their interest in him after finding out Lazio have lowered their demands.
      Milinkovic-Savic was on the market for £88million last year with some rumours even suggesting the Serie A side wanted over £100m for the midfielder.
      But with the Serbian’s contract expiring at the end of next season, Lazio would now reportedly accept bids of £44m.
      His price could further decrease with his representatives looking to bring the figure down to £31m.
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      Milinkovic-Savic is also wanted by Juventus and other sides are set to join the race for him with Newcastle and West Ham recently linked.
      Arsenal are keen on strengthening their midfield after seeing bids for Brighton ace Moises Caicedo rejected in January.
      The club are also keeping a close eye on Hammers captain Declan Rice.
      Mikel Arteta already has Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey and Jorginho as his options, but this is not thought to stop him wanting another top addition in the middle of the pitch.
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      Milinkovic-Savic has been at Lazio since 2015, playing a total of 328 times for the club.
      The box-to-box ace has scored 64 goals and registered 59 assists.
      He has also captained Lazio ten times this season. More

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      Inter chief confirms Lukaku WILL return to Chelsea with loan not expected to become permanent transfer

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      INTER MILAN’S supremo has rocked loan striker Romelu Lukaku’s hopes of a permanent move from Chelsea.Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta insists the 29-year-old WILL return to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
      Romelu Lukaku is heading back to parent club Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      But Marotta suggested that if the Belgian regains peak form after injuries he could yet land his dream transfer.
      He said: “Lukaku deal? He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
      “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past”.
      The 104-cap star sparked controversy last summer by publicly revealing how desperate he was to rejoin Inter.
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      And although a season-long loan did go through, he’s been plagued by fitness issues, particularly a hamstring problem.
      Lukaku is hungry for a permanent switch to the Italian giants before eventually returning to first club Anderlecht.
      He said earlier this year: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
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      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht.
      “I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More