Author Archives: James Grundy
Immobile poised to make history
Immobile poised to make history
Ciro Immobile could make history this evening, as the Lazio striker can become Capocannoniere, win the Golden Boot and break the all-time Serie A season scoring record. The Biancocelesti visit Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo, which is also where the record of 36 goals was set by Gonzalo Higuain with his hat-trick against Frosinone […]
Giuntoli: ‘Napoli complete with Osimhen’
Giuntoli: ‘Napoli complete with Osimhen’
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli maintains their ‘attack is complete’ with the arrival of Victor Osimhen, although Hirving Lozano has ‘taken longer than expected’ to adapt. Osimhen completed his transfer from Lille on Friday, with President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirming the deal is worth around €80m. However, it’s believed the cash element is only €50m, plus […]
Napoli v Lazio: Probable Line-Ups and Key Statistics
Napoli v Lazio: Probable Line-Ups and Key Statistics
Lazio’s Ciro Immobile has the opportunity to set the single season Serie A goals record when he travels to face hometown side Napoli on Saturday night (kick-off 20:45). PROBABLE LINE-UPS Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Rui; Fabian, Demme, Zielinski; Politano, Mertens, Insigne. Unavailable: Manolas. Lazio (3-5-2): Strakosha; Patric, Felipe, Acerbi; Lazzari, Milinkovic-Savic, Parolo, Luis Alberto, […]
Atalanta v Inter: Probable Line-Ups and Key Statistics
Atalanta v Inter: Probable Line-Ups and Key Statistics
In the battle for second place in Serie A, Atalanta take on Inter in a straight shootout on Saturday night in Bergamo (kick-off 20:45). PROBABLE LINE-UPS Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Djimisti, Caldara, Toloi; Castage, De Roon, Freuler, Gosens; Pasalic, Gomez; Zapata. Unavailable: Ilicic, Palomino. Inter (3-4-1-2): Handanovic; Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni; Candreva, Barella, Brozovic, Biraghi; Valero; Martinez, Lukaku. […]
Juventus let their intentions be known for Zaniolo
Juventus let their intentions be known for Zaniolo
Nicolo Zaniolo is one of Juventus’ top transfer targets with reports suggesting the Bianconeri are willing to offer Federico Bernardeschi and Christian Romero to get their man. The Old Lady are making it clear they want the Italian starlet, and they’re hoping to take advantage of the Giallorossi’s less than ideal financial situation. Roma value […]
Cagliari pushing for Di Francesco to be next manager: the latest
Cagliari pushing for Di Francesco to be next manager: the latest
Cagliari may be looking to replace manager Walter Zenga at the end of the season. They are considering Fabio Liveriani as a potential replacement because of his effort at Lecce, where he has offered moments of calm during their difficult periods. However, Eusebio Di Francesco is in pole position and there has been a strong […]
Napoli make Osimhen signing official
Napoli make Osimhen signing official
Victor Osimhen[1] has completed his move to Napoli[2] after President Aurelio De Laurentiis made the deal official on Twitter. The Nigerian completed his medical in Rome on July 18, but he will not be presented to Azzurri fans until he returns from his summer vacation. Welcome Victor ? https://t.co/Gmi6FnvO21#WelcomeOsimhen ? #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/miFie1wyoO[3][4][5][6] — Official SSC […]
Napoli, the latest on Milik’s departure
Napoli, the latest on Milik’s departure
With Victor Osimhen’s arrival now official following the Petagna acquisition in January, Napoli are focused on selling Arkadiusz Milik. On Friday, president Aurelio De Laurentiis’ essentially announced the Polish striker’s departure by stating there have been no recent negotiations to extend his expiring contract. Napoli will however sell Milik on their terms with no discounts. Juventus already […]
De Laurentiis: All hell will break loose if something happens to Napoli in Barcelona
De Laurentiis: All hell will break loose if something happens…
Napoli[1] president Aurelio De Laurentiis[2] has sent a warning to UEFA ahead of his side’s trip to Catalonia to take on Barcelona[3]. The Italian has been critical of the decision to let the game go ahead at the Camp Nou due to the current COVID-19 situation in Catalonia. “They’re like those three monkeys,” De Laurentiis […]
Man City join Chelsea in race for £110m Atletico Madrid defender
Man City join Chelsea in race for £110m Atletico Madrid…
Manchester City have registered their interest in signing Atletico Madrid centre back Jose Gimenez, according to reports. Gimenez has recently been linked with Chelsea, who could look to strengthen their back line this summer. Frank Lampard’s side conceded 54 league goals, the worst record of the teams who finished in the top half. And it […]