Monthly Archives: January 2018
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian receives praise from former Napoli trainer
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian receives…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Jan 17, 2018. 19:00 With Algerian star Faouzi Ghoulam set to make an earlier-than-expected return from the serious knee injury he suffered in November last year, a former Napoli physical trainer has shared an anecdote about the player. Corrado Saccone, who worked at the Italian club as the fitness coach from […]
How former Spurs star could push Arsenal man to Juventus
How former Spurs star could push Arsenal man to Juventus
17 January at 15:15 Reports from Tuttosport say that former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Pau Lopez could play a vital role in taking Hector Bellerin away from Arsenal.Pau Lopez, 23, has been an ever-present figure at Espanyol this season and has made 19 appearances for the Barcelona based club this season. While he has been at […]
Inter Could Be Behind Verdi Rejecting Napoli
Inter Could Be Behind Verdi Rejecting Napoli
Gazzetta dello Sport have pondered whether or not Inter could be behind Simone Verdi rejecting a move to Napoli this transfer window. Verdi has been perhaps convinced to reject the advances from the Partenopei due to the interest from the Nerazzurri, despite the chances of a move coming to fruition this window being slim. The […]
Lippi: Gattuso ‘succeeding’ at Milan
Lippi: Gattuso ‘succeeding’ at Milan
Marcello Lippi believes Gennaro Gattuso has ‘reenergised’ Milan and is ‘succeeding’ in reviving their fortunes. Gattuso has led Milan to two wins in their last three games, leaving them just two points behind a Europa League place in Serie A and in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, where they will meet Lazio. “Napoli? I won’t judge […]
Juve prepare summer bid for Man Utd full-back
Juve prepare summer bid for Man Utd full-back
17 January at 12:15 Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is increasingly determined to secure a move back to Italy in the summer, having been very much on the periphery of manager José Mourinho. Juventus, Inter, Napoli and Roma have all been linked with a move for the former Torino man, though nothing concrete has […]
Rumors: New deal for Umtiti, Inter close to Rafinha, Napoli back in for Deulofeu plus Vidal latest
Rumors: New deal for Umtiti, Inter close to Rafinha, Napoli…
Umtiti set for new and improved deal Today’s rumors start with the rather overdue news that Barcelona[1] have finally got around to telling Samuel Umtiti they want to hand him a new and improved deal. According to Mundo Deportivo[2], Barcelona plan to sort out Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto’s renewals first and will then turn […]
Verdi ‘brave’ to reject Napoli
Verdi ‘brave’ to reject Napoli
Italy legend Paolo Rossi has commended Bologna attacker Simone Verdi for his ‘brave’ decision to reject Napoli. Rossi opted to stick with Bologna, despite being offered the chance to compete for the Scudetto with Napoli, and Rossi believes the 25-year-old can realise his potential at the Dall’Ara, where he is a guaranteed starter. “I don’t […]
Lippi: ‘Conte and Zidane my pupils, Messi a problem for Dybala’
Lippi: ‘Conte and Zidane my pupils, Messi a problem for…
17 January at 10:30 Former Juventus and Italy boss Marcello Lippi has released an interview with La Stampa and Calciomercato.com has translated the most interesting quotes for you:SERIE A – “This season is different, Napoli can beat Juventus and I think Inter are still in race to win the title. They have stopped after a […]
Napoli want frustrated Liverpool goalkeeper to replace Pepe Reina
Napoli want frustrated Liverpool goalkeeper to replace Pepe…
17 January at 10:45 Napoli have joined the race to sign Simon Mignolet, Sky Italia report. The Belgian international is seen as a replacement for Pepe Reina, who had a number of error-prone moments last season and has a deal who expires in the summer. With the Spaniard ageing, it looks like Napoli want to […]
Ausilio At Barcelona Headquarters For Rafinha And Deulofeu
Ausilio At Barcelona Headquarters For Rafinha And Deulofeu
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio’s trip to Barcelona continues. Ausilio is in Barcelona in order to finalise the deal for Brazilian midfielder Rafinha, who is eager to join Inter to get his career back on track after a long injury period. According to Sport, a Catalan sports newspaper, the Inter sporting director is expected to […]