Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli, new contract ready for Fabian Ruiz after multiple offers from Spain
Napoli, new contract ready for Fabian Ruiz after multiple…
19 August at 16:45 According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fabian Ruiz is ready to renew his contract with Napoli. The 23-year-old arrived from Real Betis last summer and has had a strong first season with the Neapolitan club, with coach Carlo Ancelotti considering him one of the most important players in the squad. The […]
Quagliarella up for Puskas Award
Quagliarella up for Puskas Award
Sampdoria and Italy striker Fabio Quagliarella has been nominated for the 2019 Puskas Award. Quagliarella is up for FIFA’s best-goal prize, courtesy of his stunning backheeled finish against Napoli last September. Despite initially downplaying it, the 36-year-old later described the goal as the best of his career. He is joined on the list of candidates by […]
Juventus, Higuain can reclaim the number 9 shirt
Juventus, Higuain can reclaim the number 9 shirt
19 August at 15:00 According to Tuttosport, despite the fact that Juventus Sporting Director Fabio Paratici is searching for a new striker, Gonzalo Higuain still has the possibility to reclaim the number nine for next season. The former Napoli striker spent last season on loan, first with Milan and then with Chelsea, but a permanent […]
Sarri fine for Juve opener
Sarri fine for Juve opener
Maurizio Sarri is expected to be well and in position for Juventus’ Serie A opener against Parma on Saturday. Sarri has missed Juve’s last two friendlies against their Primavera team and Triestina with a bad bout of flu. However, Gazzetta dello Sport reports the Coach will be back in his dugout this weekend. The Bianconeri […]
Milik faces uncertain future amid Icardi’s arrival rumours
Milik faces uncertain future amid Icardi’s arrival rumours
19 August at 13:32 Italian Serie A outfit Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is facing an uncertain future amidst rumours of the arrival of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. The Poland international has had a pretty decent time in front of the goal for the club during the 2018-19 season where he netted 20 times. But […]
Khedira: Not a mercenary!
Khedira: Not a mercenary!
Sami Khedira has insisted that he fought to stay at Juventus so he could win the Champions League and not just for the money. Khedira was expected to be among the players leaving Juve over the summer, but the midfielder will instead form part of Maurizio Sarri’s plans for the new season. “Sarri wants us […]
Llorente prefers Napoli move over Inter: report
Llorente prefers Napoli move over Inter: report
19 August at 12:55 Free-agent striker Fernando Llorente is likely to favour move to Italian Serie A side Napoli over Inter Milan, according to El Chiringuito. The 34-year-old is out-of-contract since July 1 and is now looking for a new club ahead of the next season. The former Juventus striker — who played a key […]
Napoli ‘close in on Llorente’
Napoli ‘close in on Llorente’
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a swoop for ex-Juventus striker and free agent Fernando Llorente. Napoli have moved to the top of the pile for Llorente, and El Chiringuito reports the so-called ‘white smoke’ could arrive this week. The 34-year-old fits the bill for Carlo Ancelotti as experienced No 9 backup to Arkadiusz Milik, […]
Tonelli close to Fiorentina
Tonelli close to Fiorentina
Fiorentina are reportedly close to signing Napoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli. According to Sky Sport Italia, Tonelli has the experience that Fiorentina are looking for and talks are at an advanced stage. The 29-year-old spent last season on loan at Sampdoria, but they did not take up their option to buy. He has since returned to […]