Author Archives: James Grundy
Conte: ‘Didn’t want to rush Eriksen’
Conte: ‘Didn’t want to rush Eriksen’
Antonio Conte insists Inter fully deserved to knock Fiorentina out of the Coppa Italia, even though he was “forced” to debut Christian Eriksen and change system. This is the first time the Nerazzurri have reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals since 2015-16 and they will face Napoli over two legs in February and March. Antonio Candreva […]
Eriksen debuts as Inter sweep past Fiorentina
Eriksen debuts as Inter sweep past Fiorentina
Inter had Nicolo Barella to thank as his rasping effort handed the Nerazzurri a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in their Coppa Italia quarter-final. Antonio Candreva gave Inter the lead just before the break, before Martin Caceres levelled on the hour mark, but that lasted just seven minutes as Barella drove the home side back into […]
Napoli back in for Tsimikas
Napoli back in for Tsimikas
With Milan sending Ricardo Rodriguez to PSV Eindhoven, Napoli have turned to Olympiacos left-back Kostas Tsimikas. Rodriguez had wanted to reunite with former Rossoneri coach Gennaro Gattuso at Napoli, but Milan were only prepared to accept a permanent transfer. This means the Partenopei have to look elsewhere, so they are reportedly turning their attention back […]
Coppa: Inter volley eliminates Viola
Coppa: Inter volley eliminates Viola
Nicolò Barella’s scorching volley sealed Inter’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Fiorentina on Christian Eriksen’s debut, setting up a Coppa Italia semi-final with Napoli. They will face Napoli in a two-legged semi-final, while the other semi is between Juventus and Milan. New signing Christian Eriksen was on the bench just days after his €20m transfer from […]
Duncan to Fiorentina for €15m
Duncan to Fiorentina for €15m
Fiorentina are extremely busy on the transfer market today and have reportedly agreed a €15m transfer for Sassuolo midfielder Alfred Duncan. “It’ll be an in or out deal decided by tomorrow,” confirmed Sassuolo general manager Giovanni Carnevali. The transfer deadline in Italy is on Friday at 19.00 GMT. According to Sportitalia, La Gazzetta dello Sport […]
Kumbulla snubs Napoli for Inter
Kumbulla snubs Napoli for Inter
Verona’s Marash Kumbulla has reportedly rejected Napoli’s offer, as the defender wants Inter, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The defender has impressed this season for the Gialloblu and therefore has been linked with moves away to some of the bigger sides in Italy. Napoli have been in talks with Verona for a number of […]
HT: Candreva cracks Viola wall
HT: Candreva cracks Viola wall
Antonio Candreva pounced on a defensive error to give Inter the half-time lead over Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. The winners go on to face Napoli in a two-legged semi-final, while the other semi is between Juventus and Milan. New signing Christian Eriksen was on the bench just days after his €20m transfer from […]
Coppa line-ups: Inter-Fiorentina
Coppa line-ups: Inter-Fiorentina
Inter start Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez together with Ashley Young, with Christian Eriksen on the bench, as Fiorentina rely on Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa. The Coppa Italia quarter-final kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. A winner will be decided after 90 minutes, extra time or penalties, with the victor […]
Milan sell Piatek to Hertha Berlin
Milan sell Piatek to Hertha Berlin
Milan centre-forward Krzysztof Piatek’s move to Hertha Berlin is done, according to reports from Germany and Italy, for €27m plus bonuses. Sky Sport Italia had earlier reported that Milan have accepted a €27m plus €3m bonuses offer from the German outfit for Piatek. After intensive negotiations this afternoon, the Poland international also agreed personal terms […]
Rodriguez deal done with PSV
Rodriguez deal done with PSV
Ricardo Rodriguez is on the verge of joining PSV Eindhoven on loan with obligation to buy for €6m after Milan rejected Napoli and Fenerbahce approaches. The Swiss international wants regular playing time ahead of Euro 2020, which he will not be getting at San Siro this season. PSV were the first to show a firm […]