Author Archives: James Grundy
Campana agent: ‘Napoli negotiations’
Campana agent: ‘Napoli negotiations’
Napoli are “in negotiations” with Barcelona SC for Ecuador international starlet Leonardo Campana, confirmed his agent, but “nothing has been defined. He’d have a preference for Italy.” The reports emerged last night that a deal was done for €5-6m, but CalcioNapoli24.it contacted his agent Federico Pena to ask for more details. “That is not the […]
Chiellini: ‘Inter and Napoli can’t hide’
Chiellini: ‘Inter and Napoli can’t hide’
Giorgio Chiellini confessed Juventus are “a work in progress” under Maurizio Sarri, but Inter and Napoli “can’t pretend they’re not expected to win.” The Bianconeri are beginning pre-season with their new Coach after five years of Max Allegri. “Every Coach has his characteristics. Allegri was different to Antonio Conte, just as Sarri is different to […]
Napoli, Milik may leave before the end of the summer
Napoli, Milik may leave before the end of the summer
14 August at 18:45 According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arkadiusz Milik’s position in Naples still hangs in the balance. The Polish striker hasn’t fully convinced Carlo Ancelotti and he may even leave the club before the end of this summer. The 25-year-old has been with Napoli since 2016, but his time with the club […]
Elkann: ‘Juve objective is to win’
Elkann: ‘Juve objective is to win’
Juventus chief John Elkann assures Coach Maurizio Sarri is “happy with the transfer market” and “the primary objective is to win.” The Bianconeri gathered at Villar Perosa this afternoon for the traditional pre-season friendly between the senior squad and the youth team. “It’s always lovely to be here, as so little changes and so much […]
Inter, no discount on Mauro Icardi
Inter, no discount on Mauro Icardi
14 August at 17:30 Inter refuse to budge on the valuation of their estranged striker Mauro Icardi. The 26-year-old player is certainly out of the plans of coach Antonio Conte, but the Nerazzurri now will not offer any discounts to the clubs interested in him: Juventus, Napoli and Roma. With only weeks away until the […]
Juventus, Inter will only sell Icardi in exchange for Dybala
Juventus, Inter will only sell Icardi in exchange for Dybala
14 August at 14:45 According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have made a deal with estranged striker Mauro Icardi in order to bring him to Turin and Inter are comfortable with the idea, as long as they would be able to exchange him for the Bianconeri’s own estranged Argentinian forward, Paulo Dybala. On a […]
‘Lozano will be one of the best’
‘Lozano will be one of the best’
Hirving Lozano’s former Pachuca President claims the PSV forward ‘will announce himself as one of the best players of this era’ at Napoli. Lozano is closing in on a €42m move to Napoli after two seasons at PSV, and Jesus Martinez Patino knows the Mexican well, having overseen his development at Pachuca. “He didn’t really […]
Napoli pondering sale of Milik: the details
Napoli pondering sale of Milik: the details
14 August at 12:15 According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Napoli are seriously considering to sell Arek Milik this summer, as a new striker might arrive in the last days of the mercato. The Polish striker is a favourite of manager Carlo Ancelotti, but this might not be enough. In fact, should a striker […]
No place for Matuidi under Sarri: Monaco’s plan, Juve set price tag
No place for Matuidi under Sarri: Monaco’s plan, Juve…
14 August at 12:30 Juventus’ pre-season tour confirmed a feeling that had already taken shape when the new manager was appointed: Matuidi is not the ideal midfielder for Sarri’s game. The former Chelsea and Napoli manager needs different players for the midfield. Furthermore, the Frenchman’s contract expires next year, which inevitably brings him closer to […]
AC Milan to land Real Madrid midfielder if Donnarumma leaves
AC Milan to land Real Madrid midfielder if Donnarumma leaves
In the event that AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is sold to French club Paris Saint-Germain, the Rossoneri reportedly intend to use the money gained from that sale to acquire either Isco or James Rodriguez from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Former Diavolo sporting director Leonardo has returned to PSG and he is eager to bring […]