Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli €40m Rodrigo bid rejected
Napoli €40m Rodrigo bid rejected
Napoli made a €40m offer for Valencia striker Rodrigo, according to Mundo Deportivo, but the asking price is closer to €70m. The Partenopei are trying to strengthen their options in attack and Rodrigo’s versatility has intrigued Coach Carlo Ancelotti. Reports in Spain suggest an approach was made from Napoli and the bid is worth €40m, […]
Juventus chief makes decision on Europa League final to confirm interest in Chelsea man
Juventus chief makes decision on Europa League final to…
Chelsea have a big summer coming up and making the move to keep their head coach could be one of the biggest tasks for them in the coming transfer window, despite reports indicating that the top hierarchy at the club wants him out. Maurizio Sarri may be on his way to Juventus if this report […]
AC Milan determined to sign Tottenham striker as a free agent
AC Milan determined to sign Tottenham striker as a free agent
28 May at 17:45 Italian Serie A giants AC Milan are looking to sign English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur’s Spanish striker Fernando Llorente on a free transfer, as per Football Insider website. The 34-year-old, who has played a key role in the Spurs success in the UEFA Champions League this season, was informed by […]
Juve drop to 10th richest in the world but still richer than Inter and Milan together
Juve drop to 10th richest in the world but still richer…
28 May at 14:15 Manchester United era as the richest team in the world comes to an end. The 2019 edition of the most valuable clubs in the world Real Madrid replaces Manchester United at number one. According to the Football Clubs’ Valuation: The European Elite 2019, Italian Champions Juventus are tenth, overtaken by […]
Manolas unsure of Roma future
Manolas unsure of Roma future
Kostas Manolas has confessed that he ‘doesn’t know’ whether he will remain a Roma player next season. Manolas’ contract does not expire until 2022, but his €36m release clause and the Giallorossi’s failure to qualify for the Champions League could see him move on this summer. Speaking in the mixed zone after Roma’s 2-1 win […]
Serie A 2018-19 Review: Napoli
Serie A 2018-19 Review: Napoli
Napoli did well to defy expectations set for them by pundits, but their lack of identity under Carlo Ancelotti left many fans disappointed, writes Massimo Nuzzo. You can read the full club analysis as part of our 2018-19 Serie A Season Review HERE.
Chelsea: Reina talks ‘Sarriball’
Chelsea: Reina talks ‘Sarriball’
Ex-Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina has explained how the success of ‘Sarriball’ lies in its execution. “In Italy they are tactically stronger, better positioned.” Sarri is increasingly likely to leave Chelsea this summer, despite a third-place finish in the Premier League and two cup Finals, with his style of play proving divisive. “I really enjoyed playing […]
Agnelli ‘travels to Baku for Sarri’
Agnelli ‘travels to Baku for Sarri’
Juventus President Andrea Agnelli will reportedly travel to Baku for the Europa League Final between Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea and Arsenal. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Agnelli wants to see Sarri’s work ‘up close’ on Wednesday before appointing him as Juve’s new Coach. The website adds the patron wants to return to Turin with an agreement between him […]
Manolas’ comments add question marks over Roma future
Manolas’ comments add question marks over Roma future
28 May at 11:45 After missing out on the Champions League and bidding farewell to coach Claudio Ranieri and captain Daniele De Rossi the Giallorossi club are ready for many more changes this summer. President James Pallotta is likely to tighten the purse strings through the sale of high earns Edin Dzeko, who is […]
Tottenham Hotspur ‘One Step Away’ From Recruiting Newcastle Ace: What Will He Add To Pochettino’s Side?
Tottenham Hotspur ‘One Step Away’ From Recruiting Newcastle…
According to a recent report by CalcioNapoli24[1] (translated by Sports Witness[2]), Tottenham Hotspur are a step away from securing the services of Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez during the summer transfer window. The same source[3] has also revealed that Spurs will face stiff competition from Inter Milan and Napoli in pursuit of the Premier League […]