Monthly Archives: January 2019
Higuain sparks merry-go-round
Higuain sparks merry-go-round
Gonzalo Higuain is pushing for a Chelsea move, but any deal would have to also suit Milan, Juventus and Alvaro Morata. Multiple reports suggest Higuain is determined to reunite with his old Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. His rapport with Milan director Leonardo has hit rock bottom after complaints Pipita had to “start […]
Chelsea transfer news: ‘More business to be done’ – Nevin predicts deals amid Higuain hunt
Chelsea transfer news: ‘More business to be done’…
And club legend Pat Nevin insists keeping prices low will be pivotal when pursuing more signings. The Blues have been strongly linked with a move for Gonzalo Higuain as they look to strengthen the squad. Maurizio Sarri has made it clear he still wants more firepower up front before the end of January. And a […]
Chelsea transfer in major doubt as Sarri and Granovskaia clash over January deal
Chelsea transfer in major doubt as Sarri and Granovskaia…
Chelsea[1] are on the lookout for a new striker during the January transfer window with Sarri yet to be convinced by Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata. The latter already looks set to leave the club on loan after holding talks with Sevilla but the Blues can’t afford to offload him without securing his replacement. Reports […]
Chelsea dealt Gonzalo Higuain transfer blow – expert explains COMPLICATED AC Milan deal
Chelsea dealt Gonzalo Higuain transfer blow – expert…
Chelsea news: Gonzalo Higuain’s move is ‘complicated’ (Pic: Getty) Chelsea are in need of a new attacking outlet with Alvaro Morata heading for the exit door and Eden Hazard looking disillusioned in a ‘false nine’ role. The Blues are chasing multiple leads this month, including Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. However, Maurizio Sarri’s first-choice target is […]
Inter, the two alternatives to Barella
Inter, the two alternatives to Barella
09 January at 20:40 As reported by Corriere Dello Sport, Inter have already identified the alternatives to Nicolo Barella, who is also courted by Napoli and Chelsea. The Nerazzurri have reportedly set their sights on Lyon’s Ndombele, as well as Lazio’s Milinkovic-Savic, who has been heavily linked with city rivals AC Milan. For more […]
Juve challenge Napoli for Kouame
Juve challenge Napoli for Kouame
Napoli are reportedly hesitating over Genoa’s €30m asking price for Christian Kouame, allowing Juventus into the race. This is the striker’s debut Serie A season, he just turned 21 and has contributed three goals with four assists in 19 games for the Grifone. According to the latest rumours from Sky Sport Italia and others, the […]
Roma and Lazio ultras bring shame
Roma and Lazio ultras bring shame
It has been a terrible 24 hours in the Capital, as after Lazio ultras clashed with police, Roma fans circulated Anti-Semitic posters. The issue of violence and racism in football reared its ugly head again with particular focus on the Eternal City. Last night, Lazio fans gathered to celebrate the 119th anniversary of the club’s […]
Allan to PSG sends Barella to Napoli?
Allan to PSG sends Barella to Napoli?
Napoli could reportedly sell Allan to PSG for €80m, putting them in pole position to sign Nicolò Barella from Cagliari ahead of Chelsea and Inter. According to Sky Sport Italia, Paris Saint-Germain Coach Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bring Allan to France, especially after seeing his performances in the two Champions League group stage draws. […]
Hysaj agent meets with Napoli
Hysaj agent meets with Napoli
Elseid Hysaj’s agent met with Napoli today to discuss his options amid reports of interest from Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. The Albania international was one of Maurizio Sarri’s favourites at both Empoli and Napoli, but has fallen down the pecking order since Carlo Ancelotti took charge. According to Sky Sport Italia, his agent Mario Giuffredi […]
Major Spanish paper reports Chelsea close to completing deal for first January signing
Major Spanish paper reports Chelsea close to completing…
We are at that time of the year when transfer stories go in circles, and Chelsea’s chase of a new striker now takes us back for another merry-go-round of rumors. Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of Juventus’ striker, on loan at AC Milan, Gonzalo Higuain. Only a few days ago, Calciomercato[1] reported […]