Author Archives: James Grundy
Auction for Veretout: Maldini speaks to Fiorentina, Roma offer more
Auction for Veretout: Maldini speaks to Fiorentina, Roma…
25 June at 16:00 The next 48 hours could be important to determine the future of Jordan Veretout. This morning, the French midfielder had a meeting with his agent Mario Giuffredi in Bacoli. Roma are offering a four-year contract worth €2.5m plus bonus related to UCL qualification, thus putting them in pole position. However, Milan […]
Albiol passes Villarreal medical
Albiol passes Villarreal medical
Napoli defender Raul Albiol has passed a medical with Villarreal ahead of his proposed return to Spain. AS reports Albiol will formally sign for Villarreal in the next few days. However, while the newspaper claims they will pay the €6m release clause in the 33-year-old’s contract, Superdeporte has the figure down at €4-5m. The local […]
Napoli consider move for Arsenal target
Napoli consider move for Arsenal target
25 June at 15:00 According to what has been reported by Il Mattino, Napoli are keeping up their pursuit of Arsenal target and Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo. Grimaldo, however, is valued at around 35-40 million euros and this could prove a problem for the Neapolitan side unless they can first offload Mario Rui and sell other […]
Ranieri up for Newcastle role?
Ranieri up for Newcastle role?
Former Roma boss Claudio Ranieri has reportedly put his name forward to replace Rafa Benitez as Newcastle United manager. According to Sky Sports, Ranieri is ‘keen’ to return to English football and is ‘interested’ in taking over at Newcastle, who parted with former Napoli boss Benitez on Monday. The 67-year-old won the Premier League title […]
Juve & Napoli ‘in Trippier tug-of-war’
Juve & Napoli ‘in Trippier tug-of-war’
Juventus and Napoli are reportedly in a €28m tug-of-war for Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier. According to The Mirror, new Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri wants Tripper to replace Joao Cancelo, who is on his way to Manchester City. However, the newspaper suggests Napoli are closer to an agreement, explaining Coach Carlo Ancelotti has already opened […]