Monthly Archives: May 2018
Premier League duo want to sign Dries Mertens
Premier League duo want to sign Dries Mertens
05 May at 10:00 CalcioMercato believe that Napoli striker Dries Mertens has attracted interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United. The 30-year-old Belgian Mertens joined Napoli from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2013 and has become an important player since then. His transformation from a winger to a striker has been exceptional […]
Donadoni: ‘Bologna not sacrificial lambs’
Donadoni: ‘Bologna not sacrificial lambs’
Roberto Donadoni assures Bologna won’t be “sacrificial lambs to the slaughter” at the Juventus Stadium this evening, even with an injury crisis. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. “If we step out on to that field as sacrificial lambs to the slaughter, we may as well […]
ADL: ‘Conte a perfect colonel’
ADL: ‘Conte a perfect colonel’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has been “looking around since October” for a Maurizio Sarri replacement, including “perfect colonel” Antonio Conte. The patron gave a series of lengthy interviews to several different newspapers, including the Corriere della Sera. “I already spoke to Sarri about the contract and he asked me to wait. If he decides […]
Transfer Buzz: Real interested in Courtois & Alisson; Milan keen on Fellaini
Transfer Buzz: Real interested in Courtois & Alisson;…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 5 May Real interested in Courtois & Alisson According to Mundo Deportivo[1], Real Madrid have made Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois and Roma’s Alisson their two top goalkeeping targets. Los Blancos are in need […]
Man Utd ready to pay Mertens clause
Man Utd ready to pay Mertens clause
English newspapers claim that Manchester United are ready to pay the €28m release clause for Napoli striker Dries Mertens. The 30-year-old already combines very well with fellow Belgium international Romelu Lukaku and could recreate that partnership at Old Trafford. According to both The Sun and The Daily Express, Jose Mourinho has his sights trained on […]
ADL blames Sarri for Scudetto loss
ADL blames Sarri for Scudetto loss
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis openly blamed Coach Maurizio Sarri for losing the Scudetto. “If we always use the same players…” The interview with Il Mattino newspaper seemed to lay the groundwork for Sarri’s exit this summer, amid reports of interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The Partenopei are four points behind Serie A […]
Serie A Round 36 Preview: Come what may, there’s still plenty to play for!
Serie A Round 36 Preview: Come what may, there’s still…
After the anticipation of a final day title scramble, the Scudetto pendulum seems to have firmly swung back to Juventus after last weekend, could anything tip the balance towards Napoli from this round of matches? We begin with Europa league hopeful AC Milan who lost 0-3 in the reverse fixture earlier this season; Opponents Hellas […]
Ones to watch in Week 36
Ones to watch in Week 36
With just three matches to go in the Serie A season, Verona could be relegated this weekend and Juventus could be crowned champions. There’s intrigue up and down the table, with only Benevento’s relegation mathematically settled so far. Here’s what to look out for in Week 36. Verona’s farewell Verona’s relegation straight back to Serie […]
Mandzukic, Howedes out for Juventus
Mandzukic, Howedes out for Juventus
Juventus have named their squad to face Bologna tomorrow night, with no Mario Mandzukic or Benedikt Howedes. The Bianconeri can take a big step toward the Scudetto with a win tomorrow night, and would even win it this weekend if they take all three points and Napoli lose to Torino. This evening Coach Massimiliano Allegri […]
Conte on Chelsea’s future: ‘I always say the same thing’
Conte on Chelsea’s future: ‘I always say the same thing’
04 May at 18:35 Chelsea boss Antonio Conte talked to media before the Premier League tie against Liverpool: “Our target is to end the season in the best way possible. We believe we can qualify for the Champions League. It’s all in our hands we need to start well getting the three points against Liverpool.” […]