NAPOLI NEWS

Osimhen didn't find a new club in transfer window so he's locked in limbo with Napoli

Victor Osimhen is locked in limbo with Napoli after the southern Italian squad was unable to find a suitable buyer for the high-scoring Nigeria striker in the transfer window that...

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Meret - Only beaten from the spot Meret allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Meret conceded the opening goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, but held Parma from there as Napoli came from behind to win late. The keeper has allowed four goals while making four saves through the opening three matches of the season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Fires 11 shots Kvaratskhelia took 11 shots (four on goal), crossed six times (one accurate) and created four chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Kvaratskhelia was held off the scoresheet, but not from a lack of effort as he led Napoli in both shots and chances created. The attacker has two goal involvements while combining for 16 shots and seven chances created through the opening three matches.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

David Neres - Assists from bench again Neres had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing five times (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Neres entered the match in the 69th minute and setup Frank Anguissa in the 96th to set up the game winning goal for Napoli. The assist was the second straight for Neres, both of which came from the bench as he makes a case for a starting role moving forward.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Anguissa - Nets late game winner Anguissa scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and making three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Anguissa found the back of the net in the 96th minute to claim all three points for Napoli while leading the team with three interceptions. The goal was a rare one for Anguissa, his first since the 2022 season after not netting in 34 appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Debuts with goal Lukaku scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Lukaku entered the match in the 62nd minute and scored Napoli's first goal in the 92nd. It was a debut goal for Lukaku who joined the club just two days ago and will likely start moving forward following the international break.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Assists as substitute Spinazzola had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Spinazzola entered the match at halftime and set up Romelu Lukaku for Napoli's first goal in the 92nd minute. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Spinazzola who has started just once through the opening three matches.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Will remain frozen out Osimhen "won't be back in the squad because he no longer wants to play for Napoli," director Giovanni Manna told Sky Italy.

Impact Osimhen has expressed his desire to leave but hasn't found a landing spot in Europe, and a prospective transfer to Saudi Arabia collapsed late. The transfer market is still open in such a league, but the exec sounded skeptical about his departure. Without a reconciliation, he won't be involved until January. Napoli signed Romelu Lukaku to replace him in addition to Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

McTominay joined Man United at age 5 and leaving for Napoli 22 years later

Midfielder Scott McTominay has transferred to Napoli in a 30 million euros ($33 million) deadline deal

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Billy Gilmour - Joins Napoli Gilmour completed a permanent move to Napoli from Brighton, the club announced.

Impact Gilmour made the permanent move to Italy, where he should be a constant in the starting XI. He played a large role for Brighton, but was deemed surplus to requirements when a suitable bid came in from Italy. The midfielder should contribute straight away for Napoli.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Moves to Napoli McTominay has officially completed his switch to Napoli, leaving Manchester United after 15 years.

Impact McTominay has been a part-time starter for a few seasons at Old Trafford and will have a similar role in Serie A next to Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka. He's coming off his most productive season yet, as he scored eight goals, provided two assists and added 42 shots (20 on target) and 50 tackles in 37 games (22 starts) in 2023/2024.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scott McTominay always understood Man Utd 'DNA' but couldn't outrun his limitations - Napoli sale shows INEOS are serious about stamping out culture of mediocrity | Goal.com US Manchester United's decision to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli proves that INEOS are serious about stamping out the culture of mediocrity th...

AUGUST 30 • GOAL.COM

Romelu Lukaku ends underwhelming second spell at Chelsea by joining Napoli for reported $33M

Romelu Lukaku has completed his move to Napoli and coach Antonio Conte says he could play immediately

AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romelu Lukaku - Joins Napoli Lukaku has transferred to Napoli on a permanent deal, the team announced.

Impact Lukaku wanted to reunite with Antonio Conte, and his wish was eventually grated. With Victor Osimhen fully expected to leave, he'll lead the line once ready for full minutes. He tallied 20 goals, four assists, 91 shots (43 on target) and 47 key passes in 45 games with Roma last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling, Victor Osimhen: Transfer dominoes ahead of deadline day? Sky Sports News Dharmesh Sheth and Michael Bridge explain how Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling, Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney could all be invo...

AUGUST 28 • SKY.COM

Transfer Centre LIVE! Latest updates on Victor Osimhen, Federico Chiesa, Manuel Ugarte and more... Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours from the transfer market...

AUGUST 28 • SKY.COM

Alessandro Buongiorno - Wins three tackles agaisnt Bologna Buongiorno (ankle) had one interception and one clearance and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Buongiorno didn't put up huge numbers but was highly instrumental in keeping the clean sheet. The defense surely looked much better with him at the helm than in the opener, where they had given up three goals.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - Most shots on pitch but no goal Politano generated five shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Politano took five shots, more than any other player on the pitch, but only got one on target. Last season, he finished with a total of eight goals and seven assists, but he only had two games in which he also had at least five shots.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

David Neres - Assist in two minute appearance Neres assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Neres came on from the bench for only two minutes, and in that time, he picked up an assist. He made a big money move to Napoli this summer from Benfica and will look to build on these numbers as the season progresses.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Assist and clean sheet in victory Rrahmani assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Rrahmani opened his goal contributions account for the season with an assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 75th minute which helped to seal the first victory of the season. Last season, he only had one game in which he created two chances, and he has now matched that this season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Scores final goal in sub appearance Simeone scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Bologna.

Impact Simeone came onto the pitch with six minutes to go and scored the game's third goal to seal the victory. This matches his underwhelming goal tally of last season where he scored one goal in 28 appearances.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Goal and assist to open account Kvaratskhelia scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Kvaratskelia started his goalscoring for the season with both a goal and an assist. His lofted pass to Giovanni Di Lorenzo who put a powerful strike past the keeper. In the 75th minute, it was the Georgian winger's turn to score, and his strike was deflected past the keeper. Only one player had more shots in the game, and one shot on target was the most of any player on the pitch.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Scores openign goal in home win Di Lorenzo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Di Lorenzo picked up his first goal involvement of the season as he continued his run forward and buried home the ball from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Last season, the defender had an incredible attacking record that he will want to continue with, as he scored 11 goals and produced six assists. His three shots were matched or bettered on 24 occasions last season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE