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Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli €60m for Norwegian duo?
Napoli €60m for Norwegian duo?
Napoli are reportedly ready to pursue their interests in RB Salzburg starlet Erling Haaland with a €40m bid, as well an offer for Genk midfielder Sander Berge. There are expected a lot of changes at the San Paolo and Aurelio De Laurentiis is reported to be ready to splash €60m in total for the Norwegian […]
Napoli targeting Red Bull Salzburg and Genk’s young standouts
Napoli targeting Red Bull Salzburg and Genk’s young standouts
Napoli are already looking towards the summer transfer window and they are planning for the long term with interest in Norwegian starlets Erling Braut Haaland and Sander Berge. Haaland is a 19-year-old striker who plays for Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg whereas Berge is a 21-year-old defensive midfielder at Belgian club Genk and both players […]
Napoli rivals Genk sack coach
Napoli rivals Genk sack coach
Napoli’s Champions League opponents KRC Genk have fired coach Felice Mazzu, just months after winning the Belgian title. They sold many top stars over the summer and have been struggling both in Europe and domestically. The club announced this morning that coach Mazzu, assistants Tom Van Imschoot, Denis Dessaer and Sandro Salamone had all been […]
Napoli players fear ‘revenge attacks’
Napoli players fear ‘revenge attacks’
Napoli players are reportedly hiring bodyguards and living in fear of ‘revenge attacks’ from their own fans after Allan and Piotr Zielinski were victims of crime. This week, 13 of the Partenopei players are on international duty with their respective countries, which will give President Aurelio De Laurentiis time to work on a fine, potentially […]
Xhaka looking for house in Milan
Xhaka looking for house in Milan
Arsenal outcast Granit Xhaka is reportedly looking for a property in Milan, as his link to the Rossoneri strengthens before the transfer window this January. Milan have been linked to the Swiss 27-year-old this week and now RSI reports that Xhaka has been studying the property market in Italy’s fashion capital. The Arsenal midfielder hasn’t […]
Napoli, Gattuso the favourite to replace Ancelotti
Napoli, Gattuso the favourite to replace Ancelotti
12 November at 10:15 Napoli are going through a rough spell, having won just one of their last five games in the league. Therefore, president De Laurentiis has given Ancelotti an ultimatum: he has until December 10th to turn things around, otherwise changes will be made. According to Tuttosport (via Calciomercato.com), in the event of […]
Report: AC Milan eye Mandzukic and Mertens amid Piatek’s goal drought
Report: AC Milan eye Mandzukic and Mertens amid Piatek’s…
12 November at 10:00 AC Milan are currently experiencing a crisis up front, having scored just 11 goals in the first 12 games. Above all, their strikers are struggling to get in form, especially Kris Piatek, who did so well in his first six months with the club. Therefore, the Rossoneri could turn to […]
Gotti convinces Udinese?
Gotti convinces Udinese?
Sportitalia is reporting Udinese are edging towards giving caretaker coach Luca Gotti the job on a permanent basis. Gotti has been in charge of the Zebrette for the last two games since the sacking of Igor Tudor. He won his opening match, a 3-1 victory over Genoa, and followed it up with a 0-0 draw […]
Napoli, PSG reignite interest in star midfielder Allan
Napoli, PSG reignite interest in star midfielder Allan
11 November at 18:30 Paris Saint Germain have reignited their interest in Napoli midfielder Allan, following president Aurelio De Laurentiis decision to sell the 28-year-old Brazilian, according to reports from the French press via Calciomercato.com. The report details how De Laurentiis is keen to remove the leaders of the squad’s protest last week, and […]