Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli dealt blow as Lo Celso says ‘yes’ to Tottenham
Napoli dealt blow as Lo Celso says ‘yes’ to…
04 August at 17:35 Serie A giants Napoli have been dealt a blow in their chase for Giovanni Lo Celso, who has reportedly said ‘yes’ to a move to Tottenham. Lo Celso has been heavily linked with a move to Spurs, with Napoli having been interested in him for the last few weeks too. While […]
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta need more buys’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta need more buys’
Gian Piero Gasperini urged Atalanta to make new signings for Champions League football and complained the Serie A extended transfer window is “a circus sideshow.” It’ll be difficult to improve on their record-breaking season, with a third-place finish, Champions League qualification and reaching the Coppa Italia Final. “At times, I get the feeling a little […]
Scifo: ‘Lukaku suited to Juventus’
Scifo: ‘Lukaku suited to Juventus’
Belgium legend Enzo Scifo believes Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku “would do very well at Juventus, while Inter would be more difficult.” Scifo has experience of Serie A, playing for Inter in 1988-89 and returning for Torino in 1991-93, so is in a position to advise his fellow countryman. “Lukaku has the qualities to be […]
ADL: ‘No Napoli bid for Lukaku’
ADL: ‘No Napoli bid for Lukaku’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis insists he only asked about Romelu Lukaku’s situation, but “it’s in their interest to make it seem as if we made an offer.” The Manchester United forward is torn between a swap deal with Juventus for Paulo Dybala and the long-standing Inter interest. There were reports yesterday that Napoli had […]
De Laurentiis gives Napoli transfer update: ‘I have held talks for Lukaku..’
De Laurentiis gives Napoli transfer update: ‘I have…
04 August at 15:55 Napoli chairman Aurelio de Laurentiis has confirmed that he has tried to lure Romelu Lukaku into signing for the partenopei this summer. Romelu Lukaku has already agreed personal terms with Juventus over a potential swap deal with Manchester United involving Paulo Dybala. The Argentine is yet to agree terms with United, […]
ADL: ‘Napoli evaluating many names’
ADL: ‘Napoli evaluating many names’
Aurelio De Laurentiis assures Napoli are “evaluating many names other than James Rodriguez, Hirving Lozano and Mauro Icardi,” but has no Nicolas Pepe regrets. “We are evaluating many names other than James Rodriguez, Lozano and Icardi,” the President told Sky Sport Italia. “So much so that I made a large offer for Pepe, but we […]
Lille make offer for Napoli’s Ounas
Lille make offer for Napoli’s Ounas
Lille are currently in negotiations to take Adam Ounas from Napoli on loan for €5m with option to buy for another €35m, claim Italian reports. According to CalcioNapoli24, intermediaries representing the Ligue 1 club are in talks with the Napoli directors ahead of tonight’s friendly against Olympique Marseille. The offer on the table is a […]
Boost for Napoli as PSV boss doesn’t ‘need’ Lozano
Boost for Napoli as PSV boss doesn’t ‘need’…
04 August at 13:45 Mark Van Bommel’s PSV opened their 2019/20 Eredivisie campaign last night with a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw against newly promoted FC Twente. Speaking after the game, and specifically on his refusal to use Napoli target Hirving Lozano, Van Bommel said: “I chose other players because I had better chances of winning […]
Napoli face Marseille competition in pursuit of James Rodriguez
Napoli face Marseille competition in pursuit of James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez has found himself a new suitor, with Olympique Marseille joining the pursuit of Real Madrid’s unwanted Colombian. Atletico Madrid’s interest appears to have faded slightly and ever comments allegedly made by Enrique Cerezo to Italian media, the Ligue 1 side have decided to throw their hat in the ring. Corriere dello Sport have […]
Napoli get James Rodriguez deadline
Napoli get James Rodriguez deadline
Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to send James Rodriguez to Napoli on loan with option to buy if they can’t complete a €42m sale by August 15. The news comes from La Repubblica and the Corriere dello Sport newspapers, after Fenerbahce saw their approach shot down immediately by the player. Atletico Madrid are also beginning […]