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Eljif Elmas has proved to be a very useful signing for Napoli, especially in an emergency moment, but Noa Lang is expected to start for the Partenopei against Atalanta tonight.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 4

Napoli midfielder Elmas talks role & issues warning ahead of Frankfurt clash

Napoli midfielder Eljif Elmas says he is available for head coach Antonio Conte ‘wherever I am needed’ ahead of the Partenopei’s Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt this afternoon.

Napoli News / Football Italia / November 1

Napoli 0-0 Como – Conte: ‘I am happier today than after some wins’

Antonio Conte praised his Napoli side for their spirit and intensity after a demanding 0-0 draw with Como at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, describing it as a “European-style” match between two brave, proactive teams.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 1

Elmas returns to Napoli in agreement worth up to €18m

Napoli have officially signed Eljif Elmas from RB Leipzig, on loan with option to buy, in a return to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The deal is believed to be worth €2m with an option to make it permanent set at a further €16m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 28

Exclusive: Elmas to fly to Napoli tomorrow for medical tests

There were no doubts about Eljif Elmas’ return to Napoli after what we have reported in the past few days. Now we can add one more detail: tomorrow, the North Macedonian midfielder will fly to Italy, ready for his medical tests.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 28

Napoli strategy for Hojlund and Elmas fully confirmed, Zanoli and Mazzocchi latest

Napoli are on the verge of finalising two signings in Rasmus Hojlund and Eljif Elmas, confirming the strategy that Football Italia has reported since August 18. The deals for both Hojlund and Elmas have now been finalised.

Exclusive: Elmas close to Napoli return – the details

Eljif Elmas to Napoli is close to being finalised. And the timing is right too, given that in recent days the club has focused solely on the Macedonian (a much-anticipated return) and on Højlund.

Napoli targeting Hojlund and Elmas, but no Juanlu

Napoli are still hoping to close a couple of deals before the end of the summer transfer window, and are still focussing on the additions of Eljif Elmas and Rasmus Hojlund, Football Italia understands. As revealed 10 days ago, Napoli are targeting the signing of former winger Elmas from RB Leipzig.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 22

Report Roma turn to Elmas amid Sancho frustration, as Napoli on hold

Just as Napoli put Eljif Elmas on the back burner, Roma reportedly turn to the RB Leipzig player, because their frustration with Jadon Sancho is growing.

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 22

How Lukaku changes Napoli’s pursuit of Junalu and Elmas

Napoli are still making evaluations for Sevilla’s Juanlu Sanchez, and while anything can still happen, things are not quite as certain as they were before for the Partenopei following the injury to Romelu Lukaku. The same is also true of Napoli’s pursuit of former winger Eljif Elmas.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 21

Napoli confident about Elmas’ return

Eljif Elmas is close to returning to Napoli as the Partenopei are convinced they’ve made the necessary steps to reach an agreement with RB Leipzig and re-sign the North Macedonia international.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 20

First Elmas offer from Napoli is loan with option to buy

Napoli had decided to wait until this week to make their bid for RB Leipzig midfielder Eljif Elmas and, as Football Italia had exclusively reported, it’s a loan with option to buy for a total €13-15m.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 16

West Ham enquire for Napoli & Torino target Elmas

West Ham United are interested in signing Leipzig midfielder Eljif Elmas, as reports from Italy claim that the Hammers are the latest club, after Napoli and Torino, to join the race for the North Macedonian.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 14

Exclusive: Napoli taking concrete steps towards Elmas signing from RB Leipzig

Napoli have taken further concrete steps towards the signing of former player Eljif Elmas from RB Leipzig, Football Italia understands. The Partenopei

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 11

Exclusive: Elmas considering sensational Napoli return as Torino talks stall

Torino are still pushing for Eljif Elmas, but with RB Leipzig not open to another loan, Napoli could go for a remarkable reunion with the fan favourite.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 8

Exclusive: Elmas only wants Torino and is pushing RB Leipzig

Eljif Elmas is determined to leave RB Leipzig, but he rejected at least a couple of offers this week, because he wants a return to Torino at all costs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 7

Cairo happy to finally get Simeone, but Elmas unlikely for Torino

Torino President Urbano Cairo reveals he has been trying to sign Giovanni Simeone since 2017, but they are unlikely to get Eljif Elmas from RB Leipzig.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 27

Exclusive: Elmas wants Torino; Sanabria waits for Cremonese

It wasn’t just Zakaria Aboukhlal, who was secured in a matter of hours. Yesterday, Torino made a surprise trip to Germany (a mission that was supposed to stay under wraps) to also discuss Eljif Elmas, now on the fringes at Leipzig and no longer a part of the German club’s plans.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 26

Torino swoop for Aboukhlal and ask after Elmas too

Torino are expected to complete their swoop for Toulouse attacking winger Zakaria Aboukhlal and also enter talks for Eljif Elmas of RB Leipzig. The Granata sent director of sport Davide Vagnati out to Germany today to attend the pre-season friendly match between Toulouse and RB Leipzig in Villingen-Schwenningen.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 14

Video: Elmas nutmegs and chips goalkeeper in two touches for Torino wondergoal

New Torino signing Eljif Elmas hit what some have considered a ‘goal of the season contender’ during the club’s 3-2 loss against Bologna in Serie A on

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 14, 2025

Lazio Still Chasing Bundesliga Wantaway Who Has an Offer From Newcastle

Lazio and Newcastle United are simultaneously being linked with RB Leipzig midfielder Eljif Elmas, who’s searching for a new club this month. The 25-year-old first rose to the scene during his time at Fenerbahce, while Serie A fans are all too familiar with him due to his spell at Napoli.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 6, 2025

Lazio Keeping an Eye on Former Napoli Midfielder Who’s Struggling in Bundesliga

Lazio are reportedly monitoring RB Leipzig midfielder Eljif Elmas who could be keen to return to Serie A amidst his Bundesliga woes. The North Macedonian made a name for himself in Italy after spending several years at Napoli.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 29, 2023

Meluso: ‘Napoli will replace Elmas in January’

Napoli director Mauro Meluso confirms the club ‘will replace’ Eljif Elmas in midfield during the January transfer window and discusses Walter Mazzarri’s impact on the squad.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 28, 2023

Fabrizio Romano confirms transfer news which should jolt Liverpool into taking quick action

On Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano confirmed one piece of transfer news which could have implications for an on-loan Liverpool player. The Italian took to social media to declare that RB Leipzig had completed the signing of Eljif Elmas from Napoli, with the Bundesliga club announcing the news at roughly the same time.