Monthly Archives: May 2019
U21 Euros: Provisional Italy squad
U21 Euros: Provisional Italy squad
Gigi Di Biagio has named his provisional Italy squad for the European Under-21 Championship, including Alex Meret, Sandro Tonali and Riccardo Orsolini. Italy are hosting the tournament with San Marino in June and the pre-training retreat begins in Rome on Wednesday. Bologna forward Simone Edera, who is owned by Torino, has pulled out due to […]
Napoli clinch €10m Di Lorenzo
Napoli clinch €10m Di Lorenzo
Empoli right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo is on the verge of a €10m move to Napoli and should have his medical on Thursday. Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more all give the same information, that the deal has been done between the two clubs for approximately €10m. A medical examination has been […]
Napoli, friction between Ancelotti and De Laurentiis: the reason
Napoli, friction between Ancelotti and De Laurentiis: the reason
27 May at 21:00 After last week’s meeting between Ancelotti and De Laurentiis, it seems that the results were not all positive. In fact, the two are not on the same page when it comes to the transfer market strategy, something they will be looking to solve shortly. Between Thursday and Friday, the two […]
Why Celtic’s Chase For £8.8m Defensive Ace Is As Good As Over: An Ideal Option For Lennon
Why Celtic’s Chase For £8.8m Defensive Ace Is As Good…
Celtic have been on the lookout for a right back for quite some time now. They have been linked with plenty of names in the past year, but they haven’t been able to sign their targets. One such player was Timothy Castagne of Atlanta. The Hoops had reportedly put in an impressive bid of £8.8m[1] […]
Italy, Mancini names 33-man squad: Balotelli and Donnarumma out
Italy, Mancini names 33-man squad: Balotelli and Donnarumma out
27 May at 19:45 Earlier today, Roberto Mancini revealed the Italy squad for the Euro-qualifiers, during which the Azzurri will face Greece and Bosnia. In total, 33 players have been called up, with the likes of Balotelli and Donnarumma missing out (the goalkeeper is injured). Goalkeepers: Alessio Cragno (Cagliari), Pierluigi Gollini (Atalanta); Salvatore Sirigu […]
Belotti & Mirante in Italy squad
Belotti & Mirante in Italy squad
Torino striker Andrea Belotti and Roma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante have been called up to the Italy squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers. Belotti is rewarded for his strong end to the season with Torino, as has Mirante since replacing Robin Olsen in Roma’s goals. There is also a first call-up for Atalanta shot-stopper Pierluigi […]
Sky: Sarri is Juve first choice
Sky: Sarri is Juve first choice
Sky Sport Italia is the latest outlet to claim Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is Juventus’ first choice to replace Max Allegri. The broadcaster joins several Italian newspapers in reporting that Sarri’s agent Fali Ramadani will meet Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia after the Europa League Final to discuss his exit. Furthermore, the Blues would have already […]
‘Conditions for Di Lorenzo to Napoli’
‘Conditions for Di Lorenzo to Napoli’
Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi has confirmed that ‘the conditions are there’ for Giovanni Di Lorenzo to join Napoli. Di Lorenzo is believed to be closing in on a switch to Napoli, and Corsi admitted he would be ‘happy’ if the right-back joined the Serie A runners-up. “These lads started yesterday’s match a bit intimidated, but […]
Champions League 2019-20: Here are the pots Juventus, Napoli, Atalanta and Inter will be in
Champions League 2019-20: Here are the pots Juventus, Napoli,…
27 May at 13:35 After a dramatic ending to the Serie A season, we now know which clubs will play in the UEFA Champions League next season. Juventus won the Serie A a while ago and have won their eighth consecutive Scudetto and the third one under the tutelage of Massimiliano Allegri, who is leaving […]
Lorenzo Insigne is not happy at Napoli, but here is why he may not leave this summer
Lorenzo Insigne is not happy at Napoli, but here is why…
27 May at 13:45 Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne is reportedly not happy with life at the club, but that doesn’t mean that he will leave the club in the summer. Insigne started off the season in style by scoring seven times in the first 11 games in the position up front in a 4-4-2 shape. […]