Author Archives: James Grundy
Sarri is free, but are Juve ready?
Sarri is free, but are Juve ready?
Multiple sources state Chelsea have agreed to release Maurizio Sarri, but there are some who maintain Juventus are waiting for Pep Guardiola or Mauricio Pochettino. Sportitalia – who are very close to Sarri – Sky Sport Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more all have the same version of events, claiming Chelsea accepted the tactician’s […]
James edges towards Napoli
James edges towards Napoli
Napoli are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid’s €60m rated forward James Rodriguez, as Coach Carlo Ancelotti wants a reunion. According to the Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper, Ancelotti and Rodriguez’s agent Jorge Mendes have already discussed the possibility of the Colombian arriving at the Stadio San Paolo. The 27-year-old spent the past two seasons on […]
Sarri makes up mind on Chelsea future following showdown talks with top brass
Sarri makes up mind on Chelsea future following showdown…
Maurizio Sarri has told Chelsea he wants to leave the club this summer, according to reports in Italy. Sarri’s future as manager has been the subject of much discussion during the end of a campaign in which Chelsea secured a return to the Champions League by finishing third in the Premier League and then won […]
Atalanta want Lazzari and Petagna
Atalanta want Lazzari and Petagna
Atalanta have asked SPAL for wing-back Manuel Lazzari and could even bring Andrea Petagna back to Bergamo, claim Sky Sport Italia. Gian Piero Gasperini committed his future to the Orobici after their Champions League qualification, finishing third in Serie A and reaching the Coppa Italia Final. He only agreed to remain if the squad was […]
Barcelona rumor round-up: Coutinho, Lacazette, Cillessen and Filipe Luis
Barcelona rumor round-up: Coutinho, Lacazette, Cillessen…
Chelsea to splash out £140m for Coutinho Today’s rumors start with the interesting news that Chelsea are set to splash out a massive £140m for Philippe Coutinho as they search for a replacement for Eden Hazard. The Mirror[1] reckon that the Europa League winners are hoping to get their transfer ban overturned and if they […]
ADL: ‘Di Lorenzo, a striker and Sarri’
ADL: ‘Di Lorenzo, a striker and Sarri’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s arrival, the search for a “top level striker” and why he’d be amused by Maurizio Sarri at Juventus. The Partenopei were gathered in Capri to celebrate Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 60th birthday. “Ancelotti has proved himself an exemplary travelling companion, but is also a cultured, polite and […]
Inter close in on Elmas
Inter close in on Elmas
Inter are reportedly on the verge of signing Fenerbahce midfielder Eljif Elmas for €11m, ahead of competition from Fiorentina, Napoli and Lazio. According to Turkish website Boxerdegisi.com.tr, the Nerazzurri have been given the green light by Fenerbahce President Ali Koc to close the deal for the 19-year-old. The website also claims that the teenager could […]
Milan and Torino do battle for Napoli defender
Milan and Torino do battle for Napoli defender
31 May at 23:00 According to what has been reported by Il Mattino, both AC Milan and Torino are chasing Napoli defender Mario Rui. The Portuguese full-back will be leaving Napoli, with the player’s agent confirming it just a couple of days ago. However, there is a belief that Napoli could be prepared to use Rui […]
Napoli ready to loan Ounas
Napoli ready to loan Ounas
Napoli winger Adam Ounas is reportedly being tracked by Lazio, Parma and Udinese, after failing to impress Coach Carlo Ancelotti this season. According to the Algerian website fennecfootball.com, the Biancocelesti have targeted the former Bordeaux winger as they look to strengthen their squad with Europa League competition in mind. The 22-year-old joined the Partenopei last […]