Monthly Archives: February 2018
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Everton, Arsenal to tussle for his signature
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Everton, Arsenal…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Feb 20, 2018. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly could see himself in the English Premier League, as Everton and Arsenal have shown interest. Media reports in Europe suggest that the central defender is reportedly available for £40m and his addition could transform the Toffees. The Lions of Teranga stalwart […]
Sampdoria confirm AC Milan contact for Strinic
Sampdoria confirm AC Milan contact for Strinic
With AC Milan linked with a move for defender Ivan Strinic, Sampdoria sporting director Daniele Prade has admitted that their Serie A rivals have asked for permission to speak to the Croatian. Since arriving from Napoli the left-back has found minutes with the Blucerchiati hard to come by, but the Serie A club had still […]
AC Milan considering move for Herrera
AC Milan considering move for Herrera
Porto’s Hector Herrera could be heading to Serie A this summer, with AC Milan considering the Mexican as a potential midfield reinforcement when the transfer window reopens. Previously, the 27-year-old nearly moved to Italian when Napoli were close to completing a deal for the former Pachuca man, and he his performances in Portugal also saw […]
Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for stretch run in Serie A
Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for stretch run in Serie A
20 February at 11:20 With the January transfer window behind us and the return of European competitions we are finally starting the key stretch of the Serie A season, which is expected to be quite exciting. Unlike the other top leagues in Europe, we have a legitimate title race in Italy- but that is by […]
Agent: ‘Top European clubs like Rugani’
Agent: ‘Top European clubs like Rugani’
Arsenal are interested in Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and his agent confirms “various top European clubs follow him. Some are English.” The 23-year-old gets very little playing time in Turin, as Medhi Benatia has emerged as the first choice back-up to Andrea Barzagli. This has fuelled reports of a summer exit, especially if the Bianconeri […]
Juventus continue derby domination
Juventus continue derby domination
Juventus continued their domination of the Derby della Mole and Napoli set a new win record, as FootyStats.org brings the statistics from Week 25 of Serie A. Both of the top two won on Sunday once again, with Monday’s Gazzetta dello Sport pointing out that both the Bianconeri and the Partenopei could realistically get close […]
Roma, ex-Shaktar coach Lucescu: “It will be an even match. I’ve always known that Cengiz Under was good, he only needed time to settle in”
Roma, ex-Shaktar coach Lucescu: “It will be an even…
After going back to winning ways in the Serie A, Roma prepare themselves for tomorrow’s Champions League match against Shaktar Donetsk. Current Turkey coach Mircea Lucescu, who was in charge at Donetsk for twelve seasons, believes that “it will be a vey even match. A few weeks ago I would have said that Shaktar were […]
Tactical Analysis – Genoa 2 – 0 Inter: Back To Square One
Tactical Analysis – Genoa 2 – 0 Inter: Back To Square One
After last week’s long-awaited victory, Inter were looking to build on that with another win however that wouldn’t be so easy as they faced a persistent Genoa side away from home. A team that is very capable after taking points from the likes of Roma, Lazio and AC Milan this season. Also, 22 out of their previous 24 matches in […]
Napoli and Juve can beat Conte’s Serie A record
Napoli and Juve can beat Conte’s Serie A record
20 February at 10:00 Juventus and Napoli are only divided by one point in the Serie A table and still have to meet at the Allianz Stadium for the return leg. The Old Lady has won the last six Serie A titles, whilst Napoli have not been winning one for the last 30 years. The […]
Euro Paper Talk: £45m target lifts Arsenal; Liverpool striker link
Euro Paper Talk: £45m target lifts Arsenal; Liverpool striker…
Arsenal have been given hope of signing a £45m summer target, while Jose Mourinho could have damaged his chances of signing Antoine Griezmann, according to Monday’s European papers. ARSENAL GIVEN HOPE OF NABIL FEKIR DEAL The agent of Lyon star Nabil Fekir has refused to rule out a summer move to Arsenal for his […]