Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli drop Icardi, get Llorente
Napoli drop Icardi, get Llorente
Mauro Icardi is determined to only leave Inter for Juventus, so Napoli are ready to sign Fernando Llorente instead, it’s reported. The Argentine has put up barriers all summer and has no intention of changing his mind now, even after being frozen out by Antonio Conte and the club. According to Sky Sport Italia and […]
Lozano: ‘Napoli not a stepping stone’
Lozano: ‘Napoli not a stepping stone’
Hirving Lozano’s father insists “Napoli is not a stepping stone, but a point of arrival. Imagine: my son playing for Diego Armando Maradona’s club.” The Mexico international had his medical today and will sign a five-year contract worth over €4m per season after a €38m plus bonuses move from PSV Eindhoven. “I am in Seventh […]
Real Madrid to keep James
Real Madrid to keep James
Real Madrid are increasingly likely to keep Napoli target James Rodriguez, unless they get Bruno Fernandes for €70m from Sporting CP. The Partenopei have been pushing for James all summer, as he returned from a two-season loan at Bayern Munich seemingly without much chance of playing time. Napoli would only offer to take him on […]
Montella: ‘Ribery is extraordinary’
Montella: ‘Ribery is extraordinary’
Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella reveals he had “a kick-about” with new signing Franck Ribery today and could use Federico Chiesa as a False 9. The veteran signed a two-year contract today, after 12 seasons at Bayern Munich. “He is an extraordinary player, he’s eager and we believe he can express himself at his levels here,” […]
Exclusive: Llorente ready to say yes to Napoli; situation linked to Icardi and Inter
Exclusive: Llorente ready to say yes to Napoli; situation…
21 August at 22:30 Fernando Llorente is one of the protagonists of these final days of the transfer market. The former Juventus striker was released by Tottenham at the end of the last season after his experience in England, despite initially being offered a renewal. Later on, the player was one step away from Fiorentina, […]
Contradictory Reports Emerge Regarding EPL Midfielder Joining Celtic: Does Lennon Need Him?
Contradictory Reports Emerge Regarding EPL Midfielder Joining…
Celtic are known to have an interest in Bournemouth’s winger Jordon Ibe. More fuel was added to the rumours when reports from the Express[1] emerged that Celtic are close to agreeing on a loan deal for the winger. However, reports from the Daily Record (Live Transfer Blog; 21:12)[2] citing Celtic sources claim that such a […]
Serie A, all the probable line-ups of matchday 1
Serie A, all the probable line-ups of matchday 1
21 August at 20:30 The start of Serie A is coming up, with only three days remaining until Parma-Juventus. On the same day, Fiorentina will face Napoli at the Franchi and Sunday will bring on 7 more matches, while the round will end on Monday when Inter take on Lecce at the San Siro. Here […]
Could Icardi open to Napoli talks?
Could Icardi open to Napoli talks?
Tomorrow could be decisive for Mauro Icardi, as while Inter have reportedly agreed a €65m fee with Napoli, Wanda Nara will be in Capri. The striker has until now held out only for Juventus or is prepared to remain at San Siro, even after being told he has no place in Antonio Conte’s squad. According […]
After signing Lozano, Napoli turn attention to Inter’s Icardi
After signing Lozano, Napoli turn attention to Inter’s Icardi
21 August at 15:54 After completing the signing of Hirvig Lozano from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, Italian Serie A giants Napoli have now turned their attention to Inter Milan’s out-of-favour striker Mauro Icardi, according to Corriere del Mezzogiorno. The Naples-based club are still in the market to strengthen their attacking force and have identified the […]
Llorente’s agent set to meet Napoli representative
Llorente’s agent set to meet Napoli representative
21 August at 14:32 Italian Serie A club Napoli’s representatives are set to meet veteran striker Fernando Llorente’s agent, as per Corriere dello Sport. The Naples-based club are in the market to strengthen their attacking force before the start of the next season and have identified the 34-year-old as a potential candidate for that role. […]