Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli fans warn Sarri
Napoli fans warn Sarri
Napoli fans have put up a banner outside Maurizio Sarri’s home, warning the Chelsea boss not to ‘betray’ them by joining Juventus. Sarri is the heavy favourite to replace Max Allegri at Juve, but a group of Napoli supporters took to the Coach’s residence in Tuscany to issue him with a message. “Boss, don’t betray […]
Zapata ‘proud’ of Madrid links
Zapata ‘proud’ of Madrid links
Duvan Zapata admits ‘being linked with Real Madrid makes me proud’ but insists he ‘can’t wait’ to play in the Champions League with Atalanta. Zapata’s 23 Serie A goals helped Atalanta qualify for their first-ever campaign in the Champions League group stage, although his future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. […]
Report: Agnelli meets Sarri
Report: Agnelli meets Sarri
Juventus President Andrea Agnelli reportedly met Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri at his hotel in Baku. Tuttosport spotted Agnelli checking into the Four Seasons Hotel, where Sarri and the Chelsea squad are staying ahead of their Europa League Final against Arsenal. The newspaper explains the Juve patron is officially in Azerbaijan representing UEFA, given he is on […]
‘Di Lorenzo to Napoli by Friday’
‘Di Lorenzo to Napoli by Friday’
Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s agent has revealed that the Empoli right-back could join Napoli as early as Friday. Napoli have agreed a deal worth a reported €10m for Di Lorenzo, and Mario Giuffredi confirmed the 25-year-old would have his medical tomorrow. “There’s still a few days left and anything can happen in the market as there […]
‘Hysaj & Rui will leave Napoli’
‘Hysaj & Rui will leave Napoli’
The agent of Napoli pair Elseid Hysaj and Mario Rui has confirmed that they will seek moves away this summer. It is shaping up to be something of an awkward summer for Mario Giuffredi as another of his clients, Empoli full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo, is set to join Napoli as one of the duo’s replacements. “For […]
Napoli target Bennacer too
Napoli target Bennacer too
Napoli are reportedly close to signing Empoli’s €10m-rated midfielder Ismael Bennacer, as well as their right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Azzurri sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has asked the Tuscan side to not consider bids from other clubs for the Algeria international, as the Neapolitans are ready to make an offer. […]
Juve, Inter, Roma and Napoli transparency
Juve, Inter, Roma and Napoli transparency
Juventus came third in the transparency index report of clubs that participated in the Champions League, but Inter, Roma and especially Napoli did far worse. The Bianconeri proudly pointed out their status in the Dyntra (Dynamic Transparency Index) rankings for top European clubs, as they were third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Juve’s transparency was […]
Di Lorenzo to have Napoli medical tomorrow: the details
Di Lorenzo to have Napoli medical tomorrow: the details
29 May at 15:40 Empoli full-back Giovanni di Lorenzo is set to undergo a medical at Napoli ahead of a move tomorrow. The 25-year-old has been one of Empoli’s most important players this season, as the club have now been relegated to the Serie B after a heart-breaking loss to Inter Milan on the last […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd eye surprise Ligue 1 replacement for De Gea
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd eye surprise Ligue 1 replacement…
Arsenal and Spurs are set to do battle over a Portuguese midfield star, while Man Utd have found David De Gea’s replacement, according to Wednesday’s European papers. MAN UTD LINE UP SHOCK LIGUE 1 REPLACEMENT FOR STAR Manchester United have identified Mike Maignan as they man they want to replace David De Gea should he […]
