Author Archives: James Grundy
Chelsea defender lined up as Napoli seek Ghoulam replacement
Chelsea defender lined up as Napoli seek Ghoulam replacement
Napoli have turned their attention to Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri, as they seek to move incumbent Faouzi Ghoulam on this summer. The Partenopei remain unconvinced by Ghoulam since his comeback from a serious knee injury in November 2017, with the Algerian struggling to recapture his form since. This has prompted Napoli to look for alternatives, […]
Iacoponi: ‘Good moment for Parma’
Iacoponi: ‘Good moment for Parma’
Defender Simone Iacoponi has claimed the forced break has prevented Parma from finishing the season on a high: “We were in a good moment.” The centre-back has been an ever-present for the Gialloblu, who are ninth in Serie A and four points behind Napoli at sixth. And the 32-year-old revealed that the Ducali felt confident […]
Napoli midfielder looking for resolution after PSG approach rebuffed
Napoli midfielder looking for resolution after PSG approach…
The agent of Napoli midfielder Allan claims that his client will find an arrangement with the club, after a bid from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain was rejected. Having become a key figure at the heart of Napoli’s midfield, the Brazil international has seen his relationship with the club become strained recently, with his agent […]
Chelsea interested in signing France international left back on free transfer
Chelsea interested in signing France international left…
Chelsea have been linked with signing a new left back when the transfer window does reopen. The main two names that have been linked by the majority of sources is Ben Chilwell from Leicester City, and Alex Telles from Porto. However, new names continue to pop up, and Chelsea may well be exploring the most […]
Matuzalem: ‘Addicted to mozzarella’
Matuzalem: ‘Addicted to mozzarella’
Ex-Napoli, Lazio and Genoa midfielder Francelino Matuzalem looks back over a chaotic career, with an unfortunate mozzarella addiction, scoring with his face, crying at Roberto Baggio and avoiding “jail or the cemetery.” The fiery Brazilian was best known for his abysmal disciplinary record, receiving 11 red cards between Serie A and B. “I won’t deny, […]
Report: Torreira calls Milan and Napoli
Report: Torreira calls Milan and Napoli
Lucas Torreira wants to leave Arsenal for a return to Serie A, claim reports, with his agent offering him to Milan and Napoli. According to Calciomercato.com, the 24-year-old Uruguay international is increasingly frustrated with Arsenal and hoping for another experience in Italy. The Gunners paid €29m to sign him from Sampdoria in the summer of […]
Allan agent: ‘Napoli turned down PSG’
Allan agent: ‘Napoli turned down PSG’
Allan’s entourage fully admit the midfielder was furious when Napoli “turned down the offer that PSG were proposing,” but assure he is now happy at the Stadio San Paolo. Many expect the Brazilian to move on next term, having been the subject of a bid in the region of €50m in January. “When Napoli turned […]
Wanda: ‘Italy is home for Icardi’
Wanda: ‘Italy is home for Icardi’
Wanda Nara hit back at ex-husband Maxi Lopez and insists “we are Italian now, so we prefer to be at home” during the pandemic, reiterating Mauro Icardi’s desire to leave PSG. The striker went to Paris on loan with option to buy from Inter for €70m, but his wife – who also acts as his […]
