Author Archives: James Grundy
Gazzetta: Koulibaly to Man City close
Gazzetta: Koulibaly to Man City close
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Manchester City are prepared to raise their Kalidou Koulibaly offer to €70m plus bonuses, which Napoli would accept. The negotiations have been slower than expected because of the frosty rapport between the two clubs, going back to the failed Jorginho transfer a couple of years ago. They are communicating entirely […]
De Laurentiis did not follow COVID protocol
De Laurentiis did not follow COVID protocol
Controversy is growing after Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis tested positive for COVID-19, dined with other club patrons and did not self-isolate despite having symptoms. La Repubblica reported late last night that one of the representatives of the 20 clubs at the Lega Serie A meeting on Wednesday had tested positive for COVID-19. Napoli released […]
Tonali: ‘My Milan dreams have come true’
Tonali: ‘My Milan dreams have come true’
Sandro Tonali’s ‘dream has come true’ of wearing idol Gennaro Gattuso’s Number 8 Milan jersey and working with club legend Paolo Maldini. The 20-year-old completed his transfer from Brescia last night, on loan for €10m with option to buy for a further €15m, plus €10m in bonuses and a cut of any future sale. “My […]
Napoli back in for Szoboszlai
Napoli back in for Szoboszlai
Napoli are reportedly back in the running for RB Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, but are trying to negotiate the €40m asking price down. The Hungary international turns 20 next month and made a big impression last season, contributing 12 goals and 18 assists in 40 competitive games for his club. Szoboszlai was for long periods […]
All the completed transfers in the Premier League so far this summer
All the completed transfers in the Premier League so far…
A look at all the transfer ins and outs in the Premier League so far this summer. Arsenal Ins: Pablo Mari (£8m, Flamengo), Cedric Soares (free, Southampton). Willian (free, Chelsea), Salah-Eddine (Feyenoord, free). Gabriel Magalhaes (£22m, Lille) Outs: Konstantinos Mavropanos (loan, Stuttgart), Trae Coyle (loan, Gillingham), Jordi Osei-Tutu (loan, Cardiff), Sam Greenwood (undisclosed, Leeds), Tyreece John-Jules (loan, Doncaster) […]
Official: De Laurentiis has COVID-19
Official: De Laurentiis has COVID-19
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has tested positive for COVID-19, but it’s reported he attended the Lega Serie A meeting yesterday despite having symptoms. There were rumours last night that one of the Presidents or directors who attended the 20-club meeting in Milan had tested positive. It was announced this morning via the club statement […]
Juve-Suarez, last updates. Dzeko is still an option
Juve-Suarez, last updates. Dzeko is still an option
Suarez transfer is a race against time: the Uruguayan striker in the next week should take the Italian exam, which is mandatory for acquiring a European passport. But time is running out, Juve knows it. It could pass even more time before the Pistolero becomes ‘sign-able’, and he has yet to reach an agreement with […]
Giulini: ‘Inter want to keep Nainggolan’
Giulini: ‘Inter want to keep Nainggolan’
‘Inter want to keep Radja Nainggolan,’ confirms Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini. ‘It’s impossible for us to sign him.’ The Belgium international spent last season on loan in Sardinia and rediscovered his form, seemingly enough to calm the doubts that Inter directors had about him a year ago. “The meeting with Inter did not go well, […]
Nagelsmann gives hope to Man Utd over future of €60m target Upamecano
Nagelsmann gives hope to Man Utd over future of €60m target…
Manchester United could land €60m defensive target Dayot Upamecano – but it won’t be until next season says RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann. Earlier reports suggested that Old Tafford boss wanted to push forward with plans to sign the central defender. The 21-year-old has been outstanding in the Bundesliga this season. And he helped Leipzig reach the semi-finals […]


