Author Archives: James Grundy
Atleti and Inter consider Insigne move
Atleti and Inter consider Insigne move
Napoli would be prepared to sell Lorenzo Insigne for €70m, it’s reported, with Atletico Madrid and Inter ready to start talks. The captain has a fractious rapport with some sections of the fanbase and has struggled in recent months since Carlo Ancelotti’s change of tactical system. According to both the Corriere dello Sport and Il […]
Young Pope ‘superstition’ over Napoli
Young Pope ‘superstition’ over Napoli
Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino revealed he filmed a scene for The Young Pope about a Napoli Scudetto that was cut “for superstition.” The series starring Jude Law and set in the Vatican included a main character called Cardinal Voiello, played by Neapolitan actor Silvio Orlando. Voiello was a passionate Napoli supporter – like the director […]
“I am not surprised” – Napoli president slams Maurizio Sarri for taking Juventus job
“I am not surprised” – Napoli president slams Maurizio…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has fired shots at former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri after the Italian left Stamford Bridge to take charge at Juventus. Sarri decided to leave Chelsea in search of greener pastures back in Italy. It was a decision which few could deny was in his best interests, especially after how he […]
Roma dealt blow Florenzi wants to follow Dzeko to Inter
Roma dealt blow Florenzi wants to follow Dzeko to Inter
23 June at 14:45 Serie A giants Roma could be dealt another big blow to hopes of keeping their players as Alessandro Florenzi reportedly wants to join Inter and follow Edin Dzeko to the club. Florenzi has been one of Roma’s most important players over the last few seasons and has also captained the club […]
Roma join Andersen bidding war
Roma join Andersen bidding war
Roma have joined Milan, Tottenham, Arsenal and Lyon in the race for Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen, seen as the replacement for Kostas Manolas. The 23-year-old Denmark international is on the market, but a bidding war has erupted and is pushing the price up from €30m to €35m. He only joined from FC Twente in 2017 […]
Galeone: ‘Allegri betrayed by Juve’
Galeone: ‘Allegri betrayed by Juve’
Mentor Giovanni Galeone reveals Max Allegri “feels betrayed by Juventus,” while replacement Maurizio Sarri “is not prepared for some situations.” In the days after his dismissal, Allegri published an image of his lunch with former Pescara Coach Galeone and new Milan boss Marco Giampaolo, as both see the veteran as a father figure. “Allegri was […]
James option depends on Napoli Scudetto
James option depends on Napoli Scudetto
More details are emerging on Napoli’s deal with Real Madrid for James Rodriguez, on loan with option to buy, but obligation if they win the Scudetto. The Colombia international has just completed a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich, who won’t take up their €40m option to make the move permanent. There is no room […]
Man Utd told to snub Neymar deal and spend the money on key transfer target
Man Utd told to snub Neymar deal and spend the money on…
That is according to ESPN FC pundit Gabriele Marcotti, who says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to address his defence before he does anything else. Brazil superstar Neymar is reportedly looking for a move away from PSG after two years at the club. It would take a huge bid for him to be prized away from […]