Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli interested in Atalanta’s Timothy Castagne
Napoli interested in Atalanta’s Timothy Castagne
29 June at 12:15 According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport this morning, Napoli have reignited their interest in Atalanta wing-back Timothy Castagne. Castagne, 23, had a great season and was instrumental to helping the Bergamo side qualify for the UEFA Champions League. However, the reports suggest that Atalanta consider Castagne to be […]
Revealed: The truth about Milan’s pursuit of Arsenal star
Revealed: The truth about Milan’s pursuit of Arsenal star
29 June at 12:30 According to what has been suggested by widely connected Milan TV journalist Mauro Suma, AC Milan were never interested in seriously pursuing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira. Speaking on Milan TV, Suma said that “AC Milan never considered a move for Torreira, never discussed a move with his agent and never opened formal talks with […]
James: ’20 days to think about future’
James: ’20 days to think about future’
James Rodriguez said he has “20 days to think about my future, but it depends on Real Madrid” after Atletico Madrid intercepted the Napoli deal. The Colombian attacking midfielder was widely expected to join Napoli and his former Real and Bayern Munich Coach Carlo Ancelotti, but reports in Spain from Cadena Ser and Onda Cero […]
Lippi on Roma snub and Juve philosophy
Lippi on Roma snub and Juve philosophy
Marcello Lippi reveals he turned down the Roma job in March and sees Maurizio Sarri’s appointment at Juventus as “a change of philosophy.” The World Cup winner is currently back on the bench of the China national team and confessed he will remain “for just one year, unless we qualify for the World Cup. “I […]
Milan target ‘prefers’ move to Napoli
Milan target ‘prefers’ move to Napoli
29 June at 10:30 AC Milan have been officially excluded from this upcoming season’s UEFA Europa League and, therefore, their market can truly begin. The exclusion gives the side more time to comply with UEFA’s break-even policy in terms of Financial Fair Play and will therefore allow the Rossoneri to spend more this summer. One […]
Diawara deal secures Manolas
Diawara deal secures Manolas
Napoli reportedly reached an agreement with Roma last night for Kostas Manolas, while Amadou Diawara will head in the opposite direction. According to Rai Sport’s Ciro Venerato, the Azzurri will pay €13m in cash plus another €2m in bonuses and midfielder Diawara, who is valued at €23m. The Greece international will sign a five-year contract […]