Author Archives: James Grundy
Torino, alternative to Verdi found in Netherlands
Torino, alternative to Verdi found in Netherlands
01 September at 17:45 According to Sky Sports via Calciomercato.com, Torino are thinking of Oussama Idrissi, a 23-year-old Moroccan winger who plays for AZ Alkmaar. The player is valued at around €10m. The Granata is interested in acquiring Idrissi as an alternative to Simone Verdi of Napoli, who the Turin side failed to sign despite […]
Roma, done deal for young Polish defender
Roma, done deal for young Polish defender
01 September at 16:45 As reported by Sky Sports via Calciomercato.com, Roma have closed a deal with Polish side Lech Poznan for 18-year-old Polish defender Wiktor Plesnierowicz. The defender played over 1200 minutes with the Lech Poznan second team last summer and showed great potential, with the Giallorossi hoping to grow the player into a […]
PSG and Valencia ask after Icardi
PSG and Valencia ask after Icardi
Paris Saint-Germain and Valencia have sent representatives to discuss a possible loan deal for Inter outcast Mauro Icardi. The striker is suing the club for €1.5m in damages and demanding to be allowed back into full training sessions, even though he is not part of Coach Antonio Conte’s plans for this season. He has rejected […]
Italy: D’Ambrosio in for De Sciglio
Italy: D’Ambrosio in for De Sciglio
After Giorgio Chiellini, now his Juventus teammate Mattia De Sciglio has also pulled out of the Italy squad, replaced by Inter’s Danilo D’Ambrosio. The Azzurri go into Euro 2020 qualifiers against Armenia and Finland. Coach Roberto Mancini has already been forced into one change after Chiellini tore his ACL in training, an injury that will […]
Juventus, De Sciglio injured in win over Napoli
Juventus, De Sciglio injured in win over Napoli
01 September at 16:00 Mattia De Sciglio left the pitch last night after just 15 minutes in Juventus’ 4-3 victory against Napoli. The 26-year-old Italian defender was replaced by new signing Danilo from Manchester City, who scored after just 29 seconds into his Serie a debut. The former Milan right-back suffered a muscle problem in […]
Juventus, four names in pole position to replace injured Chiellini
Juventus, four names in pole position to replace injured…
01 September at 15:30 Giorgio Chiellini’s injury has changed Juventus’ plans on the market. The Bianconeri are now looking for a last-minute defender to add depth to the back line. According to Tuttosport via Calciomercato.com, the names in pole position for this are former Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia, Jerome Boateng, Samuel Umtiti and Ezequiel Garay. […]
Juventus, Mandzukic potential future in Qatar
Juventus, Mandzukic potential future in Qatar
01 September at 14:15 Mario Mandzukic is still waiting to find out his future at Juventus. The 33-year-old Croatian forward has had a summer full of speculation and rumour surrounding his possible transfer away from the domestic giants, especially since the arrival of coach Maurizio Sarri from Chelsea. The World Cup finalist is now forced […]
Juventus squad to take short break following win against Napoli
Juventus squad to take short break following win against Napoli
01 September at 14:30 The Juventus squad are set to take a break from training commitments following a strong opening to this season’s campaign. The Bianconeri barely dispatched of a hungry Napoli side in a thrilling 4-3-win last night in Turin and so deservedly will be receiving a short break, in conjunction with the International […]
Juve talks for Boateng?
Juve talks for Boateng?
Juventus are reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng after Giorgio Chiellini’s serious knee injury. There are even reports in Bild that Boateng skipped training and a photoshoot today, so could fly out to Turin within hours. Chiellini tore his anterior cruciate ligament in training and is expected to be out for around […]
Icardi looks certain to stay with Inter: report
Icardi looks certain to stay with Inter: report
01 September at 12:34 Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan’s out-of-favour striker Mauro Icardi is looking certain to stay with the club for at least another six months. The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from the club after being informed by the club hierarchy that he is not in their plans […]